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Ky. Rev. Stat. § 215.580 (2026)

Legal representation of local health department in enforcement

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The city, county, and Commonwealth's attorneys and the Attorney General, within their respective jurisdictions, shall represent the local health department in the enforcement of the provisions of KRS 215.520 to 215.600. However, a local health department may employ an attorney to represent it in proceedings under KRS 215.520 to 215.600 and pay the attorney reasonable compensation for the attorney's services. Effective: July 15, 1996 History: Amended 1996 Ky. Acts ch. 33, sec. 8, effective July 15, 1996. -- Amended 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 188, sec. 211, effective July 15, 1980. -- Created 1970 Ky. Acts ch. 133, sec. 9.