KRS 211.935: Inspection of facilities -- Action to correct dangerous condition.

(1) If, upon the inspection of a state confinement facility, the cabinet finds that a

condition exists which endangers the health of those confined or likely to be

confined in the facility, or the public health of the citizens of the Commonwealth of

Kentucky, the cabinet shall advise the supervising and maintaining authorities, and

shall enter the appropriate order to correct that condition. The supervision and

maintenance authorities shall insure that those persons confined in a facility are

notified of the findings.

(2) In addition to the penalties provided by KRS 211.990(2), the cabinet may institute

injunctive proceedings in Franklin Circuit Court to enforce any order given pursuant

to subsection (1) of this section, and for which appropriate corrective acti on has not

been taken.