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KS Stat § 49-614 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 49 - Mines And Mining|Article 6 - Surface-mining Land Conservation And Reclamation|49-614 Same; extension of time for reclamation of affected lands.

49-614. Same; extension of time for reclamation of affected lands. The time for completion of reclamation work may be extended upon presentation by the operator of evidence satisfactory to the director that reclamation of affected land cannot be completed within the time specified by K.S.A. 49-613 without unreasonably impeding removal of material products from other parts of an active site or future removal of material products from an inactive site.History: L. 1994, ch. 197, § 14; July 1.
KS Stat § 49-615 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 49 - Mines And Mining|Article 6 - Surface-mining Land Conservation And Reclamation|49-615 Same; bonds or other security; requirements; exceptions.

49-615. Same; bonds or other security; requirements; exceptions. (a) A bond filed with the director by an operator pursuant to this act shall be in a form prescribed by the director, payable to the state of Kansas, and conditioned upon faithful performance by the operator of all requirements of this act and all rules and regulations adopted by the director pursuant to this act. The bond shall be signed by the operator as principal and by a corporate surety licensed to do business in Kansas as surety. In lieu of a bond, the operator may deposit cash, certificates of deposit or government securities with the director on the same conditions as prescribed by this section for filing of bonds.(b) The amount of the bond or other security required to be filed with each application for registration of a surface mining site, or to increase the area of affected land previously registered as required under K.S.A. 49-609, shall be a minimum of $250 per acre and shall not exceed a maximum of $1,500 per acre.(c) Any political subdivision of the state of Kansas which engages or intends to engage in surface mining shall meet all requirements of this act except the subdivision shall not be required to post bond or security on registered land.(d) The director may waive or reduce the amount of the bond or security required under this act to the extent that the director determines that the operator has sufficient bond or security on file with the city or county where the site or affected land is located.History: L. 1994, ch. 197, § 15; July 1.
KS Stat § 49-616 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 49 - Mines And Mining|Article 6 - Surface-mining Land Conservation And Reclamation|49-616 Same; single bond for multiple sites.

49-616. Same; single bond for multiple sites. Any operator who registers with the director two or more surface mining sites may elect, at the time the second or any subsequent site is registered, to post a single bond in lieu of separate bonds on each site. The amount of a single bond on two or more surface mining sites may be increased or decreased from time to time in accordance with K.S.A. 49-609, 49-613 and 49-615. When an operator elects to post a single bond in lieu of separate bonds previously posted on individual sites, the separate bonds shall not be released until the new bond has been accepted by the director.History: L. 1994, ch. 197, § 16; July 1.
KS Stat § 49-617 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 49 - Mines And Mining|Article 6 - Surface-mining Land Conservation And Reclamation|49-617 Same; cancellation of bonds by surety prohibited; substitute bond required, when.

49-617. Same; cancellation of bonds by surety prohibited; substitute bond required, when. No bond filed with the director by an operator pursuant to this act may be canceled by the surety without at least 90 days' notice to the director. If the license to do business in Kansas of any surety of a bond filed with the director is suspended or revoked, the operator, within 90 days after receiving notice thereof from the director, shall substitute for the surety a corporate surety licensed to do business in Kansas. Upon failure of the operator to make substitution of surety as herein provided, the director shall have the right to suspend the operator's authorization to conduct surface mining on the site or sites covered by the bond until substitution has been made. The Kansas commissioner of insurance shall notify the director whenever the license of any surety to do business in Kansas is suspended or revoked.History: L. 1994, ch. 197, § 17; July 1.
KS Stat § 49-618 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 49 - Mines And Mining|Article 6 - Surface-mining Land Conservation And Reclamation|49-618 Same; inspections by director of sites; notice of violations; corrective measures.

49-618. Same; inspections by director of sites; notice of violations; corrective measures. (a) The director or the director's designee, when accompanied by the operator or operator's designee during regular business hours, may inspect any lands on which any operator is authorized to operate a mine for the purpose of determining whether the operator is or has been complying with the provisions of this act.(b) The director shall give written notice to any operator who violates any of the provisions of this act or any rules and regulations adopted by the director pursuant to this act.(c) If corrective measures approved by the director are not commenced within 90 days, the secretary shall, at the request of the director, issue a written order stating the nature of the violation, the penalty to be imposed and the right of the person to appeal to the secretary pursuant to K.S.A. 49-621, and amendments thereto.History: L. 1994, ch. 197, § 18; L. 2021, ch. 74, § 20; May 6.
KS Stat § 49-619 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 49 - Mines And Mining|Article 6 - Surface-mining Land Conservation And Reclamation|49-619 Same; violation hearings, conduct; bond forfeiture proceedings; duties of attorney general.

