Kentucky Revised Statutes
Includes enactments through the 2025 Regular Session
Chapter titles, centered headings, section catchlines, and explanatory notes are for informational purposes only and do not constitute any part of the law. For general laws governing construction of statutes, see KRS Chapter 446.
The KRS database was last updated on 06/01/2025
.010 Repealed, 1948.
.020 Repealed, 1948.
.030 Repealed, 1948.
.040 Repealed, 1948.
.050 Repealed, 1948.
.060 Repealed, 1948.
.070 Repealed, 1948.
.080 Repealed, 1948.
.090 Repealed, 1948.
.100 Repealed, 1948.
.110 Repealed, 1948.
.120 Repealed, 1948.
.130 Repealed, 1948.
.140 Repealed, 1948.
.150 Repealed, 1948.
.160 Repealed, 1948.
.170 Repealed, 1948.
.175 Purpose of chapter.
.180 Repealed, 1992.
.181 Definitions for chapter. (Effective until June 27, 2025)
.181 Definitions for chapter. (Effective June 27, 2025)
.185 Veterinarian-client-patient relationship.
.186 Telehealth -- Authorization -- Types.
.187 Medical recordkeeping -- Access to records. (Effective until June 27, 2025)
.187 Medical recordkeeping -- Access to records. (Effective June 27, 2025)
.188 Reporting of animal abuse.
.189 Criminal background investigation for applicants.
.190 License required to practice veterinary medicine or veterinary technology.
.193 Veterinarian's license -- Requirements.
.195 Repealed, 2016.
.200 Exemptions from application of chapter. (Effective until June 27, 2025)
.200 Exemptions from application of chapter. (Effective June 27, 2025)
.201 Special permits -- Duration.
.203 Veterinary facilities -- Registration.
.205 Mobile facilities -- Authorized incidental activities.
.207 Authorization to apply to United States Drug Enforcement Administration for controlled substance registration -- Certification of animal control agencies and animal euthanasia specialists -- Possession and storage of drugs used for euthanasia. (Effective until June 27, 2025)
.207 Authorization to apply to United States Drug Enforcement Administration for controlled substance registration -- Certification of animal control agencies and animal euthanasia specialists -- Possession and storage of drugs used for euthanasia. (Effective June 27, 2025)
.208 Renewal of animal euthanasia specialist certificate and animal control agency certificate.
.210 Repealed, 1992.
.211 Renewal of veterinarian license -- Fees -- Expiration and termination of license -- Reinstatement -- Continuing education -- Retired or inactive licensure status.
.220 Repealed, 1992.
.221 Requirements for a credential by endorsement for individuals licensed in other jurisdictions.
.230 Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners -- Membership -- Qualifications -- Appointment -- Terms -- Vacancies -- Compensation -- Removal of member. (Effective until June 27, 2025)
.230 Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners -- Membership -- Qualifications -- Appointment -- Terms -- Vacancies -- Compensation -- Removal of member. (Effective June 27, 2025)
.235 Powers and duties of board -- Personal immunity.
.236 Administrative regulations -- Registration requirements -- Voluntary inspections by the board -- Disciplinary action against registrant. (Effective until June 27, 2025)
.236 Administrative regulations -- Registration requirements -- Voluntary inspections by the board -- Disciplinary action against registrant. (Effective June 27, 2025)
.237 Veterinary wellness committee.
.240 Board officers -- Terms of officers -- Meetings -- Employment of staff.
.250 Repealed, 1992.
.251 Allied animal health professional license -- Qualifications -- Areas of practice -- Administrative regulations -- Requirements. (Effective June 27, 2025)
.253 Allied animal health professional license -- Renewal application -- Expired, suspended, or revoked licenses -- Continuing education requirement -- Retired or inactive status -- Fees to cover cost of operating licensee program. (Effective June 27, 2025)
.255 Scope of practice -- Allied animal health professional equine dental provider. (Effective June 27, 2025)
.257 AAHP advisory committee -- Duties -- Membership -- Terms -- Removal -- Mileage reimbursement. (Effective June 27, 2025)
.260 Repealed, 1992.
.270 Repealed, 1992.
.280 Repealed, 1992.
.290 Repealed, 1992.
.300 Repealed, 1992.
.310 Repealed, 1992.
.320 Revolving fund for administration -- Reserve fund.
.330 Repealed, 1992.
.340 Repealed, 1992.
.350 Repealed, 1992.
.351 Disciplinary action -- Offenses subject to disciplinary action -- Private admonishment -- Criminal background investigation.
.352 Board to establish fines through promulgation of administrative regulations.
.353 Emergency order for immediate, temporary suspension of license, certificate, permit, or registration when necessary to protect the public -- Right to appeal.
.360 Hearings by board -- Appeal.
.370 Repealed, 1992.
.380 Repealed, 1992.
.390 Repealed, 1992.
.400 Repealed, 1996.
.410 Repealed, 1992.
.420 Repealed, 1992.
.430 Repealed, 1992.
.440 Repealed, 1992.
.441 Veterinary technician's license -- Qualifications -- Scope of practice -- Annual fee -- Exception.
.442 Renewal of veterinary technician license.
.443 Veterinary assistants -- Duties.
.450 Repealed, 1992.
.990 Penalties.