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KRS § 527.205 — KY Code / Title L / Chapter 527 / Section 527.205
527.205 Use of a weapon of mass destruction in the second degree
Status: in_force

527.205 Use of a weapon of mass destruction in the second degree.

(1) A person is guilty of use of a weapon of mass destruction in the second degree when

intentionally, without lawful authority, he or she:

(a) Places a weapon of mass destruction at any location in the Commonwealth

and, as a result, any person other than the defendant receives physical injury;

or

(b) Places a weapon of mass destruction on:

1. The real property or any building of any public or private elementary or

secondary school, vocational school, or institution of postsecondary

education;

2. A school bus or other vehicle owned, operated, or leased by a school;

3. The real property or any building, public or private, that is the site of an

official school-sanctioned function; or

4. The real property or any building owned or leased by a government

agency,

and no person dies or receives any physical injury.

(2) A weapon of mass destruction is used with lawful authority if it is used with the

written permission of an agency of the Commonwealth or of a city, county, charter

county, or urban-county government having jurisdiction over the use of destructive

devices as defined in KRS 237.030 or the use of explosives.

(3) Use of a weapon of mass destruction in the second degree is a Class B felony.
KRS § 413.245 — KY Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 413 / Section 413.245
413.245 Actions arising out of the rendering, or failure to render, professional services to others
Status: in_force

413.245 Actions arising out of the rendering, or failure to render, professional

services to others.

Notwithstanding any other prescribed limitation of actions which might otherwise appear

applicable, except those provided in KRS 413.140, a civil action, whether brought in tort

or contract, arising out of any act or omission in rendering, or failing to render,

professional services for others shall be brought within one (1) year from the date of the

occurrence or from the date when the cause of action was, or reasonably should have

been, discovered by the party injured. Time shall not commence against a party under

legal disability until removal of the disability.
KRS § 29A.070 — KY Code / Title IV / Chapter 29A / Section 29A.070
29A.070 Juror qualification forms
Status: in_force

29A.070 Juror qualification forms.

(1) The Chief Circuit Judge shall cause to be mailed or delivered with the summons to

each juror a juror qualification form accompanied by instructions to fill out and

return the form by mail or hand delivery to the clerk within five (5) days after its

receipt, or to be completed as otherwise directed. The juror qualification form shall

be provided by the Administrative Office of the Courts and subject to approval by

the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

(2) The juror qualification form shall contain the prospective juror's signed declaration

that his responses are true to the best of his knowledge and his acknowledgment that

a willful misrepresentation of a material fact may be punished by a fine or by

imprisonment, or both. Notarization of the juror qualification form shall not be

required.

(3) If the prospective juror is unable to fill out the form, another person may do it for

him and shall indicate that he has done so and the reason therefor.

(4) Any prospective juror who fails to return a properly completed juror qualification

form as instructed may be directed by the Chief Circuit Judge to appear forthwith to

fill out a juror qualification form. At the time of his appearance for jury service, any

prospective juror may be questioned by the judge or his designee, but only with

regard to his responses to questions contained on the form and grounds for his

excuse or disqualification. Any information thus acquired shall be noted on the

juror qualification form.

(5) A prospective juror who fails to appear as directed by the judge pursuant to

subsection (4) of this section shall be ordered to appear and show cause for his

failure to appear as directed. If the prospective juror fails to appear pursuant to the

judge's order or fails to show good cause for his failure to appear as directed by the

judge, he may be punished for contempt.

(6) No person shall willfully misrepresent a material fact on a juror qualification form.

(7) The contents of juror qualification forms shall be made available to parties or their

attorneys of record unless the court determines in any instance in the interest of

justice that this information shall be kept confidential or its use limited in whole or

in part.
KRS § 218A.1416 — KY Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 218A / Section 218A.1416
218A.1416 Possession of controlled substance in second degree -- Penalties
Status: in_force

218A.1416 Possession of controlled substance in second degree -- Penalties.

