146.110 Powers and functions of Soil and Water Conservation Commission.

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(1)The commission shall have the general power to take any action it may

consider necessary or proper to assist soil and water conservation districts,

agricultural districts, or watershed conservancy districts in carrying out their

functions, powers, duties, and programs in accordance with the provisions of

KRS Chapter 262, and for such purpose it may furnish financial and other aid

to the districts and perform such services for them at their request as may be

possible under available appropriations and resources;

(2)The commission has all the powers and duties formerly possessed by the

State Soil Conservation Committee;

(3)The commission shall take any action it may consider necessary or proper in

order to discharge for the state any of the state's functions, responsibilities, or

duties relating to flood control, drainage, and other activities with respect to the

conservation, utilization, or control of soil or water resources;

(4)The commission may request the secretary of the Energy and Environment

Cabinet to promulgate those administrative regulations as may be necessary to

the performance of its duties and may enter into and execute any agreements

or legal instruments that may be necessary for these purposes, and the

commission shall have the authority to acquire necessary supplies, materials,

and equipment, and warehousing, servicing, and maintenance facilities for

equipment.