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KRS § 212.370 — KY Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 212 / Section 212.370
212.370 Powers and duties of city-county board as to public health and institutions
Status: in_force

212.370 Powers and duties of city-county board as to public health and institutions.

When the board has been organized and the properties transferred, as provided in KRS

212.350 to 212.620, the board, throughout said county, including all municipalities

therein, shall, except as otherwise provided by law, have exclusive control and operation,

under the acts of the General Assembly of Kentucky, the ordinances, if any, of the

legislative bodies of the municipalities in said county, the orders and resolutions, if any,

of the fiscal court of said county, the regulations of the Cabinet for Health and Family

Services, and the rules and regulations of the board, of all matters relating to institutions

safeguarding the public health, including city or county hospitals, tuberculosis hospitals,

eruptive hospitals, chronic hospitals, medical care of the indigent, and all other matters

affecting public health, including education of the public regarding such conditions, and

the adoption of remedial measures, and the enforcement of all laws and regulations

affecting public health, including existing ordinances of such city and, if any, of other

municipalities in said county, and any ordinances which may be hereafter enacted by the

legislative bodies of such municipalities, including laws and ordinances regulating

sanitation, milk inspection, meat inspection, livestock inspection, wells, drinking water

and fountains, vaults, vaccination and immunization, quarantine, and the maintenance of

laboratories and clinics necessary for the promotion of public health. The board may

expend funds for the purpose of conducting research work, including laboratory and

biometrical work, and establishing, erecting, and maintaining laboratories and other

buildings and all appurtenances thereto for research work as to the prevalence, causes,

cure, and prevention of disease, and to that end the board is authorized to expend funds in

the employment of such persons or organizations, scientists, or research experts as the

board may deem proper. The board shall be charged with the responsibility for the

collection from official and other sources and for the publication of such statistics and

information as may be useful and necessary for the performance of its duties, and upon

such other matters as such municipalities by ordinance and said county, by resolution of

the fiscal court, respectively, or the Cabinet for Health and Family Services of Kentucky,

by regulation, place under the control of said board. The board may charge reasonable

fees to sewage treatment plant operators for the regulation and inspection of sewage

treatment plants to be paid within twelve (12) months from the time of regulation and

inspection.
KRS § 148.033 — KY Code / Title XII / Chapter 148 / Section 148.033
148.033 Definitions for KRS 148.033 to 148.039
Status: in_force

148.033 Definitions for KRS 148.033 to 148.039.

As used in KRS 148.033 to 148.039, unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) "Authority" or "KORRRA" means the Kentucky Ohio River Regional Recreation

Authority established in KRS 148.034;

(2) "Board" means the board of directors of KORRRA;

(3) "County" means a county, charter county, urban-county government, unified local

government, or consolidated local government;

(4) "Land" means roads, water, watercourses, buildings, structures, and machinery or

equipment thereon when attached to the realty;

(5) "Landowner" means a tenant, lessee, occupant, or person in control of the premises;

(6) "Participating county" means a county that has qualified under KRS 148.034(5);

(7) "Participating landowner" means a landowner who owns land in a participating

county and has a contractual agreement with the KORRRA for trail development as

part of the RA;

(8) "Recreational Area" or "RA" means lands on which there is a system of recreational

trails, including streams, rivers, and other waterways, and appurtenant facilities,

including trailhead centers, parking areas, camping facilities, picnic areas, historic

or cultural interpretive sites, and other facilities in Kentucky and designated by the

KORRRA as part of the RA;

(9) "Recreational purposes" means all-terrain vehicle riding, bicycling, canoeing,

hiking, horseback riding, hunting, kayaking, motorcycle riding, rock climbing,

fishing, swimming, archaeological activities, nature study, off-highway vehicle

driving, pleasure driving, watersports, winter sports, visiting or viewing historical

or scenic sites, and otherwise using land for purposes pertaining to recreation or

trail activities; and

(10) "Target county" means Ballard, Boone, Boyd, Bracken, Breckinridge, Campbell,

Carroll, Crittenden, Daviess, Gallatin, Greenup, Hancock, Hardin, Henderson,

Jefferson, Kenton, Lewis, Livingston, Mason, McCracken, Meade, Oldham,

Pendleton, Trimble, or Union County.
KRS § 164.376 — KY Code / Title XIII / Chapter 164 / Section 164.376
164.376 Housing and security policy for safe residence facilities for students with a disability
Status: in_force

164.376 Housing and security policy for safe residence facilities for students with a

disability.

(1) As used in this section, unless the context requires otherwise, "disability" has the

same meaning as the definition given in KRS 344.010.

(2) The Council on Postsecondary Education shall develop guidelines for the adoption

of policies by postsecondary education institutions with residence facilities that

provide students with a disability a safe environment in which to live and study.

