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KRS § 299.530 — KY Code / Title XXV / Chapter 299 / Section 299.530
299.530 Annual report on reinsurance premiums -- Tax on premiums paid to unauthorized companies
Status: in_force

299.530 Annual report on reinsurance premiums -- Tax on premiums paid to

unauthorized companies.

All domestic mutual fire insurance companies referred to in KRS 299.470 or cooperative

and assessment fire insurance shall by March 1 of each year, file with the Department of

Revenue a report showing the amount of premiums contracted for by them in a

reinsurance company during the preceding calendar year, and shall pay at the time of

making the return a tax of two dollars ($2) on each one hundred dollars ($100) of the

premiums paid to any company not authorized to do business in this state.
KRS § 62.150 — KY Code / Title VIII / Chapter 62 / Section 62.150
62.150 Premiums on bonds of county officers in counties of two hundred thousand population
Status: in_force

62.150 Premiums on bonds of county officers in counties of two hundred thousand

population.

All elective or appointive county officers of any county containing a population of two

hundred thousand (200,000) or more who, upon assuming their respective offices, are

required under the law to execute a bond for the faithful discharge and performance of

their duties, and who shall have such bond executed by any incorporated surety company

authorized to do a surety business in the State of Kentucky, shall pay the premium on

such bond, and the amount paid for such premium shall be and become a valid claim

against the county, except where the law provides that it be paid by the state, and shall be

paid in the same manner as other claims are paid. In each case in which a claim is made

for the payment of premium on the bond executed as above set out, the officer executing

the bond as principal shall verify the claim by his affidavit.
KRS § 67A.887 — KY Code / Title IX / Chapter 67A / Section 67A.887
67A.887 Annual levy of assessment against benefited property
Status: in_force

67A.887 Annual levy of assessment against benefited property.

The sum necessary to be raised annually for the sinking fund and consequent amortization

of the outstanding bonds, whether all authorized bonds have been issued or not (together

with the sum of any amounts required annually to pay trustees' fees, paying agents' fees,

cost of administration of the project, and the cost of billing, collecting and enforcing

improvement benefit assessments, including fees of proper governmental bodies incident

to placing assessment bills on tax statements, and collecting, enforcing and remitting

same), shall be levied and assessed from time to time against the benefited properties

pursuant to the prior determinations made by the government in respect of benefits

received. If the urban-county council of the government has determined that all benefited

properties within classified zones are substantially equally benefited and that all therein

shall be assessed equally, the same assessment levy shall be made against each benefited

property within a classified zone. In other cases, if any, the sum necessary to be raised

annually for amortization of the bonds shall be levied and assessed against the benefited

properties in the proportion that the assessed value of each individual lot, parcel or tract

for urban-county government ad valorem taxation shall bear to the whole assessed value

of all the benefited properties as shown by the records upon which urban-county

government ad valorem taxation may from time to time be based. Where there is no such

record, as in the case of public property or property owned by religious, charitable or

educational institutions, the same (except that owned by the United States government)

shall be specially assessed by the proper assessing officers and for such special

assessment reasonable compensation shall be paid. Any such special assessment shall be

subject to all procedures for equalization and judicial review as may be provided by law

in connection with ordinary assessments.
KRS § 280.240 — KY Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 280 / Section 280.240
280.240 County judge/executive to prescribe number and kind of boats and number of hands
Status: in_force

280.240 County judge/executive to prescribe number and kind of boats and

number of hands.

At the time of granting any ferry privilege, the county judge/executive shall prescribe the

number and kind of boats to be kept, the number of hands to be employed, and how the

boats shall be propelled, and may, once in each year thereafter, change the same, after

notice to the person granted the privilege. Where the rapidity of the current does not

require the ferry boat to be propelled by poles, the court shall prescribe that the boat shall

have a substantial railing at least two (2) feet high on its sides.
KRS § 218A.1451 — KY Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 218A / Section 218A.1451
218A.1451 Possession of salvia -- Penalty -- Maximum term of incarceration
Status: in_force

218A.1451 Possession of salvia -- Penalty -- Maximum term of incarceration.

(1) A person is guilty of possession of salvia when he or she knowingly and unlawfully

possesses salvia for human consumption.

