Ky. Rev. Stat. ch. 219 § 219.380
Powers of cabinet and local health departments -- Duties of public
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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.
Kentucky Revised Statutes § 219.380 establishes the enforcement framework for state and local health department oversight of residential communities (such as mobile home parks) regulated under KRS 219.310–219.410. Health officials are authorized to inspect premises at reasonable times, and permits to operate, construct, or alter a community may be denied, suspended, or revoked after notice and a hearing if compliance requirements are not met. Public prosecutors—including Commonwealth's attorneys, county attorneys, city attorneys, and the Attorney General—are obligated to pursue enforcement when violations are reported to them, and the cabinet or local health department may also seek injunctive relief in court independently of any other legal remedy.
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Operators of communities regulated under KRS 219.380 are expected to allow state and local health department officials access to their premises at reasonable times and to maintain ongoing compliance with the requirements of KRS 219.310–219.410. A permit to operate, construct, or alter a community can be denied, suspended, or revoked following notice and a hearing if compliance failures are found, so compliant operators generally keep records demonstrating adherence to applicable administrative regulations. Because the cabinet retains the option to seek injunctive relief under § 219.380(5) in addition to permit actions, operators typically address any written orders or notices from health authorities promptly and in good faith.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of communities regulated under KRS 219.310–219.410 may benefit from knowing that § 219.380 gives state and local health departments the authority to inspect premises, take permit action, and pursue court-ordered injunctions against operators who fail to meet regulatory requirements. If a tenant believes a community operator is violating applicable health and safety standards, they may report concerns to their local health department or to a public prosecutor's office, as § 219.380(3) places a duty on Commonwealth's attorneys, county attorneys, city attorneys, and the Attorney General to enforce these provisions when violations are reported. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help residents understand what options may be available under this framework.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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