(3) Each institution shall develop a housing and security policy in compliance with the

council's guidelines that shall be visibly posted in each residence facility, made

available on campus computer networks to which students have access, and

included in all student housing information. The policies shall include, but not be

limited to, an appeals process that may be used by students, their parents, or their

advocates when they have reason to believe that the institution's policy or the

student's housing assignment does not reasonably accommodate the student's

disability or endangers the student's safety or health. The appeals process shall

mandate that the body assigned to hear the appeal shall not include representatives

of the original department that made the housing assignment that is being appealed.

(4) Each institution shall prepare at the beginning of each semester a list with the name

and residency assignment of each student with a disability, as reported to the

institution by the student or the student's parent or advocate, as appropriate. The list

shall be given to the campus housing and security authorities to be used in an

emergency to identify, locate, and act to help, protect, and if necessary, rescue the

student with a disability.
KRS § 220.573 — KY Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 220 / Section 220.573
220.573 Priority of construction subdistrict assessment liens -- Enforcement
Status: in_force

220.573 Priority of construction subdistrict assessment liens -- Enforcement.

(1) Assessment liens imposed by KRS 220.553 to 220.613 are prior to all other liens

except liens for taxes and other assessment liens already attached.

(2) Assessment liens may be enforced pursuant to KRS 426.005 and 426.006.
KRS § 197.525 — KY Code / Title XVII / Chapter 197 / Section 197.525
197.525 Regulatory authority of department
Status: in_force

197.525 Regulatory authority of department.

(1) In any provision of KRS 197.505 to 197.525 which requires the private provider or

adult correctional facility to establish or implement a policy or procedure governing

a particular activity or duty, the department shall first approve the policy or

procedure before it shall become effective.

(2) Consistent with the provisions of KRS 197.505 to 197.525, the department shall

promulgate administrative regulations governing the standards, operation, and

management of adult correctional facilities which may be contracted for pursuant to

KRS 197.505.
KRS § 351.242 — KY Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 351 / Section 351.242
351.242 Mine safety analysis program -- Responsibility and powers of mine safety specialists
Status: in_force

351.242 Mine safety analysis program -- Responsibility and powers of mine safety

specialists.

(1) There is hereby created in the department a mine safety analysis program.

(2) Mine safety specialists employed in the department and conducting underground or

surface mine safety analysis shall satisfy the applicable requirements established in

KRS 351.090.

(3) A primary responsibility of the mine safety specialist is to prevent mine accidents

and fatalities by observing and evaluating the work habits of persons involved in the

direct production of coal and to contact, advise, and assist these persons in

correcting their unsafe or potentially hazardous actions.

(4) Each time a mine safety specialist enters a mine to perform mine safety analysis, he

or she shall confer with the foreman as to the conditions of the mine and the work

practices of the employees.

(5) The mine safety specialist shall keep mine management, representatives of the

employees, and the commissioner informed about all hazardous conditions and all

matters which may improve the safety of mines.

(6) The division shall assist the department in assessing the effectiveness of miner

training programs.

(7) The commissioner shall at his or her discretion assign mine safety specialists to all

mines in the state taking into consideration such factors as the history of accidents

at the mine, experience of the workforce, physical condition of the mine, and size of

the mine.

(8) The commissioner may coordinate the assignment of mine safety specialists with

the appropriate federal authorities to minimize duplication of accident prevention

efforts.

(9) The commissioner shall report annually to the General Assembly and to the

Governor on the effectiveness of the mine safety specialists in improving mine

safety.
KRS § 319B.020 — KY Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 319B / Section 319B.020
319B.020 Kentucky Board of Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Pedorthics -- Membership -- Appointment -- Terms -- Meetings and quorum -- Limitation of liability -- Expenses
Status: in_force

319B.020 Kentucky Board of Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Pedorthics --

Membership -- Appointment -- Terms -- Meetings and quorum -- Limitation

of liability -- Expenses.

The Kentucky Board of Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Pedorthics is hereby established.

The board shall consist of five (5) members who shall be appointed by the Governor.

(1) One (1) member shall be a citizen at large who is a consumer of orthotic,

prosthetic, or pedorthic professional services and is not affiliated with and does

not have more than five percent (5) financial interest in any one (1) health

care profession or business.

(2) Four (4) members shall be practicing, licensed orthotists, licensed prosthetists,

or licensed pedorthists. These members may be licensed in more than one (1)

discipline and at least one (1) board member shall be a licensed pedorthist.

Membership of the board shall reasonably reflect representation from the

geographic areas in the Commonwealth.

