55-176. Commission's costs assessed against operators and agents; disposition of moneys.

55-176

Chapter 55.--OIL AND GAS
Article 1.--OIL AND GAS WELLS; REGULATORY PROVISIONS

      55-176.   Commission's costs assessed againstoperators and agents; disposition of moneys.(a) Subject to the provisions of K.S.A. 55-143, andamendments thereto, the commission shall assess operators or their designatedagents forall or part of the actual costs and expenses incurred in: (1) Thesupervision, administration, inspection, investigation; (2) the enforcement ofthis act and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this act; and(3) monitoring and inspecting oil and gas lease salt water and oil storage,disposal and emergency facilities.

      (b)   The commission shall remit all moneys receivedby or for it for costs or expenses under this section to the statetreasurer in accordance with the provisions ofK.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto. Upon receipt of each suchremittance, thestate treasurer shall deposit the entire amount in the statetreasury. Twenty percent of each such deposit shall be credited tothe state general fund and the balance shall be credited to theconservation fee fund created by K.S.A. 55-143, and amendments thereto.

      History:   L. 1986, ch. 201, § 28;L. 2001, ch. 5, § 192; July 1.