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KRS § 198B.610 — KY Code / Title XVII / Chapter 198B / Section 198B.610
198B.610 License as proof of competency -- Power of local officials regarding regulation
Status: in_force

198B.610 License as proof of competency -- Power of local officials regarding

regulation.

(1) If a licensed fire protection sprinkler contractor desires to do business in any

part of the state, he or she shall deliver to the local building official a copy of his

or her fire protection sprinkler contractor's license and comply with KRS

198B.560 and 198B.565. The local building official shall require a copy of the

license before issuing a license or building license, and no local official shall

impose any other competency requirements on the licensed fire protection

sprinkler contractor.

(2) Nothing in KRS 198B.560 and 198B.565 shall limit the power of a city,

urban-county government, county, or state to regulate the quality and character

of work performed by contractors, through a system of permits, fees and

inspections which are designed to assure compliance with, and aid in the

implementation of state and local building laws or to enforce other local laws

for the protection of the public health and safety. Nothing in KRS 198B.560 and

198B.565 shall limit the power of a city, urban-county government, county, or

the state to adopt any system of permits requiring submission to and approval

by the city, urban-county government, county, or the state of plans and

specifications for work to be performed by contractors before commencement

of the work. The official authorized to issue building or other related permits

shall ascertain that the fire protection sprinkler contractor is duly licensed by

requiring evidence of a valid fire protection sprinkler contractor's license as a

prerequisite to that contractor beginning design, installation, repair, alteration,

extension, maintenance, or inspection of fire protection sprinkler systems.

(3) KRS 198B.560 and 198B.565 shall apply to any fire protection sprinkler

contractor performing work for any city, urban-county government, special

district, county, or the state. Officials of any city, urban-county government,

special district, county, or the state shall determine compliance with KRS

198B.560 and 198B.565 before awarding any contracts for the installation,

repair, alteration, addition, or inspection of a fire protection sprinkler system.

Bids for such work shall be accompanied by a copy of a valid fire protection

sprinkler contractor's license.
KRS § 365.410 — KY Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 365 / Section 365.410
365.410 Definitions
Status: in_force

365.410 Definitions.

As used in KRS 365.410 to 365.480 and 365.992:

(1) "Going out of business sale" means any sale, whether described by such name or by

any other name such as, but not limited to, "closing out sale," "liquidation sale,"

"lost our lease sale," "forced to vacate sale," held in such a manner as to induce a

belief that upon disposal of the stock of goods on hand, the business will cease and

discontinue at the premises where the sale is conducted.

(2) "Sale" means a transfer of goods from the seller to the buyer for a price less than

that for which the goods were originally offered to the public by the person

conducting a sale hereunder.

(3) "Fire sale" means any sale held in such a manner as to induce a belief that the goods

are being sold at a reduction in price due to damage by fire, smoke, water or

otherwise.

(4) "Cost" means that price which the seller actually paid for goods.

(5) "Goods" means all goods, wares, merchandise and other personal property,

excepting choses in action and money.

(6) "Person" includes a person, firm, corporation, partnership, association or two (2) or

more persons having a joint or common interest.

(7) "Removal sale" means any sale held in such a manner as to induce a belief that upon

disposal of the stock of goods on hand, the business will cease and discontinue at

the premises where the sale is conducted, and thereafter will be moved to and

occupy another location.
KRS § 391.130 — KY Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 391 / Section 391.130
391.130 Descendants may recover annuity not fully earned at annuitant's death
Status: in_force

391.130 Descendants may recover annuity not fully earned at annuitant's death.

Whenever any person entitled to an annuity dies within the year, and before the annuity is

fully earned, the heirs or personal representative of that person may recover such

proportion of the entire amount of the annuity as the time of the year already elapsed at

the date of the death of the annuitant bears to the entire year.
KRS § 233.130 — KY Code / Title XIX / Chapter 233 / Section 233.130
233.130 Costs of action a lien on premises -- Personalty to be sold first
Status: in_force

