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KRS § 352.540 — KY Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 352 / Section 352.540
352.540 Payment of miners
Status: in_force

352.540 Payment of miners.

All persons employing persons in mining work shall, on or before the fifteenth and

thirtieth days of each month pay to each employee, within fifteen (15) days of the

aforesaid fifteenth or thirtieth day, respectively, in lawful money of the United States, the

full amount of wages due him, unless prevented by an unavoidable casualty. If, at any

time of payment, the employee is absent from his place of labor he shall be entitled to

such payment at any reasonable time thereafter on demand.
KRS § 367.465 — KY Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 367 / Section 367.465
367.465 Prohibitions relating to use of automated calling equipment to solicit calls for telephone fee lines
Status: in_force

367.465 Prohibitions relating to use of automated calling equipment to solicit calls

for telephone fee lines.

(1) As used in this section, "telephone fee line" means a telephone number with a

charge attached to calling it, whereby the telephone company as billing agent

charges the caller an amount for accessing the line in addition to applicable rates, if

any, for the telephone call.

(2) No person shall use automated calling equipment, or cause it to be used, to solicit

persons to call a telephone fee line under his control.

(3) No telephone company shall knowingly provide a telephone fee line to a person

who solicits calls to that line through the use of automated calling equipment. A

telephone company shall, on order of the Attorney General, withdraw control of a

telephone fee line from any person if calls to that line are solicited by automated

calling equipment.
KRS § 161.690 — KY Code / Title XIII / Chapter 161 / Section 161.690
161.690 Falsifying record prohibited
Status: in_force

161.690 Falsifying record prohibited.

No person shall knowingly make any false statement, nor shall any person falsify or

permit to be falsified any record of the retirement system in an attempt to defraud the

system.
KRS § 278.272 — KY Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 278 / Section 278.272
278.272 Consideration of natural gas purchasing transactions in determining just and reasonable rates -- Limitation of authorized rate of return for natural gas operations
Status: in_force

278.272 Consideration of natural gas purchasing transactions in determining just

and reasonable rates -- Limitation of authorized rate of return for natural gas

operations.

In determining just and reasonable rates, the commission shall investigate and review

natural gas purchasing transactions of a utility, whose rates for retail sales of natural gas

are regulated by the commission, from an affiliate. The commission shall limit the

authorized rate of return of the utility for its natural gas operations to a level which, when

considered with the level of profit or return the affiliate earns on natural gas transactions

to such utility, is just and reasonable.
KRS § 383.210 — KY Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 383 / Section 383.210
383.210 Issual and form of warrant -- Jury not summoned unless demanded
Status: in_force

383.210 Issual and form of warrant -- Jury not summoned unless demanded.

(1) Upon complaint by a person aggrieved by a forcible entry or detainer to the District

Court of the county in which the land or tenement, or a principal part thereof, lies, a

warrant shall issue to the sheriff or any constable, in substance as follows: "The

Commonwealth of Kentucky to the sheriff (or any constable) of .... county:

Whereas, A B hath made complaint that C D and E F did, on the .... day of ....,

forcibly enter into (or forcibly detain from the said A B) one (1) house and field on

the waters of ...., in the county aforesaid (or other general description of the lands or

tenements), which were in the peaceable possession of A B (or which the said C D

and E F, tenants of the said A B, now hold against him): You are, therefore,

commanded to summon a good and lawful jury of your county to meet on the

premises, or at a place convenient thereto, on the .... day of ...., to inquire into the

forcible entry (or forcible detainer) aforesaid; and give to the said C D and E F at

least three (3) days' notice of the time and place of the meeting of the jury; and have

then there this writ. Witness, etc."

