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KRS § 15A.072 — KY Code / Title III / Chapter 15A / Section 15A.072
15A.072 Transfer of Department of Criminal Justice Training contract employees
Status: in_force

15A.072 Transfer of Department of Criminal Justice Training contract employees.

(1) Effective May 1, 2017, contract employees of Eastern Kentucky University who are

engaged in providing instructional and support services to the mission of the

Department of Criminal Justice Training shall be transferred to the Department of

Criminal Justice Training within the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet along with

the funding associated with those employees. The Personnel Cabinet shall assist in

implementing the transfer of employees.

(2) Employees transferred pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall retain the

following:

(a) All salaries and leave time balances accumulated as of the transfer date;

(b) The date of initial contract employment with the Eastern Kentucky University

for purposes of determining leave time accumulation; and

(c) The date of initial participation in a state-administered retirement system if the

employee has participated or is participating in the Kentucky Employees

Retirement System or the Kentucky Teachers' Retirement System for the

purpose of calculating retirement benefits. However, nothing in this paragraph

shall be construed to provide additional service credit for an employee prior to

the transfer date other than what has already been credited to the appropriate

retirement system, and any months of service accrued while employed by

Eastern Kentucky University shall not count towards classified or unclassified

service as defined in KRS 18A.005.

(3) As of May 1, 2017, employees transferred pursuant to subsection (1) of this section

shall participate in the Kentucky Employees Retirement System as nonhazardous

members pursuant to KRS 61.510 to 61.705.

(4) Employees transferred to the Department of Criminal Justice Training pursuant to

this section shall be eligible to participate in the state-sponsored life and health

insurance benefit programs administered by the Personnel Cabinet in accordance

with KRS Chapter 18A. Employees shall be eligible for coverage under the life and

health insurance programs effective May 1, 2017, and shall not be subject to any

waiting period that may be otherwise applicable to participation in these programs.
KRS § 256.150 — KY Code / Title XXI / Chapter 256 / Section 256.150
256.150 Railroad to erect cattle guards
Status: in_force

256.150 Railroad to erect cattle guards.

All railroads shall erect and maintain cattle guards at all terminal points of fences

constructed along their lines, except at points where the lines are not required to be

fenced on both sides, and at public crossings. Where there is a private passway across the

railroad, the landowner for whose benefit the passway is kept open shall bear one-half

(1/2) of the expense of cattle guards and gates, and shall erect the gates. The railroad shall

erect the cattle guards.
KRS § 267.470 — KY Code / Title XXII / Chapter 267 / Section 267.470
267.470 Obstructions -- Landowner liable for damage caused by him
Status: in_force

267.470 Obstructions -- Landowner liable for damage caused by him.

(1) If any obstruction exists in any natural drain, creek or nonnavigable stream that

constitutes an outlet for any public ditch, as provided in KRS 267.460, and the

board considers the removal of such obstruction necessary for the successful

operation of the public ditch or drain, the board may have such obstruction

removed, paying the cost thereof out of funds collected from any district, ditch or

drain for which it is an outlet. If it is an outlet for more than one (1), the expense

shall be prorated between them in such manner as the board considers equitable.

(2) If any repairs to any improvement or to any natural drain, creek or nonnavigable

stream under the control of the board become necessary because of the act or

negligence of the owner of any land through which it passes, or his servants or

agents, or if the repairs are made necessary by any stock of the landowner, his

servants or agents, the repairs necessary to restore it to its previous condition shall

be made by such owner at his own expense. The superintendent of drainage shall

notify the owner of any such obstruction. If the owner fails to remove it within

thirty (30) days thereafter, the superintendent shall have it removed, paying the cost

in the same manner as provided in subsection (1) of this section. Any amount so

paid, with interest at the rate of six percent (6%) per annum, shall be charged to the

landowner in fault, and may be recovered by the board in any court of competent

jurisdiction, and shall constitute a lien upon the land that may be enforced as other

liens. Any amount so recovered shall be returned to the fund from which it was

paid.
KRS § 65.009 — KY Code / Title IX / Chapter 65 / Section 65.009
65.009 Ex officio member of district governing body -- Designation by fiscal court
Status: in_force

