KRS 304.15-708: Emergency cease and desist order when public health, safety, or welfare

is endangered -- Fee.

(1) When the department finds that a violation presents an immediate danger to the

public health, safety, or welfare that requires an immediate final orde r, it shall issue

an emergency cease and desist order reciting with particularity the facts underlying

the findings. The emergency cease and desist order is effective immediately upon

service of a copy of the order on the respondent.

(2) The department may impose and collect an administrative fine not to exceed ten

thousand dollars ($10,000) for each violation of a cease and desist order issued in

accordance with this section.