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KRS § 6.945 — KY Code / Title II / Chapter 6 / Section 6.945
6.945 Restriction of General Assembly's authority to require cities to make expenditures or levy taxes
Status: in_force

6.945 Restriction of General Assembly's authority to require cities to make

expenditures or levy taxes.

(1) The General Assembly shall not impose requirements on cities of any class that

require city expenditures or tax levies unless:

(a) The requirements are fully funded by the General Assembly; or

(b) The requirements are contingent on the approval of the city legislative body.

(2) Subsection (1) of this section shall not apply if the requirements are the result of a

federal mandate, but in no case shall the requirements described in this section

extend beyond the requirements of the federal mandate.

(3) Nothing in this section shall affect the obligations under KRS 6.955 to 6.975,

78.510 to 78.852, or any other retirement system or plan established by Kentucky

law.
KRS § 175.660 — KY Code / Title XV / Chapter 175 / Section 175.660
175.660 Authority with respect to resource recovery road projects
Status: in_force

175.660 Authority with respect to resource recovery road projects.

Subject to the provisions of KRS 175.640 to 175.690, the Turnpike Authority of

Kentucky may initiate, plan, implement, acquire, construct and finance resource recovery

road projects utilizing and employing all of the authority, rights and procedures granted to

the authority by KRS 175.410 to 175.990, inclusive.
KRS § 243.084 — KY Code / Title XX / Chapter 243 / Section 243.084
243.084 Nonquota type 2 or NQ2 retail drink license -- Issuance to certain hotels, certain restaurants, airports, or riverboats -- Privileges, duties, and restrictions for eligible entities
Status: in_force

243.084 Nonquota type 2 or NQ2 retail drink license -- Issuance to certain hotels,

certain restaurants, airports, or riverboats -- Privileges, duties, and

restrictions for eligible entities.

(1) A "Nonquota type 2" or "NQ2" retail drink license may be issued to an applicant

operating as, or in:

(a) A hotel that:

1. Contains at least fifty (50) sleeping units; and

2. Receives from its total food and alcoholic beverage sales at least fifty

percent (50%) of its gross receipts from the sale of food;

(b) A restaurant;

(c) An airport;

(d) A riverboat;

(e) A distiller; or

(f) A business located within, or adjacent to, an entertainment destination center

licensed premises.

(2) A holder of an NQ2 retail drink license may purchase, receive, possess, and sell

alcoholic beverages at retail by the drink for consumption on the licensed premises

or off-premises consumption pursuant to KRS 243.081. The licensee shall purchase

alcoholic beverages only from licensed wholesalers or distributors, except for

purchases made by restaurants pursuant to subsection (4) of this section. A distiller

may purchase its own products for retail drink sales under KRS 243.0305. The

holder of an NQ2 retail drink license shall store alcoholic beverages in the manner

prescribed in KRS 244.260.

(3) (a) To qualify for an NQ2 license, a riverboat shall have a regular or alternative

place of mooring in a wet county or city of this state.

(b) If a riverboat moors or makes landfall in a location other than its regular or

alternate regular place of mooring, all alcoholic beverages shall be kept

locked.

(c) A riverboat licensed under this subsection shall not take on or discharge

passengers when mooring or making landfall in dry option territory.

(4) (a) A holder of an NQ2 retail drink license operating as a restaurant may

purchase alcoholic beverages by the package from licensees authorized to sell

distilled spirits, wine, and malt beverages at retail, but only if those alcoholic

beverages have first gone through the three (3) tier system.

(b) Any purchase made pursuant to this subsection shall:

1. Only be sold by the drink for consumption on the licensed premises or

off-premises consumption pursuant to KRS 243.081;

2. Be reported quarterly on a form prescribed by the department; and

3. Include a copy of each receipt of purchase.

(c) A holder of an NQ2 retail drink license shall not purchase at retail more than:

1. Nine (9) liters of distilled spirits per month;

2. Nine (9) liters of wine per month; and

3. Three (3) cases of malt beverages per month.
KRS § 189.715 — KY Code / Title XVI / Chapter 189 / Section 189.715
189.715 Checking of personal articles other than automobile equipment -- Posting of notice
Status: in_force

189.715 Checking of personal articles other than automobile equipment -- Posting

of notice.

