Same; designation of hearing officer

74-599. Same; designation of hearing officer. Notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 77-514, and amendments thereto, on and after July 1, 2004, with respect to hearings pursuant to K.S.A. 65-6a18 et seq., and amendments thereto, before the secretary of agriculture in accordance with the Kansas administrative procedure act, a hearing officer from the office of administrative hearings shall be the presiding officer unless the party requests that the matter, for which a hearing has been scheduled or for which a right to a hearing exists, be heard by a hearing officer appointed by the secretary. History: L. 2004, ch. 147, § 16; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026