The bill amends K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 2-3906 to strengthen the regulation of industrial hemp production in Kansas by requiring the Kansas Department of Agriculture to develop a comprehensive plan for submission to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This plan will include procedures for land information maintenance, THC level testing, disposal of non-compliant products, and inspections of producers. It also establishes corrective actions for negligent violations, including reporting requirements and potential disqualification for repeated offenses. Additionally, the bill outlines licensing requirements that include fingerprinting and criminal history checks for applicants, with fees collected being allocated to a designated fund for industrial hemp administration.

Moreover, the bill modifies K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 9-555 to clarify definitions and requirements under the Kansas Money Transmission Act, including the roles of licensees and their control structures. It introduces new definitions and revises existing ones to enhance clarity in money transmission regulation. The amendments also stipulate that individuals with felony convictions within the last ten years are disqualified from licensure. The bill further updates the processes for criminal history checks across various state agencies, ensuring confidentiality of the information received and establishing penalties for unauthorized disclosure. Additionally, it repeals certain statutes related to private detectives and redefines relevant terms to streamline the regulatory framework for this profession. The provisions of the bill are set to take effect on January 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 2-3906, 2-3901, 9-555, 9-565, 9-2411, 45-229, 22-4714, 75-7b01
As introduced: 2-3906, 2-3901, 9-555, 9-565, 9-2411, 45-229, 22-4714, 75-7b01