# KRS § 216B.042: 216B.042 Licenses -- Authority to enter upon premises -- Authority for administrative regulations

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## Section

- **Citation:** KRS § 216B.042
- **Heading:** 216B.042 Licenses -- Authority to enter upon premises -- Authority for administrative regulations
- **Jurisdiction:** Kentucky
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** KY Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 216B / Section 216B.042

## Text

216B.042 Licenses -- Authority to enter upon premises -- Authority for

administrative regulations.

(1) The cabinet shall:

(a) Establish by promulgation of administrative regulation under KRS Chapter

13A reasonable application fees for licenses and promulgate other

administrative regulations necessary for the proper administration of the

licensure function;

(b) Issue, deny, revoke, modify, or suspend licenses or provisional licenses in

accordance with the provisions of this chapter;

(c) Establish licensure standards and procedures to ensure safe, adequate, and

efficient abortion facilities, health facilities and health services. These

regulations, under KRS Chapter 13A, shall include, but need not be limited to:

1. Patient care standards and safety standards, minimum operating

standards, minimum standards for training, required licenses for medical

staff personnel, and minimum standards for maintaining patient records;

2. Licensure application and renewal procedures; and

3. Classification of health facilities and health services according to type,

size, range of services, and level of care; and

(d) Compile in a single document, maintain, and make available to abortion

facilities and the public during regular business hours, all licensure standards

and procedures promulgated under KRS Chapter 13A related to abortion

facilities.

(2) The cabinet may authorize its agents or representatives to enter upon the premises

of any health care facility for the purpose of inspection, and under the conditions set

forth in administrative regulations promulgated under KRS Chapter 13A by the

cabinet.

(3) The cabinet may revoke licenses or certificates of need for specific health facilities

or health services or recommend the initiation of disciplinary proceedings for health

care providers on the basis of the knowing violation of any provisions of this

chapter.

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