(1) The manner in which appeals are presented from any decision on ratings, citations, or penalties pursuant to KRS § 216.537 to KRS § 216.590 shall be in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B.
(2) The secretary shall appoint one (1) or more impartial hearing officers to hear and decide upon appealed decisions. The decision of the hearing officer shall be the final order of the cabinet.
(3) Any party aggrieved by a final order may seek judicial review by filing a petition in the Franklin Circuit Court in accordance with KRS § 13B.140 and KRS § 13B.150.
Effective: July 15, 1996
History: Amended 1996 Ky. Acts ch. 318, sec. 115, effective July 15, 1996. –Created
1982 Ky. Acts ch. 157, sec. 14, effective July 15, 1982.