If the secretary determines any property seized is likely to perish or become greatly reduced in price or value by selling it in accordance with 50-2-24h or the property cannot be kept without great expense, the value of such property shall be appraised by the secretary and shall be returned or sold as provided below:

1. (a) Return to employer. If the employer owning the property can be readily found, the employer shall be given notice of the determination of the appraised value of the property. The property shall be returned to the employer if the employer pays to the secretary an amount equal to the appraised value within the time specified in the notice.
2. (b) Immediate sale. If the employer does not pay the appraised price of the seized property, the property shall be sold publicly as soon as practical.

(Authorized by K.S.A. 1985 Supp. 44-714 as amended by L. 1986, Ch. 191, Sec. 4; implementing K.S.A. 1985 Supp. 44-717 as amended by L. 1986, Ch. 191, Sec. 5; effective, T-87-40, Dec. 8, 1986; effective May 1, 1987.)