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KRS § 216.361 — KY Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 216 / Section 216.361
216.361 Services and facilities that a hospital may offer in counties contiguous to its hospital district
Status: in_force

216.361 Services and facilities that a hospital may offer in counties contiguous to its

hospital district.

Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, hospitals located in a hospital

district pursuant to KRS 216.310 to 216.360 may offer the following services and

facilities in counties contiguous to the hospital district and shall obtain a certificate of

need where required:

(1) Home health services;

(2) Rural health clinics;

(3) Physician office buildings;

(4) Mobile diagnostic services; and

(5) Any other service or facility where there is agreement between the hospital and a

provider located in a county contiguous to the hospital district to jointly develop and

operate the service or facility.
KRS § 311.678 — KY Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 311 / Section 311.678
311.678 Required disclosure to patients -- Informed consent
Status: in_force

311.678 Required disclosure to patients -- Informed consent.

An acupuncturist shall obtain informed consent from each patient in a manner consistent

with the acceptable and prevailing standards of practice within this Commonwealth and,

at a minimum, the acupuncturist shall disclose to the patient the following written

information prior to or during the patient's initial visit:

(1) The acupuncturist's qualifications, including his or her education, license

information, and the definition and scope of the practice of acupuncture in the

Commonwealth; and

(2) Possible outcomes of the treatment to be given, including any pain, bruising,

infection, needle sickness, or other side effects that may occur.
KRS § 136.170 — KY Code / Title XI / Chapter 136 / Section 136.170
136.170 Apportionment of property valuation
Status: in_force

136.170 Apportionment of property valuation.

The Department of Revenue shall allocate the assessed value of the operating property in

this state among the counties, cities, and other taxing districts. The location of operating

property and the proportion which the length of line or route operated in such taxing

district bears to the total length of lines or route operated in this state shall be considered

in this allocation and such other reasonable evidence of value as the Department of

Revenue may by regulations prescribe; provided, however, that the assessed value of

nonoperating tangible property shall be allocated to the county, city, or other taxing

district where the property is situated.
KRS § 202A.185 — KY Code / Title XVII / Chapter 202A / Section 202A.185
202A.185 Peace officer authorized to arrest and return patient to hospital
Status: in_force

202A.185 Peace officer authorized to arrest and return patient to hospital.

If a patient undergoing involuntary treatment on an inpatient basis is absent from the

hospital without, or in excess of authorization from the hospital staff, the person in charge

or that person's designee may contact the appropriate sheriff or other peace officers who

shall take the patient into custody and return the patient to the hospital.
KRS § 219.380 — KY Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 219 / Section 219.380
219.380 Powers of cabinet and local health departments -- Duties of public prosecutors
Status: in_force

219.380 Powers of cabinet and local health departments -- Duties of public

prosecutors.

(1) The cabinet may administer the provisions of KRS 219.310 to 219.410 through the

respective local health department concerned. Officials and employees of the

cabinet and of local health departments are empowered to enter upon the premises

of any community at any reasonable time for the purposes set forth in KRS 219.310

to 219.410.

(2) The cabinet or local health department concerned, after notice to the applicant or

holder of a permit to operate, construct, or alter a community, and after an

opportunity for a hearing, is authorized to deny, suspend, or revoke a permit in any

case where it finds that there has been a failure to comply with the requirements

established under KRS 219.310 to 219.410 or the administrative regulations

promulgated by the secretary. Hearings shall be in accordance with KRS Chapter

13B.

(3) It shall be the duty of each Commonwealth's attorney, county attorney, city attorney,

or Attorney General within their respective jurisdiction to whom the cabinet or local

health department or its agents report any violation of KRS 219.310 to 219.410, to

enforce the provisions of KRS 219.310 to 219.410.