(2) Possession of salvia is a Class B misdemeanor, except that, KRS Chapter 532 to the

contrary notwithstanding, the maximum term of incarceration shall be no greater

than thirty (30) days.
KRS § 337.355 — KY Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 337 / Section 337.355
337.355 Lunch period requirements
Status: in_force

337.355 Lunch period requirements.

Employers, except those subject to the Federal Railway Labor Act, shall grant their

employees a reasonable period for lunch, and such time shall be as close to the middle of

the employee's scheduled work shift as possible. In no case shall an employee be required

to take a lunch period sooner than three (3) hours after his work shift commences, nor

more than five (5) hours from the time his work shift commences. This section shall not

be construed to negate any provision of a collective bargaining agreement or mutual

agreement between the employee and employer.
KRS § 416.670 — KY Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 416 / Section 416.670
416.670 Limitations on condemnation powers -- Rights of current landowner
Status: in_force

416.670 Limitations on condemnation powers -- Rights of current landowner.

(1) Development shall be started on any property which has been acquired through

condemnation within a period of eight (8) years from the date of the deed to the

condemnor or the date on which the condemnor took possession, whichever is

earlier, for the purpose for which it was condemned. The failure of the condemnor

to so begin development shall entitle the current landowner to repurchase the

property at the price the condemnor paid to the landowner for the property. The

current owner of the land from which the condemned land was taken may reacquire

the land as aforementioned.

(2) Any condemnor who fails to develop property acquired by condemnation or who

fails to begin design on highway projects pursuant to KRS Chapter 177 within a

period of eight (8) years after acquisition, shall notify the current landowner of the

provisions of subsection (1) of this section. If the current landowner refuses to

purchase property described in this section, public notice shall be given in a manner

prescribed in KRS Chapter 424 within thirty (30) days of the refusal, and the

property shall be sold at auction. Provided, however, that this section shall not apply

to property acquired for purposes of industrial development pursuant to KRS

Chapter 152 or a project of a transportation improvement district under KRS

184.350 to 184.395.

(3) If there are two (2) or more current owners of the land from which the condemned

land was taken because the remaining land was subdivided, and if they have a

common boundary with the condemned land, the condemned land shall be

reacquired by allowing all owners of a parcel of the remaining land with a common

boundary and from which the condemned land was taken to offer sealed bids for the

condemned land within thirty (30) days of notification by the condemnor. The

condemnor shall accept the highest and best sealed bid equal to or greater than the

price paid at the time of condemnation. If there are no sealed bids or if all sealed

bids are below the original price paid by the condemnor for the property, the

property shall be sold at auction.
KRS § 452.270 — KY Code / Title XLII / Chapter 452 / Section 452.270
452.270 Recognizances of witnesses -- Preparation for trial
Status: in_force

452.270 Recognizances of witnesses -- Preparation for trial.

The court shall also take recognizances of the witnesses for their appearance at the proper

court, and make such order as it considers necessary to a speedy and impartial trial upon

the merits of the case.
KRS § 99.810 — KY Code / Title IX / Chapter 99 / Section 99.810
99.810 Abatement by owner -- Bond -- Failure to abate -- Petition costs
Status: in_force

99.810 Abatement by owner -- Bond -- Failure to abate -- Petition costs.

(1) If the court finds after a hearing that the conditions for conservatorship have been

established, but the owner represents that the conditions will be abated in a

reasonable period, the court may allow the owner to proceed to remedy the

conditions.

(2) If the owner is allowed to proceed with abatement, the court may require the owner

to post a bond in the amount of the repair costs estimated in the petition as a

condition to retaining possession of the building.

(3) The court shall additionally enter an order providing that, if the conditions are not

abated by the owner by a specific date or that other specified remedial activities

have not occurred by a specific date or dates, an order appointing a conservator

shall be entered.

(4) In the event the owner brings the property into compliance with all applicable

housing, building, and nuisance code requirements or sells the property subject to

the conservatorship, the owner shall reimburse the petitioner for all reasonable costs

incurred by the petitioner in preparing and filing the petition.
KRS § 352.140 — KY Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 352 / Section 352.140
352.140 Operation of cages and cars
Status: in_force

352.140 Operation of cages and cars.

(1) Only a certified hoistman shall be placed in charge of any mechanism used for

lowering or hoisting any persons employed in the mine. Where automatic elevators

are used and all safety devices are provided, the services of a hoistman are not

required. A certified hoistman shall pass a test as to his knowledge of hoisting

equipment and the precautions to be taken when raising or lowering men or

materials. Certification of hoistmen shall be under such conditions and by tests

prescribed by the commissioner.

(2) No hoistman in charge of such machinery shall allow any person except such as

may be designated for this purpose by the operator or superintendent to interfere

with any part of the machinery.