(3) Each member of the board shall serve a term of three (3) years, except that of

the initial appointments to the board, two (2) members shall be appointed for

two (2) years, two (2) members shall be appointed for three (3) years, and one

(1) member shall be appointed for one (1) year. No member of the board shall

serve more than the greater of eight (8) consecutive years or two (2) full terms.

The Governor may remove any member of the board for misconduct,

incompetence, or neglect of duty.

(4) The board shall meet at least annually and may meet at other times if

necessary to complete required business. A quorum of the board shall consist

of a majority of board members currently appointed. The board shall annually

elect a chairperson and vice chairperson who shall be licensed under this

chapter.

(5) There shall be no liability on the part of, and no action for damages against,

any current or former board member, representative, agent, or employee of the

board, when the person is acting with ordinary care, is functioning within the

scope of board duties, is acting without malice, and has the reasonable belief

that the actions taken by him or her are warranted by law.

(6) Members of the board shall receive a per diem reimbursement of reasonable

expenses incurred as determined by the board in consultation with the

Department of Professional Licensing for each day actually engaged in the

duties of the office.
KRS § 147.610 — KY Code / Title XII / Chapter 147 / Section 147.610
147.610 Authority to establish area planning commission
Status: in_force

147.610 Authority to establish area planning commission.

In any two (2) or more adjacent counties, one (1) of which has a city having a population

of more than 50,000 and not more than 200,000 inhabitants as declared by the last federal

census, the various cities and the counties may consolidate their planning operations by

establishing an area planning commission which may be created under the provisions of

KRS 147.610 to 147.705, when in the judgment of the legislative bodies of the cities and

counties a consolidation provides for a more efficient planning operation.
KRS § 6.916 — KY Code / Title II / Chapter 6 / Section 6.916
6.916 Information to be provided free of charge
Status: in_force

6.916 Information to be provided free of charge.

Any public officer or official, agency, or organization of state or local government

required or requested to furnish information or data to the General Assembly or a

committee thereof shall do so without fees or charges of any kind for the information or

data or any cost associated with its gathering, processing, or production.
KRS § 424.380 — KY Code / Title XXXVIII / Chapter 424 / Section 424.380
424.380 Failure to comply with publication requirements
Status: in_force

424.380 Failure to comply with publication requirements.

Any resolution, regulation, ordinance or other formal action of any public agency which

is required to be published, that is adopted without compliance with the publication

requirements of this chapter, shall be voidable by a court of competent jurisdiction. The

Circuit Courts of this state shall have the jurisdiction to enforce the purposes of this

chapter, by injunction or other appropriate order, upon application by any citizen of this

state. The cost of all proceedings, including a reasonable fee for the attorney of the citizen

bringing the action, shall be assessed against the unsuccessful party.
KRS § 217.126 — KY Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 217 / Section 217.126
217.126 Denial, suspension, or revocation of permit
Status: in_force

217.126 Denial, suspension, or revocation of permit.

(1) The cabinet shall suspend the permit to operate a retail food establishment

immediately upon notice to the permit holder without a conference when:

(a) An inspection of an establishment reveals that any of the following conditions

are present:

1. Sewage is standing in the food preparation, food storage, utensil

washing, or storage areas;

2. Gross rodent or insect activity exists resulting in contamination of food

or food equipment;

3. The water supply is contaminated or cut off with no approved alternative

plan;

4. The establishment is operating in blatant disregard for safe cooking or

holding temperatures for potentially hazardous foods; or

5. There is an infiltration of toxic or noxious gases, dust, or other irritants

or contaminants causing apparent illness of employees or patrons; or

(b) The permit holder or authorized agent has interfered, as defined in KRS

217.015(25), with the cabinet in the performance of its duties, after its agents

have duly and officially identified themselves and the interference has been

verified by the inspector's supervisor;

(c) An inspection of an establishment reveals a rating score of less than sixty

(60); or

(d) An inspection reveals that an imminent health hazard as defined in KRS

217.015(24) still exists and the hazard has been verified by the agent's

supervisor.

(2) In all other instances not covered by subsection (1) of this section, after notice to the

applicant or holder of a permit to operate and after an opportunity for a hearing as

provided by administrative regulations of the secretary, the cabinet or local health

department concerned may deny, suspend, or revoke a permit to operate in any case

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

217.005 to 217.215 or the administrative regulations of the secretary. Any

administrative hearing conducted under this section shall be conducted in

accordance with KRS Chapter 13B.
KRS § 216A.150 — KY Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 216A / Section 216A.150
216A.150 Violations
Status: in_force

216A.150 Violations.