(2) In the trial of writs of forcible entry, forcible detainer or forcible entry and detainer,

if neither party, in person or by agent or attorney, demand a jury, the trial thereof

shall be by the court. No such writ shall hereafter direct the summoning of a jury,

and the sheriff or other officer to whose hands such writ may come to do execution

thereof shall not summon a jury in such proceedings, unless he be by either party

notified in writing that a jury is demanded. At the calling of the cause for trial either

party may demand a jury.
KRS § 35.355 — KY Code / Title V / Chapter 35 / Section 35.355
35.355 Restoration
Status: in_force

35.355 Restoration.

(1) Under such regulations as may be prescribed, all rights, privileges, and property

affected by an executed part of a court-martial sentence which has been set aside or

disapproved, except an executed dismissal or discharge, shall be restored unless a

new trial or rehearing is ordered and such executed part is included in a sentence

imposed upon the new trial or rehearing.

(2) If a previously executed sentence of dishonorable or bad-conduct discharge is not

imposed on a new trial, the Governor may substitute therefor a form of discharge

authorized for administrative issuance unless the accused is to serve out the

remainder of the accused's enlistment.

(3) If a previously executed sentence of dismissal is not imposed on a new trial, the

Governor may substitute therefor a form of discharge authorized for administrative

issuance, and the commissioned officer dismissed by that sentence may be

reappointed by the Governor alone to such commissioned grade and with such rank

as in the opinion of the Governor that former officer would have attained had he not

been dismissed. The reappointment of such a former officer shall be without regard

to the existence of a vacancy and shall affect the promotion status of other officers

only insofar as the Governor may direct. All time between the dismissal and the

reappointment shall be considered as actual service for all purposes, including the

right to pay and allowances.
KRS § 431.660 — KY Code / Title XL / Chapter 431 / Section 431.660
431.660 Duties and powers of commission
Status: in_force

431.660 Duties and powers of commission.

(1) The Kentucky Multidisciplinary Commission on Child Sexual Abuse shall:

(a) Prepare and issue a model protocol for local multidisciplinary teams regarding

investigation and prosecution of child sexual abuse and the role of children's

advocacy centers on multidisciplinary teams.

(b) Review and approve protocols prepared by local multidisciplinary teams.

(c) Advise local multidisciplinary teams on the investigation and prosecution of

child sexual abuse.

(d) Receive data on child sexual abuse cases collected by the Prosecutors

Advisory Council and issue annual reports.

(e) Collect data on the operation of local multidisciplinary teams.

(f) Seek funding to support special projects relating to the operation of local

multidisciplinary teams.

(g) Receive and review complaints regarding local multidisciplinary teams, and

make appropriate recommendations.

(h) Recommend to the Governor, Legislative Research Commission, and

Supreme Court changes in state programs, legislation, administrative

regulations, policies, budgets, and treatment and service standards which may

facilitate effective intervention of child sexual abuse cases and the

investigation and prosecution of perpetrators of child sexual abuse, and which

may improve the opportunity for victims of child sexual abuse to receive

treatment.

(2) The Kentucky Multidisciplinary Commission on Child Sexual Abuse may, within

budget limitations, establish and maintain necessary offices, appoint employees, and

prescribe the duties and compensation for the appointed employees.
KRS § 161.624 — KY Code / Title XIII / Chapter 161 / Section 161.624
161.624 Responsibilities of members
Status: in_force

161.624 Responsibilities of members.

The employees of the Teachers' Retirement System shall endeavor to provide full and

complete information to all inquiries presented by members or beneficiaries of members.

The members or beneficiaries of the members shall assume full responsibility for

obtaining adequate and sufficient information concerning their eligibility for retirement

benefits, for selection of the type of benefit available to them, filing and other deadlines,

and for adherence to the employment restrictions applicable to retired members.
KRS § 83A.020 — KY Code / Title IX / Chapter 83A / Section 83A.020
83A.020 Present organizational structure of city to remain until changed under this chapter -- Status of ordinances not in conflict with chapter
Status: in_force

83A.020 Present organizational structure of city to remain until changed under this

chapter -- Status of ordinances not in conflict with chapter.