49-619. Same; violation hearings, conduct; bond forfeiture proceedings; duties of attorney general. Upon receipt of the referral, the commission shall schedule a hearing on the violation by the operator within 30 days after the date of receipt. The commission, upon written request, shall afford the operator the right to appear before the commission at the hearing. The operator shall have the right to counsel, and may produce witnesses and present statements, documents and other information with respect to the alleged violation. If the commission determines that the operator is in violation of this act or of any rule and regulation adopted by the director pursuant to this act, the commission shall request the attorney general to institute bond forfeiture proceedings.History: L. 1994, ch. 197, § 19; July 1.
KS Stat § 49-620 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 49 - Mines And Mining|Article 6 - Surface-mining Land Conservation And Reclamation|49-620 Same; bond forfeiture proceedings; satisfaction of operator obligation to reclaim affected lands; use of proceeds to reclaim affected lands.

49-620. Same; bond forfeiture proceedings; satisfaction of operator obligation to reclaim affected lands; use of proceeds to reclaim affected lands. Once an order issued pursuant to this act becomes a final order, the secretary, upon request of the director, shall institute proceedings for forfeiture of the bond posted by an operator to guarantee reclamation of a site where the operator is in violation of any of the provisions of this act or any rule and regulation adopted by the director pursuant to this act. Forfeiture of the operator's bond shall fully satisfy all obligations of the operator to reclaim affected land covered by the bond. The director shall have the power to reclaim, as required by K.S.A. 49-611, and amendments thereto, any surface mined land with respect to which a bond has been forfeited, using the proceeds of the forfeiture to pay for the necessary reclamation work.History: L. 1994, ch. 197, § 20; L. 2021, ch. 74, § 21; May 6.
KS Stat § 49-621 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 49 - Mines And Mining|Article 6 - Surface-mining Land Conservation And Reclamation|49-621 Same; civil penalties; amount; procedures.

49-621. Same; civil penalties; amount; procedures. (a) The secretary, upon finding that the operator has failed to comply with any provision of this act, any provision of a reclamation plan or any condition of a license or site registration with which the operator is required to comply pursuant to this act, may impose upon the operator a civil penalty not exceeding $1,000 for each day of noncompliance.(b) All civil penalties assessed pursuant to this section shall be due and payable within 35 days after written notice of the imposition of a civil penalty has been served upon whom the penalty is being imposed, unless a longer period of time is granted by the secretary or unless the operator appeals the assessment as provided in this section.(c) No civil penalty shall be imposed under this section except upon the written order of the secretary or the secretary's designee to the operator upon whom the penalty is to be imposed, stating the nature of the violation, the penalty imposed and the right of the operator upon whom the penalty is imposed to appeal to the director for a hearing on the matter. An operator upon whom a civil penalty has been imposed may appeal, within 15 days after service of the order imposing the civil penalty, to the secretary. If appealed, a hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Kansas administrative procedure act. The decision of the secretary shall be final unless review is sought under subsection (d).(d) Any action of the secretary pursuant to this section is subject to review in accordance with the Kansas judicial review act.History: L. 1994, ch. 197, § 21; L. 2010, ch. 17, § 96; L. 2021, ch. 74, § 22; May 6.
KS Stat § 49-622 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 49 - Mines And Mining|Article 6 - Surface-mining Land Conservation And Reclamation|49-622 Same; land reclamation fund established; deposits and expenditures.

49-622. Same; land reclamation fund established; deposits and expenditures. (a) There is hereby created within the state treasury the land reclamation fund.(b) The director shall remit all moneys collected from fees and civil penalties imposed pursuant to this act 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 land reclamation fund.(c) All costs of administering the provisions of this act shall be paid from moneys credited or transferred to the land reclamation fund pursuant to this section. Expenditures from the fund shall be made in accordance with appropriation acts upon warrants of the director of accounts and reports issued pursuant to vouchers approved by the director.(d) On or before the 10th of each month, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer from the state general fund to the land reclamation fund interest earnings based on:(1) The average daily balance of moneys in the land reclamation fund for the preceding month; and(2) the net earnings rate of the pooled money investment portfolio for the preceding month.History: L. 1994, ch. 197, § 22; L. 1996, ch. 253, § 8; L. 2001, ch. 5, § 187; July 1.
KS Stat § 49-623 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 49 - Mines And Mining|Article 6 - Surface-mining Land Conservation And Reclamation|49-623 Same; rules and regulations; fee amount determination.

