KRS 189.227: Enforcement of KRS 189.221 to 189.228 and other statutes relating to

motor vehicles -- Department of Kentucky State Police powers -- Commercial

motor vehicle inspectors.

(1) The Department of Highways may take such actions, and may promulgate

administrative regulations in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A, as are necessary

and proper to carry out the purposes of KRS 189.221 to 189.228, including but not

limited to the erection, establishment, and maintenance of permanent or portable

scales.

(2) The Depar tment of Kentucky State Police is authorized to employ commercial

motor vehicle inspectors and such other employees as may be necessary to operate

any scales erected or established, and commercial motor vehicle inspectors

employed under this section shall have the authority of peace officers for the

purpose of enforcing KRS 189.221 to 189.228, and other statutes relating to motor

vehicles, and for no other purpose. A previous period of residence within the county

of service shall not be required of any peace officer appointed under this section.