KRS 351.350: Citation for violation -- Action against violator.

(1) If upon inspection an authorized representative of the commissioner finds that an

explosive user or seller has violated any requirement of KRS 351.315 to 351.375, a

citation shall be issued to the violator. Each citation shall describe the alleged

violation, establish the time period permitted for correction by fixing a reasonable

date by which the alleged violation shall be eliminated, if applicable, and propose

the civil penalty to be paid. If within fifteen (15) working days from the receipt of

the cit ation the explosive user or seller fails to notify the commissioner that he

intends to contest the citation, then the citation shall be deemed a final order and not

be subject to review by any court or agency.

(2) If the explosive user or seller notifies t he commissioner that he intends to challenge

a citation issued under KRS 351.315 to 351.375, then it shall be the duty of the

department or the cabinet's Office of General Counsel upon the request of the

commissioner, to bring an action for the recovery of the penalties provided for

herein.

(3) It shall be the duty of the cabinet's Office of General Counsel, upon the request of

the commissioner, to bring an action for a restraining order, temporary or permanent

injunction against any operator or other perso n violating or threatening to violate

any of the provisions of KRS 351.315 to 351.375.