The present organizational structure of each city shall remain in force until changed under

this chapter. All ordinances and resolutions presently in force in each city not in conflict

with the provisions of KRS 83A.010 to 83A.170 shall remain in force until changed.
KRS § 66.470 — KY Code / Title IX / Chapter 66 / Section 66.470
66.470 Purchases by political subdivisions from United States government
Status: in_force

66.470 Purchases by political subdivisions from United States government.

Whenever authorized by ordinance or resolution by its legislative authority, any political

subdivision of the state shall have power to purchase supplies, materials or equipment

from or through the United States government without calling for bids, notwithstanding

any law or charter provision to the contrary.
KRS § 221.040 — KY Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 221 / Section 221.040
221.040 Revocation or suspension of licenses -- Notice and hearing -- Court review
Status: in_force

221.040 Revocation or suspension of licenses -- Notice and hearing -- Court review.

(1) The secretary may revoke or suspend a frozen food locker plant license if he finds

on investigation that the licensee has violated any provisions of the law relating to

frozen food locker plants or any law relating to the handling of human food, or has

failed to comply with any administrative regulation promulgated pursuant to

applicable laws; or that the premises or any equipment used in connection therewith

is in an unsanitary condition.

(2) No license shall be revoked or suspended by the secretary without delivery to the

licensee of a written statement of the charge involved and an opportunity to answer

the charge in a hearing conducted in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B.

(3) Any final order made by the secretary suspending or revoking any license may be

reviewed by the Circuit Court of the county in which the licensed premises are

located in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B.
KRS § 526.010 — KY Code / Title L / Chapter 526 / Section 526.010
526.010 Definition
Status: in_force

526.010 Definition.

The following definition applies in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

"Eavesdrop" means to overhear, record, amplify or transmit any part of a wire or

oral communication of others without the consent of at least one (1) party thereto by

means of any electronic, mechanical or other device.
KRS § 164.942 — KY Code / Title XIII / Chapter 164 / Section 164.942
164.942 Termination of fund
Status: in_force

164.942 Termination of fund.

The basic coverage compensation fund created hereunder may be terminated upon written

application made to the secretary by the university and a finding by the secretary that

other satisfactory and adequate arrangements have been made by the university to assure

that both existing and future health care malpractice claims or judgments against itself

will be paid and satisfied.
KRS § 311A.032 — KY Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 311A / Section 311A.032
311A.032 Posting of fee schedules of licensed ambulance providers -- Report -- Modification -- Penalty -- Administrative regulations
Status: in_force

311A.032 Posting of fee schedules of licensed ambulance providers -- Report --

Modification -- Penalty -- Administrative regulations.

(1) Each licensed ambulance provider, as defined in KRS 311A.010, shall:

(a) Post in a conspicuous area of the main office, any satellite location, and on the

company Web site, if the company hosts or otherwise maintains a Web site

itself or through contract with another party, a comprehensive fee schedule of

all services provided that is consistent with the Healthcare Common

Procedure Coding System (HCPCS). The fee schedule shall:

1. Clearly identify fees for services including base rates, mileage,

disposable supply fees, and any other potential fees for services

provided; and

2. Be documented in understandable language with sufficient explanation

to allow consumers to draw meaningful comparisons of fees among

licensed ambulance providers;

(b) Provide a copy of this fee schedule to a beneficiary at the time of service upon

request;

(c) Update fee schedules within fifteen (15) calendar days of any modification;

and

(d) Submit a report of an initial ambulance provider fee schedule and any

subsequent modifications to the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical

Services. The report shall be subject to open records requests under KRS

61.870 to 61.884.

(2) The Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services shall:

(a) Assess a licensed ambulance provider a monetary penalty of one hundred fifty

dollars ($150) per occurrence for failure to post or update a modified fee

schedule as required under subsection (1) of this section; and

(b) Issue a statement of violation consistent with administrative regulations

promulgated by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.

