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KRS § 407.5316 — KY Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 407 / Section 407.5316
407.5316 Special rules of evidence and procedure
Status: in_force

407.5316 Special rules of evidence and procedure.

(1) The physical presence of a nonresident party who is an individual in a tribunal of

this state is not required for the establishment, enforcement, or modification of a

support order or the rendition of a judgment determining parentage of a child.

(2) An affidavit, a document substantially complying with federally mandated forms, or

a document incorporated by reference in any of them, which would not be excluded

under the hearsay rule if given in person, is admissible in evidence if given under

penalty of perjury by a party or witness residing outside this state.

(3) A copy of the record of child support payments certified as a true copy of the

original by the custodian of the record may be forwarded to a responding tribunal.

The copy is evidence of facts asserted in it, and is admissible to show whether

payments were made.

(4) Copies of bills for testing for parentage of a child, and for prenatal and postnatal

health care of the mother and child, furnished to the adverse party at least ten (10)

days before trial, are admissible in evidence to prove the amount of the charges

billed and that the charges were reasonable, necessary, and customary.

(5) Documentary evidence transmitted from outside this state to a tribunal of this state

by telephone, telecopier, or other electronic means that do not provide an original

record may not be excluded from evidence on an objection based on the means of

transmission.

(6) In a proceeding under KRS 407.5101 to 407.5902, a tribunal of this state shall

permit a party or witness residing outside this state to be deposed or to testify under

penalty of perjury by telephone, audiovisual means, or other electronic means at a

designated tribunal or other location. A tribunal of this state shall cooperate with

other tribunals in designating an appropriate location for the deposition or

testimony.

(7) If a party called to testify at a civil hearing refuses to answer on the ground that the

testimony may be self-incriminating, the trier of fact may draw an adverse inference

from the refusal.

(8) A privilege against disclosure of communications between spouses does not apply

in a proceeding under KRS 407.5101 to 407.5902.

(9) The defense of immunity based on the relationship of husband and wife or parent

and child does not apply in a proceeding under KRS 407.5101 to 407.5902.

(10) A voluntary acknowledgment of paternity, certified as a true copy, is admissible to

establish parentage of the child.
KRS § 404.040 — KY Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 404 / Section 404.040
404.040 Liability of husband for wife's debts
Status: in_force

404.040 Liability of husband for wife's debts.

The husband shall not be liable for any debt or responsibility of the wife contracted or

incurred before or after marriage, except to the amount or value of the property he

received from or by her by virtue of the marriage; but he shall be liable for necessaries

furnished to her after marriage.
KRS § 411.182 — KY Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 411 / Section 411.182
411.182 Allocation of fault in tort actions -- Award of damages -- Effect of release
Status: in_force

411.182 Allocation of fault in tort actions -- Award of damages -- Effect of release.

(1) In all tort actions, including products liability actions, involving fault of more than

one (1) party to the action, including third-party defendants and persons who have

been released under subsection (4) of this section, the court, unless otherwise agreed

by all parties, shall instruct the jury to answer interrogatories or, if there is no jury,

shall make findings indicating:

(a) The amount of damages each claimant would be entitled to recover if

contributory fault is disregarded; and

(b) The percentage of the total fault of all the parties to each claim that is

allocated to each claimant, defendant, third-party defendant, and person who

has been released from liability under subsection (4) of this section.

(2) In determining the percentages of fault, the trier of fact shall consider both the

nature of the conduct of each party at fault and the extent of the causal relation

between the conduct and the damages claimed.

(3) The court shall determine the award of damages to each claimant in accordance

with the findings, subject to any reduction under subsection (4) of this section, and

shall determine and state in the judgment each party's equitable share of the

obligation to each claimant in accordance with the respective percentages of fault.

(4) A release, covenant not to sue, or similar agreement entered into by a claimant and a

person liable, shall discharge that person from all liability for contribution, but it

shall not be considered to discharge any other persons liable upon the same claim

unless it so provides. However, the claim of the releasing person against other

persons shall be reduced by the amount of the released persons' equitable share of

the obligation, determined in accordance with the provisions of this section.
KRS § 73.130 — KY Code / Title IX / Chapter 73 / Section 73.130
73.130 Recording of plats -- Requirements for survey
Status: in_force

73.130 Recording of plats -- Requirements for survey.

(1) In counties where there have been no record plat books kept by the county

surveyors, the fiscal court, by contract with the county surveyor, may order him to

record by plat and explanatory notes all or any part of the surveys he has made and

preserved while in office, and any other surveys made and certified to by his

predecessors in office. Surveys made in the past by a person other than the county

surveyor shall not be platted in the record books except to explain some work done

on the ground by the county surveyor.

(2) Anyone having a certified copy of a survey made by a county surveyor may have the

survey platted and recorded at his expense in the county clerk's or surveyor's office.

