FrankGoortani/open-us-law huggingface dataset:
KRS § 67A.878 — KY Code / Title IX / Chapter 67A / Section 67A.878
67A.878 Public hearing
Status: in_force

67A.878 Public hearing.

A public hearing shall be held at the time and place designated in the ordinance of

initiation. Any person qualifying under the provisions of KRS 67A.875(7) shall preside

and conduct the hearing. The presiding officer shall cause reasonable notes or minutes of

the proceedings to be made, and they shall be submitted in writing to a subsequent

regularly scheduled meeting of the urban-county council of the government. Any owner

of property proposed to be benefited by the proposed wastewater collection project may

appear and be heard at the public hearing, either in person or by a duly authorized

representative. Any such owner of benefited property may submit to the presiding officer

or to the designated clerk a written instrument in which such owner of benefited property

is identified by name, address and designation of benefited property, and containing a

statement of any reason for advocating or objecting to any of the aspects of the proposed

project, and such written instruments shall be attached to and included in the written

report of the hearing. Whether or not any such written instruments are submitted, the

presiding officer at the public hearing may require those in attendance to execute an

attendance roster, to properly identify themselves as owners of benefited property or

representatives of the owners, and may impose reasonable rules upon the conduct of the

public hearing. The estimated costs of the project shall be disclosed at the public hearing,

or, if construction bids for construction of the project have been received, the results of

the bidding shall be disclosed. A report of local health agencies may be made a part of

the public hearing, and the government may cause distribution of informative materials

and summarizations of engineering and health reports to be carried out at the public

hearing. The public hearing may be adjourned to convene again, and from time to time

either at a time and place announced at the public hearing or upon public notice of the

time and place to be given in any manner the government may determine.
KRS § 117.065 — KY Code / Title X / Chapter 117 / Section 117.065
117.065 Establishing voting places for precincts -- Change -- Expense -- Authority to designate as voting places buildings constructed with tax revenues -- Notice to local board of education if school building is designated -- Voter accessibility -- Immediate telephone accessibility
Status: in_force

117.065 Establishing voting places for precincts -- Change -- Expense -- Authority

to designate as voting places buildings constructed with tax revenues -- Notice

to local board of education if school building is designated -- Voter accessibility

-- Immediate telephone accessibility.

(1) The county board of elections shall, not later than January 15 of each year, establish

the voting place for each precinct. If a change becomes necessary after that date,

notice of change shall be published pursuant to KRS Chapter 424. If a change

becomes necessary on election day, notice shall be posted at the former voting

place. The expense of renting voting places, for which rent of not less than twenty

dollars ($20) shall be paid, shall be paid in the same manner as other election

expenses.

(2) The county board of elections shall have the authority to designate as voting places,

on election day and all days of excused and no-excuse in-person absentee voting,

without cost to the board, buildings constructed in whole or in part with tax

revenues.

(3) The county board of elections shall notify a local board of education that it intends

to designate one (1) or more school buildings as voting places no later than

December 1 prior to the election. The county board of elections shall specify which

school buildings will be used and the expected dates and times of use.

(4) The county board of elections shall designate as voting places only those places

which are accessible to all eligible voters, including those with physical limitations

and the elderly.

(5) The county board of elections shall ensure that each precinct polling place in the

county has immediate access to a telephone within the polling place on the day of

any election.
KRS § 198B.310 — KY Code / Title XVII / Chapter 198B / Section 198B.310
198B.310 Labeling requirements
Status: in_force

198B.310 Labeling requirements.

(1) Each light of safety glazing material manufactured, distributed, imported, or

sold for use in hazardous locations or installed in a similar location within the

Commonwealth of Kentucky shall be permanently labeled by such means as

etching, sandblasting or firing ceramic material on the safety glazing material.

