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KRS § 156.838 — KY Code / Title XIII / Chapter 156 / Section 156.838
156.838 Prohibited activities
Status: in_force

156.838 Prohibited activities.

(1) No certified or equivalent employee shall be appointed or promoted to, or demoted

or dismissed from, any position or in any way favored or discriminated against with

respect to employment because of political or religious opinions or affiliations,

ethnic origin, sex, disability, or age.

(2) No person shall use or promise to use, directly or indirectly, any official authority to

influence, whether possessed or anticipated, to secure or attempt to secure for any

person an appointment or advantage in appointment to a position requiring

certification or equivalent, or an increase in pay or other advantage in employment

in any such position, for the purpose of influencing the vote or political action of a

person.

(3) No certified or equivalent employee nor the commissioner shall directly or

indirectly, pay or promise to pay any assessment for political purposes, or solicit or

take any part in soliciting for any political party, or solicit or take any part in

soliciting any political assessment, subscription, contribution, or service. No person

shall solicit any political assessment, subscription, contribution, or service of any

certified or equivalent employee.

(4) No certified or equivalent employee shall be a member of any national, state, or

local committee of a political party, or an officer or member of a committee of a

partisan political club, or a candidate for nomination or election to any paid public

office, or shall take part in the management or affairs of any political party or in any

political campaign, except to exercise the right as a citizen privately to express an

opinion and to cast a vote. Certified or equivalent employees may be candidates for

and occupy a town or school district office if the office is one for which no

compensation, other than a per diem payment, is provided and the election is on a

nonpartisan basis.
KRS § 156.498 — KY Code / Title XIII / Chapter 156 / Section 156.498
156.498 Alternate approval procedure for federal food program eligibility for certain organizations
Status: in_force

156.498 Alternate approval procedure for federal food program eligibility for

certain organizations.

As the administering agency for the Child and Adult Care Food Program funded by the

United States Department of Agriculture, the Kentucky Department of Education shall

establish an alternate approval procedure, as required by the applicable federal rules and

regulations, to review information submitted by organizations operating centers or

programs for children for which licensing or approval is not available in this state, in

order to establish eligibility for the federal food program. The department shall establish

the alternate approval procedure no later than August 1, 1996. As a condition of the

alternate approval procedures, the department shall require submission of health,

sanitation, and fire and safety permits for all centers or programs seeking alternate

approval.
KRS § 214.466 — KY Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 214 / Section 214.466
214.466 Health care provider and facility civil liability exemption
Status: in_force

214.466 Health care provider and facility civil liability exemption.

No health facility or physician or health care provider transfusing untested blood into a

patient during an emergency situation if the blood is required to save the life of the

patient shall be liable in civil damages or criminally, provided the provisions of KRS

214.464 are met.
KRS § 247.900 — KY Code / Title XXI / Chapter 247 / Section 247.900
247.900 Legislative purpose
Status: in_force

247.900 Legislative purpose.

It is declared to be in the interest of the public welfare that Kentucky farmers who are

producers of grain which may be fermented to produce ethanol to be mixed with gasoline

to make the fuel known as gasohol shall be permitted and encouraged to act jointly and in

cooperation with all producers, handlers, dealers, and processors of grain in promoting

and stimulating, by research, market development, and education, the increased

production, use and sale, domestic and foreign, of grain for the aforementioned purpose

of gasohol production.
KRS § 342.430 — KY Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 342 / Section 342.430
342.430 Blank forms to be furnished by commissioner
Status: in_force

342.430 Blank forms to be furnished by commissioner.

The commissioner shall prepare and furnish, free of charge, blank forms of all notices,

claims, reports, proofs, and other blank forms and literature which he or she considers

proper and requisite to the efficient administration of this chapter. He or she may

authorize the publication and distribution of these blanks by employers and their insurers

in manner and form provided by him or her, and shall promulgate administrative

regulations for their distribution so that they may be readily available.
KRS § 97.610 — KY Code / Title IX / Chapter 97 / Section 97.610
97.610 Tax for maintenance of band or orchestra in cities of the home rule class -- Procedure -- Submission to vote
Status: in_force

97.610 Tax for maintenance of band or orchestra in cities of the home rule class --

Procedure -- Submission to vote.

(1) Cities of the home rule class may levy an annual tax of not more than ten (10) mills

on the assessed valuation of the city, for the purpose of providing a fund for the

maintenance or employment of a band or orchestra.

(2) Before such tax may be levied a petition signed by five percent (5%) of the legal

voters of the city, as shown by the last regular municipal election, must be filed with

the city legislative body, requesting that the following question be submitted to the

voters: "Shall a tax of not exceeding ten (10) mills be levied each year for the

purpose of furnishing a fund for the maintenance or employment of a municipal

band or orchestra?"

