KRS 149.610: Purpose of KRS 149.610 to 149.680.

The purpose of KRS 149.610 to 149.680 is to place in the Energy and Environment

Cabinet, the authority and responsibility to control infestations or infections by insects or

disease, which are hereby declared to be a public nuisance, in order to protect an d

preserve forest resources, enhance the growth and maintenance of forests, promote

stability of forest -using industries, aid in fire control by reducing the menace created by

dying and dead trees, conserve forest cover on watersheds, and protect recreatio nal,

wildlife and other values of the forests of the Commonwealth.