KRS 223.420: Duties of cabinet.

(1) The cabinet shall:

(a) Fix and announce dates for the examinations;

(b) Prepare and make available forms for application for a water well driller

certificate;

(c) See that all examinations for certificates are graded;

(d) Prepare and issue certificates to those entitled thereto;

(e) Upon recommendation of the board, promulgate rules and regulations as are

necessary to carry out the purposes of KRS 223.405 to 223.460, including the

conducting of examinations and the suspension and revocation of certificates;

(f) Inspect and i nvestigate water wells to ensure compliance with the provisions

of KRS 223.405 to 223.460;

(g) Maintain and publish annually a register showing the names and addresses of

certified water well drillers and distribute a copy of same to each certified

individual free of charge;

(h) Maintain under the control of the executive secretary and treasurer a record

showing:

1. The names and addresses of all certified individuals under KRS

223.425;

2. The dates of issuance and renewal of all certificates;

3. The d ate and substance of the charges set forth in any complaint for

suspension or revocation of any certificate;

4. The date and substance of all petitions for reinstatement of certificates;

and

5. The final order on such complaints and petitions.

(2) Upon written request the cabinet shall make the information set forth in paragraph

(h) of subsection (1) of this section available to any person so requesting.

(3) The cabinet may conduct training to further the provisions of KRS 223.405 to

223.460.