KRS 219.021: Permits for hotels -- Fee -- Exemptions -- Permits not transferable.

(1) No person shall operate a hotel without first having obtained a permit to operate

from the cabinet. An application for a permit to operate any hotel shall be made to

the cabinet upon forms provided by it and shall contain the information the cabinet

requires.

(2) The cabinet shall promulgate administrative regulations to establish a fee not to

exceed administrative costs of the program to the cabinet, that shall be paid with

each application for an annual permit and permit renewal to operate a hotel.

(3) Upon receipt of an application for a permit to operate a hotel accompanied by the

required fee, the cabinet shall issue a permit if the hotel meets the requirements of

KRS 219.011 to 219.081 and administrative regulations promulgated by the cabinet.

Hotels h olding a valid and effective permit on January 1, 1973, even though not

fully meeting the construction requirements of KRS 219.011 to 219.081 and the

administrative regulations promulgated by the cabinet, may continue to be eligible

for permit renewal if i n good repair and capable of being maintained in a safe and

sanitary manner and if there is no change in ownership of the establishment.

(4) Each annual permit to operate a hotel, unless previously suspended or revoked, shall

expire on December 31 followin g its date of issuance, and be renewable annually

upon application accompanied by the required fee, provided the hotel is in

compliance with KRS 219.011 to 219.081 and administrative regulations

promulgated by the cabinet.

(5) Each permit to operate a hote l shall be issued only for the premises and person

named in the application and shall not be transferable. Permits issued shall be

posted in a conspicuous place in the hotel.