County, city-county, and district health departments may in addition to other powers specified in KRS 212.245:

1. (1) Acquire title, by purchase or otherwise, with the approval of the cabinet, to real estate and such other property as may be necessary;
2. (2) Maintain in each county not less than one (1) office and such others as are deemed necessary;
3. (3) Lease real and personal property;
4. (4) Procure liability insurance;
5. (5) Except as otherwise provided by law, do all other things reasonably necessary to protect and improve the health of the people.

History: Created 1972 Ky. Acts ch. 301, sec. 9.