(1) A person is guilty of possession of a controlled substance in the second degree

when he or she knowingly and unlawfully possesses: a controlled substance

classified in Schedules I or II which is not a narcotic drug; or specified in KRS

218A.1415; or a controlled substance classified in Schedule III; but not synthetic

drugs, salvia, or marijuana.

(2) Possession of a controlled substance in the second degree is a Class A

misdemeanor.
KRS § 403.044 — KY Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 403 / Section 403.044
403.044 Testimony in certain cases not taken for sixty days after complaint filed
Status: in_force

403.044 Testimony in certain cases not taken for sixty days after complaint filed.

In divorce actions in which there are minor children who are the issue of the marriage no

testimony other than on temporary motions shall be taken or heard before sixty (60) days

have elapsed from the date of service of summons, the appointment of a warning order

attorney or the filing of an entry of appearance or a responsive pleading by the defendant,

whichever occurs first.
KRS § 231.180 — KY Code / Title XIX / Chapter 231 / Section 231.180
231.180 Showing "X" or "R" rated movies in certain previews prohibited
Status: in_force

231.180 Showing "X" or "R" rated movies in certain previews prohibited.

No movie theater, drive-in theater, or other facility requiring a fee for admission shall

show a "X" or "R" rated movie in their previews if a "G" or "GP" movie is playing.
KRS § 149.370 — KY Code / Title XII / Chapter 149 / Section 149.370
149.370 Acts creating fire hazards in forests prohibited
Status: in_force

149.370 Acts creating fire hazards in forests prohibited.

No person shall:

(1) Within or adjacent to timberland, dispose of a lighted match, cigarette, cigar, ashes,

or other flaming or glowing substance, or any other substance or thing in such

condition that it is likely to ignite a forest, brush, grass, or woods fire, or throw or

drop any of the aforesaid objects or substances from a moving vehicle or drop or

leave any of the aforesaid objects or substances within the limits of the right-of-way

of any road or highway in such timberland. The driver of a moving vehicle shall be

deemed prima facie liable where it cannot be determined which of the occupants of

the moving vehicle threw or dropped any of the aforesaid objects or substances.

(2) Smoke in timberland during an emergency period of fire danger as proclaimed in

KRS 149.405.

(3) Within or adjacent to timberland, set a backfire or cause a backfire to be set, except

under the direct supervision of the Energy and Environment Cabinet, or unless it

can be established that the setting of such backfire is necessary for the purpose of

saving life or valuable property.

(4) Without authority, destroy, deface, or remove any notice, sign, or poster of the

Energy and Environment Cabinet, posted for the better protection of wood lots,

forests, or wild lands from fire or trespass.

(5) Use or operate within or adjacent to timberland a welding torch, tarpot, or other

device which may cause a fire, without clearing flammable material surrounding the

operation or without taking such other reasonable precautions necessary to ensure

against the starting and spreading of fire.

(6) Discharge or cause to be discharged a gun firing incendiary or tracer bullets or

tracer charge or combustible gun wadding onto or across any timberland.

(7) Have in his possession on timberland any incendiary or tracer bullet or tracer

charge, except in the course of transporting the same in conformity with law.

(8) In or adjacent to timberland, set fire or direct another to set fire to any flammable

material for debris removal, cooking, heating, or to provide light without first

obtaining permission from the landowner and taking necessary precautions to

prevent the fire from spreading to adjacent lands. All burning materials shall be

attended until extinguished.
KRS § 454.478 — KY Code / Title XLII / Chapter 454 / Section 454.478
454.478 Costs, attorney's fees, and expenses
Status: in_force

454.478 Costs, attorney's fees, and expenses.

On a motion under KRS 454.464, or the appeal of an order granting or denying a motion

under KRS 454.464, the court shall award court costs, reasonable attorney's fees, and

reasonable litigation expenses related to the motion:

(1) To the moving party if the moving party prevails on the motion; or

(2) To the responding party if the responding party prevails on the motion and the court

finds that the motion was brought without good cause.
KRS § 334A.034 — KY Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 334A / Section 334A.034
334A.034 Speech-language pathology assistant -- Scope of practice
Status: in_force

334A.034 Speech-language pathology assistant -- Scope of practice.

