KRS 234.286: Commissioner to supervise referendum -- Expenses -- Conducting

referendum -- Voter to certify volume of propane represented by vote --

Mechanism for notification of eligible voters.

(1) The manner, conduct, and management of any referendum held under the provisions

of KRS 234.270 to 234.302 shall be under the supervision and direction of the

commissioner. Any and all expenses in connection with the initial referendum shall

be borne by the association conducting the referendum. Any and all expenses in

connection with subsequent referenda shall be borne by the council.

(2) With respect to any referendum conducted under the provisions of KRS 234.270 to

234.302, the association or council responsible for the referendum shall select an

independent auditing firm, subject to the approval of the commissioner, to conduct

the referendum.

(3) All persons voting in the referendum shall certify to the independent auditing firm

the volume of propane represented by their vote. The information provided under

this subsection shall be considered proprietary and shall remain confidential.

(4) The association or council responsible for the referendum shall develop a

mechanism for notifying those persons eligible to vote in the referendum. Notice of

the referendum, at a minim um, shall be given to all retail marketers in Kentucky

holding a "Class A" license from the department and notice shall be published in

existing industry publications with significant circulation within the

Commonwealth.