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KRS § 524.070 — KY Code / Title L / Chapter 524 / Section 524.070
524.070 Bribe receiving by a juror
Status: in_force

524.070 Bribe receiving by a juror.

(1) A person is guilty of bribe receiving by a juror when he solicits, accepts or agrees to

accept any pecuniary benefit upon an agreement or understanding that his vote,

opinion, decision or other action as a juror will thereby be influenced.

(2) Bribe receiving by a juror is a Class D felony.
KRS § 146.490 — KY Code / Title XII / Chapter 146 / Section 146.490
146.490 Custody of nature preserve
Status: in_force

146.490 Custody of nature preserve.

An owner of an area which is dedicated as a nature preserve may retain custody thereof,

or may designate a custodian, subject to the rules and regulations of the office. If the

owner or custodian declines, is unable, or fails to administer and manage the nature

preserve in accordance with the articles of dedication, the office shall undertake such

custodial functions as may be necessary for the protection, maintenance, and use of the

nature preserve until the disability is removed. Whenever feasible, and consistent with the

articles of dedication, the office shall vest custody of a nature preserve in the former

owner, a private organization or an individual.
KRS § 457.190 — KY Code / Title XLII / Chapter 457 / Section 457.190
457.190 Acceptance of and reliance upon acknowledged power of attorney
Status: in_force

457.190 Acceptance of and reliance upon acknowledged power of attorney.

(1) For purposes of this section and KRS 457.200, "acknowledged" means purportedly

verified before a notary public or other individual authorized to take

acknowledgements.

(2) A person that in good faith accepts an acknowledged power of attorney without

actual knowledge that the signature is not genuine may rely upon the presumption

under KRS 457.050 that the signature is genuine.

(3) A person that in good faith accepts an acknowledged power of attorney without

actual knowledge that the power of attorney is void, invalid, or terminated, that the

purported agent's authority is void, invalid, or terminated, or that the agent is

exceeding or improperly exercising the agent's authority may rely upon the power of

attorney as if the power of attorney were genuine, valid, and still in effect, the

agent's authority were genuine, valid, and still in effect, and the agent had not

exceeded and had properly exercised the authority.

(4) A person that is asked to accept an acknowledged power of attorney may request,

and rely upon, without further investigation:

(a) An agent's certification under penalty of perjury of any factual matter

concerning the principal, agent, or power of attorney;

(b) An English translation of the power of attorney if the power of attorney

contains, in whole or in part, language other than English; and

(c) An opinion of counsel as to any matter of law concerning the power of

attorney if the person making the request provides in a writing or other record

the reason for the request.

(5) An English translation or an opinion of counsel requested under this section must be

provided at the principal's expense unless the request is made more than seven (7)

business days after the power of attorney is presented for acceptance.

(6) For purposes of this section and KRS 457.200, a person that conducts activities

through employees is without actual knowledge of a fact relating to a power of

attorney, a principal, or an agent if the employee conducting the transaction

involving the power of attorney is without actual knowledge of the fact.
KRS § 314.021 — KY Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 314 / Section 314.021
314.021 Policy
Status: in_force

314.021 Policy.

(1) It is the declared policy of the General Assembly of Kentucky that the practice of

nursing, and the practices of licensed certified professional midwives and dialysis

technicians, should be regulated and controlled as provided herein and by

regulations of the board in order to protect and safeguard the health and safety of

the citizens of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

(2) All individuals licensed or privileged under provisions of this chapter and

administrative regulations of the board shall be responsible and accountable for

making decisions that are based upon the individuals' educational preparation and

experience and shall practice with reasonable skill and safety.
KRS § 150.165 — KY Code / Title XII / Chapter 150 / Section 150.165
150.165 Nongame fish and wildlife fund
Status: in_force

150.165 Nongame fish and wildlife fund.

(1) There is established a special fund to be known as the "Nongame Fish and Wildlife

Fund" which shall be under the control of the Department of Fish and Wildlife

Resources Commission for the purpose of protecting and preserving nongame fish

and wildlife and their habitat.