(1) If the training, supervision, documentation, and planning are appropriate, the

following tasks may be delegated to a speech-language pathology assistant:

(a) Conduct speech-language and hearing screenings without interpretation

following specified screening protocols developed by a speech-language

pathologist and audiologist, respectively;

(b) Follow documented treatment plans or protocols as prescribed by the

supervisor;

(c) Document student progress toward meeting established objectives as stated in

the treatment plan;

(d) Provide direct treatment assistance to identified students under the supervision

of the supervisor;

(e) Assist with clerical and other related duties as directed by the supervisor;

(f) Report to the supervisor about the treatment plan based on a student's

performance;

(g) Schedule activities, prepare charts, records, graphs, or otherwise display data.

This shall not include report generation;

(h) Perform simple checks and maintenance of equipment;

(i) Participate with the supervisor in research projects, in-service training, and

public relations programs;

(j) Assist in the development and maintenance of an appropriate schedule for

service delivery;

(k) Assist in implementing collaborative activities with other professionals;

(l) Assist in administering tests for diagnostic evaluations and progress

monitoring; and

(m) Participate in parent conferences, case conferences, or any interdisciplinary

team in consultation with, or in the presence of, the supervisor.

(2) The following activities shall be outside the scope of practice of the speech-

language pathology assistant:

(a) Performing any activity which violates the code of ethics promulgated by the

board in administrative regulation;

(b) Interpreting test results or performing diagnostic evaluations without

supervision;

(c) Conducting client or family counseling without the recommendation,

guidance, and approval of the supervisor;

(d) Writing, developing, or modifying a student's individualized treatment plan in

any way without the recommendation, guidance, and approval of the

supervisor;

(e) Treating students without following the individualized treatment plan

prepared by the supervisor or without access to supervision;

(f) Signing any due process document without the cosignature of the supervisor;

(g) Selecting or discharging students;

(h) Disclosing clinical or confidential information, either orally or in writing, to

anyone not designated by the supervisor;

(i) Making referrals for additional services; and

(j) Representing himself or herself as something other than a speech-language

pathology assistant.
KRS § 13A.3444 — KY Code / Title III / Chapter 13A / Section 13A.3444
13A.3444 Unenforceability of proposed emergency and ordinary amendments of 907 KAR 1:026, 907 KAR 1:038, and 907 KAR 1:632 as of March 29, 2023
Status: in_force

13A.3444 Unenforceability of proposed emergency and ordinary amendments of

907 KAR 1:026, 907 KAR 1:038, and 907 KAR 1:632 as of March 29, 2023.

(1) The General Assembly finds that proposed emergency and ordinary amendments of

the following administrative regulations were found deficient pursuant to KRS

13A.030, on or after April 14, 2022, and before March 30, 2023, as evidenced by

the records of the Legislative Research Commission:

(a) 907 KAR 1:026, Dental Services’ Coverage Provisions and Requirements;

(b) 907 KAR 1:038, Hearing Program Coverage Provisions and Requirements;

and

(c) 907 KAR 1:632, Vision Program Coverage Provisions and Requirements.

(2) Contrary provisions of any section of the Kentucky Revised Statutes

notwithstanding:

(a) The proposed emergency amendments referenced in subsection (1) of this

section shall be null, void, and unenforceable as of March 29, 2023; and

(b) 1. If the proposed ordinary amendments referenced in subsection (1) of this

section have not been adopted on or before the March 29, 2023, the

proposed ordinary amendments shall expire as of March 29, 2023; or

2. If the proposed ordinary amendments referenced in subsection (1) of this

section have been adopted on or before March 29, 2023, the

administrative regulations, including any subsequently filed

amendments, shall be null, void, and unenforceable as of March 29,

2023.

