Public Health Rules in Georgetown, KY (2026)
2 verified public health rules for Georgetown, Kentucky, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Rodent Control
Georgetown Code § 26-2(5) makes an accumulation of filth, refuse, trash, garbage or other waste a public nuisance when it endangers public health or attracts and propagates vermin, rodents or insects. Section 26-2(7) bars open storage of scrap and salvage unless it is enclosed so it is not a harborage of pests and rodents.
Georgetown Rubbish, Storage and Rodent Harborage Rules
Some RestrictionsGeorgetown Code § 26-2(5), (7)
(5) Accumulation of rubbish. There is caused or suffered such an accumulation on any premises of filth, refuse, trash, garbage or other waste material that it endangers the public health, welfare or safety, or materially interferes with the peaceful enjoyment by owners or occupants of adjacent property because of the danger of its catching or communicating fire, its attracting and propagating v...
Syringe Disposal
The Georgetown City Council has consented to a syringe exchange program run with the WEDCO Scott County health department. Section 20-1 limits participants to age 18 and up, requires no name or ID, caps syringes at 40 per visit, ties later visits to returns, and lets the council revoke consent at any time.
Georgetown Syringe Exchange Program Rules
Some RestrictionsGeorgetown Code § 20-1
(a) Consent for the operation of a syringe exchange program (SEP) within the city is hereby granted by the city council. Pursuant to KRS 218A.500(5)(b), consent may be revoked at any time by the council. Additionally, unless the SEP is revoked, it shall be reviewed annually at the regular city council meeting falling closest to the date of adoption of the ordinance from which this chapter is de...