KRS 217B.537: Local regulation of pesticides prohibited.

(1) The Commonwealth of Kentucky hereby determines that the citizens of the state

benefit from a system of safe, effective, and scientifically sound pesticide

regulation. The Commonwealth further finds that a system of pesticide regulation

which is consistent, coordinated, and comports with both federal and state technical

expertise is essential to public health, safety, and welfare, and that local regulation

of pesticides does not materially assist in achieving these benefits.

(2) The authority for regulation of pesticides sold and used in the Commonwealth of

Kentucky is hereby established in the Department of Agriculture.

(3) Nothing in this section shall be construed to:

(a) Abrogate any authority afforded by the state statutes to any program cabinet

established and defined in KRS Chapter 12 or any state or federal mandated

hazardous materials regulations or fire safety codes and comprehensive

hazardous materials management program;

(b) Abrogate the planning and zoning authority granted local government

pursuant to KRS Chapter 100; or

(c) Waive any reporting requirement established by state or federal law or

regulation.