KRS 353.530: Director of Division of Oil and Gas -- Qualifications -- Duties -- Oath.

(1) The secretary of the Energy and Environment Cabinet shall appoint, as director of

the Division of Oil and Gas in the Department for Natural Resources, a person who

has, at the time of his appointment, at least five (5) years' experience in the

exploration for or the production of oil or gas.

(2) It shall be his duty to administer the provisions of KRS 353.500 to 353.720 subject

to the direction and supervision of the commissioner.

(3) Before taking office, the director shall take oath, which shall be ce rtified by the

officer administering it. The oath, in writing, and the certificate shall be filed in the

office of the Secretary of State.

(4) No director shall, while holding office, acquire any financial interest, directly or

indirectly, in any venture o r activity for the exploration for or production of oil or

gas in this Commonwealth.