Kentucky Administrative Regulations Title 40 - DEPARTMENT OF LAW
Here’s a detailed overview of Kentucky Administrative Regulations (KAR), Title 40 – Department of Law, as provided by the Kentucky Legislative Research Commission:
📘 Title 40 – DEPARTMENT OF LAW (Overview)
Chapters & Status (as of early 2025) (apps.legislature.ky.gov):
| Chapter | Topic | Status | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Attorney General | Current | March 3, 2025 |
| 002 | Office of Consumer Protection | Current | March 3, 2025 |
| 003 | Medical Examination of Sexual Abuse Victims | Expired | May 25, 2022 |
| 004 | Asset Forfeiture | Current | December 15, 2021 |
| 005 | Administrative Hearings | Current | May 7, 2025 |
| 006 | Kentucky Victim & Witness Protection | Current | March 3, 2025 |
| 007 | Racial Profiling | Withdrawn | December 15, 2021 |
| 008 | Tobacco Product Manufacturers | Current | December 15, 2021 |
| 009 | Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission | Current | May 29, 2025 |
| 010 | Criminal Investigations | Current | March 3, 2025 |
| 012 | Office of Regulatory Relief | Current | March 4, 2025 |
🔍 Selected Chapter Highlights
• Chapter 1 – Attorney General
Covers the AG’s office, including Open Records/Open Meeting decisions under regulations like 40 KAR 1:030, outlining complaint procedures, agency responses, and reconsideration rules (apps.legislature.ky.gov, law.cornell.edu, regulations.justia.com).
• Chapter 2 – Office of Consumer Protection
Addresses consumer protection rules, such as telemarketing, funeral and cemetery regulatory forms, going‑out‑of‑business permits, and mold remediation. Notably, form‑related regulations (e.g., 40 KAR 2:145 – funeral planning, 2:150 – cremation) were updated March 3, 2025 (apps.legislature.ky.gov).
• Chapter 5 – Administrative Hearings
Includes standards for administrative hearings, such as training requirements for hearing officers (40 KAR 5:010) (casetext.com).
📚 Other Useful Resources
Justia provides a summary index of Title 40 chapters (though verify currency) (law.cornell.edu).
Cornell LII offers a structured table of contents for Title 40 KAR (law.cornell.edu).
Curious about how KAR Title 40 ties into Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) or federal law?
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