(4) Nothing in KRS 219.310 to 219.410 shall be construed as requiring the cabinet or

local health department to report for the institution of proceedings under KRS

219.310 to 219.410, violations of KRS 219.310 to 219.410, whenever the cabinet or

local health department concerned believes that the public interest will be

adequately served in the circumstances by a suitable written order.

(5) Notwithstanding the existence or pursuit of any other civil or criminal remedy, the

cabinet or local health department concerned may maintain, in its own name, an

action to restrain or enjoin any violation of KRS 219.310 to 219.410, irrespective of

whether or not there exists an adequate remedy at law.
KRS § 149.010 — KY Code / Title XII / Chapter 149 / Section 149.010
149.010 Division of Forestry created -- Powers -- Rules and regulations -- Grant-funded, time-limited employment permitted as determined by appointing authority
Status: in_force

149.010 Division of Forestry created -- Powers -- Rules and regulations -- Grant-

funded, time-limited employment permitted as determined by appointing

authority.

(1) There is hereby created and there shall be maintained within the Department for

Natural Resources in the Energy and Environment Cabinet a Division of Forestry to

supervise all forestry property and advance forest interests of the state through

development of such property and interests. It shall initiate such projects as will

promote public appreciation of forest protection and of reforestation; encourage tree

planting in general and on the public highways in particular; grow, collect and

distribute seedlings; form and foster junior forestry clubs; cooperate with local civic

organizations in the care of trees and planting of more trees; provide for organized

forest fire protection; cooperate with the federal government, state departments and

landowners in the perpetuation of forests, the promotion of tree growth and the

redemption of wasteland for agricultural purposes; and encourage an interest in

forestry by correspondence, press, pamphlets, reports, moving pictures and

organizations.

(2) The director of the Division of Forestry with the approval of the secretary for energy

and environment shall adopt and enforce such rules and regulations as may be

necessary to carry out the functions assigned the cabinet by law.

(3) If federal or other grant funds become available to pay employee salaries, the

appointing authority may appoint and employ additional persons to accomplish the

purposes of this chapter. The appointing authority shall determine the

compensation, duties, and terms of employment of grant-funded employees. All

grant-funded, time-limited positions shall be approved by the secretary as needed.

Employees whose salaries are funded through federal or other grant funds shall not

be counted in any tally of permanent employees made for employee cap or

budgetary purposes. As used in this subsection, "appointing authority" has the same

meaning as in KRS 18A.005.
KRS § 363.550 — KY Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 363 / Section 363.550
363.550 Field standards
Status: in_force

363.550 Field standards.

In addition to the state standards provided for in KRS 363.540, there shall be supplied by

the state such "field standards" and such equipment as may be found necessary to carry

out the provisions of KRS 363.510 to 363.850. The field standards shall be verified upon

their initial receipt and, thereafter, as often as deemed necessary by the director by

comparison with the state standards.
KRS § 109.056 — KY Code / Title IX / Chapter 109 / Section 109.056
109.056 Tax levy -- Service charges
Status: in_force

109.056 Tax levy -- Service charges.

(1) Any county or waste management district, if authorized by all the counties that

comprise the district, may levy an annual tax, not to exceed ten cents ($0.10) on

each one hundred dollars ($100) of assessed valuation of real property within the

area subject to taxation for county purposes. The proceeds of such tax shall be used

for solid waste management expenses of the area and for redemption of any bonds

issued.

(2) The county or waste management district, if authorized by the counties that

comprise the district, may in lieu of the tax provided in subsection (1) of this

section or in addition thereto finance the maintenance, operation, and capital

acquisition costs of the area by fees to be collected from all persons receiving

services from the area. The charges shall be fixed in amounts as can be reasonably

expected to yield revenues not in excess of the cost of operation and maintenance of

the system and for an adequate depreciation fund and amortization of capital

acquisition costs.