(3) The Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services shall promulgate

administrative regulations to implement the provisions of this section.
KRS § 139.4802 — KY Code / Title XI / Chapter 139 / Section 139.4802
139.4802 Restriction on notice or instruction to collect or remit sales and use tax on the sale, use, storage, or other consumption of currency or bullion currency -- Refund of tax paid -- Cause of action -- Damages -- Waiver of immunity
Status: in_force

139.4802 Restriction on notice or instruction to collect or remit sales and use tax on

the sale, use, storage, or other consumption of currency or bullion currency --

Refund of tax paid -- Cause of action -- Damages -- Waiver of immunity.

(1) (a) On or after March 27, 2025, a violation shall occur when an official notice

published by the secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet or the

commissioner of the department instructs that taxpayers should continue to

collect and remit sales and use tax on the sale, use, storage, or other

consumption of currency or bullion currency under this chapter.

(b) Any notice or instruction, published at any time, that states that on or after

August 1, 2024, the sale, use, storage, or other consumption of currency or

bullion currency under this chapter is taxable is void and unenforceable.

(2) Notwithstanding KRS 49.220 and 139.770, on and after August 1, 2024, any person

who paid sales tax under KRS 139.200 or use tax under KRS 139.310 on currency

or bullion currency that is exempt from sales and use tax under KRS 139.480(37)

may maintain an action for a refund of the tax paid, as an individual or by seeking

certification as a class under Rule 23 of the Kentucky Rules of Civil Procedure, for

a refund on behalf of the person and other persons similarly situated against the

Commonwealth.

(3) An action for a refund pursuant to subsection (2) of this section, or alleging a

violation under subsection (1) of this section, may be brought in the Circuit Court

of any county where the named plaintiff resides or where the currency or bullion

currency transaction took place.

(4) In addition to a refund of the sales or use tax, persons seeking a refund pursuant to

subsection (2) of this section or alleging a violation under subsection (1) of this

section who prevail shall be entitled to:

(a) Prejudgment and post-judgment interest;

(b) Temporary or permanent injunctive relief;

(c) Reasonable attorney's fees and costs; and

(d) For allegations of a violation under subsection (1) of this section, liquidated

damages of one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each day that the violation

occurred, which shall be paid from the administrative budget of the Finance

and Administration Cabinet, the department, or the Office of the Governor.

(5) It is the intent of the General Assembly to waive sovereign, governmental, and

qualified immunity for claims under this section, including immunity afforded to

the Commonwealth pursuant to the Eleventh Amendment to the Constitution of the

United States.

(6) Any person who directs, instructs, or causes a violation of any provision of this

section shall be personally, jointly, and severally liable for any awarded damages.
KRS § 531.340 — KY Code / Title L / Chapter 531 / Section 531.340
531.340 Distribution of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor
Status: in_force

531.340 Distribution of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor.

(1) A person is guilty of distribution of matter portraying a sexual performance by a

minor when, having knowledge of its content and character, he or she:

(a) Sends or causes to be sent into this state for sale or distribution;

(b) Brings or causes to be brought into this state for sale or distribution; or

(c) In this state:

1. Exhibits for profit or gain;

2. Distributes;

3. Offers to distribute; or

4. Has in his or her possession with intent to distribute, exhibit for profit or

gain or offer to distribute;

any matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor or computer-generated

image of a minor.

(2) Any person who has in his or her possession more than one (1) unit of matter, as

defined in KRS 531.010, shall be rebuttably presumed to have that matter in his or

her possession with the intent to distribute it.

(3) Distribution of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor is:

(a) A Class C felony if the person knows that the minor or computer-generated

image of a minor portrayed is less than eighteen (18) years old at the time of

the sexual performance; and

(b) A Class B felony if the person knows that the minor or computer-generated

image of a minor portrayed is less than twelve (12) years old at the time of the

sexual performance.