49-623. Same; rules and regulations; fee amount determination. (a) The secretary, with the approval of the commission, shall adopt such rules and regulations as necessary to administer and enforce the provisions of this act.(b) The director shall determine annually the amount necessary to carry out and enforce the provisions of this act for the next ensuing fiscal year and shall recommend to the secretary such license renewal, registration application, registration and registration renewal fees as the director determines necessary for that purpose. The director shall adopt such fees by rules and regulations.(c) Before the director submits any such proposed rules and regulations to the director of the budget, the secretary of administration and the attorney general in accordance with the rules and regulations filing act, K.S.A. 77-415 et seq., and amendments thereto:(1) The director shall submit such rules and regulations to the commission; and(2) the commission shall review and make recommendations to the director and the secretary regarding such proposed rules and regulations.(d) Fees for license renewal, registration and registration renewal shall be based on an operator's acres of affected land or the tonnage of materials extracted by the operator during the preceding license year, or a combination thereof.(e) Political subdivisions of the state shall be exempt from all fees imposed under this act.History: L. 1994, ch. 197, § 23; L. 2021, ch. 74, § 23; May 6.
KS Stat § 49-624 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 49 - Mines And Mining|Article 6 - Surface-mining Land Conservation And Reclamation|49-624 Same; legal services.

49-624. Same; legal services. The commission may request from the attorney general such legal services as necessary to enforce and administer this act. The commission may employ such other attorneys as necessary for such purpose, but all expenses of employing such attorneys shall be paid from the land reclamation fund.History: L. 1994, ch. 197, § 24; July 1.
KS Stat § 50-101 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 50 - Unfair Trade And Consumer Protection|Article 1 - Restraint Of Trade|50-101 Trusts defined and declared unlawful and void.

50-101. Trusts defined and declared unlawful and void. Except as provided in K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 50-163, and amendments thereto, a trust is a combination of capital, skill, or acts, by two or more persons, for either, any or all of the following purposes:First. To create or carry out restrictions in trade or commerce, or to carry out restrictions in the full and free pursuit of any business authorized or permitted by the laws of this state.Second. To increase or reduce the price of merchandise, produce or commodities, or to control the cost or rates of insurance.Third. To prevent competition in the manufacture, making, transportation, sale or purchase of merchandise, produce or commodities.Fourth. To fix any standard or figure, whereby such person's price to the public shall be, in any manner, controlled or established, any article or commodity of merchandise, produce or commerce intended for sale, use or consumption in this state.Fifth. To make or enter into, or execute or carry out, any contract, obligation or agreement of any kind or description by which such person shall: (a) Bind or have to bind themselves not to sell, manufacture, dispose of or transport any article or commodity, or article of trade, use, merchandise, commerce or consumption below a common standard figure;(b) agree in any manner to keep the price of such article, commodity or transportation at a fixed or graded figure;(c) in any manner establish or settle the price of any article or commodity or transportation between them or themselves and others to preclude a free and unrestricted competition among themselves or others in transportation, sale or manufacture of any such article or commodity; or(d) agree to pool, combine or unite any interest they may have in connection with the manufacture, sale or transportation of any such article or commodity, that such person's price in any manner is affected. Any such combinations are hereby declared to be against public policy, unlawful and void.History: L. 1897, ch. 265, § 1; R.S. 1923, 50-101; L. 2000, ch. 136, § 4; L. 2013, ch. 102, § 2; April 18.
KS Stat § 50-102 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 50 - Unfair Trade And Consumer Protection|Article 1 - Restraint Of Trade|50-102 Denial of right to form or be interested in any trust.

50-102. Denial of right to form or be interested in any trust. All persons within this state are hereby denied the right to form or to be in any manner interested, either directly or indirectly, as principal, agent, representative, consignee or otherwise, in any trust as defined in K.S.A. 50-101, and amendments thereto.History: L. 1897, ch. 265, § 2; R.S. 1923, 50-102; L. 2000, ch. 136, § 5; July 1.
KS Stat § 50-103 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 50 - Unfair Trade And Consumer Protection|Article 1 - Restraint Of Trade|50-103 Powers and duties of attorney general; civil penalties; other actions for violation of restraint of trade act.

50-103. Powers and duties of attorney general; civil penalties; other actions for violation of restraint of trade act. (a) The attorney general may bring an action:(1) To obtain a declaratory judgment that an act or practice violates this act;(2) to obtain a temporary restraining order prohibiting violations of this act;(3) to enjoin violations of this act;(4) to recover reasonable expenses and investigation fees;(5) to obtain civil penalties as authorized by this act;(6) to forfeit the charter and for the dissolution of the corporate existence of any corporation holding a charter under the laws of the state of Kansas;(7) to enjoin any person, within or without this state, which has violated or is violating this act, and their officers, agents, representatives or consignees, from doing business within this state, either directly or indirectly;(8) to recover actual damages on behalf of any person or persons by reason of violations of this act; or(9) to void any contract or agreement in violation of any of the provisions of this act.(b) In any action brought by the attorney general, the court may without requiring bond of the attorney general:(1) Make such orders or judgments as may be necessary to prevent violations of this act;(2) make such orders or judgments as may be necessary to enforce any remedy available to the attorney general; or(3) grant other appropriate relief.History: L. 1897, ch. 265, § 3; R.S. 1923, 50-103; L. 2000, ch. 136, § 6; July 1.
KS Stat § 50-109 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 50 - Unfair Trade And Consumer Protection|Article 1 - Restraint Of Trade|50-109 Enforcement of act; powers and duties of attorney general.

