257.474 Duties and functions of council.
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In addition to the duties relating to equine health and welfare matters set forth in KRS 257.472(1), the duties and functions of the council include but are not limited to:
(1)Undertaking research, conducting public hearings, and collecting data to determine
the prevalent equine health and welfare issues;
(2)Striving to develop regional centers of care for unwanted, abused, neglected, or
confiscated equines. The development of the centers may be undertaken in
cooperation with state and local governments, private entities, universities, or other
groups;
(3)Creating a system of voluntary certification of equine rescue and retirement
operations that includes, at a minimum, industry-accepted standards of care for
equines;
(4)Researching and offering suggestions to the commission for statutory changes
affecting equine health, welfare, abuse, and neglect issues;
(5)Assisting veterinarians and others in maintaining the health and welfare of equines
by identifying and referring to the appropriate authorities critical areas of need; and
(6)Submitting a written report annually to the Governor, the Department of
Agriculture, and the Legislative Research Commission regarding its administrative,
financial, and programmatic activities.