PROPOSEDKentuckyAug 31, 2026Medium✓ Human reviewed

Kentucky proposed allowing qualifying dealership employees to become special vehicle inspectors

Kentucky Transportation proposed amendments to 601 KAR 9:085 and 9:090 that would implement statutory authority for sheriffs to appoint qualifying employees of licensed motor-vehicle dealers as special inspectors. The proposals add certification/training and criminal-history requirements, remove the Kentucky-residency requirement, and incorporate special inspectors into vehicle-inspection procedures.

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Kentucky dealerships interested in using employees as special inspectors should track final adoption before relying on the proposed administrative procedures. The proposal was filed June 15, 2026 and is not treated as effective until final status is verified.

At a glance
LifecycleProposed
PriorityMedium
DeadlineAug 31, 2026
VerifiedSep 24, 2026
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Sep 24, 2026

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