Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XVI. Motor Vehicles § 189.227.Enforcement of KRS 189.221 to 189.228 and other statutes relating to motor vehicles; Department of Kentucky State Police powers; commercial motor vehicle inspectors

(1) The Department of Highways may take such actions, and may promulgate administrative regulations in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A, as are necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of KRS 189.221 to 189.228, including but not limited to the erection, establishment, and maintenance of permanent or portable scales.

(2) The Department of Kentucky State Police is authorized to employ commercial motor vehicle inspectors and such other employees as may be necessary to operate any scales erected or established, and commercial motor vehicle inspectors employed under this section shall have the authority of peace officers for the purpose of enforcing KRS 189.221 to 189.228, and other statutes relating to motor vehicles, and for no other purpose. A previous period of residence within the county of service shall not be required of any peace officer appointed under this section.