(2) The nongame fish and wildlife fund shall consist of all moneys transferred to it

under KRS 141.465, appropriations, donations, federal funds, other revenues

designated for the fund from any source whatever, and all interest earned thereon.

(3) Moneys contained in the nongame fish and wildlife fund shall be deemed a trust and

agency account and shall not lapse and moneys contained in the fund shall be

continuously appropriated for the purposes specified in this section.

(4) The Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission shall have access to

and control of the moneys held in the nongame fish and wildlife fund, but shall

expend such moneys only to protect and preserve nongame fish and wildlife and

their habitat.
KRS § 393.080 — KY Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 393 / Section 393.080
393.080 Presumption of abandonment of security deposit or public utility refund
Status: in_force

393.080 Presumption of abandonment of security deposit or public utility refund.

The following funds held or owing are presumed abandoned:

(1) Any deposit of money, stocks, bonds, or other credits made to secure payment for

services rendered or to be rendered, or to guarantee the performance of services or

duties, or to protect against damage or harm, and the increments thereof, unless

claimed by the person entitled thereto within three (3) years after the occurrence of

the event that would obligate the holder or depository to return it or its equivalent.

(2) Except as provided in KRS 272.291, any sum which a public utility has been

ordered to refund and which was received for utility services rendered in this state,

together with any interest thereon, less any lawful deductions, that has remained

unclaimed by the person appearing on the records of the utility entitled thereto for

more than three (3) years after the date it became payable in accordance with the

final determination or order providing for the refund.

(3) If there remains a total of one million dollars ($1,000,000) or more in unclaimed

sums one (1) year after a public utility refund became payable in accordance with

the final determination or order providing for the refund, excepting sums that may

eventually be claimed pursuant to KRS 272.291, and less any lawful deductions, the

Finance and Administration Cabinet shall enter into an agreement or agreements

with the public utility that will allow the public utility to pay the unclaimed sums,

minus the exceptions noted above, to the Kentucky State Treasurer immediately if

the Attorney General determines by written opinion that a reasonable relationship

exists between the source of and reason for the refund, and the workers'

compensation liability of a bankrupt employer who purportedly was self-insured,

either individually or through a self-insurance group, under KRS Chapter 342.

Payment of the unclaimed sums to the Kentucky State Treasurer shall constitute a

complete release of the public utility from any further responsibility for the sums so

paid, and from liability to any person who may have a claim to any of such sums.

(4) The Kentucky Workers' Compensation Funding Commission shall preserve the

rights of persons or ratepayers entitled to claim a refund under this section, and may

utilize any funds available to the agency for the purpose of preserving those rights.
KRS § 453.090 — KY Code / Title XLII / Chapter 453 / Section 453.090
453.090 Removal of action -- Tribunal giving final judgment to award costs
Status: in_force

453.090 Removal of action -- Tribunal giving final judgment to award costs.

When, by any procedure, an action is taken from one tribunal to another, and the latter

gives final judgment, and proceeds to execute it without remanding the cause to the

inferior tribunal, the tribunal rendering the final decision shall adjudge costs according to

the provisions of this chapter, and issue execution therefor.
KRS § 341.712 — KY Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 341 / Section 341.712
341.712 Suitable work standards for extended benefit claimants
Status: in_force

341.712 Suitable work standards for extended benefit claimants.

(1) No work shall be deemed to be suitable work for a worker making a claim for

extended benefits, nor a disqualification imposed for refusal thereof, which does not

accord with the labor standard provisions required by 26 U.S.C. sec. 3304(a)(5)

(Section 3304(a)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954) and set forth herein

under KRS 341.100, or if a worker would not be denied benefits by reason of the

requirements set forth in KRS 341.350 as required by 26 U.S.C. sec. 3304(a)(8)

(Section 3304(a)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954).

