KRS 220.320: Regulations as to use and construction of works and improvements --

Enforcement -- Penalties and damages.

Where necessary in order to secure the best results from the construction, operation, and

maintenance of the works and improvements of the distri ct or construction subdistricts

and to prevent their damage from misuse, the board of directors may make and enforce

regulations pertaining to the use by persons and public corporations of the works and

improvements of the district or construction subdistr icts. Such regulations may prescribe

the design, construction and use of sewers within the district or construction subdistricts

and the manner in which connections to laterals, trunk sewers, intercepting sewers and to

other works of the district or constr uction subdistricts shall be made, may prevent the

unnecessary pollution of any watercourse or supply within the district or construction

subdistricts and may prohibit the discharge into such sewers of any wastes deemed

detrimental to the works and improve ments of the district or construction subdistricts.

Such regulations shall have no effect until approved by the Energy and Environment

Cabinet. The board may recover by civil action from any person or public corporation

violating such regulations, a sum no t less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than

one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each offense, together with costs. The directors may

enforce by mandamus or otherwise all necessary and authorized regulations made by

them, and may remove any improper construction or close any connections made

improperly or in violation of the regulations. Any person or public corporation willfully

failing to comply with the regulations shall be liable for damages caused by such failure

and for the cost of renewing any construction damaged or destroyed.