(3) Contrary provisions of any section of the Kentucky Revised Statutes

notwithstanding, the administrative body shall be prohibited from promulgating

administrative regulations that are identical to, or substantially the same as, the

proposed amendments referenced in subsection (1) of this section for a period

beginning on January 3, 2023, and concluding on June 1, 2024.

(4) The proposed amendments referenced in subsection (1) of this section shall be

available to the public, in the office of the Legislative Research Commission's

regulations compiler.
KRS § 57.290 — KY Code / Title VII / Chapter 57 / Section 57.290
57.290 Legislative Research Commission to distribute public books
Status: in_force

57.290 Legislative Research Commission to distribute public books.

The acts of the General Assembly and the journals of each house shall, upon being

printed, be delivered to the Legislative Research Commission, and distributed by it. The

Commission shall prepare for each county a package containing the acts and journals,

with a list of the persons entitled to receive them, and send one (1) package in the most

inexpensive manner to the circuit clerk of each county, who shall distribute the books to

those entitled to them.
KRS § 149.332 — KY Code / Title XII / Chapter 149 / Section 149.332
149.332 Legislative findings and declarations -- Purpose -- Construction with other laws
Status: in_force

149.332 Legislative findings and declarations -- Purpose -- Construction with other

laws.

The General Assembly finds, determines, and declares as follows:

(1) Healthy, sustainable forests that are ecologically sound provide economic

opportunities and benefit the overall quality of life for all Kentuckians;

(2) High quality forests provide clean air and water and biodiversity;

(3) A diverse forest economy must include forest product industries, recreation, and

tourism;

(4) Timber harvesting operations must be conducted in an ecologically sound manner;

(5) Kentucky must promote the stewardship of its public and private forest lands while

recognizing the rights and responsibilities of private landowners;

(6) Comprehensive continuous forest inventories are needed to provide information to

make decisions to meet present and future needs;

(7) Increased awareness of the economic, social, and ecological importance of

Kentucky's forests is needed to:

(a) Educate the public and industry in order to make wise decisions for the future

of the forest resource; and

(b) Recognize and respond to threats to the forest resource;

(8) It is the purpose of KRS 149.330 to 149.355 to provide private landowners and

loggers with education, technical assistance, and incentives that encourage them to

manage their properties and carry out timber harvesting operations that will assure

sustainable forests in the Commonwealth; and

(9) KRS 149.330 to 149.355 shall not be construed as affecting the requirements of any

other laws of the Commonwealth relating to environmental protection, including

water quality or forestry.
KRS § 381.210 — KY Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 381 / Section 381.210
381.210 Reversion may be sold -- Rights and duties of purchaser
Status: in_force

381.210 Reversion may be sold -- Rights and duties of purchaser.

Rights of reversion may be sold and conveyed. The purchaser thereof shall be vested with

all the privileges and advantages which attach to the estate in the hands of the reversioner,

and shall be subject to all the duties and responsibilities in law or equity which any tenant

might assert against the owner of the reversion, the right to which accrued before notice

of the transfer.
KRS § 395.440 — KY Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 395 / Section 395.440
395.440 Appeal from order appointing curator
Status: in_force

395.440 Appeal from order appointing curator.

(1) An appeal from an order appointing a curator to collect and preserve the estate of an

absent person may be taken as in the case of an administrator.

(2) An appeal from any order appointing a curator under KRS 395.410 shall not

suspend the powers of the curator.
KRS § 313.085 — KY Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 313 / Section 313.085
313.085 Law Enforcement Committee -- Emergency order for suspension of license or certificate -- Appeals
Status: in_force

313.085 Law Enforcement Committee -- Emergency order for suspension of license

or certificate -- Appeals.

(1) The Law Enforcement Committee shall consist of three (3) members of the board,

including at least two (2) licensed dentists, appointed by the president of the board.