The label shall identify the labeler, whether manufacturer, fabricator, or

installer, and the nominal thickness and the type of safety glazing material and

the fact that the material meets the test requirements of the current ANSI

standard or other generally accepted industry standard as adopted by the

department through the promulgation of an administrative regulation; and any

further requirements that may be adopted by the department. The label shall

be legible and visible after installation.

(2) Safety glazing labeling shall not be used on other than safety glazing materials.
KRS § 610.310 — KY Code / Title LI / Chapter 610 / Section 610.310
610.310 Medical treatment for child
Status: in_force

610.310 Medical treatment for child.

(1) When the mental or physical health of any child before the juvenile court requires it,

the court may order the child to be placed in a public or private hospital or

institution for examination, evaluation, treatment, or care by a health officer,

comprehensive care center, children's clinic, or any reputable physician or

psychologist who will conduct the examination. The cabinet and the Department of

Juvenile Justice may furnish services under agreements with the individual juvenile

courts. For this purpose, any county judge/executive or chief executive officer of an

urban-county or charter county government may enter into a contract on behalf of

his or her county with the cabinet or the Department of Juvenile Justice for the

furnishings of these services.

(2) The court may order or consent to necessary medical treatment, including surgical

procedures, except for the purpose of abortion, electroshock therapy or

psychosurgery as provided in KRS Chapter 645, or sterilization, after a hearing

conducted to determine the necessity of such treatment or procedure. In making the

order, the court may take into consideration the religious beliefs and practices of the

child and his parents or guardian. Reasonable notice, taking into account any

emergency circumstances, shall be provided to the parents, guardian or person

exercising custodial control or supervision of the child to enable them to attend the

hearing.
KRS § 390.040 — KY Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 390 / Section 390.040
390.040 Common law and principles of equity
Status: in_force

390.040 Common law and principles of equity.

The common law principles of equity supplement this chapter, except to the extent

modified by this chapter or law of the Commonwealth other than this chapter.
KRS § 249.101 — KY Code / Title XXI / Chapter 249 / Section 249.101
249.101 Nursery records -- Prohibitions
Status: in_force

249.101 Nursery records -- Prohibitions.

A nurseryperson and nursery dealer shall maintain for one (1) year records of plant

purchases, acquisitions, sales, or other distributions, excluding retail sales, and make the

records available upon request to the state entomologist for inspection. No person shall

withhold records, keep or file false records, inaccurately alter that person's own records,

or present the department any materially false records requested for the administration of

this section, KRS 249.005, 249.010, 249.020, 249.030, 249.040, 249.050, 249.060,

249.070, 249.090, 249.100, 249.102, 249.103, 249.104, and 249.105.
KRS § 353.992 — KY Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 353 / Section 353.992
353.992 Penalties
Status: in_force

353.992 Penalties.

Any person who violates KRS 353.592 or who fails to perform any duties imposed by

KRS 353.592 or who violates any permit, rule or regulation promulgated pursuant thereto

shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each

day of such violation or, if such violation is willful, such person may, in lieu of the civil

penalty, be fined not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for each day of such

violation and may concurrently with such civil penalty or fine be enjoined from any such

violation. The civil penalties or fines shall be assessed by the Circuit Court of the county

in which the violation occurred.
KRS § 62.156 — KY Code / Title VIII / Chapter 62 / Section 62.156
62.156 Sheriff's county levy bond, county to pay premiums on
Status: in_force

62.156 Sheriff's county levy bond, county to pay premiums on.

Each sheriff who is required by law to furnish at his own expense a bond for the

collection of county revenue shall have a claim against the county for the amount paid for

the premium on his county revenue bond when the bond has been executed by an

incorporated surety company authorized to do a surety business in Kentucky, and when

the claim is verified by his affidavit.
KRS § 160.484 — KY Code / Title XIII / Chapter 160 / Section 160.484
160.484 Occupational license fees, imposition and discontinuation (counties of 300,000)
Status: in_force

160.484 Occupational license fees, imposition and discontinuation (counties of

300,000).