(2) For purposes of this section, the term "suitable work" shall mean, with respect to

any worker, any work which is within such worker's capabilities, provided,

however, that the gross average weekly remuneration payable for the week must

exceed the sum of:

(a) The worker's extended weekly benefit amount as determined under this

chapter, plus

(b) The amount, if any, of supplemental unemployment benefits as defined in 26

U.S.C. sec. 501(c)(17)(D) (Section 501(c)(17)(D) of the Internal Revenue

Code of 1954) payable to such worker for such week; and further

(c) Pays wages not less than the higher of:

1. The minimum wage provided by 29 U.S.C. sec. 206 (Section 6(a)(1) of

the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938) without regard to any exemption;

or

2. The applicable state or local minimum wage;

(d) Provided, however, that no worker shall be denied extended benefits for

failure to accept an offer of or apply for any job which meets the definition of

suitability as described above if:

1. The position was not offered to such worker in writing or was not listed

with the employment service; or

2. Such failure could not result in a denial of benefits under the definition

of suitable work for regular benefit claimants as provided in this chapter

to the extent that such criteria of suitability in that section are not

inconsistent with the provisions of this subsection; or

3. The worker furnishes satisfactory evidence to the secretary that his

prospects for obtaining work in his customary occupation within a

reasonably short period are good. If such evidence is deemed satisfactory

for this purpose, the determination of whether any work is suitable with

respect to such worker shall be made in accordance with the definition

of suitable work for regular benefit claimants without regard to the

definition specified in this section.
KRS § 227.260 — KY Code / Title XIX / Chapter 227 / Section 227.260
227.260 Records of fire inspections, investigations and losses
Status: in_force

227.260 Records of fire inspections, investigations and losses.

From the reports made to him by insurers, employees, or appointees, the state fire marshal

shall keep a record of all fire inspections, investigations and fire losses occurring in this

state and of facts concerning them. He shall make such compilations, investigations and

statistical summaries as he deems proper, all of which shall be kept as permanent records

in his office. All such records shall be public, except that the state fire marshal may, in his

discretion, withhold from the public such records, including reports of investigations of

accidents and of fire losses, as may be exempted from disclosure by KRS Chapter 61 and

regulations duly adopted thereunder.
KRS § 5.201 — KY Code / Title II / Chapter 5 / Section 5.201
5.201 First Representative District
Status: in_force

5.201 First Representative District.

The First Representative District shall consist of the following territory:

County: Ballard KY

County: Carlisle KY

County: Fulton KY

County: Hickman KY

County: McCracken KY (part)

A102 - Kennedy

A119 - Jetton

B120 - Rolling Hills

B121 - Lone Oak #1

B124 - Lone Oak #2

B125 - Massac Milan

B134 - Peppers Mill

B135 - Highland

C102 - Gallman

C106 - Williams

C107 - Cecil

C110 - Maxon

C112 - Lamont

C113 - Grahamville

C114 - Woodville

C115 - Ragland
KRS § 269.190 — KY Code / Title XXII / Chapter 269 / Section 269.190
269.190 Collection of taxes by rule -- Enforcement of lien
Status: in_force

269.190 Collection of taxes by rule -- Enforcement of lien.

After December 1 of any year for which taxes are due, the corporation may file in the

Circuit Court, in the proceedings in which the report has already been confirmed, the

affidavit of one of its officers stating that the taxes are due upon a certain tract of land and

the amount thereof, and giving a sufficient description of the land, together with the name

of the owner or holder and alleging that the land is included in the assessment. The court

shall then issue a rule against the owner or holder to show cause why he should not be

compelled to pay the tax. The proceedings shall be had as upon rules issuing from the

Circuit Court, and the court may render a personal judgment for the tax, interest and costs

against the person owing the tax, and may render a judgment enforcing the lien for taxes

and ordering a sale of the property described in the affidavit, and payment of taxes,

interest and costs out of the proceeds. Sales shall be conducted in the Circuit Court for

foreclosure of liens. Costs shall be paid by the losing party.
KRS § 24A.060 — KY Code / Title IV / Chapter 24A / Section 24A.060
24A.060 Judicial districts with three District Judges and three numbered divisions
Status: in_force

24A.060 Judicial districts with three District Judges and three numbered divisions.

The following judicial districts are entitled to three (3) District Judges and shall have

three (3) numbered divisions of the District Court:

(1) Sixth Judicial District.

(2) Eighth Judicial District.