(2) The Law Enforcement Committee may, by a majority vote, issue an emergency

order for the immediate temporary suspension of a license or certificate against

which disciplinary action or an investigation is pending if the order is necessary to

protect the public.

(3) The emergency order shall be made in accordance with KRS 13B.125 and shall be

based upon a finding by the board that the emergency order is in the public interest

and there is substantial evidence of immediate danger to the health, welfare, and

safety of any patient or the general public.

(4) A licensee may appeal the emergency order by a written request to the board for an

emergency hearing in accordance with KRS 13B.125 within thirty (30) days after

receipt of the order.

(5) The appeal of an emergency order shall address only the necessity for the action and

shall not constitute an appeal of the merits of the underlying complaint or charge.

(6) The emergency order shall remain in effect until modified or vacated by the Law

Enforcement Committee or hearing officer or superseded by final disciplinary

action of the Law Enforcement Committee or hearing officer on the underlying

complaint or charge.

(7) The Law Enforcement Committee shall expedite disciplinary hearings in which a

license has been suspended under subsection (2) of this section.

(8) Any party aggrieved by a final order of the board may appeal the final order to the

Circuit Court of the county in which the licensee or certificate holder resides after a

written decision is rendered.
KRS § 80.400 — KY Code / Title IX / Chapter 80 / Section 80.400
80.400 Public hearing with regard to creation or area of regional authority
Status: in_force

80.400 Public hearing with regard to creation or area of regional authority.

The governing body of a county shall not adopt any resolution authorized by KRS 80.320,

80.340, 80.350 or 80.360 with regard to a regional housing authority unless a public

hearing has first been held. The clerk of that county shall give notice of the public hearing

by publication pursuant to KRS Chapter 424. Upon the date fixed for such public hearing

an opportunity to be heard shall be granted to all residents of that county and to all other

interested persons.
KRS § 39G.030 — KY Code / Title V / Chapter 39G / Section 39G.030
39G.030 Reports by office -- Contents of reports
Status: in_force

39G.030 Reports by office -- Contents of reports.

Each year by November 1, the executive director of the Kentucky Office of Homeland

Security shall submit a written report to the Governor, the Auditor of Public Accounts,

the Legislative Research Commission, and the Interim Joint Committee on Seniors,

Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection. The written report shall:

(1) Assess the Commonwealth's preparedness to respond to acts of war or terrorism,

including nuclear, biological, chemical, electromagnetic pulse, agro-, eco-, or cyber-

terrorism;

(2) Identify the priority of needs, areas of improvement, and the overall progress made

with regard to the Commonwealth's preparedness; and

(3) Provide a record of all federal homeland security funding, including grants, gathered

under KRS 39G.020 since the last annual written report, as well as any other

relevant homeland security funding information gathered by the Kentucky Office of

Homeland Security. The record shall identify, at a minimum, the specific federal

source, the amount, the specific recipient, the intended use of the funding, the actual

use of the funding, and any unspent amount.

(4) The Auditor of Public Accounts shall conduct an examination of revenues and

expenditures provided under the annual written report and under KRS

39G.020(2)(c) and, if examination findings warrant, shall conduct audits. No later

than January 30, the Auditor shall submit all examination and audit reports to the

Senate Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Committee and the House

Seniors, Military Affairs, and Public Safety Committee.

(5) (a) In addition to the annual report required under this section, the executive

director of the Office of Homeland Security shall provide to the Legislative

Research Commission and the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations

and Revenue a quarterly report on the receipt and expenditure of homeland

security funds since the previous quarterly report.

(b) The report shall identify, at a minimum, the following:

1. Amount and specific source of any homeland security funds received;

2. Specific expenditures by amount, recipient, and intended or actual use;

and

3. Balance of funds remaining in the account.

(c) The initial quarterly report shall be submitted by October 15, 2006, and shall

contain the required information on receipts and expenditures since the

passage of the federal Homeland Security Act of 2002, Pub. L. No. 107-296.