(3) The service charges authorized by subsections (1) and (2) of this section may be

collected by the area directly or the area may enter into an agreement with other

utilities either public or private to collect such charges.
KRS § 164.516 — KY Code / Title XIII / Chapter 164 / Section 164.516
164.516 Definitions for KRS 164.516 to 164.5169
Status: in_force

164.516 Definitions for KRS 164.516 to 164.5169.

As used in KRS 164.516 to 164.5169, unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) "Educational institution" means any state-supported university, community college,

or vocational school.

(2) "Kentucky National Guard" means the federally-recognized units of the Kentucky

National Guard.

(3) "Member" means an active member of a federally-recognized unit of the Kentucky

National Guard meeting the minimum requirements for satisfactory membership as

defined by the regulations of the Department of the United States Army and the

Department of the United States Air Force.

(4) "Tuition" means the total semester, quarter, or classroom hour cost of instruction

and matriculation and other fees required of the student that are published in the

catalog of the educational institution.
KRS § 97.180 — KY Code / Title IX / Chapter 97 / Section 97.180
97.180 Bondholders' lien -- Action to enforce
Status: in_force

97.180 Bondholders' lien -- Action to enforce.

There shall be a statutory mortgage lien upon the recreational project and necessary

appurtenances acquired through the issuance of bonds, in favor of the holders of the

bonds and the holders of the coupons. The project and appurtenances shall remain subject

to the lien until the payment in full of the principal and interest of the bonds. Any holder

of the bonds or coupons may, by action at law or in equity, protect and enforce the lien

and compel performance of all duties required by KRS 97.100 to 97.240, including the

making and collecting of sufficient fees and the segregation and application of the

revenue.
KRS § 335.325 — KY Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 335 / Section 335.325
335.325 Powers of board
Status: in_force

335.325 Powers of board.

The board may:

(1) Employ needed personnel;

(2) Issue subpoenas, examine witnesses, pay appropriate witness fees, administer oaths,

and investigate allegations of practices violating the provisions of this chapter;

(3) Seek injunctive relief in Franklin Circuit Court to stop the unlawful practice of

marriage and family therapy by unlicensed persons;

(4) Conduct hearings pursuant to KRS Chapter 13B and keep records and minutes

necessary to carry out the functions of this chapter;

(5) Suspend or revoke licenses or permits or impose supervisory or probationary

conditions upon licensees or permit holders, or impose administrative disciplinary

fines, issue written reprimands or admonishments, or any combination thereof;

(6) Grant retired or inactive licensure status under conditions set forth by the board by

the promulgation of administrative regulations;

(7) Enter into reciprocal agreements with boards of marriage and family therapy in

other states having licensure qualifications and requirements that meet or exceed

those provided in this chapter;

(8) Organize itself into two (2) panels to separate the functions of inquiry and hearings.

Each panel shall have the power to act as either an inquiry or hearing panel. No

member serving on the inquiry panel shall serve on the hearing panel for any one

particular case. Any final decision of the hearing panel shall be considered as the

final decision of the board and the hearing panel may exercise all powers granted to

the board pursuant to KRS Chapter 13B; and

(9) Utilize mediation as a technique to resolve disciplinary matters.
KRS § 74.290 — KY Code / Title IX / Chapter 74 / Section 74.290
74.290 Issuance of bonds for additions
Status: in_force

74.290 Issuance of bonds for additions.

(1) For the purpose of defraying the cost of constructing or acquiring any additions,

extensions, and necessary appurtenances under KRS 74.280, the water district may

borrow money and issue negotiable bonds. Before any bonds are issued an

ordinance shall be enacted by the commission specifying the amount of the bonds

and the rate of interest they are to bear, and reciting that the proposed additions,

extensions, or necessary appurtenances that are to be constructed or acquired are to

be made pursuant to the provisions of KRS 74.280 to 74.310.

(2) All bonds issued under this section shall bear interest at a rate or rates or method of

determining rates payable at least annually, and shall be executed in a manner, and

be payable at times not exceeding fifty (50) years from the date of issue, and at a

place, as the commission shall determine.