65.009 Ex officio member of district governing body -- Designation by fiscal court.

(1) Except where the law provides that fiscal court members may serve as members of

a district's governing body, the fiscal court of the county in which the greater

portion of the district's population lies may, by resolution, designate one of its

members to serve as an ex officio member of a district's governing body. Fiscal

court members shall be eligible for ex officio membership on a district's governing

body regardless of residency, political affiliation or other restrictions on board

membership.

(2) The fiscal court shall notify the district of the designation of an ex officio member

of the governing body and the district shall provide the ex officio member with

notice of all regular and special meetings of the district's governing body.

(3) An ex officio member of a district's governing body designated pursuant to this

section shall not be counted in determining a quorum nor shall he vote on matters

before the district's governing body.

(4) An ex officio member of a district's governing body designated pursuant to this

section shall receive no compensation or reimbursement for expenses for attending

meetings of the district's governing body.

(5) An ex officio member of a district's governing body designated pursuant to this

section shall serve in such capacity at the pleasure of the fiscal court.

(6) The provisions of this section shall not apply to a district established by a city or

cities.
KRS § 392.050 — KY Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 392 / Section 392.050
392.050 Rights of surviving spouse pending assignment of dower or curtesy
Status: in_force

392.050 Rights of surviving spouse pending assignment of dower or curtesy.

The surviving spouse shall be entitled, from the time of the deceased spouse's death until

dower or curtesy is assigned, to such share of the rents and profits of the deceased

spouse's real estate as is equal to the surviving spouse's share in the real estate itself,

under KRS 392.020, and the surviving spouse shall hold the dwelling house, yard,

garden, the stable and lot on which it stands, and an orchard, if there is one, adjoining any

of the premises aforesaid, until dower or curtesy is assigned, or, in case of renunciation,

under KRS 392.080.
KRS § 39F.080 — KY Code / Title V / Chapter 39F / Section 39F.080
39F.080 State coordinator for search and rescue -- Appointment and duties
Status: in_force

39F.080 State coordinator for search and rescue -- Appointment and duties.

The director of the Division of Emergency Management shall appoint a state coordinator

of search and rescue, who shall:

(1) Identify, inventory, and coordinate resources available for searches and rescues;

(2) Investigate and apply for grants and other financial assistance for searches and

rescues;

(3) Maintain statistics regarding searches and rescues;

(4) Coordinate assistance during searches and rescues;

(5) Act as liaison with other states' operations involving searches and rescues;

(6) Provide assistance, upon request, during searches and rescues;

(7) Prepare a plan for searches and rescues;

(8) Prepare and distribute publications relating to searches and rescues;

(9) Establish, by administrative regulation, recommendations for organizations

specializing in search and rescue, and certify organizations which meet those

recommendations at the appropriate level;

(10) Maintain a list of all certified organizations and resources;

(11) Coordinate training in techniques of search and rescue; and

(12) Coordinate requests for federal assistance with the Air Force Rescue Coordination

Center.
KRS § 253.050 — KY Code / Title XXI / Chapter 253 / Section 253.050
253.050 Report of registered brands -- Registration -- Fee -- Records
Status: in_force

253.050 Report of registered brands -- Registration -- Fee -- Records.

The board shall publish at such times as it deems necessary a report of the brands that

have been registered. Every five (5) years thereafter all brands shall be reregistered. The

Commissioner shall notify each brand owner and provide the necessary forms. A

reregistration fee of five dollars ($5) for each brand shall be charged for the ensuing five

(5) year period or fraction thereof. The county clerk and the sheriff of each county, or

authority approved by the board shall receive all brand reports without cost and the books

shall remain as a part of the permanent records of their respective offices.
KRS § 164.120 — KY Code / Title XIII / Chapter 164 / Section 164.120
164.120 Colleges maintained -- What constitutes University of Kentucky
Status: in_force

164.120 Colleges maintained -- What constitutes University of Kentucky.

The University of Kentucky includes the following colleges and schools: The College of

Arts and Science, The College of Agriculture, The College of Engineering, The College

of Law, The College of Education, The College of Commerce, and The Graduate School.

