47-1828. Recovery of damages. (a) Any person who has been damaged by reason of a violation of K.S.A. 47-1827, and amendments thereto, may bring an action in the district court against the person causing the damage to recover:
(1) An amount equal to three times all actual and consequential damages. Actual and consequential damages shall include the damages involving production, research, testing, replacement and crop or animal development costs directly related to the field crop or animal that has been damaged or destroyed; and
(2) court costs and reasonable attorney fees.
(b) Nothing in this act shall be construed to affect any other rights of a person who has been damaged by reason of a violation of this act. Subsection (a) shall not be construed to limit the exercise of any such rights arising out of or relating to a violation of K.S.A. 47-1827, and amendments thereto.
History: L. 1990, ch. 192, § 4; L. 2001, ch. 90, § 4; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 47 - Livestock And Domestic Animals
47-1801 Payment for livestock purchased for slaughter; definitions.
47-1802 Same; unlawful acts; payment by check, requirements; penalty.
47-1803 Disposition of injured or diseased animals.
47-1804 Registration of livestock dealers; definitions.
47-1805 Livestock dealer; registration; fees; disposition of moneys.
47-1827 Prohibited acts; criminal penalties.
47-1832 Animal health commissioner to establish rules and regulations on farm and exotic animals.
47-1833 Chronic wasting disease tests; results reported to animal health commissioner.