KDA offices are open to the public, with the following practices in place to protect the health of staff and visitors.
- All staff and visitors are required to wear face coverings in public areas of the building if not fully vaccinated.
- Social distancing should be maintained while in the building.
- Many meetings continue to be held as online meetings or conference calls.
The purpose of our program is to:
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Provide inspection and certification services to ensure compliance with statutes and quarantines and to facilitate movement of plants and plant products to other states and countries.
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Manage pests of regulatory significance within the state
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Ensure that plants, plant products, and seed offered for sale in Kansas meet the requirements of the Plant Pest and Agricultural Commodity Act, the Kansas Seed Law, the Kansas Noxious Weed Law, and the Commercial Industrial Hemp Act