217.542 Administration of pesticide control statutes. KRS 217.542 to 217.630 shall be administered by the Department of Agriculture, hereinafter referred to as the "department." Effective: July 15, 1980 History: Amended 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 295, sec. 48, effective July 15, 1980. -- Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 200, sec. 2.