(1) Except as provided in subsections (2), (3), and (4) the fiscal court has discretion to

impose or not impose the license fees authorized by KRS 160.482 to 160.488 at a

percentage rate, not to exceed one-half of one percent (0.5%), determined by the

fiscal court. A fiscal court shall not proceed under this subsection without first

giving all boards of education in the county thirty (30) days notice of its intention.

(2) If one (1) or more boards of education of school districts within the county which

contain at least ninety percent (90%) of county's inhabitants, in the same calendar

year certify to the fiscal court requests for a license fee at an identical percentage

rate, not to exceed one-half of one percent (0.5%), then the fiscal court shall impose

such license fees at the requested rate.

(3) Any license fees imposed under subsections (1) or (2) shall remain in full effect

from year to year until all boards of education within the county have certified to the

fiscal court requests for a reduction in the percentage rate theretofore imposed.

Thereafter, the fiscal court shall reduce the rate to the highest rate certified as yet

necessary by any board of education in the county. The fiscal court may require

each board of education to make no more than one (1) certificate annually.

(4) In any calendar year in which one (1) or more boards of education of school districts

containing at least ninety percent (90%) of the county's inhabitants make a

certification pursuant to subsection (2) for a rate which is at a higher percentage

than any currently imposed, the fiscal court shall impose the license fee at the

higher rate and any rate imposed pursuant to subsections (1), (2), or (3) shall be

rescinded upon the date the new rate takes effect.
KRS § 2.260 — KY Code / Title I / Chapter 2 / Section 2.260
2.260 State Tug-of-War Championship
Status: in_force

2.260 State Tug-of-War Championship.

The Fordsville (Ohio County) Tug-of-War Championship Contest is named and

designated as the Kentucky State Tug-of-War Championship.
KRS § 350.455 — KY Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 350 / Section 350.455
350.455 Water impoundment on mining site
Status: in_force

350.455 Water impoundment on mining site.

If authorized in the approved mining and reclamation plan and permit, the permittee or

operator may create permanent impoundments of water on mining sites as part of

reclamation activities only when it is adequately demonstrated that:

(1) The size of the impoundment is adequate for its intended purposes;

(2) The impoundment dam construction will be so designed as to achieve necessary

stability with an adequate margin of safety compatible with that of structures

constructed under Public Law 83-566 (16 U.S.C. 1006);

(3) The quality of impounded water will be suitable on a permanent basis for its

intended use and that discharges from the impoundment will not degrade the water

quality below water quality standards established pursuant to applicable federal and

state law in the receiving stream;

(4) The level of water will be reasonably stable;

(5) Final grading will provide adequate safety and access for proposed water users; and

(6) The water impoundments will not result in the diminution of the quality or quantity

of water utilized by adjacent or surrounding landowners for agricultural, industrial,

recreational, or domestic uses.
KRS § 440.040 — KY Code / Title XL / Chapter 440 / Section 440.040
440.040 Liability of officer for permitting escape of prisoner in custody
Status: in_force

440.040 Liability of officer for permitting escape of prisoner in custody.

Any officer and his sureties shall be liable, in an action upon his official bond, for the use

of the parties aggrieved, in any damages resulting from his voluntarily or negligently

permitting the escape of a prisoner in custody. No judgment in such action shall be given

unless the jury, by its verdict, finds "that the escape was with the consent of the officer, or

by his negligence, or that the prisoner might have been retaken if the officer had, in good

faith, made proper efforts to do so."
KRS § 610.040 — KY Code / Title LI / Chapter 610 / Section 610.040
610.040 Issuance of summons and notice of petition
Status: in_force

610.040 Issuance of summons and notice of petition.

(1) After a public or status offense petition has been filed and after such further

investigation as the court may direct, unless the parties appear voluntarily, the court

shall issue a summons briefly reciting the substance of the petition and requiring the

person who has the custody or control of the child to appear personally and bring

the child before the court at a time and place stated. If the person so summoned is

other than a parent or guardian of the child, the parent or guardian or both shall also

be notified of the pendency of the proceeding and of the time and place appointed.

