KRS 249.430: Authority of division.

In order to perform the duties listed in KRS 249.420, the division may:

(1) Issue and enforce regulations for the control of noxious weeds and pests;

(2) Cooperate with county agricultural agents, vocational agricultural teachers,

University of Kentucky ex tension specialists, civic groups, or any federal, state or

county agency in promoting county programs and organizations to control noxious

weeds and pests;

(3) Cooperate with federal or state agencies in research and educational work in the

field of pest and noxious weed control;

(4) Assist counties in qualifying for cost-sharing programs to control noxious weeds;

(5) Publicize the threat of noxious weeds and pests and methods of combating them;

(6) Cooperate with the Department of Highways, county fiscal courts, transportation

and industrial organizations in controlling noxious weeds on their premises and

rights-of-way; and

(7) Accept funds or contributions to carry out the purposes of KRS 249.400 to 249.430.