(4) Any person convicted under this section shall not be released on probation or parole

until he or she has served at least eighty-five percent (85%) of the sentence

imposed.
KRS § 146.525 — KY Code / Title XII / Chapter 146 / Section 146.525
146.525 Office of Legal Services or Attorney General to bring legal action
Status: in_force

146.525 Office of Legal Services or Attorney General to bring legal action.

It shall be the duty of the cabinet's Office of Legal Services, or upon the secretary's

request of the Attorney General, to bring any appropriate legal action in the name of the

Commonwealth of Kentucky, including but not limited to, actions for restraining orders,

or for temporary or permanent injunctions for the prevention or correction of conditions

which constitute a violation of KRS 146.200 to 146.619 or the provisions of the articles

of dedication.
KRS § 100.181 — KY Code / Title IX / Chapter 100 / Section 100.181
100.181 Assigning other agency functions to commission
Status: in_force

100.181 Assigning other agency functions to commission.

The legislative body or mayor of the city and the fiscal court or county judge/executive of

the county may assign to the planning commission of the planning unit of which it is a

member, or to an area planning commission if in existence, any powers, duties and

functions relating to urban renewal, public housing, or community development.
KRS § 382.380 — KY Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 382 / Section 382.380
382.380 Statement of amount and maturity to be filed before additional securities are issued
Status: in_force

382.380 Statement of amount and maturity to be filed before additional securities

are issued.

If a deed of trust or mortgage is made to a trustee or to a mortgagee to secure the payment

of bonds or other obligations to be issued thereafter, the grantor in the deed of trust or the

mortgagor in the mortgage, when or before such additional bonds or other obligations are

issued, shall cause to be recorded in the office of the county clerk of the county in which

such deed of trust or mortgage was first recorded, a statement by the grantor or the

mortgagor acknowledged as deeds are required to be acknowledged, setting forth the

amount, the date, the maturity and the description of such additional obligations, and until

such statement is so lodged for record no such bonds or other obligations shall be issued

by the grantor or the mortgagor or certified by the trustee.
KRS § 402.230 — KY Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 402 / Section 402.230
402.230 Filing of marriage certificate -- Record of marriages
Status: in_force

402.230 Filing of marriage certificate -- Record of marriages.

The certificate shall be filed in the county clerk's office. The county clerk shall keep in a

record book a fair register of the parties' names, the person by whom, or the religious

society by which, the marriage was solemnized, the date when the marriage was

solemnized, and shall keep an index to the book in which the register is made.
KRS § 263.050 — KY Code / Title XXI / Chapter 263 / Section 263.050
263.050 License issued when -- Fee
Status: in_force

263.050 License issued when -- Fee.

On receipt of the report of the inspector finding the building and equipment meets the

requirements of this chapter and upon the payment of the fee provided herein the

department shall issue a license to the applicant to conduct such business at the place or

places specified in the application for one (1) calendar year. The fee for any license is one

hundred dollars ($100).
KRS § 80.270 — KY Code / Title IX / Chapter 80 / Section 80.270
80.270 Public body may aid housing authority -- Declaration of policy
Status: in_force

80.270 Public body may aid housing authority -- Declaration of policy.

It is hereby declared that there exist in Kentucky unsafe and unsanitary housing

conditions and a shortage of safe and sanitary dwelling accommodations for persons of

low income; that these conditions necessitate excessive and disproportionate expenditures

of public funds for crime prevention and punishment, public health and safety, fire and

accident protection, and other public services and facilities; and that the public interest

requires the remedying of these conditions. It is further declared that the assistance

provided in KRS 80.280 to 80.300 for the remedying of such conditions constitutes a

public use and purpose and an essential governmental function for which public money

may be spent and other aid given; that it is a proper public purpose for any public body to

aid any housing authority located or operating within its boundaries or jurisdiction, as the

public body derives immediate benefits and advantages from such a housing authority or

developments; and that the provisions of KRS 80.280 to 80.300 are necessary in the

public interest.