Any such survey filed with the county clerk shall meet the requirements of KRS

64.012.
KRS § 147A.060 — KY Code / Title XII / Chapter 147A / Section 147A.060
147A.060 Board of directors for each district -- Appointment -- Terms -- State officers and members of General Assembly may serve only in advisory capacity
Status: in_force

147A.060 Board of directors for each district -- Appointment -- Terms -- State

officers and members of General Assembly may serve only in advisory

capacity.

There shall be in each area development district a board of directors. The composition of

the board and the terms and appointments of its members in each district shall be

specified by administrative regulation promulgated by the Department for Local

Government in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A. The designee of a mayor or county

judge/executive shall be a member of the designator's respective legislative body or their

staff. Other persons who are not elected officials or members of their staffs may be

designated as representatives with the consent of that body. The Department for Local

Government, in specifying the composition of the board, shall conform to applicable

federal requirements. A person who is a state officer, a deputy state officer, or a member

of the General Assembly may serve only in a nonmember advisory capacity to the board

of directors of an area development district. An area development district board of

directors shall notify legislators of the provisions of this section and of their right to

participate in the activities of the area development district. If a legislator chooses to

participate in accordance with this section, the area development district shall send

meeting notices to that legislator at the same time board members are notified of the

meetings.
KRS § 209.180 — KY Code / Title XVII / Chapter 209 / Section 209.180
209.180 Prosecution of adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation
Status: in_force

209.180 Prosecution of adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

(1) If adequate personnel are available, each Commonwealth's attorney's office and

each county attorney's office shall have an attorney trained in adult abuse, neglect,

and exploitation.

(2) Commonwealth's attorneys and county attorneys, or their assistants, shall take an

active part in interviewing the adult alleged to have been abused, neglected, or

exploited, and shall inform the adult about the proceedings throughout the case.

(3) If adequate personnel are available, Commonwealth's attorneys and county attorneys

shall provide for an arrangement that allows one (1) lead prosecutor to handle the

case from inception to completion to reduce the number of persons involved with

the adult victim.

(4) Commonwealth's attorneys, county attorneys, cabinet representatives, and other

members of multidisciplinary teams shall minimize the involvement of the adult in

legal proceedings, avoiding appearances at preliminary hearings, grand jury

hearings, and other proceedings when possible.

(5) Commonwealth's attorneys, county attorneys, and victim advocates employed by

Commonwealth's attorneys or county attorneys shall make appropriate referrals for

counseling, private legal services, and other appropriate services to ensure the future

protection of the adult when a decision is made not to prosecute the case. The

Commonwealth's attorney or county attorney shall explain the decision not to

prosecute to the family or guardian, as appropriate, and to the adult victim.
KRS § 176.122 — KY Code / Title XV / Chapter 176 / Section 176.122
176.122 Definitions for KRS 176.122 to 176.128
Status: in_force

176.122 Definitions for KRS 176.122 to 176.128.

As used in KRS 176.122 to 176.128, unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) "Department" means Department of Highways, Commonwealth of Kentucky.

(2) "Person" means any individual, firm, agency, company, association, partnership or

corporation.
KRS § 149.610 — KY Code / Title XII / Chapter 149 / Section 149.610
149.610 Purpose of KRS 149.610 to 149.680
Status: in_force

149.610 Purpose of KRS 149.610 to 149.680.

The purpose of KRS 149.610 to 149.680 is to place in the Energy and Environment

Cabinet, the authority and responsibility to control infestations or infections by insects or

disease, which are hereby declared to be a public nuisance, in order to protect and

preserve forest resources, enhance the growth and maintenance of forests, promote

stability of forest-using industries, aid in fire control by reducing the menace created by

dying and dead trees, conserve forest cover on watersheds, and protect recreational,

wildlife and other values of the forests of the Commonwealth.
KRS § 230.3612 — KY Code / Title XIX / Chapter 230 / Section 230.3612
230.3612 Unredeemed pari-mutuel vouchers deemed property of licensed association -- Distribution of funds -- Annual report to corporation
Status: in_force

230.3612 Unredeemed pari-mutuel vouchers deemed property of licensed

association -- Distribution of funds -- Annual report to corporation.

