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
any 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; July 1.