(3) Sixteenth Judicial District.

(4) Twenty-fifth Judicial District.
KRS § 153.450 — KY Code / Title XII / Chapter 153 / Section 153.450
153.450 Levy of additional transient room taxes by urban-county government -- Restrictions on use of proceeds -- Sunset
Status: in_force

153.450 Levy of additional transient room taxes by urban-county government --

Restrictions on use of proceeds -- Sunset.

(1) In addition to the four percent (4%) transient room tax authorized by KRS

91A.390(1)(b)2., an urban-county government may levy an additional transient

room tax not to exceed two percent (2%) of the rent for every occupancy of a suite,

room, rooms, cabins, lodgings, campsites, or other accommodations charged by any

hotel, motel, inn, tourist camp, tourist cabin, campgrounds, recreational vehicle

parks, or other place in which accommodations are regularly furnished to transients

for a consideration or by any person that facilitates the rental of the

accommodations by brokering, coordinating, or in any other way arranging for the

rental of the accommodations for consideration.

(2) All additional moneys collected from the tax authorized by subsection (1) of this

section shall be applied toward the retirement of bonds used to finance a nonprofit

corporation which is created for the funding, construction, and management of a

convention center in an urban-county, and to defray the operating costs of the

nonprofit corporation.

(3) (a) As used in this subsection, "project" means the renovation, expansion, or

improvement of a convention center on or after July 15, 2016.

(b) In addition to the levy authorized by subsection (1) of this section, an urban-

county government may levy an additional transient room tax not to exceed

two and one-half percent (2.5%) to provide funding for a project.

(c) Proceeds from the levy shall be used only for the direct expenditure for, or

repayment of debt associated with, the project.

(d) The levy shall sunset upon completion of the project and repayment of all

associated debt.

(4) The taxes imposed under this section shall not apply to rooms, lodgings, campsites,

or accommodations supplied for a continuous period of thirty (30) days or more to a

person.
KRS § 422.230 — KY Code / Title XXXVIII / Chapter 422 / Section 422.230
422.230 Order of court or bond filed therein -- How supplied when lost
Status: in_force

422.230 Order of court or bond filed therein -- How supplied when lost.

If an order of a court, appointing an administrator, guardian or any person to any place,

station, or trust or, if the bond executed by any such person, or by an officer, is destroyed,

obliterated, or lost, the court shall, by the appropriate proceeding, due notice thereof

being given, supply the record, and require such person to execute a new bond, with good

and sufficient sureties. If the person fails to execute a new bond when so required the

court shall enter an order vacating his office or station.
KRS § 368.104 — KY Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 368 / Section 368.104
368.104 Renumberd as KRS 286.9-104
Status: in_force

368.104 Renumberd as KRS 286.9-104.
KRS § 349.045 — KY Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 349 / Section 349.045
349.045 Voluntary pooling agreements
Status: in_force

349.045 Voluntary pooling agreements.

(1) When two (2) or more separately owned tracts, or portions thereof, are embraced

within a drilling unit, or when there are separately owned interests in all or part of

any such drilling unit, the operators or owners of coalbed methane owning the

interests may pool their interests for the development and operation of the drilling

unit by voluntary agreement. These agreements may be based on the exercise of

pooling rights or rights to establish units which are granted in any gas or oil lease,

coal lease, coalbed methane lease, or similar instrument.

(2) No voluntary pooling agreement between or among coalbed methane operators or

owners shall be held to violate the statutory or common law of the Commonwealth

which prohibits monopolies or acts, arrangements, contracts, combinations, or

conspiracies in restraint of trade or commerce.
KRS § 35.450 — KY Code / Title V / Chapter 35 / Section 35.450
35.450 Attempts
Status: in_force

35.450 Attempts.

(1) An act, done with specific intent to commit an offense under this code, amounting

to more than mere preparation and tending, even though failing, to effect its

commission, is an attempt to commit that offense.

(2) Any person subject to this code who attempts to commit any offense punishable by

this code shall be punished as a court-martial may direct, unless otherwise

specifically prescribed.

