2-1422. Criminal and civil penalties for violations; suspension, revocation or denial of registration; disposition of moneys received. (a) Any person who violates any of the provisions of this act shall be deemed guilty of an unclassified misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500.

(b) The secretary, after providing notice and an opportunity for a hearing, in accordance with the Kansas administrative procedure act, may suspend, revoke or deny any registration and assess a civil penalty against any person who violates or fails to comply with the requirements of this act, or any rules or regulations adopted hereunder, of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000 per violation. Such civil penalty may be assessed in addition to any other penalty provided by law.

(c) All moneys collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the state general fund.

History: L. 1935, ch. 4, § 8; L. 1943, ch. 2, § 3; L. 1961, ch. 5, § 5; L. 2022, ch. 69, § 15; July 1.