49.300 Powers and duties of commission

In addition to the powers and authority outlined in KRS 49.020, the commission shall have the following powers and duties: (1) To promulgate, amend, and repeal suitable administrative regulations to carry out the provisions and purposes of KRS 49.270 to 49.490, including administrative regulations for the approval of attorney's fees for representation before the commission or upon judicial review; (3) To request (2) To hear and determine all matters relating to claims for compensation, and the power to reinvestigate or reopen claims without regard to statutes of limitations; officers investigations and data to enable the commission to determine whether, and the extent to which, a claimant qualifies for compensation. The statute providing confidentiality for juvenile session of District Court records does not apply to proceedings under KRS 49.270 to 49.490; from prosecuting attorneys and law enforcement (4) To hold hearings in accordance with the provisions of KRS Chapter 13B. The powers provided in this subsection may be delegated by the commission to any member or employee thereof. If necessary to carry out any of its powers and duties, the commission may petition any Circuit Court for an order; (5) Upon the filing of an application by a claimant, to negotiate binding fee settlements with the providers of services to claimants that may be eligible for an award under KRS 49.370(3); (6) To make available for public inspection all commission decisions and opinions, administrative regulations, written statements of policy, and interpretations formulated, promulgated, or used by it in discharging its functions; (7) To publicize widely the availability of reparations and information regarding the claims therefor; and (8) To make an annual report, by January 1 of each year, of its activities for the preceding fiscal year to the Office of the State Budget Director and to the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue. Each such report shall set forth a complete operating and financial statement covering its operations during the year

Effective:June 29, 2017 History: Repealed, reenacted, renumbered, and amended 2017 Ky. Acts ch. 74, sec. 30, effective June 29, 2017. -- Amended 2013 Ky. Acts ch. 69, sec. 2, effective June 25, 2013. -- Amended 2002 Ky. Acts ch. 183, sec. 23, effective August 1, 2002. -- Amended 1996 Ky. Acts ch. 318, sec. 328, effective July 15, 1996. -- Amended 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 188, sec. 179, effective July 15, 1980. -- Created 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 263, sec 4

Legislative Research Commission Note (6/25/97). 1996 Ky. Acts ch. 318, sec

357, effective July 15, 1996, repealed KRS 346.110, which is cited in subsection (2) of this statute. Judicial review in this area is now treated by KRS 346.080(8)

Formerly codified as KRS 346.040