Kentucky Revised Statutes
Includes enactments through the 2024 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 05/16/2025
.001 Repealed, 2019.
.003 Scope and application of chapter.
.005 Definitions for chapter.
.010 Repealed, 1962.
.011 Repealed, 1994.
.015 Repealed, 1986.
.020 Repealed, 1974.
.021 Repealed, 2004.
.025 Repealed, 1962.
.030 Repealed, 1962.
.031 Repealed, 1994.
.033 Repealed, 1978.
.035 Repealed, 1972.
.037 Repealed, 2018.
.040 Repealed, 1962.
.050 Repealed, 1962.
.060 Repealed, 1962.
.070 Repealed, 1962.
.105 Repealed, 1972.
.110 Repealed, 1972.
.120 Repealed, 1970.
.130 Repealed, 1970.
.140 Repealed, 1970.
.150 Repealed, 1970.
.160 Repealed, 1970.
.170 Repealed, 1970.
.180 Repealed, 1970.
.190 Repealed, 1970.
.195 Repealed, 1970.
.200 Repealed, 1972.
.201 Definition.
.202 Offenses of alcohol intoxication or drinking alcoholic beverages in a public place.
.203 Arrest -- Citation -- Jail -- Bail -- Pretrial release.
.204 Conditions of bail -- Liability of facility releasing defendant.
.210 Repealed, 1994.
.211 Cabinet's functions as to nicotine dependence and substance use disorder -- Authority for administrative regulations -- Required services.
.212 Repealed, 2018.
.215 Purpose -- Administrative regulations to implement employer-facilitated substance use disorder treatment program -- Duties of cabinet and Office of Drug Control Policy -- Eligibility to participate in program -- Employer’s permitted activities -- Effect of employer’s compliance with program requirements -- No private right of action granted -- Affirmative defense.
.220 Repealed, 1994.
.221 Administrative powers of cabinet.
.230 Repealed, 1994.
.231 Licensing of treatment programs -- Administrative regulations regarding standards -- Revocation or suspension -- Emergency order -- Inspection by cabinet.
.232 Repealed, 1986.
.233 Alcohol and other drug treatment entities and behavioral health service organizations -- Administrative regulations regarding standards and reimbursement.
.234 Repealed, 1986.
.236 Repealed, 1986.
.237 Repealed, 1986.
.240 Repealed, 1994.
.250 Repealed, 1994.
.260 Repealed, 1994.
.270 Repealed, 1994.
.271 Confidential record of treatment -- Rights of patient.
.280 Accessibility of records to federal agencies.
.290 Repealed, 1994.
.300 Repealed, 1995.
.310 Repealed, 1994.
.311 Hospitals not to deny treatment on grounds of substance use disorder -- Length of treatment.
.410 Repealed, 1994.
.420 Repealed, 1994.
.421 Treatment for substance use disorder on request -- Priority access to licensed treatment services -- Statistical report.
.422 Treating facility to submit discharge plan describing arrangements for additional services.
.423 Transportation of residents who leave substance use disorder program or recovery residence -- Procedures -- Exemption.
.425 Substance use disorder program and recovery residences not to enroll out-of-state residents in Medicaid -- Penalties -- Reimbursement -- Enforcement.
.427 Definitions -- Cabinet to publish list of qualified treatment programs in state -- Prioritization in criminal cases -- Administrative regulations.
.429 Prohibition against solicitation or receipt of remuneration for referrals to treatment programs -- Penalties.
.430 Involuntary treatment for substance use disorder -- Rights of patient.
.431 Criteria for involuntary treatment.
.432 Petition for 60-day and 360-day involuntary treatment -- Contents -- Guarantee for costs.
.433 Proceedings for ordering treatment -- Duties of court -- Disposition.
.434 Seventy-two-hour emergency involuntary treatment.
.435 Failure to attend examination -- Summons -- Transportation to hospital or psychiatric facility.
.436 Application of KRS Chapter 202A.
.437 Short title for KRS 222.430 to 222.437.
.440 Repealed, 1994.
.441 Capacity of minor to consent to treatment -- Petition to District Court by minor hospitalized or treated involuntarily.
.460 Licensed treatment services to participate in cabinet's evaluation or client- outcome effectiveness study.
.462 Cabinet to review and improve substance use disorder treatment and recovery services and programs operating within the Commonwealth -- Administrative regulations.
.465 Client-outcome study -- Follow-up reports.
.470 Conditions requiring exclusion of consideration for state funds.
.475 Report to Governor and General Assembly from cabinet.
.480 Advisory Council for Recovery Ready Communities -- Members -- Duties -- Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, contractual powers -- Cabinet and Advisory Council, authority to promulgate administrative regulations.
.500 Definitions for KRS 222.500 to 222.510.
.502 Certification required for residences promoting recovery from substance use disorder -- Exceptions.
.504 Powers and duties of cabinet -- Legal actions -- Fines -- Compliance.
.506 Requirements for recovery residences -- Prohibition against providing medical and clinical services -- Exceptions.
.508 Entities required to refer individuals to certified or recognized recovery residences -- Consideration of certified or recognized residences by courts -- Eligibility for state and federal funding.
.510 Local government's authority to regulate use of property.
.990 Penalties.