KRS 149.680: Personnel -- Equipment -- Regulations.

The secretary for energy and environment is authorized as required by law, to employ

necessary personnel, procure necessary equipment, supplies and services; to enter into

contracts in the name of the secretary and to provide funds to any agency of the Uni ted

States for work or services under the forest pest control program. The secretary for energy

and environment may prescribe rules and regulations for carrying out the purposes of

KRS 149.610 to 149.680.