11A.100 Procedures for administrative hearings -- Action by commission.
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(1)The provisions of KRS Chapter 13B shall apply to all commission administrative
hearings, except for the provisions of:
(a)KRS 13B.030(2)(b);
(b)KRS 13B.050(1), (2), and
(3)when a party fails to file an answer or otherwise
participate; and
(c)KRS 13B.090(7).
(2)All administrative hearings of the commission carried out pursuant to the provisions
of this section shall be public, unless the members vote to go into executive session
in accordance with KRS 61.810.
(3)The commission, upon a finding pursuant to an administrative hearing that there has
been clear and convincing proof of a violation of this chapter, may:
(a)Issue an order requiring the violator to cease and desist the violation; and
(b)Issue an order requiring the violator to file any report, statement, or other
information as required by this chapter; and
(c)In writing, publicly reprimand the violator for potential violations of the law
and provide a copy of the reprimand to the alleged violator's appointing
authority, if any; and
(d)In writing, recommend to the violator's appointing authority that the violator
be removed or suspended from office or employment, and include a
recommendation for length of suspension, to be approved by the appointing
authority, if any; and
(e)Issue an order requiring the violator to pay a civil penalty of not more than
five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each violation of this chapter.
(4)In addition to any other remedies provided by law, any violation of this chapter
which has substantially influenced the action taken by any state agency in any
particular matter shall be grounds for voiding, rescinding, or canceling the action on
such terms as the interests of the state and innocent third persons require.
(5)The commission shall refer to the Attorney General evidence of violations of KRS
11A.040 for prosecution. The Attorney General shall have responsibility for all
prosecutions under the law and may request from the commission all evidence
collected in its investigation. The commission may represent itself through the
general counsel in all subsequent proceedings.