(3) The petition shall be filed with the county clerk and the county clerk shall certify

whether the petition is sufficient not later than the second Tuesday in August

preceding a general election, and the legislative body shall cause the question to be

submitted to the voters at the first following general municipal election.

(4) The levy shall be authorized if a majority of the electors voting at the election cast

votes in favor of the proposition, and the legislative body may then enact an

ordinance carrying the plan into effect.
KRS § 90.330 — KY Code / Title IX / Chapter 90 / Section 90.330
90.330 Qualifications of applicants
Status: in_force

90.330 Qualifications of applicants.

(1) The civil service commission shall examine all applicants as to their physical and

mental qualification for the particular classification wherein they seek employment.

To be eligible for examination a person shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age,

be a law-abiding citizen of sobriety and integrity, and must be able to read and write

and understand the English language.

(2) Any city legislative body that operates under this chapter may by ordinance require

persons appointed to civil service positions to be a resident of the county in which

the city is located.
KRS § 138.720 — KY Code / Title XI / Chapter 138 / Section 138.720
138.720 Prohibited acts
Status: in_force

138.720 Prohibited acts.

With respect to KRS 138.655 to 138.725, it is unlawful for any person to:

(1) Fail to pay the tax imposed;

(2) Fail, neglect, or refuse to file any return in the manner or within the time required;

(3) Make any false statement or conceal any material fact in any record, return, or

affidavit;

(4) Conduct any activities requiring a license without such license or after such license

has been surrendered, canceled or revoked;

(5) Assign or attempt to assign a license; or

(6) Violate any other provisions.
KRS § 67A.010 — KY Code / Title IX / Chapter 67A / Section 67A.010
67A.010 Urban-county form of government authorized
Status: in_force

67A.010 Urban-county form of government authorized.

In order to facilitate the operation of local government, to prevent duplication of services,

and to promote efficient and economical management of the affairs of local government,

the voters in any county except a county containing a city of the first class may merge all

units of city and county government into an urban-county form of government. Such

merger shall take place only after compliance with the procedures set forth in KRS

67A.020.
KRS § 367.364 — KY Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 367 / Section 367.364
367.364 Persons not required to place a security freeze on a consumer report
Status: in_force

367.364 Persons not required to place a security freeze on a consumer report.

The following persons are not required to place a security freeze on a consumer report in

accordance with KRS 367.363 to 367.365:

(1) A check services or fraud prevention services company, which issues reports on

incidents of fraud or authorizations for the purpose of approving or processing

negotiable instruments, electronic funds transfers, or similar methods of payments;

(2) A deposit account information service company, which issues reports regarding

account closures due to fraud, substantial overdrafts, automated teller machine

(ATM) abuse, or similar negative information regarding a consumer to inquiring

banks or other financial institutions for use only in reviewing a consumer request

for a deposit account at the inquiring bank or financial institution;

(3) A reseller of credit information that assembles or merges information contained in

the database of another consumer reporting agency or multiple consumer reporting

agencies, and does not maintain a permanent database of credit information from

which new consumer reports are produced;

(4) Any database or file which consists solely of any information adverse to the

interests of the consumer, including but not limited to criminal record information,

which is used for fraud prevention or detection, tenant screening, employment

screening, or any purpose permitted by the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15

U.S.C. sec. 1681b;

(5) A person to the extent such person offers fraud prevention services that issues

reports on incidents of fraud or reports used primarily in the detection or prevention

of fraud;

(6) A bank, as defined in 12 U.S.C. sec. 1813(a) or Subtitles 1, 2, and 3 of KRS

Chapter 286;

(7) A credit union, as defined in 12 U.S.C. sec. 1752 or Subtitle 6 of KRS Chapter 286;

(8) A savings association, as defined in 12 U.S.C. sec. 1813(b), or an association, as

defined in Subtitle 5 of KRS Chapter 286;

(9) An insurer, as defined in KRS Chapter 304; and

(10) A retail establishment selling its own inventory.
KRS § 150.390 — KY Code / Title XII / Chapter 150 / Section 150.390
150.390 Restrictions on hunting wild elk, deer, wild turkey, or bear -- Depredation permits -- Administrative regulations -- Methods to reduce deer and elk populations that threaten agriculture or health and human safety
Status: in_force

150.390 Restrictions on hunting wild elk, deer, wild turkey, or bear -- Depredation

permits -- Administrative regulations -- Methods to reduce deer and elk

populations that threaten agriculture or health and human safety.

(1) No person shall possess, take, pursue, or attempt to take or pursue or otherwise

molest any wild elk, deer, wild turkey, or bear in any manner contrary to any

provisions of this chapter or its regulations.