The customer may contract to check personal articles, not properly the equipment of an

automobile, by obtaining an additional check for such articles. All parking lots and

garages which park or store automobiles for hire and assume to act as bailees for said

automobile shall post a sign of not less than twenty-four (24) inches by thirty-six (36)

inches having bold lettering bearing the inscription "Responsible for Contents Only if

Checked Separately." The sign shall be placed in a conspicuous place at or near the

entrance of the parking lot or storage garage, at or near the eye level of a motorist seated

in an automobile, and shall be well-lighted at all times while the parking facility is

opened for business.
KRS § 136.1875 — KY Code / Title XI / Chapter 136 / Section 136.1875
136.1875 Information to be furnished by fleet owner
Status: in_force

136.1875 Information to be furnished by fleet owner.

On or before April 15, 1991, and prior to January 1, 2007, each person, corporation,

partnership, or other business association owning or operating trucks, tractors, trailers,

semitrailers, and buses whose route or system is partly within this state and partly within

another state or states, shall on forms provided by the Department of Revenue provide the

department with a detailed description of all its vehicles operating within this state along

with the necessary mileage data to be used in apportioning the value on an annual basis.
KRS § 311.667 — KY Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 311 / Section 311.667
311.667 Requirements for person or entity acquiring an automated external defibrillator
Status: in_force

311.667 Requirements for person or entity acquiring an automated external

defibrillator.

In order to ensure public health and safety:

(1) A person or entity who acquires an AED shall ensure that:

(a) Expected AED users receive American Heart Association or American Red

Cross training in CPR and AED use, or an equivalent nationally recognized

course in CPR and AED use;

(b) The AED is maintained and tested according to the manufacturer's operational

guidelines; and

(c) Any person who renders emergency care or treatment on a person in cardiac

arrest by using an AED activates the local emergency medical services system

as soon as possible.

(2) Any person or entity who acquires an AED shall notify an agent of the local

emergency medical services system and the local emergency communications or

vehicle dispatch center of the existence, location, and type of AED acquired.
KRS § 202A.151 — KY Code / Title XVII / Chapter 202A / Section 202A.151
202A.151 Writ of habeas corpus
Status: in_force

202A.151 Writ of habeas corpus.

At any time, and without notice, a person detained at a facility, or a relative, friend,

guardian, representative, or attorney on behalf of such person, may petition for a writ of

habeas corpus to question the cause and legality of such detention and request that the

Circuit Court issue a writ for release.
KRS § 620.048 — KY Code / Title LI / Chapter 620 / Section 620.048
620.048 Cabinet to file petition within 72 hours if child remains placed outside of home during child protective services investigation under agreed upon safety plan -- Cabinet to report on safety plans
Status: in_force

620.048 Cabinet to file petition within 72 hours if child remains placed outside of

home during child protective services investigation under agreed upon safety

plan -- Cabinet to report on safety plans.

(1) During a child protective services investigation conducted pursuant to the authority

in this chapter where there is a safety plan negotiated and agreed upon between the

cabinet and the parent, guardian, person in a position of authority or special trust, as

defined in KRS 532.045, or other person having custodial control or supervision of

the child or responsibility for his or her welfare that the child cannot safely remain

in the home, the cabinet shall file a petition in court within seventy-two (72) hours

if the child remains placed outside of his or her home for more than fourteen (14)

consecutive days.

(2) All safety plans implemented pursuant to this section shall be compiled by the

cabinet on a quarterly basis into a report containing at a minimum the total number

of safety plans, the outcome of the safety plans, and the number of court petitions

filed.

(3) By December 1, 2024, and quarterly thereafter, the cabinet shall make available, on

its website and to the Legislative Research Commission for referral to the Interim

Joint Committee, Senate Standing Committee, and House Standing Committee on

Families and Children, the report on safety plans established in subsection (2) of

this section.
KRS § 6.747 — KY Code / Title II / Chapter 6 / Section 6.747
6.747 Prohibition against honoraria -- Authorization for certain out-of-state travel -- Penalty
Status: in_force

6.747 Prohibition against honoraria -- Authorization for certain out-of-state travel

-- Penalty.

(1) A legislator shall not accept any compensation in consideration for an appearance,

speech, or article unless the appearance, speech, or article is both related to the

legislator's employment outside the General Assembly and is unrelated to his or her

position as a legislator.

(2) A legislator may accept prepaid transportation, food, and lodging or be reimbursed

for actual expenses for out-of-state travel associated with the performance of his or

her duties as a legislator if he or she obtains prior approval of the travel from a

majority of the Legislative Research Commission. However, a legislative agent or

employer shall not furnish or pay for out-of-state transportation or lodging for a

legislator. A legislative agent or employer may furnish food, beverages, or local

transportation for an event held in conjunction with a meeting of a multistate or

national organization referenced in KRS 6.611(2)(b)11., if the event is conducted in

accordance with KRS 6.611(2)(b)8.a. to d. The reimbursement of expenses pursuant

to this subsection shall be reported to the Legislative Research Commission.

(3) Violation of this section is ethical misconduct.
KRS § 151B.330 — KY Code / Title XII / Chapter 151B / Section 151B.330
151B.330 Consumer's right of action for damages -- Nonlimitation of rights and remedies -- Nonwaiverability
Status: in_force

151B.330 Consumer's right of action for damages -- Nonlimitation of rights and

remedies -- Nonwaiverability.