The colleges, schools, divisions, departments, bureaus and offices now established and

maintained or which in the future may be established by the board of trustees of the

university shall constitute the University of Kentucky. The branches of learning required

by the Act of Congress approved July 2, 1862, shall continue to be integral and

indispensable courses of instruction at the university.
KRS § 454.050 — KY Code / Title XLII / Chapter 454 / Section 454.050
454.050 Infants, when to be excluded from courtroom
Status: in_force

454.050 Infants, when to be excluded from courtroom.

In any civil action for slander, seduction or breach of promise of marriage, the judge shall

exclude from the courtroom, and from the hearing of the testimony and arguments, all

infants under the age of sixteen (16) years, except those who are witnesses in the case or

kin to one (1) of the parties.
KRS § 45A.130 — KY Code / Title VI / Chapter 45A / Section 45A.130
45A.130 Cost reimbursement contracts
Status: in_force

45A.130 Cost reimbursement contracts.

(1) No contract providing for the reimbursement of the contractor's cost plus a fixed

fee, hereinafter referred to as a cost reimbursement contract, may be made under

KRS 45A.085, 45A.090 or 45A.095, unless it is determined in writing by the

secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet that such contract is likely to

be less costly to the Commonwealth than any other type of contract, or that it is

impracticable to obtain supplies or services of the kind or quality required except

under such a contract.

(2) Each contractor under a cost reimbursement type contract shall give notice, as

provided for in the contract, before entering into:

(a) A cost reimbursement type subcontract; or

(b) Any other type of subcontract involving more than ten thousand dollars

($10,000), or ten percent (10%) of the estimated cost of the prime contract.

(3) All cost reimbursement type contracts shall contain a provision that only costs

recognized as allowable, in accordance with cost principles set forth in regulations

issued pursuant to KRS 45A.215, will be reimbursable.
KRS § 514.140 — KY Code / Title L / Chapter 514 / Section 514.140
514.140 Theft of mail matter
Status: in_force

514.140 Theft of mail matter.

(1) A person is guilty of theft of mail matter when with intent to deprive the owner

thereof he or she:

(a) Steals;

(b) By fraud or deception obtains;

(c) Embezzles;

(d) Conceals;

(e) Damages; or

(f) Destroys;

any mail matter of another (including but not limited to any letter, postal card,

package, bag, or other item) from any letterbox, mail receptacle, or other authorized

depository for mail matter, or from a letter carrier, postal vehicle, or private mail

box or which has been left for collection or delivery adjacent thereto by the United

States Postal Service, common carrier, or delivery service.

(2) Theft of mail matter is a Class D felony.
KRS § 56.8161 — KY Code / Title VII / Chapter 56 / Section 56.8161
56.8161 Determination that agency is entitled to use built-to-suit to acquire space -- Definitions
Status: in_force

56.8161 Determination that agency is entitled to use built-to-suit to acquire space --

Definitions.

If the secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet determines that an agency is

entitled to additional space and that built-to-suit on private property or built-to-suit on

state-owned land is the most economically advantageous method for acquiring that space,

the secretary shall set forth his determination in a written finding which shall be approved

by the Governor. The following definitions shall apply to built-to-suit projects:

