2017 Kansas Statutes
Chapter 47 LIVESTOCK AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS
Article 8 REGISTRATION OF VETERINARIANS
47-842 Authority of board to assess fines; grounds; proceedings conducted in accordance with Kansas administrative procedure act.
47-842. Authority of board to assess fines; grounds; proceedings conducted in accordance with Kansas administrative procedure act. In addition to the board's authority to refuse licensure or impose discipline pursuant to K.S.A. 47-830, and amendments thereto, the board shall have the authority to assess a fine not in excess of $5,000 against a licensee for each of the causes specified in K.S.A. 47-830, and amendments thereto. Such fine may be assessed in lieu of or in addition to such discipline. The proceedings under this act shall be conducted in accordance with the Kansas administrative procedure act, and the board shall have all the powers granted therein. All fines collected pursuant to 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. Actual costs related to investigation, adjudication and enforcement shall be deducted and credited to the veterinary examiners fee fund.
History: L. 1993, ch. 129, § 21; L. 1999, ch. 25, § 14; L. 2001, ch. 5, § 166; L. 2006, ch. 46, § 3; L. 2012, ch. 10, § 4; July 1.
