KRS 645.250: Authority to promulgate administrative regulations.

(1) The cabinet may promulgate administrative regulations to implement the provisions

of this chapter.

(2) The Department of Juvenile Justice may promulgate administrative regulations to

implement the provisions of this chapter.

(3) The cabinet shall promulgate administrative regulations to insure that necessary and

appropriate treatment is provided to children hospitalized under this chapter,

including the establishment of:

(a) Reasonable time periods in which an individualized written treatment plan

shall be developed, reviewed, and revised in accordance with each child's

needs and progress; and

(b) Procedures so that a hospitalized child, his parent or other person exercising

custodial control or supervision, including the state if applicable, can obtain

an i ndependent medical review of the appropriateness of decisions made to

continue hospitalization or to discharge a child.

(4) The cabinet and the department shall not promulgate administrative regulations

under this chapter which conflict.