(1) "Design-build-finance" means a built-to-suit project delivery method in which the

chief purchasing officer enters into a single procurement and contract award for

design, construction, and financing of a capital project over a contractually defined

period; and in which the ownership and title of the capital project shall be conveyed

at any time to the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

(2) "Design-build-finance-operate" means a built-to-suit project delivery method in

which the chief purchasing officer enters into a single procurement and contract

award for design, construction, financing, and operation of a capital project over a

contractually defined period; and in which the ownership and title of the capital

project shall be conveyed at any time to the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
KRS § 386.4434 — KY Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 386 / Section 386.4434
386.4434 Registered office and registered agent for foreign business trust
Status: in_force

386.4434 Registered office and registered agent for foreign business trust.

Each foreign business trust authorized to transact business in this Commonwealth shall

continuously maintain in this Commonwealth a registered office and a registered agent

that comply with KRS 14A.4-010.
KRS § 38.300 — KY Code / Title V / Chapter 38 / Section 38.300
38.300 Use and possession of military property
Status: in_force

38.300 Use and possession of military property.

Military property shall be used for authorized military purposes only. No officer or soldier

shall wear, use or have in his possession, except for authorized military purposes, or by

special permission of his commanding officer, any uniform or part thereof, or any other

article of military property belonging to the state or the United States.
KRS § 620.330 — KY Code / Title LI / Chapter 620 / Section 620.330
620.330 Support services for State Citizen Foster Care Review Board
Status: in_force

620.330 Support services for State Citizen Foster Care Review Board.

(1) Secretarial and support services for the State Citizen Foster Care Review Board

may be provided by the Administrative Office of the Courts.

(2) The State Citizen Foster Care Review Board may receive state and federal funds to

insure total or partial funding of the board's activities.
KRS § 173.785 — KY Code / Title XIV / Chapter 173 / Section 173.785
173.785 Revenue bonds may be issued
Status: in_force

173.785 Revenue bonds may be issued.

Public library districts may, in addition to all other methods provided by law, acquire,

construct, and improve library facilities through the issuance of revenue bonds under the

terms and provisions of KRS 58.010 to 58.140.
KRS § 379.170 — KY Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 379 / Section 379.170
379.170 Circuit court has jurisdiction of action for settlement of estate
Status: in_force

379.170 Circuit court has jurisdiction of action for settlement of estate.

(1) The provisions of KRS 379.010 to 379.160 shall not prevent an action to settle an

estate by the assignee, or by any creditor or creditors representing one-fourth (1/4)

of the liabilities, from being brought in the Circuit Court. When an action involving

a settlement of the estate is brought in the Circuit Court of the county in which the

assignment was made, the jurisdiction of the District Court shall cease, and all

papers relating to the estate filed in the District Court shall be transferred by the

clerk of the Circuit Court to the files of the Circuit Court. The Circuit Court may

exercise any power conferred on the District Court by KRS 379.010 to 379.160 in

administering and settling the assigned estate.

(2) The assignee may sell the personal and real property belonging to the assigned

estate, at public or private sale, and convey and pass all the right and title to the

same which the grantor had in the deed of assignment at its date. The assignee shall,

within ten (10) days after the sale, report the sale to the Circuit Court in which the

suit for settlement of the estate is pending. The report shall thereupon be laid over

ten (10) days for exceptions, and if no exceptions are filed within that time the

report shall thereupon be confirmed. If exceptions are filed, they shall be heard and

determined by the court.
KRS § 353.050 — KY Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 353 / Section 353.050
353.050 Plat, showing well, to be filed if well is to extend through coal-bearing strata -- Copies to certain persons
Status: in_force

353.050 Plat, showing well, to be filed if well is to extend through coal-bearing

strata -- Copies to certain persons.

(1) Before a permit may be issued to drill a well on any tract known to be underlaid

with coal-bearing strata the well operator shall have a plat prepared showing the

exact location of the proposed well utilizing latitudes and longitudes and the Carter

coordinate system.

(2) If the location of any well proposed to be drilled, deepened, or reopened is known to

be underlaid by a coal-bearing stratum, which is not in operation, owned by a

person other than the oil and gas lessor or lessee then, simultaneously with the filing

of an application for a permit, the applicant shall send by registered or certified mail

a copy of the required plat to the record coal owner or owners, and record coal

lessee.

