Kansas Statutes 48-16a11. Violations of law; penalties
(a) Any person who willfully violates any provision of the radon certification law or any rules and regulations adopted thereunder is guilty of a class B misdemeanor and is subject to a cease and desist order imposed by the secretary after providing notice and a hearing in accordance with the Kansas administrative procedure act.
(b) In addition to any other penalty provided by law and after providing notice and a hearing in accordance with the Kansas administrative procedure act, the secretary may impose a fine in an amount not to exceed $1,000 against any person who violates any provision of the radon certification law and any rule and regulation adopted or order issued thereunder; if any violation is a continuing one, each day of such violation shall constitute a separate violation for the purpose of computing the amount of the civil penalty. Any action by the secretary pursuant to this section is subject to review in accordance with the act for judicial review and civil enforcement of agency actions*.
Attorney's Note
Under the Kansas Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| class B misdemeanor | up to 6 months | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 48-16a11
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Kansas Statutes 77-201
(c) On the request of the secretary, the attorney general is authorized to institute a civil action to collect any fine imposed pursuant to this section.
(d) All moneys collected from fines imposed under this section shall be remitted to the state treasurer in accordance with the provisions of Kan. Stat. Ann. § 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.
(e) Any person certified for radon measurement or mitigation and who violates the provisions of the radon certification law or the rules and regulations adopted thereunder are subject to suspension or revocation of certification by the department in accordance with the Kansas administrative procedure act.