(a) Before January 1, 1999, the secretary shall adopt such rules and regulations as necessary to implement, administer and enforce the provisions of this act.

(b) On or before the first day of the 1999 and 2000 regular legislative sessions, the secretary shall submit a report regarding implementation of the provisions of Kan. Stat. Ann. § 65-171d and Kan. Stat. Ann. § 65-1,178 through 65-1,196, and amendments thereto, to the house and senate standing committees on agriculture, the senate standing committee on energy and natural resources and the house standing committee on environment.