(3) If the coal-bearing stratum is under operation, a copy of the required plat shall also

be sent by the applicant by registered or certified mail to each coal operator

operating any stratum as designated on the current license issued by the department

and at the address stated thereon.

(4) If the address of any record owner is unknown to the applicant and cannot upon

diligent inquiry within the county be ascertained, or if there are more than five (5)

record owners then, if the applicant shall file with the department an affidavit that

either condition exists, the department may prescribe some different method of

notifying the record owner in lieu of sending a copy of the plat as required by this

section, or may dispense with the requirements of this section.

(5) The plat shall be filed and become a permanent record, subject to inspection at any

time by any interested person. Any agent of the coal operator or any superintendent

in actual charge of the mine may be considered as a coal operator, and any process

agent or other agent or person in charge of the coal for him may be considered the

owner, for the purposes of mailing the required copy of the plat.
KRS § 218A.1412 — KY Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 218A / Section 218A.1412
218A.1412 Trafficking in controlled substance in first degree -- Penalties
Status: in_force

218A.1412 Trafficking in controlled substance in first degree -- Penalties.

(1) A person is guilty of trafficking in a controlled substance in the first degree when

he or she knowingly and unlawfully traffics in:

(a) Four (4) grams or more of cocaine;

(b) Two (2) grams or more of methamphetamine;

(c) Ten (10) or more dosage units of a controlled substance that is classified in

Schedules I or II and is a narcotic drug, or a controlled substance analogue;

(d) Any quantity of heroin, fentanyl, carfentanil, or fentanyl derivatives; lysergic

acid diethylamide; phencyclidine; gamma hydroxybutyric acid (GHB),

including its salts, isomers, salts of isomers, and analogues; or flunitrazepam,

including its salts, isomers, and salts of isomers; or

(e) Any quantity of a controlled substance specified in paragraph (a), (b), or (c) of

this subsection in an amount less than the amounts specified in those

paragraphs.

(2) The amounts specified in subsection (1) of this section may occur in a single

transaction or may occur in a series of transactions over a period of time not to

exceed ninety (90) days that cumulatively result in the quantities specified in this

section.

(3) (a) Any person who violates the provisions of subsection (1)(a), (b), (c), or (d) of

this section shall be guilty of a Class C felony for the first offense and a Class

B felony for a second or subsequent offense.

(b) Any person who violates the provisions of subsection (1)(e) of this section

shall be guilty of a Class D felony for the first offense and a Class C felony

for a second or subsequent offense.

(c) If the substance is fentanyl or a fentanyl derivative, and the injection,

ingestion, inhalation, or other introduction of the fentanyl or fentanyl

derivative causes the death of a person, the penalty for the offense shall be

one (1) level higher than the level otherwise specified in this section.

(d) Any person convicted of a Class C felony offense or higher under this section

shall not be released on probation, shock probation, parole, conditional

discharge, or other form of early release until he or she has served at least fifty

percent (50%) of the sentence imposed in cases where the trafficked substance

was heroin, fentanyl, carfentanil, or fentanyl derivatives.
KRS § 161.800 — KY Code / Title XIII / Chapter 161 / Section 161.800
161.800 Suspension of contracts on reducing number of teachers
Status: in_force

161.800 Suspension of contracts on reducing number of teachers.

When by reason of decreased enrollment of pupils, or by reason of suspension of schools

or territorial changes affecting the district, a local superintendent decides that it shall be

necessary to reduce the number of teachers, he shall have full authority to make

reasonable reduction. But, in making such reduction, the local superintendent shall,

within each teaching field affected, give preference to teachers on continuing contracts

and to teachers who have greater seniority. Teachers whose continuing contracts are

suspended shall have the right of restoration in continuing service status in the order of

seniority of service in the district if teaching positions become vacant or are created for

which any of the teachers are or become qualified.