(A) The department of highways may take such actions, and may promulgate administrative regulations in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A, as are necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of §§ 70.06, 75.03, 75.04, 75.05, 75.07, and 75.08, including, but not limited to, the erection, establishment, and maintenance of permanent or portable scales.
(B) The department of Kentucky state police is authorized to employ commercial motor vehicle inspectors and such other employees as may be necessary to operate any scales erected or established, and commercial motor vehicle inspectors employed under this section shall have the authority of peace officers for the purpose of enforcing §§ 70.06, 75.03, 75.04, 75.05, 75.07, and 75.08, and other statutes relating to motor vehicles, and for no other purpose. A previous period of residence within the city shall not be required of any peace officer appointed under this section.
(KRS 189.227) Penalty, see § 70.99 (B), (D), (E)