(3) Any person subject to this code may be convicted of an attempt to commit an

offense although it appears on the trial that the offense was consummated.
KRS § 58.190 — KY Code / Title VII / Chapter 58 / Section 58.190
58.190 Action challenging validity of ordinance or resolution authorizing bond issue
Status: in_force

58.190 Action challenging validity of ordinance or resolution authorizing bond

issue.

(1) As used in this section, "lease" has the same meaning as in KRS 65.940.

(2) Any action challenging the validity or enforceability of:

(a) Any ordinance or resolution adopted by any governmental agency approving

the issuance of bonds, notes, or leases; or

(b) Any bond, note, or lease approved by an ordinance or resolution;

shall be brought within thirty (30) days from the date on which notice of the

adoption of the ordinance or resolution is published in accordance with KRS

Chapter 424.

(3) If the action challenging the validity or enforceability of the ordinance, resolution,

bond, note, or lease is not brought within the time provided by subsection (2) of this

section, the action shall be forever barred.
KRS § 362.423 — KY Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 362 / Section 362.423
362.423 Execution of certificate by judicial act
Status: in_force

362.423 Execution of certificate by judicial act.

If a person required by KRS 362.421 to execute a certificate of limited partnership,

certificate of amendment or certificate of cancellation fails or refuses to do so, any other

person who is adversely affected by the failure or refusal may petition the Circuit Court to

direct the execution of the certificate. If the court finds that it is proper for the certificate

to be executed and that any person so designated has failed or refused to execute the

certificate, the court shall order the Secretary of State to record an appropriate certificate.
KRS § 205.310 — KY Code / Title XVII / Chapter 205 / Section 205.310
205.310 Liability of stepparent for support furnished child
Status: in_force

205.310 Liability of stepparent for support furnished child.

In addition to any other liability imposed by law, the stepparent of any child who is an

applicant or recipient of public assistance shall be legally chargeable with the support of

such child in the same manner as a biological parent.
KRS § 347.060 — KY Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 347 / Section 347.060
347.060 Charge for services
Status: in_force

347.060 Charge for services.

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services, the Education and Labor Cabinet, and

the Department of Education may assess reasonable charges for services rendered

under this chapter, based upon a sliding fee scale which takes into account the

extensive services required as a result of, and the extraordinary expenses related to,

a developmental disability; provided that no charges for services rendered under this

chapter may be assessed for compliance with requirements and responsibilities

mandated under any state or federal act as provided under subsection (5) of KRS

347.010.
KRS § 15.842 — KY Code / Title III / Chapter 15 / Section 15.842
15.842 Child custody and visitation rights
Status: in_force

15.842 Child custody and visitation rights.

(1) If a child is receiving services under Part D of Title IV of the Social Security Act

and the Office of the Attorney General has taken action under KRS 15.800 to

15.876 or 403.215, 405.405 to 405.530 and 530.050 to obtain support on behalf of

the child, matters concerning custody of the child and visitation rights of the parents

shall not be used by either parent as a reason not to pay child support to the Office

of the Attorney General.

(2) Upon a determination by the Office of the Attorney General that such would be in

the best interest of the child, the Office of the Attorney General may petition a

Circuit Court of proper jurisdiction in the name of the child to make a determination

of child custody and visitation rights of a parent.
KRS § 57.151 — KY Code / Title VII / Chapter 57 / Section 57.151
57.151 Legislative Research Commission to provide copy and indexes of legislative acts
Status: repealed

57.151 Legislative Research Commission to provide copy and indexes of legislative

acts.

(1) The Legislative Research Commission shall furnish a correct copy of the acts and

resolutions and the journals of the General Assembly to the printer. The clerk of

each house of the General Assembly shall promptly furnish to the printer copies of

bills, reports, resolutions, and other papers.

(2) The Legislative Research Commission shall prepare indexes to the acts of the

General Assembly and the journals of the Senate and House and have the acts

proofread by the enrolled bills. The Commission shall refer to the section number

affected for any section of the Kentucky Revised Statutes or of the Rules of Practice

amended or repealed by any act. The printing rate shall be established in the

contract for printing the basic documents.