233.130 Costs of action a lien on premises -- Personalty to be sold first.

The costs of an action to abate a house of prostitution shall constitute a lien upon the

premises and the judgment shall provide for the enforcement of that lien, but any personal

property seized under KRS 233.100 shall be sold first and the proceeds applied to the

payment of those costs before the realty is sold.
KRS § 161.525 — KY Code / Title XIII / Chapter 161 / Section 161.525
161.525 Death of member eligible to retire -- Options of beneficiary -- Monthly minimum allowance to surviving spouse
Status: in_force

161.525 Death of member eligible to retire -- Options of beneficiary -- Monthly

minimum allowance to surviving spouse.

(1) Upon death of a member in active contributing status at the time of death, who was

eligible to retire by reason of service, the spouse, if named as the primary

beneficiary of the member's retirement account, or in the absence of an eligible

spouse a legal dependent of the member, if named as the primary beneficiary, shall

be entitled to elect, in lieu of a refund of the member's accumulated account balance

or benefits provided in KRS 161.520, an annuity actuarially equivalent at the

attained age of the beneficiary to the annuity that would have been paid to the

deceased member had retirement been effective on the day immediately preceding

the member's death. Under the provisions of KRS 61.680, benefits shall be

processed as if the member retired for service. In exercising this right the spouse or

legal dependent shall be limited to selecting an option providing either a straight life

annuity with refundable balance or a term certain option. A spouse may receive the

annuity provided by this section at the same time as children are qualifying for

survivors' benefits under the provisions of KRS 161.520; however, a legal

dependent, other than a spouse, may not receive these payments if children have

qualified for benefits under that section.

(2) A spouse qualifying for an annuity under subsection (1) of this section may defer

the payments in order to reduce the actuarial discounts to be applied due to age.

(3) Upon death of a member in active contributing status at the time of his or her death,

who had a minimum of twenty-seven (27) years of service, the spouse, if named as

the primary beneficiary of the member's account shall be entitled to a monthly

minimum allowance of three hundred dollars ($300) as the basic straight life

annuity. This provision applies to surviving spouses of members who were

receiving benefit payments under KRS 161.520 as of June 30, 1986, and to

surviving spouses of members who die on or after July 1, 1986.
KRS § 393A.190 — KY Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 393A / Section 393A.190
393A.190 Custody if transaction took place in this state
Status: in_force

393A.190 Custody if transaction took place in this state.

Except as in KRS 393A.160, 393A.170, or 393A.180, the administrator may take custody

of property presumed abandoned whether located in this state or another state if:

(1) The transaction out of which the property arose took place in this state;

(2) The holder is domiciled in a state that does not provide for the custodial taking of

the property, except that if the property is specifically exempt from custodial taking

under the law of the state of the holder's domicile, the property shall not be subject

to the custody of the administrator; and

(3) The last-known address of the apparent owner or other person entitled to the

property is unknown or in a state that does not provide for the custodial taking of

the property, except that if the property is specifically exempt from custodial taking

under the law of the state of the last-known address, the property shall not be

subject to the custody of the administrator.
KRS § 365.536 — KY Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 365 / Section 365.536
365.536 Construction of KRS 365.530, 365.532, and 365.534
Status: in_force

365.536 Construction of KRS 365.530, 365.532, and 365.534.

(1) Nothing in KRS 365.530, 365.532, or 365.534 shall be construed to:

(a) Invalidate or limit an exclusion contained in a motor vehicle liability

insurance policy, including any policy in use or approved for use that

excludes coverage for motor vehicles:

1. Used for delivery; or

2. For any business use; or

(b) Invalidate, limit, or restrict an insurer's ability under existing law to:

1. Underwrite any insurance policy; or

2. Cancel and nonrenew policies.

(2) (a) Nothing in KRS 365.530, 365.532, or 365.534 limits the scope of federal or

state law regarding the delivery or transport of goods.

