1. (1) The administration of KRS 198B.550 to 198B.630 is vested in the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction.

2. (2) The commissioner shall:

   1. (a) Promulgate reasonable administrative regulations necessary for the administration of KRS 198B.550 to 198B.630;
   2. (b) Set or make reasonable changes in the fees charged for permits, testing, and other aspects of the administration of KRS 198B.550 to 198B.630;
   3. (c) Enforce the provisions of KRS 198B.550 to 198B.630; and
   4. (d) Conduct investigations of complaints and conduct administrative hearings as are required by KRS 198B.620 and 198B.625 and in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B.

3. (3) The commissioner may:

   1. (a) Secure the advice of the committee with regard to administrative regulations if required by KRS 198B.030(8); and
   2. (b) Have the competency test prepared by a source other than the commissioner.

Effective: June 29, 2017

History: Amended 2017 Ky. Acts ch. 169, sec. 29, effective June 29, 2017. -- Amended 2010 Ky. Acts ch. 24, sec. 274, effective July 15, 2010. -- Amended 1996 Ky. Acts ch. 318, sec. 86, effective July 15, 1996. -- Created 1984 Ky. Acts ch. 383, sec. 2, effective July 13, 1984.