65-2015. Civil fine for violation of podiatry act. (a) The state board of healing arts, in addition to any other penalty prescribed under the podiatry act, may assess a civil fine, after proper notice and an opportunity to be heard, against a licensee for a violation of the podiatry act in an amount not to exceed $5,000 for the first violation, $10,000 for the second violation and $15,000 for the third violation and for each subsequent violation. All fines assessed and collected under this section shall be remitted to the state treasurer in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto. Upon receipt of each such remittance, the state treasurer shall deposit the entire amount in the state treasury to the credit of the state general fund.
(b) This section shall be part of and supplemental to the podiatry act.
History: L. 1988, ch. 246, § 6; L. 2001, ch. 5, § 236; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Article 20 - Regulation Of Podiatrists
65-2001 Podiatry act; definitions.
65-2002 License required; scope of practice; applicability of act; surgical treatment of the ankle.
65-2004 Nature and scope of examinations; passing grade; fees; reexamination.
65-2007 Violation of act; penalty.
65-2008 Exceptions to operation of act.
65-2009 Injunction or ouster for unlawful practice.
65-2011 Disposition of moneys; healing arts fee fund.
65-2012 Fees, establishment within limitations.
65-2013 Rules and regulations.
65-2015 Civil fine for violation of podiatry act.
65-2016 Review committee; establishment and appointment; qualifications; expenses.