(b) Deliveries made under KRS 365.530, 365.532, or 365.534 that are subject to

federal or state law regarding the delivery or transport of goods shall also

comply with the requirements of those laws.

(c) In the event of a conflict between KRS 365.530, 365.532, or 365.534 and

another law dealing with the delivery or transport of goods, the other law

prevails.
KRS § 281.888 — KY Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 281 / Section 281.888
281.888 Cooperative agreement authorized
Status: in_force

281.888 Cooperative agreement authorized.

The Transportation Cabinet may enter into a cooperative agreement with the Federal

Highway Administration to enforce the safety laws and regulations of Kentucky and the

United States concerning motor carrier transportation.
KRS § 426.470 — KY Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 426 / Section 426.470
426.470 Judgments and executions that may not be replevied
Status: in_force

426.470 Judgments and executions that may not be replevied.

A judgment to enforce a lien, or against any collecting officer, attorney at law or agent for

a delinquency or default in executing or fulfilling his duties, or of a surety against his

principal, or upon a debt due by obligation having the force of a judgment, or for specific

property or for the property or its value, shall not be replevied. An execution on a sale,

replevin or forthcoming bond shall not be replevied.
KRS § 74.220 — KY Code / Title IX / Chapter 74 / Section 74.220
74.220 Assessment roll as evidence -- Enforcement of liens -- Proceedings -- Costs
Status: in_force

74.220 Assessment roll as evidence -- Enforcement of liens -- Proceedings -- Costs.

The assessment roll as made up by the commission shall be prima facie evidence in all

courts that all steps necessary to be taken have been properly taken, and that all

proceedings are regular and valid. The commission may enforce liens under this chapter

by an action against the land in the Circuit Court at any time after January 1 of the year

for which the assessments were levied. The right to institute such an action shall not

prevent sales by the collecting officer as in cases of delinquent state and county taxes.

The proceeds of sales in actions under this section shall be paid into the treasury of the

district.
KRS § 2.107 — KY Code / Title I / Chapter 2 / Section 2.107
2.107 State outdoor musical
Status: in_force

2.107 State outdoor musical.

"Stephen Foster -- The Musical" is named and designated as the official state outdoor

musical of Kentucky.
KRS § 403.130 — KY Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 403 / Section 403.130
403.130 Rules of Civil Procedure to apply
Status: in_force

403.130 Rules of Civil Procedure to apply.

(1) The Rules of Civil Procedure apply to all proceedings under this chapter, except as

otherwise provided in this chapter.

(2) A proceeding for dissolution of marriage, legal separation, or declaration of

invalidity of marriage shall be entitled "In re the Marriage of .... and ....." A custody

or support proceeding shall be entitled "In re the (Custody) (Support) of ....."

(3) The initial pleading in all proceedings under this chapter shall be denominated a

petition. A responsive pleading shall be denominated a response. Other pleadings,

and all pleadings in other matters under this chapter, shall be denominated as

provided in the Rules of Civil Procedure.

(4) In this chapter, "decree" includes "judgment."

(5) A decree of dissolution or of legal separation, if made, shall not be awarded to one

(1) of the parties, but shall provide that it affects the status previously existing

between the parties in the manner decreed.
KRS § 189.960 — KY Code / Title XVI / Chapter 189 / Section 189.960
189.960 Right-of-way to public safety vehicle or to pedestrian or worker engaged in work on highway -- Operator of vehicle to stay in designated lane in highway work zone
Status: reserved

189.960 Right-of-way to public safety vehicle or to pedestrian or worker engaged in

work on highway -- Operator of vehicle to stay in designated lane in highway

work zone.

(1) The operator of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to any public safety vehicle,

as defined in KRS 189.910, or any pedestrian or worker, including utility worker,

actually engaged in work in a highway work zone as defined in KRS 189.010.

