KRS 318.180: Enforcement of plumbing laws.

(1) Notwithstanding the existence or pursuit of any other remedy (civil or criminal) the

department, or its officers, agents, or inspectors, are hereby authorized to institute

and maintain actions to restrain and enjoin any violation of this chapter, the State

Plumbing Code, or the rules and regulations of the department relating thereto.

(2) City, county and Commonwealth's attorneys, and the Attorney General, shall within

their respective jurisdictions represent the department, its officers, agents, and

inspectors, in the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter, the State Plumbing

Code, and the rules and regulations of the department relating thereto, but when the

department deems it necessary, it may employ, at its discretion, special attorneys to

assist the department, or its officers, agents, or inspectors, and may pay reasonable

compensation, fees and other costs from any unexpended plumbing funds.