§ 2-1228 — Approval of construction or alteration by the secretary; transferable

(a) A person beginning construction of or substantial alteration to an existing facility or equipment used for the manufacture, blending, handling or bulk storage of commercial fertilizer or fertilizer materials shall apply to the secretary, on forms provided by the secretary, for approval of such construction or alteration. The person shall provide the secretary with such information as the secretary deems necessary. The secretary shall approve the construction or alteration of the facility or equipment if such construction or alteration is consistent with the standards and other requirements established by rules and regulations under K.S.A. 2-1227, and amendments thereto.
(b) The approval shall be transferable from the owner issued the approval to another owner if the new owner notifies the department within 30 days after the facility has changed ownership. Approval shall not be transferable from one location to another.
(c) The owner or operator of a facility or equipment used for the manufacture, blending, handling or bulk storage of commercial fertilizer or fertilizer materials established prior to the effective date of this act shall obtain the secretary's approval of the facility or equipment according to the dates specified in rules and regulations.

Legislative History

L. 1989, ch. 3, § 3; L. 2004, ch. 101, § 26; July 1.