(2) The operator of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to any public safety vehicle

obviously and actually engaged in work upon a highway whenever such vehicle

displays flashing lights meeting the requirements of KRS 189.920(4).

(3) The operator of a vehicle shall stay in a designated lane reserved for traffic in a

highway work zone.
KRS § 189.150 — KY Code / Title XVI / Chapter 189 / Section 189.150
189.150 Escaping contents -- Shifting or spilling loads
Status: in_force

189.150 Escaping contents -- Shifting or spilling loads.

(1) No vehicle shall be operated upon any highway unless it is so constructed as to

prevent its contents from escaping.

(2) No vehicle shall be operated upon any public highway for a distance of over one (1)

mile whose load is susceptible to shifting or spillage unless said load is covered

with a device suitable for prevention of spillage.
KRS § 82.082 — KY Code / Title IX / Chapter 82 / Section 82.082
82.082 Power for public purpose only and not in conflict with Constitution or statutes
Status: in_force

82.082 Power for public purpose only and not in conflict with Constitution or

statutes.

(1) A city may exercise any power and perform any function within its boundaries,

including the power of eminent domain in accordance with the provisions of the

Eminent Domain Act of Kentucky, that is in furtherance of a public purpose of the

city and not in conflict with a constitutional provision or statute.

(2) A power or function is in conflict with a statute if it is expressly prohibited by a

statute or there is a comprehensive scheme of legislation on the same general

subject embodied in the Kentucky Revised Statutes.
KRS § 36.390 — KY Code / Title V / Chapter 36 / Section 36.390
36.390 Legislative findings on military burial honors -- Authority to promulgate administrative regulations
Status: in_force

36.390 Legislative findings on military burial honors -- Authority to promulgate

administrative regulations.

(1) The Commonwealth of Kentucky recognizes the need to provide for honorable

burials for Kentuckians who have served their state and nation in the Armed Forces.

Historically these burial services have been conducted by the active military units in

Kentucky, the Kentucky National Guard, the military reserves, and the veterans'

service organizations. However, increasing death rates, declining military resources,

and an aging membership of veterans' service organizations present the need for

new initiatives in support of military burial honors.

(2) To correct this situation, and recognizing the immediate need, the Department of

Military Affairs shall oversee a Military Burial Honor Guard Program, in

coordination with the Department of Veterans' Affairs, on behalf of the

Commonwealth of Kentucky.

(3) The Department of Military Affairs, in consultation with and as a supplement to the

Department of Defense, active United States military commands in Kentucky, the

Department of Veterans' Affairs, the military reserves, and veterans service

organizations, shall implement and administer the provisions of KRS 36.390 to

36.396 through the promulgation of administrative regulations. These regulations

shall be in accordance with the provisions of KRS Chapter 13A and shall comply

with and supplement the Department of Defense and the Armed Services' guidance.
KRS § 143.037 — KY Code / Title XI / Chapter 143 / Section 143.037
143.037 Certificates or forms for verification of deduction by processor -- Statement required for coal severed outside of state -- Deduction prohibited for nonregistrants or untraceable purchases
Status: in_force

143.037 Certificates or forms for verification of deduction by processor --

Statement required for coal severed outside of state -- Deduction prohibited for

nonregistrants or untraceable purchases.

(1) For the purpose of administering KRS 143.010(6)(e) and (f), the department shall

provide to all registered taxpayers, who sell severed or processed coal that will

subsequently be claimed as a deduction for purchased coal, certificates or other

similar forms designed for the purpose of permitting the processor of the coal to

verify his deduction for purchased coal. If coal which has been severed outside this

state is purchased by a processor, he shall acquire a statement in such form as the

department may prescribe from the person severing the coal outside this state.

