KRS 318.190: Jurisdiction for enforcement actions.

(1) The Circuit Court where the violation occurs shall have jurisdiction and venue in all

civil and injunctive actions instituted by the department for the enforcement of the

provisions of KRS Chapter 318 and the State Plumbing Code and the orders issued

thereunder.

(2) The Franklin Circuit Court shall hold concurrent jurisdiction and venue in all civil

and injunctive actions instituted by the department, or upon the secretary's request

by the Attorney General, for the enforcement of the provisions of KRS Chapter 318,

the State Plumbing Code and the orders issued thereunder and other rules and

regulations of the department.

(3) The District Court where the violation occurs shall have jurisdiction and venue in

all criminal actions for the enforcement of the provi sions of KRS Chapter 318 and

the State Plumbing Code and the orders issued thereunder. The Franklin Circuit

Court shall hold concurrent jurisdiction and venue on all appeals of criminal actions

for the enforcement of the provisions of KRS Chapter 318 and t he State Plumbing

Code and the orders issued thereunder.