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Administrative Laws in Kentucky.

Kentucky administrative-law practice involves professional license defense, agency adjudications, rulemaking, and judicial review of agency decisions. Kentucky uses a distinctive framework where many contested cases are governed by KRS chapter 13B and heard by hearing officers, with judicial review in the Circuit Courts.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

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Statute of Limitations

Judicial review typically 30 days from final agency decision; variesKRS ch. 13B

Kentucky administrative-law deadlines are agency- and rule-specific. Judicial review of final agency action under chapter 13B generally requires filing a petition within 30 days of the final order.

State law

Key Kentucky Statutes

Kentucky Administrative Hearings (Chapter 13B)KRS ch. 13B

KRS 13B governs contested-case hearings and related procedure for most Kentucky state agencies.

State law

Official Sources

Kentucky Administrative Regulations Kentucky Legislature — Revised Statutes

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