The bill amends existing Kansas laws regarding registration fees for seed retailers and wholesalers, specifically increasing the maximum annual registration fee for wholesalers from $300 to $400 and for retailers from $30 to $50. It introduces a late fee structure for registrations renewed after their expiration date, with a $25 fee for renewals between September 15 and October, and a $50 fee for renewals after October 15. Additionally, the bill provides a grace period for late registrations for agricultural seed and live plant dealers, ensuring that they can still operate while complying with the new regulations.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the requirements for live plant dealers, including the necessity to obtain a license for each business location, with a maximum application fee of $100. It also allows for a reduced license fee of up to $50 for small-scale dealers with annual gross receipts under $10,000. The bill establishes that all licenses will expire on January 31 of the following year, with late fees applicable for renewals after February 15 and March. The existing sections of K.S.A. 2-1421a and 2-2120 are repealed, and the act will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 2-1421a, 2-1415
As Amended by Senate Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources: 2-1421a, 2-1415, 2-2120
Enrolled: 2-1421a, 2-2120, 2-1415
As introduced: 2-1421a, 2-1415
As Amended by Senate Committee: 2-1421a, 2-1415, 2-2120