Summons may be issued requiring the appearance of any other person whose

presence, in the opinion of the judge, is necessary.

(2) The summons and notice provided for in subsection (1) of this section shall be

served personally by the delivery of a copy thereof to the person summoned, unless

the judge is satisfied that personal service would be impracticable, in which event

the judge may order service by mail addressed to the last known address. Service by

mail shall be deemed to be effected upon mailing. Notice by mail shall be presumed

sufficient if mailed at least forty-eight (48) hours before the time for appearance

specified in the summons or notice.

(3) Unless otherwise provided, service of summons or notice may be made by any

suitable person, other than an employee of the cabinet, under the direction of the

court, and upon request of the court shall be made by any peace officer.

(4) Any person summoned who, without reasonable cause, fails to appear, may be

proceeded against for contempt of court. In case the summons cannot be served, or

the parties served fail to appear, or in any case when it appears to the judge that the

service will be ineffectual, or that the welfare of the child requires that he be

brought forthwith before the court, a warrant may be issued for the parent, guardian,

person having custodial control or supervision of the child, or the child.
KRS § 532.210 — KY Code / Title L / Chapter 532 / Section 532.210
532.210 Petition -- Study of record -- Order
Status: in_force

532.210 Petition -- Study of record -- Order.

(1) Any misdemeanant or a felon who has not been convicted of, pled guilty to, or

entered an Alford plea to a violent felony offense may petition the sentencing court

for an order directing that all or a portion of a sentence of imprisonment in the

county jail be served under conditions of home incarceration. Such petitions may be

considered and ruled upon by the sentencing court prior to and throughout the term

of the defendant's sentence.

(2) The sentencing judge shall study the record of all persons petitioning for home

incarceration and, in his discretion, may:

(a) Cause additional background or character information to be collected or

reduced to writing by the county jailer or misdemeanor supervision

department;

(b) Conduct hearings on the desirability of granting home incarceration;

(c) Impose on the home incarceree such conditions as are fit, including

restitution;

(d) Order that all or a portion of a sentence of imprisonment in the county jail be

served under conditions of home incarceration at whatever time or intervals,

consecutive or nonconsecutive, as the court shall determine. The time actually

spent in home incarceration pursuant to this provision shall not exceed six (6)

months or the maximum term of imprisonment assessed pursuant to this

chapter whichever is the shorter;

(e) Issue warrants for persons when there is reason to believe they have violated

the conditions of home incarceration, conduct hearings on such matters, and

order reimprisonment in the county jail upon proof of violation; and

(f) Grant final discharge from incarceration.

(3) All home incarcerees shall execute a written agreement with the court setting forth

all of the conditions of home incarceration. The order of home incarceration shall

incorporate that agreement and order compliance with its terms. The order and

agreement shall be transmitted to the supervising authority and to the appropriate

jail official.

(4) Time spent in home incarceration under this subsection shall be credited against the

maximum term of imprisonment assessed for the defendant pursuant to this chapter.

(5) Home incarcerees shall be under the supervision of the county jailer except in

counties establishing misdemeanor supervision departments, wherein they shall be

under the supervision of such departments. Home incarcerees shall be subject to the

decisions of such authorities during the period of supervision. Fees for supervision

or equipment usage shall be paid directly to the supervising authority.
KRS § 311.783 — KY Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 311 / Section 311.783
311.783 Required determination of unborn child's probable gestational age prior to abortion -- Penalty for violation -- Report
Status: in_force

311.783 Required determination of unborn child's probable gestational age

prior to abortion -- Penalty for violation -- Report.

