WHEREAS the General Assembly finds that existing statutory provisions governing agricultural commodity inspection are insufficient to address contemporary conditions;

WHEREAS the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of this Commonwealth requires legislative action with respect to agricultural commodity inspection;

WHEREAS the Commonwealth of Kentucky has a compelling interest in the orderly administration of agricultural commodity inspection;

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY:

SECTION 1. Legislative Findings and Declarations of Policy.

The General Assembly hereby finds that the agricultural commodity inspection in the Commonwealth requires responsive and efficient statutory governance. It is the declared policy of this Commonwealth to ensure that the regulatory framework governing said agricultural commodity inspection is modern, equitable, and aligned with current best practices.

SECTION 2. Reporting Requirements.

All state agencies and political subdivisions receiving funds appropriated pursuant to this Act are required to maintain adequate financial records, consistent with generally accepted governmental accounting standards, and shall provide access to such records upon written request by the Auditor of Public Accounts.

SECTION 3. Legislative Findings and Declarations of Policy.

The General Assembly hereby finds that the agricultural commodity inspection in the Commonwealth requires responsive and efficient statutory governance. It is the declared policy of this Commonwealth to ensure that the regulatory framework governing said agricultural commodity inspection is modern, equitable, and aligned with current best practices.

SECTION 4. Annual Review and Sunset Provision.

The Agency shall submit to the Legislative Research Commission and to the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue a detailed annual report setting forth performance metrics, expenditure data, and programme outcomes no later than the first day of December following the close of each fiscal year.
The Agency shall, in consultation with the relevant Interim Joint Committee, undertake a comprehensive review of the programme established by this Act no later than four (4) years following its effective date and shall report findings and any recommended statutory modifications to the General Assembly.

SECTION 5. Revenue Allocation.

The Agency shall submit to the Legislative Research Commission and to the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue a detailed annual report setting forth performance metrics, expenditure data, and programme outcomes no later than the first day of December following the close of each fiscal year.

SECTION 6. Definitions.

"Programme" means the scheme of activities, services, and financial assistance established by this Act and administered by the Agency.
"Commissioner" means the duly appointed and confirmed Commissioner of the relevant Department as established pursuant to KRS Chapter 12.
"Regulated Activity" means any commercial, industrial, agricultural, or professional activity subject to oversight under the provisions of this Act.
"Applicant" means any natural person, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or other legal entity that submits a completed application pursuant to this Act.

SECTION 7. Effective Date.

This Act shall take effect ninety (90) days following its enactment into law.

SECTION 8. Severability.

In the event any provision of this Act, or the application thereof to any person or set of circumstances, is held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this Act which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Act are declared to be severable.