Section 219.021 - Permits for hotels - Fee - Exemptions - Permits not transferable(1) No person shall operate a hotel without first having obtained a permit to operate from the cabinet. An application for a permit to operate any hotel shall be made to the cabinet upon forms provided by it and shall contain the information the cabinet requires.(2) The cabinet shall promulgate administrative regulations to establish a fee not to exceed administrative costs of the program to the cabinet, that shall be paid with each application for an annual permit and permit renewal to operate a hotel.(3) Upon receipt of an application for a permit to operate a hotel accompanied by the required fee, the cabinet shall issue a permit if the hotel meets the requirements of KRS 219.011 to 219.081 and administrative regulations promulgated by the cabinet. Hotels holding a valid and effective permit on January 1, 1973, even though not fully meeting the construction requirements of KRS 219.011 to 219.081 and the administrative regulations promulgated by the cabinet, may continue to be eligible for permit renewal if in good repair and capable of being maintained in a safe and sanitary manner and if there is no change in ownership of the establishment.(4) Each annual permit to operate a hotel, unless previously suspended or revoked, shall expire on December 31 following its date of issuance, and be renewable annually upon application accompanied by the required fee, provided the hotel is in compliance with KRS 219.011 to 219.081 and administrative regulations promulgated by the cabinet.(5) Each permit to operate a hotel shall be issued only for the premises and person named in the application and shall not be transferable. Permits issued shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the hotel.Amended by 2018 Ky. Acts ch. 136,§ 15, eff. 7/1/2019.Effective: July 13 1990
Amended 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 458, sec. 10, effective 7/13/1990. -- Amended 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 247, sec. 15, effective 7/15/1982. -- Amended 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 74, Art. VI, sec. 84. -- Created 1972 Ky. Acts ch. 337, sec. 3.