(1) Except in a medical emergency that prevents compliance with this section, no

physician shall intentionally perform or induce or intentionally attempt to

perform or induce an abortion on a pregnant woman unless, prior to the

performance or inducement of the abortion or the attempt to perform or induce

the abortion, the physician determines, in the physician's reasonable medical

judgment, the unborn child's probable gestational age. The physician shall

make that determination after making inquiries of the pregnant woman and

performing any medical examinations or tests of the pregnant woman the

physician considers necessary as a reasonably prudent physician,

knowledgeable about the case and medical conditions involved, would

consider necessary to determine the unborn child's probable gestational age.

(2) Except in a medical emergency that prevents compliance with this section, no

physician shall intentionally perform or induce or intentionally attempt to

perform or induce an abortion on a pregnant woman after the unborn child

reaches the probable gestational age of fifteen (15) weeks without first entering

the determination made in subsection (1) of this section and the associated

findings of the medical examination and tests in the medical record of the

pregnant woman.

(3) The state Board of Medical Licensure shall suspend a physician's license to

practice medicine in this state for a period of not less than six (6) months if the

physician violates this section.

(4) The physician shall submit a report on a form provided by the cabinet that

includes at a minimum the information required by KRS 213.101 and:

(a) The unborn child's probable gestational age determined by the physician;

and

(b) The results of inquiries of the pregnant woman and any medical

examinations or tests performed.
KRS § 367.97507 — KY Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 367 / Section 367.97507
367.97507 Identification requirements
Status: in_force

367.97507 Identification requirements.

(1) Materials identifying the human remains placed in the custody of a crematory

authority shall contain the following information:

(a) Name of decedent;

(b) Date and time of death;

(c) Place of death;

(d) Name and relationship of authorizing agent;

(e) Name of person engaging crematory services; and

(f) Signature of the person making the identification.

(2) Appropriate identification shall be placed upon the exterior of the cremation

container.
KRS § 371.270 — KY Code / Title XXX / Chapter 371 / Section 371.270
371.270 Delinquency and collection charge for installment defaults -- Refinancing options
Status: in_force

371.270 Delinquency and collection charge for installment defaults -- Refinancing

options.

(1) The holder of any retail installment contract, if it so provides, may collect a

delinquency and collection charge on each installment in default for a period of

more than ten (10) days in the amount not to exceed five (5%) percent of each

installment or fifteen dollars ($15), whichever is greater.

(2) The holder of a retail installment contract upon request by the buyer, may agree to

an amendment thereto to extend or defer the scheduled due date of all or any part of

any installment or installments or to renew, restate, or reschedule the unpaid

balance of the contract, and may collect for same a refinance charge not to exceed

an amount ascertained as provided under either of the following optional methods

of computation:

Option I. The refinance charge may be computed on the amount of the

scheduled installment or installments extended or deferred for the period of

extension or deferment at the rate of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per

month; provided that a minimum deferment charge of one dollar ($1) shall be

permitted. Such amendment may also include payment by the buyer of the

additional cost to the holder of premiums for continuing in force any

insurance coverages provided for in the contract until the end of such deferral

period, and of any additional necessary official fees.

Option II. The refinance charge may be computed as follows: The sum of the

unpaid balance as of the refinancing date and the cost for any insurance and

other benefits incidental to the refinancing, and for any additional necessary

official fees and any accrued delinquency and collection charges, after

deducting a refund credit as for prepayment pursuant to subsection (2) of KRS

371.260, shall constitute a principal balance for such refinancing on which the

refinance charge may be computed for the term of the refinanced contract at

the applicable rate for finance charges. Acquisition costs under the refund

schedule in subsection (2) of KRS 371.260 shall not apply in calculating

refinance charges.

(3) The amendment to the contract must be confirmed in a writing signed by the holder.

The writing shall set forth the terms of the amendment and the new due dates and

amounts of the installments, and shall either be delivered to the buyer or mailed to

him at his address as shown on the contract. Said writing together with the original

contract and any previous amendments thereto shall constitute the retail installment

contract.