(3) In a mine worked by shaft, slope, or incline, no more than twenty (20) persons shall

ride in any cage or car at one (1) time, without the approval of the mine inspector

and the commissioner of the department, and no person shall ride on a loaded cage

or car, except that where special man-cars or cages are employed to haul workmen

on inclines the commissioner may regulate the method and procedure of handling of

man-cars, cages, and workmen. Each cage or elevator installed after June 16, 1972,

which is used for lowering and raising men shall have at least two and one-half (2-

1/2) square feet of floor space for each person.
KRS § 416.230 — KY Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 416 / Section 416.230
416.230 Condemnation for oil or gas pipelines and related facilities -- Petition
Status: in_force

416.230 Condemnation for oil or gas pipelines and related facilities -- Petition.

A corporation, partnership or individual seeking to condemn lands and material or the use

and occupation of lands, under the provisions of KRS 278.502, may file a verified

petition in the office of the Circuit Court clerk of the county in which all or the greater

portion of the land and material is located. The petition shall state that it is filed under the

provisions of KRS 278.502 and shall be conducted pursuant to the Eminent Domain Act

of Kentucky.
KRS § 454.280 — KY Code / Title XLII / Chapter 454 / Section 454.280
454.280 Individuals who can and cannot take depositions -- Penalty
Status: in_force

454.280 Individuals who can and cannot take depositions -- Penalty.

(1) Depositions taken in the Commonwealth that are to be used in its courts shall be

taken before:

(a) A hearing examiner;

(b) A judge, clerk, commissioner, or official reporter of a court;

(c) A notary public; or

(d) Before other persons and under other circumstances authorized by law.

(2) (a) A deposition shall not be taken by a person who is:

1. A party to the action;

2. A relative, employee, or attorney of one (1) of the parties;

3. Someone with a financial interest in the action or its outcome; or

4. A relative, employee, or attorney of someone with a financial interest in

the action or its outcome. For the purposes of this subparagraph,

"employee" or "relative" shall not include an employee or relative of the

attorney of one (1) of the parties.

(b) For the purposes of paragraph (a) of this subsection, "employee" includes a

person who has a contractual relationship with a person or entity interested in

the outcome of the litigation, including anyone who may ultimately be

responsible for payment to provide reporting or other court services, and a

person who is employed part-time or full-time under contract or otherwise by

a person who has a contractual relationship with a party to provide reporting

or other court services.

(c) If a deposition is taken by a person described in paragraph (a) of this

subsection, then that deposition shall be void.

(3) The provisions of subsections (1) and (2) of this section shall not apply to contracts

for court reporting services for the courts, agencies, or instrumentalities of the

United States or the Commonwealth.

(4) Any person who takes a deposition in violation of subsection (2) of this section

shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.
KRS § 258.245 — KY Code / Title XXI / Chapter 258 / Section 258.245
258.245 Dogs with rabies vaccination and identification considered personal property -- Destruction prohibited
Status: in_force

258.245 Dogs with rabies vaccination and identification considered personal

property -- Destruction prohibited.

All dogs that have a valid rabies vaccination and bear identification are hereby declared to

be personal property and subjects of larceny. Except as provided in KRS 258.235, it shall

be unlawful for any person except a peace officer or animal control officer to destroy, or

attempt to destroy, any dog that bears identification.
KRS § 205.8473 — KY Code / Title XVII / Chapter 205 / Section 205.8473
205.8473 Reliance on written governmental advice as defense
Status: in_force

205.8473 Reliance on written governmental advice as defense.

In a prosecution for any violation of the provisions of KRS 205.8451 to 205.8483, it shall

be a defense if the person relied on the written advice of an employee or agent of the

Cabinet for Health and Family Services, and the advice constitutes a defense under any of

the provisions of KRS 501.070.
KRS § 262.710 — KY Code / Title XXI / Chapter 262 / Section 262.710
262.710 Petition for formation -- Contents -- Filing
Status: in_force

262.710 Petition for formation -- Contents -- Filing.

When twenty-five (25) or more landowners within a proposed watershed conservancy

district, or, if less than fifty (50) landowners are involved, a majority of the landowners in

such proposed district, desire to form a watershed conservancy district, they shall file a

petition with the board of supervisors of the soil conservation district. Such petition shall

define the boundaries of the proposed district, the number of acres of land involved,

reasons for requesting creation of such district, the proposed name for such watershed

conservancy district, and other information pertinent to such proposal.
KRS § 273.615 — KY Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 273 / Section 273.615
273.615 Delegation of management and investment functions
Status: in_force

273.615 Delegation of management and investment functions.

(1) Subject to any specific limitation set forth in a gift instrument or in law other than

KRS 273.600 to 273.645, an institution may delegate to an external agent the

management and investment of an institutional fund to the extent that an institution

could prudently delegate under the circumstances. An institution shall act in good

faith, with the care that an ordinarily prudent person in a like position would

exercise under similar circumstances, in:

(a) Selecting an agent;

(b) Establishing the scope and terms of the delegation, consistent with the

purposes of the institution and the institutional fund; and

(c) Periodically reviewing the agent's actions in order to monitor the agent's

performance and compliance with the scope and terms of the delegation.

(2) In performing a delegated function, an agent owes a duty to the institution to

exercise reasonable care to comply with the scope and terms of the delegation.

(3) An institution that complies with subsection (1) of this section is not liable for the

decisions or actions of an agent to which the function was delegated.