(2) A deduction for purchased coal shall not be allowed for purchases of coal

originating from persons severing coal in this state who are not registered to report

and pay the tax due under this chapter or for purchases of coal which cannot be

traced to a person who severed the coal outside this state.
KRS § 91.265 — KY Code / Title IX / Chapter 91 / Section 91.265
91.265 Power to levy all taxes authorized by Const., 181 -- Exceptions
Status: in_force

91.265 Power to levy all taxes authorized by Const., 181 -- Exceptions.

[This is merely a reference entry, to call attention to the fact that the provisions of KRS

92.281 apply to cities of the first class as well as other cities.]
KRS § 146.440 — KY Code / Title XII / Chapter 146 / Section 146.440
146.440 Uses and purposes of nature preserves and natural areas
Status: in_force

146.440 Uses and purposes of nature preserves and natural areas.

In order to secure for the people of the Commonwealth of Kentucky of present and future

generations the benefits of an environment having one or more of the characteristics of a

natural area, the office is hereby empowered to acquire in the name of the

Commonwealth of Kentucky and to hold in trust for the benefit of the general public an

adequate system of nature preserves and natural areas in the manner herein set forth, and

for the following uses and purposes:

(1) For scientific research in such fields as, but not limited to, ecology, taxonomy,

genetics, forestry, pharmacology, agriculture, soil science, geology, paleontology,

ornithology, herpetology, mammalogy, biology, entomology, agronomy,

conservation, and all other natural sciences;

(2) For the teaching of biology, natural history, ecology, geology, conservation and

other related subjects;

(3) As habitats for plant and animal species and other natural objects;

(4) As reservoirs of natural materials;

(5) As places of natural interest and beauty;

(6) As living illustrations of our natural heritage wherein one may observe and

experience natural biotic and ecological systems of the earth and their processes;

(7) To promote understanding and appreciation of the aesthetic, cultural, scientific and

spiritual values of our unpolluted and unspoiled environment;

(8) For the preservation and protection of nature preserves against modification or

encroachment resulting from occupation, development or other use which would

destroy their natural or aesthetic conditions;

(9) As places where people may observe nature's web of life and our natural heritage,

and as reminders of the vital human dependence upon unspoiled natural areas.
KRS § 184.370 — KY Code / Title XV / Chapter 184 / Section 184.370
184.370 Bonds not a debt of the state
Status: in_force

184.370 Bonds not a debt of the state.

(1) Bonds issued by a district do not constitute a debt, or a pledge of the faith and

credit, of the state or of any political subdivision of the state. Bond service charges

on outstanding bonds are payable solely from the pledged revenues pledged for their

payment as authorized by KRS 184.350 to 184.395 and as provided in the bond

proceedings. All bonds shall contain on their face a statement to that effect.

(2) All expenses incurred in carrying out KRS 184.350 to 184.395 shall be payable

solely from revenues provided under KRS 184.350 to 184.395. KRS 184.350 to

184.395 does not authorize the board of trustees of a district to incur indebtedness

or liability on behalf of or payable by the state or any political subdivision of the

state.
KRS § 216.575 — KY Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 216 / Section 216.575
216.575 Discipline of cabinet employee for giving advance notice to facility of impending inspection or investigation
Status: in_force

216.575 Discipline of cabinet employee for giving advance notice to facility of

impending inspection or investigation.

Any employee of the cabinet who gives or causes to be given any advance notice to any

long-term care facility, directly or indirectly, that an inspection or investigation is under

consideration or is impending, unless specifically mandated by federal or state regulations

to give advance notice, may be subject to dismissal, suspension or demotion.
KRS § 217.942 — KY Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 217 / Section 217.942
217.942 State official, employee, or agent prohibited from blocking access to hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Status: in_force

217.942 State official, employee, or agent prohibited from blocking access to

hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

(1) An official, employee, or agent of the Commonwealth of Kentucky shall not block

or attempt to block an eligible patient's access to hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

(2) Counseling, advice, or a recommendation consistent with medical standards of care

from a licensed health care provider shall not be considered a violation of

subsection (1) of this section.