Notwithstanding any law to the contrary:

(1) All funds from unredeemed pari-mutuel vouchers presumed abandoned under KRS

230.361 shall be deemed property of the licensed association. All licensed

associations shall report to the corporation by December 31 of each year their use of

funds from unredeemed pari-mutuel vouchers. The funds from unredeemed pari-

mutuel vouchers shall be used in the following manner:

(a) For Thoroughbreds, standardbreds, quarter horses, paint horses, Appaloosas,

or Arabian horses, by using:

1. Twenty-five percent (25%) for the administration and regulation of live

horse racing; and

2. Sixty-five percent (65%) for health, safety, or track and facility

improvements, at a licensed track in Kentucky, and:

a. As a condition for using moneys under this subparagraph, a

licensed association shall agree to comply with any requirements

that the corporation determines;

b. The moneys used under this subparagraph shall be used for health

and safety improvements, as well as construction projects,

including without limitation, barns, living quarters, kitchens,

dormitories, and recreational areas; and

c. A licensed association may agree to a transfer of these moneys to

another licensed association or track with the approval of the

corporation; and

(b) By transferring ten percent (10%) to the corporation to be deposited in the

Kentucky problem gambling assistance account established by KRS 230.826;

and

(2) All funds held by a licensed track from unredeemed pari-mutuel vouchers:

(a) Issued at least one (1) year prior to March 27, 2025, shall be deemed property

of the licensed track; and

(b) Shall be separated, maintained, and used in the manner provided in this

section.
KRS § 178.290 — KY Code / Title XV / Chapter 178 / Section 178.290
178.290 Construction of sidewalks along public roads -- School bus turn-around areas
Status: in_force

178.290 Construction of sidewalks along public roads -- School bus turn-around

areas.

(1) Any person may build a sidewalk composed of gravel, concrete, or other suitable

material along the side of any public road in this state. The sidewalk shall not

exceed sixty (60) inches in width and the construction and repair and the use of the

sidewalk shall be without expense of any kind to any other person who may want to

use it. All persons who desire shall be permitted to use the sidewalk, and it shall be

so constructed as not to interfere with the traveling public on any public road. The

governing body of each city, county, urban-county, consolidated local government,

and charter county may build and repair sidewalks along public roads where the

need exists for the safety of school children. Before the beginning of construction of

the sidewalk, written approval must be obtained from the governmental agency

having jurisdiction over the public road.

(2) The fiscal court may, where needed, build and maintain suitable areas for the safe

turning around of school buses.
KRS § 164.200 — KY Code / Title XIII / Chapter 164 / Section 164.200
164.200 Regulations for university -- Physical training and discipline of students
Status: in_force

164.200 Regulations for university -- Physical training and discipline of students.

The board of trustees may establish proper regulations for the government of the

university and the physical training, military or otherwise, of the students. It may

authorize the suspension and dismissal of students for neglect or violation of the

regulations, or for other conduct prejudicial to the character and welfare of the university.
KRS § 65.133 — KY Code / Title IX / Chapter 65 / Section 65.133
65.133 Responsibility for enforcement of sex offender registration laws
Status: in_force

65.133 Responsibility for enforcement of sex offender registration laws.

(1) Each local law enforcement agency and the Department of Kentucky State Police

shall each have the responsibility for enforcing the provisions of sex offender

registration laws.

(2) Law enforcement agencies may enter into written agreements for joint investigation

and enforcement of violations of sex offender registration laws. These agreements

may include other local law enforcement agencies and may include the Department

of Kentucky State Police.
KRS § 381.9207 — KY Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 381 / Section 381.9207
381.9207 Declarant's obligation to complete and restore
Status: reserved

381.9207 Declarant's obligation to complete and restore.

(1) The declarant shall complete all improvements labeled "MUST BE BUILT" on

plats or plans prepared pursuant to KRS 381.9141.

(2) The declarant is subject to liability for the prompt repair and restoration, to a

condition compatible with the remainder of the condominium, of any portion of the

condominium affected by the exercise of rights reserved or created by KRS

381.9143, 381.9145, 381.9147, 381.9149, and 381.9153.
KRS § 247.864 — KY Code / Title XXI / Chapter 247 / Section 247.864
247.864 Annual review of assessment program -- Termination of program
Status: in_force

247.864 Annual review of assessment program -- Termination of program.

(1) The board shall review the assessment program annually. If, at the end of each year

after the first year of the assessment program, the board determines that there is

dissatisfaction with the program, the Commissioner shall then conduct a referendum

among the handlers in the area. If upon the referendum, a majority of the handlers

voting in the area reject the program, it shall be terminated at the end of the year in

which the referendum for the area was conducted; otherwise, the assessment

program shall continue in force and effect.

(2) If the duly certified association expresses in writing its desire to the Commissioner

to discontinue the assessment program and terminate the program, the

Commissioner shall within fifteen (15) days following receipt of the request

convene the board to review and act on the request. The board, after reviewing the

request and conducting whatever proceedings are deemed appropriate and necessary

in connection with the request, may terminate the program effective at the end of

the year in which the board action is taken; and, in this event, the Commissioner

shall notify, by registered or certified mail, the handlers affected thereby of the

termination of the program.
KRS § 416.660 — KY Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 416 / Section 416.660
416.660 Standards for determining compensation -- Changes in value -- Taking date
Status: in_force

416.660 Standards for determining compensation -- Changes in value -- Taking

date.

