KRS 13A.2245: Incorporation of code or uniform standard by reference.

(1) An administrative body may incorporate by reference a code or uniform standard if

a federal or state statute:

(a) Requires or authorizes an administrative body to implement, or a regulated

entity to comply with, the provisions of that code or uniform standard; and

(b) Does not set forth the code or uniform standard, or a comprehensive scheme

of regulation.

(2) If a code or uniform standard is changed by the administrative body, the

administrative body shall:

(a) Clearly state the provisions in the body of t he administrative regulation that

are different than those included in the code or uniform standard; and

(b) File with the regulations compiler a:

1. Copy of the code or uniform standard;

2. Summary listing the pages upon which changes have been made; and

3. Detailed summary of the changes and their effect.

The summaries shall be attached to the back of the proposed administrative

regulation.

(3) If a federal regulation requires an administrative body to adopt, develop, or

implement material of a scientifi c or technical nature that does not lend itself to the

format requirements of KRS Chapter 13A, the administrative body may incorporate

the material by reference in an administrative regulation as provided by KRS

13A.2251 and 13A.2255.