(2) No person shall use a dog to chase or molest wild elk or deer in any manner, at any

time, or at any place. Any game warden, peace officer, sheriff, or constable may

take necessary steps to stop, prevent, or bring under control any dog or dogs found

chasing or molesting wild elk or deer at any time.

(3) The department shall establish by administrative regulation the conditions under

which depredation permits may be issued without cost to persons suffering damage

from wild elk to allow the taking of wild elk.

(4) If Kentucky's wild elk population reaches a level that will sustain limited hunting,

the department may establish by administrative regulations the conditions and

permits that would allow the controlled taking of wild elk.

(5) The department shall identify areas where deer and elk pose a significant threat to

agriculture or to health and human safety from automobile accidents and may take

necessary steps to reduce the deer and elk population in those areas. Methods to

reduce the deer and elk population may include but are not limited to the following:

(a) Special hunts;

(b) Increasing the doe harvest; and

(c) Working with the Transportation Cabinet to make vegetation along highways

unpalatable to deer and elk.
KRS § 168.050 — KY Code / Title XIII / Chapter 168 / Section 168.050
168.050 Terms of members -- Vacancies -- Reelection or reappointment
Status: in_force

168.050 Terms of members -- Vacancies -- Reelection or reappointment.

(1) Effective July 1, 1994, the terms of the members other than the chief state school

officer and the member appointed from the staff or personnel of the department

shall be originally, two (2) members for a term of four (4) years; two (2) members

for a term of three (3) years; two (2) members for a term of two (2) years; and one

(1) member for a term of one (1) year, to be determined by the Governor. Thereafter

the terms shall be for four (4) years.

(2) In addition to vacancies from death or resignation, vacancies shall occur upon

removal of permanent residence from the Commonwealth; in the case of the elected

member representing the department and the board, by change of assignment or by

severance from relationship with the department or the board for any reason; and, in

the cases of the members representing the University of Kentucky and the state

colleges, by termination of the member's membership on the council for any reason.

Vacancies during the term of any member shall be filled for the unexpired portion

of the term only; and vacancies of elected or appointed members by reason of the

expiration of the term shall be for terms of four (4) years each, in the same manner

as the initial election or appointment, as the case may be.

(3) Elected or appointed members shall be eligible for reelection or reappointment for

any number of terms, as long as the prescribed qualifications prevail.
KRS § 263.040 — KY Code / Title XXI / Chapter 263 / Section 263.040
263.040 Inspection of applicant's premises -- Certification of findings
Status: in_force

263.040 Inspection of applicant's premises -- Certification of findings.

On receipt of an application an inspector of the department shall at once inspect the

building and equipment which the applicant proposes to use to conduct such business and

if the inspector finds that the building and equipment comply with the requirements of

this chapter and with the regulations of the department, he shall certify in writing his

specific findings to the department and send a copy to the applicant. If he finds that it

does not comply he shall also certify this to the department and to the applicant.
KRS § 217.932 — KY Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 217 / Section 217.932
217.932 Health care provider or health facility to provide hyperbaric oxygen therapy to eligible patients upon request
Status: in_force

217.932 Health care provider or health facility to provide hyperbaric oxygen

therapy to eligible patients upon request.

(1) A health care provider or health facility shall make hyperbaric oxygen therapy

available to an eligible patient who has requested it pursuant to KRS 217.930 to

217.942.

(2) The health care provider or health facility may:

(a) Provide hyperbaric oxygen therapy without receiving compensation; or

(b) Require an eligible patient to pay the costs of or the costs associated with

hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
KRS § 210.991 — KY Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 210 / Section 210.991
210.991 Penalties
Status: in_force

210.991 Penalties.

Any person who willfully causes or conspires with or assists another in causing:

(1) The unwarranted hospitalization of any individual under the provisions of KRS

Chapter 210; or

(2) The denial to any individual of any of the rights accorded to him under the

provisions of KRS Chapter 210;

shall be punished by a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000) or imprisoned for

a term not to exceed five (5) years or both.
KRS § 452.460 — KY Code / Title XLII / Chapter 452 / Section 452.460
452.460 Where action for injury to person, property or character must be brought
Status: in_force

452.460 Where action for injury to person, property or character must be brought.

(1) Every other action for an injury to the person or property of the plaintiff, and every

action for an injury to the character of the plaintiff, against a defendant residing in

this state, must be brought in the county in which the defendant resides, or in which

the injury is done. Provided, that in actions for libel the action shall be brought in

the county in which the plaintiff resides or in the county in which the newspaper or

publication is printed or published, or in the county in which the transaction or act

or declaration to which the publication relates is stated, or purported to have been

done or taken place.

