2022 Kentucky Revised Statutes
Chapter 213 - Vital statistics
213.036 Local registrars -- Deputy registrars -- Services provided by local registrars and local health departments.

Universal Citation: KY Rev Stat § 213.036 (2022)

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213.036 Local registrars -- Deputy registrars -- Services provided by local registrars and local health departments. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Each county in the Commonwealth shall carry out the provisions of this chapter. The secretary may, upon the recommendation of the state registrar, designate a local registrar in each county to aid in the efficient administration of the system of vital statistics. The local registrar shall be an employee of the local health department. The designation may be revoked by the secretary. The local health department may designate one (1) or more employees of the local health department as deputy registrar. The local registrar may also appoint persons as deputy registrars who are not employees of the local health department if, in the opinion of the cabinet, the appointments are necessary. All appointments shall be subject to the approval of the state registrar. The local registrar shall supply the Vital Statistics Branch forms and instructions to persons responsible for the completion of the forms. The local health department shall provide for declaration of paternity services and transmit original certificates and affidavits of paternity to the Vital Statistics Branch as directed by the state registrar. Effective: July 15, 2020 History: Amended 2020 Ky. Acts ch. 36, sec. 23, effective July 15, 2020. -- Amended 2005 Ky. Acts ch. 99, sec. 432, effective June 20, 2005. -- Amended 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 255, sec. 13, effective July 15, 1998; and ch. 426, sec. 382, effective July 15, 1998. -- Amended 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 166, sec. 1, effective July 14, 1992. -- Created 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 369, sec. 6, effective July 13, 1990.
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