(1) In addition to pursuing any other remedy, a consumer may bring an action to

recover for any damages caused by a violation of KRS 151B.300 to 151B.335 in a

court of appropriate jurisdiction in the county where the consumer resides or where

the manufacturer resides or has its principal place of business. The court shall award

a consumer who prevails in such an action the amount of any pecuniary loss,

together with costs, disbursements, and reasonable attorney's fees, and any equitable

relief the court determines is appropriate.

(2) KRS 151B.300 to 151B.335 shall not be construed to limit rights or remedies

available to the consumer under any other law, and the remedies provided under

KRS 151B.300 to 151B.335 are inclusive and in addition to any other remedies

provided by law.

(3) Any agreement entered into by a consumer which waives, limits, or disclaims the

rights set forth in KRS 151B.300 to 151B.335 shall be void as contrary to public

policy.
KRS § 407.5609 — KY Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 407 / Section 407.5609
407.5609 Procedure to register child support order of another state for modification
Status: in_force

407.5609 Procedure to register child support order of another state for

modification.

A party or support enforcement agency seeking to modify, or to modify and enforce, a

child support order issued in another state shall register that order in this state in the same

manner provided in KRS 407.5601, 407.5602, 407.5603, 407.5604, 407.5605, 407.5606,

407.5607, and 407.5608 if the order has not been registered. A petition for modification

may be filed at the same time as a request for registration, or later. The pleading shall

specify the grounds for modification.
KRS § 156.147 — KY Code / Title XIII / Chapter 156 / Section 156.147
156.147 Education Management Selection Commission -- Selection of first commissioner of education
Status: in_force

156.147 Education Management Selection Commission -- Selection of first

commissioner of education.

(1) There is hereby created an Education Management Selection Commission. The

commission shall consist of six (6) members to be appointed as follows: Three (3)

by the Governor, one (1) by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, one (1) by the

Speaker of the House of Representatives, and one (1) jointly by the President Pro

Tempore and the Speaker. The commission is temporary in nature and shall

terminate after the State Board for Elementary and Secondary Education has signed

a contract of employment with the first commissioner of education. The members

shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for their reasonable and

necessary actual expenses.

(2) The commission shall conduct a national search to identify the best qualified

individual for the State Board for Elementary and Secondary Education to appoint

as the first commissioner of education to carry out the duties of the chief state

school officer. The individual shall be agreed upon by a unanimous vote of all of

the members of the commission.

(3) The commission shall meet as soon as practicable after it is constituted. The

members shall elect a chairperson, who shall be responsible for convening future

meetings. The Governor's office and the Legislative Research Commission shall

provide staff support to the commission.
KRS § 242.360 — KY Code / Title XX / Chapter 242 / Section 242.360
242.360 Illegal transportation of liquor -- Seizure of property
Status: in_force

242.360 Illegal transportation of liquor -- Seizure of property.

(1) When a peace officer discovers any person in dry territory in the act of illegally

possessing or transporting alcoholic beverages in any vehicle, he shall at once seize

the vehicle and any and all alcoholic beverages found in it and arrest any person or

persons in charge thereof.

(2) Upon conviction of a person arrested under subsection (1), the court shall order the

vehicle seized sold at public auction unless the owner of the vehicle proves that it

was being used without his knowledge, consent or approval.

(3) The expenses of keeping and selling the vehicle and all valid recorded liens that are

established by intervention at a hearing as being bona fide shall be paid out of the

proceeds of the sale. The lienor must prove that the property was being used without

his knowledge, consent or approval.

(4) After the satisfaction of expenses and liens, the court shall direct that the balance of

the proceeds be paid to the circuit clerk, who shall transmit the balance as in the

case of other forfeitures. The court shall order all sales to be made by the sheriff,

who shall receive and be allowed the same fees as allowed for sales under

execution.
KRS § 198B.6672 — KY Code / Title XVII / Chapter 198B / Section 198B.6672
198B.6672 Prohibition on use of system not installed in compliance with applicable codes -- Inspection scheduling
Status: in_force

198B.6672 Prohibition on use of system not installed in compliance with applicable

codes -- Inspection scheduling.

(1) No person, firm, or corporation shall use, continue to use, or permit the use of any

heating, ventilation, or air conditioning system that an authorized inspector or the

inspector's employee or agent determines was not installed in accordance with the

Uniform State Building Code, the Uniform State Residential Code, and the

referenced standards contained in the respective codes.

(2) If a permit is required by KRS 198B.6671 for the installation of a heating,

ventilation, or air conditioning system, no firm, person, or corporation shall use,

continue to use, or permit the use of the heating, ventilation, or air conditioning

system unless the permit has been obtained or applied for.