(2) If an injury occurs on a river or stream dividing two (2) or more counties, any

county bounding the river at the point the injury occurred may be considered the

county in which the injury is done for purposes of bringing the action.
KRS § 15.383 — KY Code / Title III / Chapter 15 / Section 15.383
15.383 Marksmanship qualification for certified peace officers
Status: in_force

15.383 Marksmanship qualification for certified peace officers.

(1) In order to maintain his or her certification as a peace officer, each certified peace

officer shall annually meet the marksmanship qualification requirement for a retired

peace officer as specified in KRS 237.140. Each law enforcement agency or other

employing agency whose officers are required to meet the requirements of this

subsection shall retain a record of each of its officers having met the annual

marksmanship qualification. These records shall be made available upon request to

the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council and to the Justice and Public Safety

Cabinet in order to carry out its responsibilities under KRS 15.330 and 15.450.

(2) Any law enforcement or other agency employing a certified peace officer may

require the certified peace officer to meet a marksmanship qualification requirement

which is in excess of that specified in KRS 237.140. Failure of a certified peace

officer to meet the increased marksmanship qualification requirement specified by

his or her employing or appointing agency shall not affect the certification of the

officer, but may subject the officer to discipline by the agency, including suspension

or dismissal of the officer from the agency.
KRS § 133.030 — KY Code / Title XI / Chapter 133 / Section 133.030
133.030 Meetings of board of assessment appeals -- Records of property valuation administrator to be available -- Compensation of board members
Status: in_force

133.030 Meetings of board of assessment appeals -- Records of property

valuation administrator to be available -- Compensation of board

members.

(1) The county board of assessment appeals shall convene each year at the

county seat no earlier than twenty-five (25) days and no later than thirty-five

(35) days following the conclusion of the tax roll inspection period provided for

in KRS 133.045. When a property valuation administrator has received

permission to extend the appeal filing deadline as set out in KRS

133.120(2)(d), the county board of assessment appeals shall convene no

earlier than twenty-five (25) days and no later than thirty-five (35) days after the

approved filing deadline. No meeting shall be held until the tax roll has been

completed and the inspection period has been held as provided by law, or until

revaluation of the property has been completed by the property valuation

administrator at the direction of the Department of Revenue as provided by

KRS 132.690 or by the department itself as provided by KRS 133.150. All

records of the property valuation administrator, including all data concerning

property sales within the preceding year, shall be available to the board while

meeting.

(2) The first regular meeting day of the board shall be devoted to the orientation

and training program provided for in KRS 133.020(5), to a review of the

assessment of the property valuation administrator and his deputies, and to a

review of the appeals filed with the county clerk as clerk of the board, including

a review of recent sales of comparable properties provided in accordance with

the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, and an inspection of the

properties involved in the appeals when in the opinion of the board such

inspection will assist in the proper determination of fair cash value.

(3) The board of assessment appeals shall continue in session only such time as

is necessary to hear appeals. The board shall not continue in session more

than one (1) day, if there are no appeals to be heard, nor more than five (5)

days after it convenes in each year, unless an extension of time is authorized

by the Department of Revenue upon request of the county judge/executive.

Each board member shall be paid one hundred dollars ($100) for each day he

serves. This compensation shall be paid one-half (1/2) out of the county levy

and the other half out of the State Treasury.

(4) Members of temporary panels of the board shall serve the time necessary for

hearing appeals but in no case more than five (5) days except upon approval of

an extension of time by the Department of Revenue. Compensation of panel

members shall be in the same manner and at the same rate as provided for

members of the board.
KRS § 224A.312 — KY Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 224A / Section 224A.312
224A.312 Incentive program encouraging infrastructure projects that provide and improve water service to needy areas -- Funding priorities
Status: in_force

224A.312 Incentive program encouraging infrastructure projects that provide and

improve water service to needy areas -- Funding priorities.

(1) The authority shall develop an incentive program that allocates funds to encourage

new infrastructure projects to provide service to unserved areas and improve service

to underserved areas of the state. The incentives may be used by government owned

and private systems.

(2) The incentives shall be developed to give priority to those projects that have been

identified in a water management planning council plan prioritized under KRS

151.607 and meet the funding priorities established by the authority.
KRS § 21.375 — KY Code / Title IV / Chapter 21 / Section 21.375
21.375 Vesting through combined service credit
Status: in_force

21.375 Vesting through combined service credit.

A person who does not have the amount of service required for service retirement in the

Judicial Retirement Plan but who is a member of that plan, or is a former member who

has service credit therein in accordance with subsection (2) or (3) of KRS 21.460, shall

become vested in the Judicial Retirement Plan for benefits attributable to the amount of

his actual service credit therein if such service credit, when combined with service credit

which he has in, or for which he is receiving benefits from, the Legislators' Retirement

Plan, the Kentucky Employees Retirement System, County Employees Retirement

System, State Police Retirement System, or Teachers' Retirement System, is equal to the

amount of service required for service retirement.