It shall be a misdemeanor for any person to:

(1) Sell or fraudulently obtain or furnish any license or aid or abet therein;

(2) Practice as a long-term care administrator, under cover of any license illegally or

fraudulently obtained or unlawfully issued;

(3) Practice as a long-term care administrator or use in connection with his or her name

any designation tending to imply that he or she is a long-term care administrator

unless duly licensed to so practice under the provisions of this chapter; or

(4) Practice as a long-term care administrator during the time his or her license issued

under the provisions of this chapter shall be suspended or revoked.
KRS § 151B.131 — KY Code / Title XII / Chapter 151B / Section 151B.131
151B.131 Definitions for KRS 151B.131 to 151B.134
Status: in_force

151B.131 Definitions for KRS 151B.131 to 151B.134.

As used in KRS 151B.131 to 151B.134, unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) "Board" means the Board of the Kentucky Center for Statistics established in KRS

151B.134(1);

(2) "De-identification" means a process for removing identity information so the data

can be analyzed without disclosing the identity of the individuals or employers

whose data are being utilized;

(3) "Education data" means the following data relating to student performance from

early childhood learning programs through postsecondary education:

(a) College and career readiness;

(b) Course and grade;

(c) Degree, diploma, or credential attainment;

(d) Demographic;

(e) Educator;

(f) Enrollment;

(g) Financial aid;

(h) High School Equivalency Diploma;

(i) Remediation;

(j) Retention;

(k) State and national assessments;

(l) Transcripts;

(m) Vocational and technical education information; and

(n) Any other data impacting education deemed necessary by the office;

(4) "Kentucky Longitudinal Data System" is a statewide data system that contains

education, workforce, and additional data identified by the Board of the Kentucky

Center for Statistics;

(5) "Office" means the Office of the Kentucky Center for Statistics established in KRS

151B.132(1); and

(6) "Workforce data" means data relating to:

(a) Certification and licensure;

(b) Employer information;

(c) Employment status;

(d) Geographic location of employment;

(e) Job service and training information to support enhanced employment

opportunities;

(f) Wage information; and

(g) Any other data impacting the workforce deemed necessary by the office.
KRS § 157.110 — KY Code / Title XIII / Chapter 157 / Section 157.110
157.110 Determination of grades and subjects to be provided with textbooks -- Rental of textbooks -- Free textbooks for certain students
Status: in_force

157.110 Determination of grades and subjects to be provided with textbooks --

Rental of textbooks -- Free textbooks for certain students.

(1) In the purchase and distribution of textbooks for grades nine (9) through twelve

(12), if sufficient funds are not available to furnish textbooks for all four (4) grades,

the chief state school officer, subject to the approval of the Kentucky Board of

Education, shall determine for what grades and subjects textbooks shall be

provided.

(2) Local school districts, which do not provide a free textbook program for all students

in grades nine (9) through twelve (12), shall establish, pursuant to Kentucky Board

of Education administrative regulations, a process whereby pupils in grades nine (9)

through twelve (12) may rent textbooks for a reasonable fee. Rental fees collected

by the district shall be used for the maintenance of textbooks, the purchase of new

textbooks, and the provision of free textbooks to pupils in grades nine (9) through

twelve (12) who are unable to rent or purchase textbooks.

(3) No pupil shall be denied the use of textbooks due to an inability to rent or purchase

them. Local school districts shall establish, pursuant to Kentucky Board of

Education administrative regulations, a process by which to provide free textbooks

to pupils unable to rent or purchase them, including a process by which those

students shall be informed of the availability of, and guidelines and procedures for,

obtaining free textbooks.

(4) The Kentucky Board of Education shall adopt administrative regulations to insure

the availability of free textbooks to those pupils in grades nine (9) through twelve

(12) who are unable to rent or purchase textbooks and shall use the guidelines of the

free and reduced price lunch programs to determine inability to rent or purchase

textbooks. The regulations shall also provide for exceptional circumstances, under

which pupils who do not meet free and reduced price lunch guidelines may be

provided free textbooks.
KRS § 319A.030 — KY Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 319A / Section 319A.030
319A.030 Terms -- Vacancies -- Removal -- Reimbursement for expenses
Status: in_force

319A.030 Terms -- Vacancies -- Removal -- Reimbursement for expenses.

The terms of the members shall be for three (3) years and until their successors are

appointed and qualified, except of those first appointed one (1) shall serve for one (1)

year, two (2) shall serve for two (2) years and two (2) shall serve for three (3) years.

Vacancies shall be filled in the manner of the original appointment for the unexpired

portion of the term only. The Governor, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, may

remove any member of the board for malfeasance, neglect of duty, incompetency, or

revocation or suspension of a license. Members of the board shall receive no salary but

shall be allowed usual mileage, subsistence and per diem as provided by law for members

of state boards, commissions, and committees. No member shall serve more than two (2)

consecutive terms.