(3) All bonds shall be negotiable and shall not be subject to taxation. If any officer

whose signature or countersignature appears on the bonds or coupons ceases to be

an officer before delivery of the bonds, his signature or countersignature shall

nevertheless be valid the same as if he had remained in office until delivery. The

bonds shall be sold in a manner as the commission shall deem for the best interest

of the water district, or the contract for the acquisition of any additions, extensions,

and appurtenances to the waterworks may provide that payment shall be made in

bonds. The bonds shall be payable solely from the revenues of the waterworks and

shall not constitute an indebtedness of the water district within the meaning of the

Constitution. It shall be plainly stated on the face of each bond that it has been

issued under the provisions of KRS 74.280 to 74.310 and that it does not constitute

an indebtedness of the water district within the meaning of the Constitution.

(4) If the commission finds that the bonds authorized will be insufficient to accomplish

the purpose desired, additional bonds may be authorized and issued subject to the

limitations prescribed for the original bonds.
KRS § 529.070 — KY Code / Title L / Chapter 529 / Section 529.070
529.070 Permitting prostitution
Status: in_force

529.070 Permitting prostitution.

(1) A person is guilty of permitting prostitution when, having possession or control of

premises which he knows or has reasonable cause to know are being used for

prostitution purposes, he fails to make reasonable and timely effort to halt or abate

such use.

(2) Permitting prostitution is a Class B misdemeanor.
KRS § 311.6231 — KY Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 311 / Section 311.6231
311.6231 Court-appointed fiduciary bound by terms of grantor's advance directive -- Power of surrogate to act
Status: in_force

311.6231 Court-appointed fiduciary bound by terms of grantor's advance directive

-- Power of surrogate to act.

If, following the execution of an advance directive under KRS 311.623, a court of the

grantor's principal domicile appoints a fiduciary charged with the care and protection of

the grantor's person, the fiduciary shall be bound by the terms of the grantor's advance

directive. If the advance directive designates a surrogate to make health care decisions for

the grantor, the surrogate may continue to act.
KRS § 16.584 — KY Code / Title III / Chapter 16 / Section 16.584
16.584 Employer pay credits for members in hybrid cash balance plan -- Report -- Reduction of accumulated sick leave -- Funding in executive branch budget
Status: in_force

16.584 Employer pay credits for members in hybrid cash balance plan -- Report --

Reduction of accumulated sick leave -- Funding in executive branch budget.

(1) Subject to the limitations and requirements provided by this section, the following

shall apply to members of the State Police Retirement System who are eligible for

benefits from the hybrid cash balance plan established by KRS 16.583:

(a) Within thirty (30) days following the close of each fiscal year ending on or

after June 30, 2023, members participating in the State Police Retirement

System in the hybrid cash balance plan who have five (5) or more years of

service credited under KRS 16.543(1), 61.543(1), and 78.615(1), shall receive

an employer pay credit under KRS 16.583(2)(b)2. equal to an amount

determined by multiplying the member's hours of accumulated sick leave in

excess of four hundred eighty (480) hours as of the most recently completed

fiscal year by the member's hourly base pay determined under KRS 16.052,

including any annual adjustments provided by KRS 16.052(6). The member's

hourly base pay shall not include any payments for overtime or any salary

supplement received from the Law Enforcement Foundation Program

established pursuant to KRS 15.410 to 15.510; and

(b) Effective July 1, 2023, members with an account in the hybrid cash balance

plan who retire from the State Police Retirement System shall receive an

employer pay credit under KRS 16.583(2)(b)2. equal to an amount determined

by multiplying the member's hours of accumulated sick leave upon

termination of employment by the member's hourly base pay determined

under KRS 16.052, including any annual adjustments provided by KRS

16.052(6). The member's hourly base pay shall not include any payments for

overtime or any salary supplement received from the Law Enforcement

Foundation Program established pursuant to KRS 15.410 to 15.510.