(4) By accepting delegation of a management or investment function from an institution

that is subject to the laws of the Commonwealth, an agent submits to the

jurisdiction of the courts of the Commonwealth in all proceedings arising from or

related to the delegation or the performance of the delegated function.

(5) An institution may delegate management and investment functions to its

committees, officers, or employees as authorized by law of the Commonwealth

other than KRS 273.600 to 273.645.
KRS § 247.5077 — KY Code / Title XXI / Chapter 247 / Section 247.5077
247.5077 Commissioner to determine date and other details of referendum
Status: in_force

247.5077 Commissioner to determine date and other details of referendum.

With respect to any referendum conducted under the provisions of KRS 247.5061 to

247.5095, the Commissioner of Agriculture shall, before calling and announcing the

referendum, fix, determine, and publicly announce at least thirty (30) days before the date

determined for the referendum, the date, hours, and polling places for voting in the

referendum, the effective date of the assessment, if adopted, the amount and basis of the

assessment proposed to be collected, the means by which the assessment shall be

collected if authorized by the producers, and the general purposes to which the amount

collected shall be applied. No assessment levied under the provisions of any referendum

shall exceed one fourth of one percent (0.25%) of the net marketed price per bushel on

the small grains marketed in the state during a marketing year by any producer included

in the group to which the referendum was submitted or by any person subsequently

becoming a new producer.
KRS § 164.037 — KY Code / Title XIII / Chapter 164 / Section 164.037
164.037 Standardized degree programs
Status: in_force

164.037 Standardized degree programs.

The Council on Postsecondary Education may identify academic programs offered at

institutions to which the criteria for a standardized degree program shall be applied.

(1) If the council determines that a particular degree program offered by any state

postsecondary institution shall be a standardized degree program, then the council

shall direct each institution offering the degree program to collaborate under the

direction of the council and establish the courses and the course content required for

that degree program.

(2) If the various institutions cannot agree upon the courses required or the content of

the courses, then the council shall make these determinations.

(3) All courses approved for a standardized degree shall be transferable among all

institutions granting that degree.
KRS § 67.170 — KY Code / Title IX / Chapter 67 / Section 67.170
67.170 Jailer to have custody of personal property belonging to jail and any other county property for which he is superintendent
Status: in_force

67.170 Jailer to have custody of personal property belonging to jail and any other

county property for which he is superintendent.

The jailer of each county shall take charge of and carefully preserve all furniture, bedding

and similar property belonging to the jail and any other county property at the county seat

for which he may act as superintendent. The jailer shall be liable to the county upon his

official bond for the value of any such property lost or destroyed by reason of his

negligence or fault, and the county may enforce this liability by notice and motion in the

District Court.
KRS § 202C.130 — KY Code / Title XVII / Chapter 202C / Section 202C.130
202C.130 Clarification of court orders -- Appeals
Status: in_force

202C.130 Clarification of court orders -- Appeals.

Forensic psychiatric facilities ordered to receive an involuntarily committed

respondent shall have standing to petition the Circuit Court for any necessary

clarification or modification of orders or judgments entered in proceedings under this

chapter and to appeal from final judgments or orders entered in proceedings which

have not complied with the provisions of this chapter. A copy shall be sent to the

involuntarily committed respondent, the respondent's guardian ad litem, and the

respondent's attorney of record, of whatever pleadings are filed by the hospital.
KRS § 257.060 — KY Code / Title XXI / Chapter 257 / Section 257.060
257.060 Importation of diseased animals prohibited -- Violation of regulations
Status: in_force

257.060 Importation of diseased animals prohibited -- Violation of regulations.

(1) Except upon permission or approval from the state veterinarian, no person shall:

(a) Transport or in any other way bring into this state an animal that is infected

with a communicable disease or that has within the previous thirty (30) days

been exposed to a communicable disease; or

(b) Bring into this state any animal in violation of any order or regulation of the

board that establishes an interstate quarantine to prevent the entrance of

disease into this state.

(2) No common carrier shall transport any animal into this state in violation of law or

regulations of the board.
KRS § 16.510 — KY Code / Title III / Chapter 16 / Section 16.510
16.510 Retirement system established -- Fund created
Status: in_force

16.510 Retirement system established -- Fund created.

There is hereby created and established:

(1) A retirement system for state police to be known as the "State Police Retirement

System" by and in which name it shall, pursuant to the provisions of KRS 16.510 to

16.652, transact all of its business, and shall have the powers and privileges of a

corporation; and

(2) A fund, to be known as the "State Police Retirement Fund," which shall consist of

all the assets of the system as set forth in KRS 16.555. All assets received in the

fund shall be deemed trust funds to be held and applied solely as provided in KRS

16.505 to KRS 16.652.