(1) An administrative body may incorporate by reference a code or uniform standard if a federal or state statute:
(a) Requires or authorizes an administrative body to implement, or a regulated entity to comply with, the provisions of that code or uniform standard; and
(b) Does not set forth the code or uniform standard, or a comprehensive scheme of regulation.
(2) If a code or uniform standard is changed by the administrative body, the administrative body shall:
(a) Clearly state the provisions in the body of the administrative regulation that are different than those included in the code or uniform standard; and
(b) File with the regulations compiler a:
1. Copy of the code or uniform standard;
2. Summary listing the pages upon which changes have been made; and
3. Detailed summary of the changes and their effect.
The summaries shall be attached to the back of the proposed administrative regulation.
(3) If a federal regulation requires an administrative body to adopt, develop, or implement material of a scientific or technical nature that does not lend itself to the format requirements of KRS Chapter 13A, the administrative body may incorporate the material by reference in an administrative regulation as provided by KRS
13A.2251 and 13A.2255.
Effective: July 12, 2012
History: Amended 2012 Ky. Acts ch. 138, sec. 6, effective July 12, 2012. — Amended
2005 Ky. Acts ch. 100, sec. 8, effective June 20, 2005. — Amended 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 11, effective July 14, 2000. — Created 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 516, sec. 6, effective July 13, 1990.