The department may, on its own initiative or on the complaint of any person, institute administrative proceedings before the board to revoke or suspend any license. A license may be revoked or suspended only after the licensee has been afforded the opportunity for a hearing conducted in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B. The department may issue an emergency order pursuant to KRS 13B.125 to summarily suspend a license upon finding that continued operation of the license holder pending a hearing would constitute a threat to the public health, safety, or welfare.
KRS 243.520
Amended 1996, Ky. Acts ch. 318, sec. 161, effective7/15/1996. --Amended 1944 Ky. Acts ch. 154, sec. 20. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective 10/1/1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 2554b-142.