(3) Any inspection required by KRS 198B.6671 shall be scheduled with the property

owner or owners or their agent or agents at least one (1) business day in advance

and shall be completed within three (3) business days of the scheduled inspection.
KRS § 15.025 — KY Code / Title III / Chapter 15 / Section 15.025
15.025 Conditions to furnishing opinions
Status: in_force

15.025 Conditions to furnishing opinions.

The Attorney General, when requested in writing, under KRS 15.020, shall furnish such

opinions subject to the following conditions:

(1) When questions of law of interest to the Commonwealth are submitted by a state

department, agency, board or commission;

(2) When public questions of law are submitted by either house of the Legislature or by

any member of the Legislature;

(3) When public questions of law pertaining to local government are submitted in

writing by the proper public official of the county or other political subdivision of

the Commonwealth;

(4) When, in the discretion of the Attorney General, the question presented is of such

public interest that an Attorney General's opinion on the subject is deemed desirable

and when provided for by regulation pursuant to the provisions of this section.
KRS § 625.040 — KY Code / Title LI / Chapter 625 / Section 625.040
625.040 Petition
Status: in_force

625.040 Petition.

(1) A petition for the voluntary termination of parental rights shall be entitled "In the

interest of..., a child." The petition may be filed by a parent or counsel when the

appearance-waiver and consent-to-adopt forms are signed by the parent, counsel,

and cabinet representative under the conditions described in KRS 625.041(3) and

(4).

(2) The petition for the voluntary termination of parental rights shall be filed in the

Circuit Court of the judicial circuit where the petitioner or child resides or in the

Circuit Court in the county in which juvenile court actions, if any, concerning the

child have commenced, and shall be verified and contain the following:

(a) Name and place of residence of each petitioner;

(b) Name, sex, date of birth, and place of residence of the child;

(c) Name and relationship of each petitioner to the child;

(d) A concise statement of the factual basis for the termination of parental rights;

(e) Name and address of the person or of the cabinet or authorized agency to

which parental rights are sought to be transferred; and

(f) A statement that the person, cabinet, or authorized agency to whom custody is

to be given has facilities available, is willing to receive the custody of the

child, and the person, if not excepted by KRS 199.470(4), has applied for the

written permission of the secretary or the secretary's designee for the child's

placement. This provision shall not affect the right of a court to grant

temporary custody under KRS 199.473.

(3) No petition may be filed under this chapter prior to three (3) days after the birth of

the child.

(4) Any petition filed pursuant to this section shall be fully adjudicated and a final

judgment shall be entered by the court within six (6) months of the filing of the

petition.
KRS § 171.788 — KY Code / Title XIV / Chapter 171 / Section 171.788
171.788 Penalties for destruction or alteration
Status: in_force

171.788 Penalties for destruction or alteration.

(1) Destruction, removal, sale, gift, loan, or significant alteration of a site designated as

a military heritage site without the written approval of the commission or the

commission's rescinding the designation of the site as a military heritage site is a

Class A misdemeanor for the first offense and a Class D felony for each subsequent

offense.

(2) Destruction, removal, sale, gift, loan, or significant alteration of an object

designated as a military heritage object without the written approval of the

commission or the commission's rescinding the designation of the object as a

military heritage object is a Class A misdemeanor for the first offense and a Class D

felony for each subsequent offense.

(3) The provision of this section shall not apply to repair, restoration, and temporary

loan activities which are permitted by KRS 171.786.
KRS § 281.728 — KY Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 281 / Section 281.728
281.728 Certain certificate holders not to hold themselves out as supplying other services
Status: in_force

281.728 Certain certificate holders not to hold themselves out as supplying other

services.

(1) A holder of a taxicab, limousine, disabled persons vehicle, transportation network

company, or U-Drive-It certificate shall not advertise or hold itself out as supplying

any other services, unless the service is authorized by the carrier's certificate and the

motor carrier vehicle in question meets the definition of the particular vehicle type

being advertised or offered.

(2) Nothing in this section shall preclude the holder of a taxicab, limousine, TNC,

disabled persons vehicle, or U-Drive-It certificate from operating a motor vehicle

which meets the definition of more than one (1) type of motor carrier vehicle.
KRS § 39D.030 — KY Code / Title V / Chapter 39D / Section 39D.030
39D.030 Ordinances and resolutions for continuity of government
Status: in_force

39D.030 Ordinances and resolutions for continuity of government.

The governing body of each county, urban-county government, charter county

government, and city shall enact the ordinances and resolutions necessary to provide for

the continuity of government throughout the duration of a state of emergency. The

ordinances and resolutions shall provide a method by which temporary emergency

appointments to public office are made, except as limited by express constitutional

provisions, and shall define the scope of the powers and duties which may be exercised,

and provide for termination of the appointment so made. This section shall control

notwithstanding any statutory provision to the contrary.