This bill amends K.S.A. 2-1421a concerning the registration fees for agricultural seed wholesalers and retailers in Kansas. The maximum annual registration fee for wholesalers is increased from $300 to $400, while the fee for retailers is raised from $30 to $50. Additionally, the bill introduces a late fee structure for registrations renewed after their expiration date, imposing a $25 late fee for renewals between September 1 and October 1, and a $50 late fee for renewals after October 1.

The bill also includes provisions for the secretary of agriculture to deny or revoke registrations based on non-compliance with the act or related laws. It establishes that all fees collected will be deposited into the agricultural seed fee fund, which is created for purposes consistent with the Kansas seed law. The existing section of K.S.A. 2-1421a is repealed, and the new provisions will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 2-1421a, 2-1415