(1) In all actions for the condemnation of lands under the provisions of KRS 416.550 to

416.670, except temporary easements, there shall be awarded to the landowners as

compensation such a sum as will fairly represent the difference between the fair

market value of the entire tract, all or a portion of which is sought to be condemned,

immediately before the taking and the fair market value of the remainder thereof

immediately after the taking, including in the remainder all rights which the

landowner may retain in the lands sought to be condemned where less than the fee

simple interest therein is taken, together with the fair rental value of any temporary

easements sought to be condemned.

(2) Any change in the fair market value prior to the date of condemnation which the

condemnor or condemnee establishes was substantially due to the general

knowledge of the imminence of condemnation or the construction of the project

shall be disregarded in determining fair market value. The taking date for valuation

purposes shall be either the date the condemnor takes the land, or the date of the

trial of the issue of just compensation, whichever occurs first.
KRS § 3.270 — KY Code / Title I / Chapter 3 / Section 3.270
3.270 Relinquishment of legislative jurisdiction by United States -- Acceptance -- Governor's duties
Status: in_force

3.270 Relinquishment of legislative jurisdiction by United States -- Acceptance --

Governor's duties.

(1) Whenever the United States, in order to enable the Commonwealth and the United

States to exercise concurrent legislative jurisdiction for purposes of criminal law

enforcement, tenders to the Commonwealth a relinquishment of all or part of the

legislative jurisdiction theretofore acquired by it over lands within this

Commonwealth for purposes of the establishment or extension of a unit of the

National Park System of the United States Department of the Interior, Kentucky

accepts the legislative jurisdiction so relinquished.

(2) The acceptance of such relinquishment of jurisdiction shall be indicated by a

writing signed by the Governor addressed to the United States Secretary of the

Interior, or as the laws of the United States may otherwise provide, and such

acceptance shall be effective when said writing is deposited in the United States

mails or, if it is not mailed, when it is personally handed to the Secretary of the

Interior or his designee.

(3) The Governor shall negotiate with the United States, on behalf of the General

Assembly, the administrative details of any relinquishment of jurisdiction by the

United States under the provisions of KRS 3.255 to 3.275. In the event the

Governor is of the opinion that the relinquishment of legislative jurisdiction

tendered by the United States exceeds that necessary to enable the Commonwealth

and the United States to exercise concurrent legislative jurisdiction for purposes of

criminal law enforcement over the lands in question, or commits the

Commonwealth or any of its political subdivisions to expenses or obligations

beyond those necessarily entailed by the exercise of concurrent legislative

jurisdiction for purposes of criminal law enforcement over the lands in question, the

Governor shall not indicate the acceptance of such relinquishment of jurisdiction,

and such acceptance shall not become effective until the General Assembly, at its

next session, shall approve same.
KRS § 525.055 — KY Code / Title L / Chapter 525 / Section 525.055
525.055 Disorderly conduct in the first degree
Status: in_force

525.055 Disorderly conduct in the first degree.

(1) A person is guilty of disorderly conduct in the first degree when he or she:

(a) In a public place and with intent to cause public inconvenience, annoyance, or

alarm, or wantonly creating a risk thereof:

1. Engages in fighting or in violent, tumultuous, or threatening behavior;

2. Makes unreasonable noise; or

3. Creates a hazardous or physically offensive condition by any act that

serves no legitimate purpose; and

(b) Acts in a way described in paragraph (a) of this subsection within three

hundred (300) feet of a:

1. Cemetery during a funeral or burial;

2. Funeral home during the viewing of a deceased person;

3. Funeral procession;

4. Funeral or memorial service; or

5. Building in which a funeral or memorial service is being conducted; and

(c) Acts in a way described in paragraph (a) of this subsection at any point in time

between one (1) hour prior to the commencement of an event specified in

paragraph (b) of this subsection and one (1) hour following its conclusion; and

(d) Knows that he or she is within three hundred (300) feet of an occasion

described in paragraph (b) of this subsection.

(2) Disorderly conduct in the first degree is a Class A misdemeanor.
KRS § 205.596 — KY Code / Title XVII / Chapter 205 / Section 205.596
205.596 Prohibition against health insurer's imposing requirements on state agency assigned rights of individual eligible for medical assistance that are different from those applicable to agent or assignee of other covered individual
Status: in_force

205.596 Prohibition against health insurer's imposing requirements on state agency

assigned rights of individual eligible for medical assistance that are different

from those applicable to agent or assignee of other covered individual.

Health insurers are prohibited from imposing requirements on a state agency which has

been assigned the rights of an individual eligible for medical assistance and covered for

health benefits from the insurer that are different from requirements applicable to an

agent or assignee of any other individual covered.