# KRS § 216B.050: 216B.050 Enforcement powers of cabinet

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXVIII_C216B_S216B.050

## Section

- **Citation:** KRS § 216B.050
- **Heading:** 216B.050 Enforcement powers of cabinet
- **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.050

## Text

216B.050 Enforcement powers of cabinet.

The cabinet may compel obedience to its lawful orders by mandamus, injunction, or other

proper proceedings in the Franklin Circuit Court or any other Circuit Court of competent

jurisdiction. Every order entered by the cabinet shall continue in force until the expiration

of the time, if any, named by the cabinet in the order, or until revoked or modified.

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