KRS 304.2-100: General powers and duties of commissioner.

(1) The commissioner shall personally supervise the operations of the department.

(2) The commissioner shall examine and inquire into violations of this code, shall

enforce the provisions of this code with impartiality and shall execute the duties

imposed upon him or her by this code.

(3) The commissioner shall have the powers and authority expressly conferred upon

him or her by or reasonably implied from the provisions of this code.

(4) The commissioner may conduct such examinations and investigations of insur ance

matters, in addition to examinations and investigations expressly authorized, as the

commissioner may deem proper upon reasonable and probable cause to determine

whether any person has violated any provisions of this code or to secure information

useful in the lawful administration of any such provision. The cost of such

additional examinations and investigations shall be borne by the state.

(5) The commissioner may establish and maintain such branch offices in this state as

may be reasonably required for the efficient administration of this code.

(6) The commissioner shall have such additional powers and duties as may be provided

by other laws of this state.

(7) The commissioner shall assist the Office of Health Data and Analytics in carrying

out Subtitle 17B of this chapter and KRS 194A.099.