(2) The Department of Kentucky State Police shall report the information required by

the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority to carry out the provisions of this section

and shall reduce the member's accumulated sick leave by the amount of sick leave

converted to an employer pay credit pursuant to this section.

(3) The provisions of KRS 16.583(2)(b)2. and this section are subject to funding for the

benefit in the executive branch budget. In the event funding for this additional

employer credit is not provided in the executive branch budget, no employer credits

for accumulated sick leave shall be provided during the period the budget is

effective.
KRS § 453.200 — KY Code / Title XLII / Chapter 453 / Section 453.200
453.200 Recovery of costs by insolvent party -- Endorsement of costs to protect claims of officers and witnesses
Status: in_force

453.200 Recovery of costs by insolvent party -- Endorsement of costs to protect

claims of officers and witnesses.

Whenever a party who recovers a judgment for the costs of the action or of a continuance,

is insolvent or in doubtful circumstances, the court, on motion of any person interested,

shall endorse the costs so recovered, or as much thereof as necessary, for the benefit of

the officers and witnesses who have rendered services in the action, in so far as they are

embraced in the judgment then rendered, and they shall be entitled to so much of the costs

as will satisfy their fees. The endorsement shall secure the officers and witnesses a

preference to all transfers, set-offs and attorney's liens. The endorsement shall be copied

on the execution that issues for the costs, and shall show what part each officer and

witness is entitled to, and authorize each to receive the amount so endorsed.
KRS § 158.7603 — KY Code / Title XIII / Chapter 158 / Section 158.7603
158.7603 School-to-Careers Grant Program -- Authority for administrative regulations -- Advisory committee
Status: in_force

158.7603 School-to-Careers Grant Program -- Authority for administrative

regulations -- Advisory committee.

(1) The School-to-Careers Grant Program shall be provided by the General Assembly

to provide matching funds to school districts or consortia of school districts for the

development and implementation of comprehensive plans that include:

(a) A comprehensive career awareness and exploration program for all students in

grades K-8 to include study of Kentucky's fourteen (14) career clusters;

(b) High level academic and vocational courses for all secondary students to

replace a general track curriculum;

(c) A comprehensive career guidance program to assist all secondary students in

developing individual graduation plans;

(d) Applied academic instructional models for all disciplines and integration of

academics and vocational education curriculum;

(e) Implementation of industry skill standards within all relevant academic and

vocational education programs;

(f) Planned instructional programs to meet the needs of students with disabilities

and other special needs students;

(g) Opportunity for students to receive, in addition to a high school diploma, a

Career Major Certificate upon completion of the high school graduation

requirements, work-based learning experiences, specific course work, and a

career culminating project;

(h) Opportunity for students to participate in structured workbased learning;

(i) Linkages with postsecondary institutions that create a smooth and seamless

transition from secondary to postsecondary education;

(j) Professional development for faculty and staff focused on developing

integrated and applied curriculum; and

(k) A School-to-Careers Partnership Council composed of representatives of

business, labor, education agencies, parents, students, teachers, administrators,

and community organizations.

(2) The Kentucky Board of Education shall promulgate administrative regulations that

set forth the request for proposal process, the criteria for grant awards, the

responsibilities of local districts and consortia seeking matching funds, the level of

funding available, and criteria for evaluating the success of the programs.

(3) The Department of Education shall administer the funds and shall provide technical

assistance to local districts and consortia in developing, implementing, and

evaluating School-to-Careers programs.

(4) The commissioner of education shall establish a state advisory committee composed

of business, industry, labor, education, and government with a minimum of fifty-

one percent (51%) of its membership from the employment sector to advise the

department in the School-to-Careers program. The members shall serve without

compensation but may be reimbursed for necessary travel expenses.

(5) The grant funds may be used to enhance on-going efforts such as Tech Prep,

School-to-Work, and High Schools that Work initiatives.