KRS 211.025: General powers and duties of cabinet.

Except as otherwise provided by law, the cabinet shall administer all provisions of law

relating to public health; shall enforce all public health laws and all regulations of the

secretary; shall supervise and assist all local boards of health and departments; shall do all

other things reasonably necessary to protect and improve the health of the people; and

may cooperate with federal and other health agencies and organizations in matters

relating to public health.