KRS 235.270: Giving information to federal government -- Agreements with qualified

parties to accept inspections of marine sanitation devices.

(1) In accordance with any request duly made by an authorized official or agency of the

United States, any information co mpiled or otherwise available to the department

pursuant to KRS 235.250 shall be transmitted to said official or agency of the

United States.

(2) The commissioner shall enter into an agreement with the United States Coast Guard

to accept Coast Guard inspec tions of vessels for the purpose of determining if the

vessel's marine sanitation device is the proper kind for the water body where the

vessel is kept or operated and that it is properly operating. The commissioner may

enter into agreements with any other professional or qualified group, organization,

or individual to accept certified inspections of vessels for the purpose of

determining if the vessel's marine sanitation device is the proper kind for the water

body where the vessel is kept or operated and that it is properly operating.