47-1004. Investigation, examination, inspection; hearing; suspension or revocation of license. The commissioner may investigate, examine or inspect any transaction or happening which may involve a violation or alleged violation of this act or any rule and regulation or order lawfully issued and promulgated by the commissioner thereunder. In the furtherance of any such examination, investigation or inspection, the commissioner may examine that part of the ledgers, books, accounts, memoranda or other documents, scales, measures, livestock and other articles and things used in connection with the business of such person relating to the transactions involved.
The commissioner shall hear the parties in accordance with the provisions of the Kansas administrative procedure act, to such complaint and after the conclusion of any hearing, the commissioner shall enter in the office of the commissioner at Topeka a decision, either dismissing such complaint or specifying the facts established on such hearing, and give notice thereof to the interested parties. If the commissioner determines from the facts specified that the licensee has violated any provisions of this act, the commissioner shall, unless the offender has already made reparation to the person offended, suspend or revoke the license of the licensee.
History: L. 1937, ch. 262, § 4; L. 1984, ch. 313, § 80; July 1, 1985.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 47 - Livestock And Domestic Animals
Article 10 - Public Livestock Markets
47-1001a License required to operate market; application form; fee; bond.
47-1001c Hearing on application for market license; issuance of license, when; matters considered.
47-1001d Occasional livestock sales; exemptions; license.
47-1001e Annual renewal fee; license period; electronic auction license; renewal; fees.
47-1001f When license transferable; renewable, when.
47-1002a Release of surety on bond; notice to principal.
47-1003 Investigations; arrests; access.
47-1004 Investigation, examination, inspection; hearing; suspension or revocation of license.
47-1005 Grounds for refusal, revocation or suspension of license.
47-1005c Per diem for board members; expenses.
47-1007 Report of sales; remittance.
47-1009 Dealer to keep books and records; reports to commissioner.
47-1010 Penalties for unlawful acts.
47-1010a Inapplicability of act to certain businesses.
47-1011 Fees for sale of livestock; disposition of moneys.