KRS 214.020: Cabinet to adopt administrative regulations and take other action to

prevent spread of disease -- Requirements for administrative regulations.

(1) When the Cabinet for Health and Family Services determines that an infectious

or contagious disease will invade this state, it shall take necessary action and

promulgate administrative regulations under KRS Chapter 13A to prevent the

introduction or spread of such infectious or contagious disease or diseases

within this state.

(2) Any administrative regulation promulgated under the authority of this section

shall:

(a) Be in effect no longer than thirty (30) days if the administrative regulation:

1. Places restrictions on the in-person meeting or functioning of the

following:

a. Elementary, secondary, or postsecondary educational

institutions;

b. Private businesses or non-profit organizations;

c. Political, religious, or social gatherings;

d. Places of worship; or

e. Local governments; or

2. Imposes mandatory quarantine or isolation requirements;

(b) Include the penalty, appeal, and due process rights for violations of the

administrative regulation; and

(c) Contain the public hearing and written comment period notice required by

KRS 13A.270.