Kansas HB2114 clarifies water obstruction definitions, increases dam permit fees, and mandates inspections by approved engineers.

Kansas HB2114 amends water obstruction definitions, increasing application fees for dam construction, modification, or addition permits. It requires pre-construction and post-construction permit fees for water obstructions and stream modifications. The bill mandates inspections by licensed professional engineers approved by the chief engineer or certified intern engineers under supervision. It also imposes civil penalties for violations and requires fees collected to be deposited in the state treasury's water structures fund.

Kansas HB2114 clarifies water obstruction definitions, increases dam permit fees, and mandates inspections by approved engineers.

Kansas HB2114 amends water obstruction definitions, increasing application fees for dam construction, modification, or addition permits. It requires pre-construction and post-construction permit fees for water obstructions and stream modifications. The bill mandates inspections by licensed professional engineers approved by the chief engineer or certified intern engineers under supervision. It also imposes civil penalties for violations and requires fees collected to be deposited in the state treasury's water structures fund.