Authorizing the animal health commissioner to adopt rules and regulations to administer the poultry disease control act and to establish an annual participation fee not to exceed $50 for participation in the national poultry improvement plan, a certification fee not to exceed $50 for persons performing testing and diagnostic services and a testing fee not to exceed $100 per visit to each location participating in the plan.
Impact
By implementing an annual plan participation fee of up to $50 for those participating in the national poultry improvement plan and introducing a certification fee for service providers, the bill establishes a structured approach to funding disease control initiatives. Additionally, it sets forth a testing fee not to exceed $100 per visit for inspection and diagnostic services, indicating a shift towards a more economically accountable model for managing poultry health.
Summary
House Bill 2608 is an act that focuses on enhancing the regulatory framework for poultry health and disease control in the state of Kansas. The bill seeks to authorize the animal health commissioner to adopt rules and regulations that will aid in the administration of the poultry disease control act. This act aims to improve the monitoring and management of poultry diseases, ensuring that the state maintains high standards of animal health and food safety in poultry production.
Contention
One notable point of contention within the bill is the authority granted to the animal health commissioner to revoke certifications and designations in cases of non-payment or repeated disease outbreaks. This could pose challenges for small poultry businesses that may struggle with fee payments or experience difficulties in maintaining disease-free status, potentially leading to disputes over the revocations. Moreover, the consolidation of regulatory authority and costs associated with compliance may be met with resistance from local industry stakeholders concerned about economic impacts.
Authorizing the animal health commissioner to adopt rules and regulations to administer the poultry disease control act and to establish an annual participation fee for participation in the national poultry improvement plan, a certification fee for persons performing testing and diagnostic services and a testing fee per visit to each location participating in the plan.
Prohibits the participation of certain animals in traveling animal acts; prohibits the department of environmental conservation from issuing permits or licenses allowing participation of certain animals in traveling animal acts; excludes certain permanent performing institutions; imposes a civil penalty not to exceed $1000 for a violation.
Prohibits the participation of certain animals in traveling animal acts; prohibits the department of environmental conservation from issuing permits or licenses allowing participation of certain animals in traveling animal acts; excludes certain permanent performing institutions; imposes a civil penalty not to exceed $1000 for a violation.
Prohibits force-feeding to create a force-fed poultry product or the hiring of another to engage in force-feeding of a poultry product. It also prohibits the sale of a force-fed poultry product or food containing a force-fed poultry product.
Prohibits force-feeding to create a force-fed poultry product or the hiring of another to engage in force-feeding of a poultry product. Violations would be subject to a civil penalty of $500 per violation.
Prohibits force-feeding to create a force-fed poultry product or the hiring of another to engage in force-feeding of a poultry product. It also prohibits the sale of a force-fed poultry product or food containing a force-fed poultry product.
Prohibits force-feeding to create a force-fed poultry product or the hiring of another to engage in force-feeding of a poultry product. Violations would be subject to a civil penalty of $500 per violation.
Increasing the service charge fee for each license, permit, stamp or other issue of the department of wildlife and parks to an amount of not to exceed $2.00 and, in the case of each migratory waterfowl habitat stamp, an amount of not to exceed $1.00.
Retired peace officers eligibility to participate in the state insurance program authorization; college degree holders program to complete peace officer education and training establishment; appropriating money
Certain retired peace officers permitted to be eligible to participate in the state insurance program, program for college degree holders to complete peace officer education and training established, and money appropriated.
Allows certain individuals, including those on active duty or fulfilling reserve obligations, to participate remotely in certain governmental meetings.