50-109. Enforcement of act; powers and duties of attorney general. The attorney general shall:(a) Enforce this act throughout the state;(b) cooperate with state and local officials, officials of other states and officials of the federal government in the administration of comparable statutes;(c) maintain a public file of final judgments rendered under this act that have been either reported officially or made available for public dissemination under subsection (a)(3) of K.S.A. 50-630, and amendments thereto, and of consent judgments; and(d) include in the report required by subsection (a)(6) of K.S.A. 50-628, and amendments thereto, a statement of the investigatory and enforcement procedures and policies of the attorney general's office, of the number of investigations and enforcement proceedings instituted and of their disposition, and of the other activities of the office and of other persons to carry out the purposes of this act.History: L. 1897, ch. 265, § 9; R.S. 1923, 50-109; L. 2000, ch. 136, § 8; July 1.
KS Stat § 50-110 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 50 - Unfair Trade And Consumer Protection|Article 1 - Restraint Of Trade|50-110 Jurisdiction of district courts; venue.

50-110. Jurisdiction of district courts; venue. (a) Jurisdiction. For the purpose of enforcing this act, the courts of this state shall have power to exercise jurisdiction over persons to the maximum extent permitted by the constitution of the United States.(b) Venue. Every action pursuant to this act shall be brought in the district court of any county in which there occurred an act or practice declared to be a violation of this act or in the district court of Shawnee county.History: L. 1897, ch. 265, § 10; R.S. 1923, 50-110; L. 2000, ch. 136, § 9; July 1.
KS Stat § 50-112 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 50 - Unfair Trade And Consumer Protection|Article 1 - Restraint Of Trade|50-112 Trusts, combinations and agreements in restraint of trade and free competition declared unlawful.

50-112. Trusts, combinations and agreements in restraint of trade and free competition declared unlawful. Except as provided in K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 50-163, and amendments thereto, all arrangements, contracts, agreements, trusts, or combinations between persons made with a view or which tend to prevent full and free competition in the importation, transportation or sale of articles imported into this state, or in the product, manufacture or sale of articles of domestic growth or product of domestic raw material, or for the loan or use of money, or to fix attorney or doctor fees, and all arrangements, contracts, agreements, trusts or combinations between persons, designed or which tend to advance, reduce or control the price or the cost to the producer or to the consumer of any such products or articles, or to control the cost or rate of insurance, or which tend to advance or control the rate of interest for the loan or use of moneys to the borrower, or any other services, are hereby declared to be against public policy, unlawful and void.History: L. 1889, ch. 257, § 1; R.S. 1923, 50-112; L. 2000, ch. 136, § 10; L. 2013, ch. 102, § 3; April 18.
KS Stat § 50-113 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 50 - Unfair Trade And Consumer Protection|Article 1 - Restraint Of Trade|50-113 Trust certificates; creation of trusts.

50-113. Trust certificates; creation of trusts. It shall be unlawful for any corporation to issue or to own trust certificates, other than the regularly and lawfully authorized stock thereof, or for any corporation, agent, officer or employees, or the directors or stockholders of any corporation, to enter into any combination, contract or agreement with any person or persons, or with any stockholder or director thereof, the purpose and effect of which combination, contract or agreement shall be to place the management or control of such combination or combinations, or the manufactured product thereof, in the hands of any trustee or trustees, with the intent to limit or fix the price or lessen the production and sale of any article of commerce, use or consumption, or to prevent, restrict or diminish the manufacture or output of any such article.History: L. 1889, ch. 257, § 2; R.S. 1923, 50-113; L. 2000, ch. 136, § 11; July 1.
KS Stat § 50-116 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 50 - Unfair Trade And Consumer Protection|Article 1 - Restraint Of Trade|50-116 Pleading in bar or abatement of civil action that plaintiff is member or agent of unlawful combination.

50-116. Pleading in bar or abatement of civil action that plaintiff is member or agent of unlawful combination. When an action at law or suit in equity shall be commenced in any court of this state, it shall be lawful in the defense thereof to plead in bar or in abatement that the plaintiff or any other person interested in the prosecution of the case is a member or agent of an unlawful combination as described in K.S.A. 50-112 and 50-113, or that the cause of action grows out of such combination, or out of some business or transaction thereof.History: L. 1889, ch. 257, § 5; March 9; R.S. 1923, 50-116.