2-2125. Penalties for violations. (a) Any person violating any of the provisions of this act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $500.
(b) The secretary, after providing notice and opportunity for a hearing, in accordance with the Kansas administrative procedure act, may assess a civil penalty against any person who violates or fails to comply with the requirements of this act, or any rules or regulations adopted hereunder, of not less than $100 nor more $2,000 per violation. A separate civil penalty may be assessed for each separate violation. Such civil penalty may be assessed in addition to any other penalty provided by law.
History: L. 1965, ch. 6, § 14; L. 2002, ch. 91, § 12; L. 2011, ch. 72, § 10; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
2-2115 Inspections by secretary.
2-2116 Disposition of plant pests.
2-2117 Quarantines; notice and hearings.
2-2120 Live plant dealer's license; application fees; sale of live plants, conditions.
2-2122 Revocation of live plant dealer license; notice and opportunity for hearing.
2-2124 Violations; temporary restraining orders.
2-2125 Penalties for violations.
2-2128 Disposition of moneys received; plant protection fee fund.
2-2129 Plant pest emergency response fund.
2-2135 Pest control compact; enactment.
2-2136 Same; state agency cooperation with insurance fund.
2-2137 Same; bylaws filed with secretary of agriculture.
2-2138 Same; compact administrator, duties.
2-2139 Same; application for assistance from insurance fund.