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KRS § 199.470 — KY Code / Title XVII / Chapter 199 / Section 199.470
199.470 Petition for adoption of child -- Parties -- Residence requirement -- Approval of secretary -- Exceptions
Status: in_force

199.470 Petition for adoption of child -- Parties -- Residence requirement --

Approval of secretary -- Exceptions.

(1) Any person who is eighteen (18) years of age and who is a resident of this state or

who has resided in this state for twelve (12) months next before filing may file a

petition for leave to adopt a child in the Circuit Court of the county in which the

petitioner resides.

(2) If the petitioner is married, the husband or wife shall join in a petition for leave to

adopt a child unless the petitioner is married to a biological parent of the child to be

adopted, except that if the court finds the requirement of a joint petition would serve

to deny the child a suitable home, the requirement may be waived.

(3) If a child is placed for adoption by the cabinet, by an agency licensed by the cabinet,

or with written approval by the secretary of the cabinet, the petition may be filed at

the time of placement. In all other adoptions, the petition shall not be filed until the

child has resided continuously in the home of the petitioner for at least ninety (90)

days immediately prior to the filing of the adoption petition.

(4) No petition for adoption shall be filed unless prior to the filing of the petition the

child sought to be adopted has been placed for adoption by a child-placing

institution or agency, or by the cabinet, or the child has been placed with written

approval of the secretary; but no approval shall be necessary in the case of:

(a) A child sought to be adopted by a blood relative, including a relative of half-

blood, first cousin, aunt, uncle, nephew, niece, and a person of a preceding

generation as denoted by prefixes of grand, great, or great-great; stepparent;

stepsibling; or fictive kin; however, the court in its discretion may order a

report in accordance with KRS 199.510 and a background check as provided

in KRS 199.473(8);

(b) A child received by the proposed adopting parent or parents from an agency

without this state with the written consent of the secretary;

(c) A child adopted under the provisions of KRS 199.585(1); or

(d) A child who has been approved under KRS Chapter 615.
KRS § 143A.050 — KY Code / Title XI / Chapter 143A / Section 143A.050
143A.050 Certificate of registration required
Status: in_force

143A.050 Certificate of registration required.

(1) Every taxpayer shall, before engaging in the severing or processing of a natural

resource subjected to tax under KRS 143A.020, obtain a certificate of registration

by filing with the department an application in such form and containing such

information as the department may prescribe. Every application shall be signed by

the owner if a natural person; in the case of an association or partnership, by a

member or partner; in the case of a corporation, by an executive officer or some

person specifically authorized by the corporation to sign the application.

(2) Whenever any taxpayer fails to comply with any provisions of this section through

KRS 143A.130 or any rule or regulation of the department relating thereto, the

department may suspend or revoke the certificate of registration held by such

taxpayer.

(3) The Commonwealth may bring an action for a restraining order or a temporary or

permanent injunction to restrain or enjoin operation of a taxpayer's business being

operated without a certificate of registration. Such action may be brought in the

Franklin Circuit Court or in the Circuit Court having jurisdiction of the taxpayer.
KRS § 3.090 — KY Code / Title I / Chapter 3 / Section 3.090
3.090 General Assembly to be furnished request for cession of jurisdiction of land to United States
Status: in_force

3.090 General Assembly to be furnished request for cession of jurisdiction of land

to United States.

Except as otherwise provided in KRS 3.255 to 3.275, whenever the United States, or any

agency thereof, shall request the Commonwealth to cede jurisdiction over any area, it

shall be the duty of the Governor to transmit such request to the next session of the

General Assembly for such action as it may deem proper.
KRS § 99.470 — KY Code / Title IX / Chapter 99 / Section 99.470
99.470 Temporary leasing during development
Status: in_force

99.470 Temporary leasing during development.

An agency shall have the right to lease any parcel or parcels obtained by it pursuant to its

proceedings under KRS 99.330 to 99.510 for such uses and purposes as may be deemed

desirable, even though not in conformity with the development plan, during the period of

the development of any project, provided, however, that no such leases shall be made for

a term longer than three (3) years or beyond the date of the completion of the

redevelopment work, whichever may be the shorter term.
KRS § 247.4451 — KY Code / Title XXI / Chapter 247 / Section 247.4451
247.4451 Promotion of milk production in public interest
Status: in_force

247.4451 Promotion of milk production in public interest.

It is declared to be in the interest of the public welfare that Kentucky farmers who are

producers of milk shall be permitted and encouraged to act jointly in promoting and

stimulating, by educational and applied research programs, the increased production of

this agricultural commodity.
KRS § 299.380 — KY Code / Title XXV / Chapter 299 / Section 299.380
299.380 Issuance of policies -- Amount of single risk limited by total insurance in force
Status: in_force

299.380 Issuance of policies -- Amount of single risk limited by total insurance in

force.

(1) The directors of every company shall cause to be issued policies of insurance signed

by their president and secretary, agreeing in the name of the company to pay all

losses or damages, not exceeding the amount insured, caused by the risk insured

against, as provided by and during the time named in the policy. Every policy shall

have attached thereto a printed copy of the bylaws.

(2) A company shall not insure any one (1) risk for more than one thousand dollars

($1,000) for each fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) of reserve fund which the

company has at the time the risk is insured plus:

(a) Three thousand dollars ($3,000), if the company has less than two million

dollars ($2,000,000) insurance in force when the risk is insured; or

(b) Five thousand dollars ($5,000), if the company has as much as two million

($2,000,000) but less than five million dollars ($5,000,000) insurance in force

when the risk is insured; or

(c) Six thousand dollars ($6,000), if the company has as much as five million

dollars ($5,000,000) but less than twelve million dollars ($12,000,000)

insurance in force when the risk is insured; or

(d) Five cents ($0.05) for each one hundred dollars ($100) of insurance in force at

the time the risk is insured, if the company has twelve million dollars

($12,000,000) or more insurance in force when the risk is insured, provided,

however, that a company may insure for greater sums any one (1) risk where

the company is fully protected by reinsurance, as provided by law, in the

amounts in excess of that set out above.
KRS § 323A.020 — KY Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 323A / Section 323A.020
323A.020 License required
Status: in_force

323A.020 License required.

Except as otherwise provided hereinafter, no person shall practice landscape architecture

in the Commonwealth of Kentucky or use the title of landscape architect or any title, sign,

card or device indicating, or tending to indicate, or represent in any manner that he is a

landscape architect without first obtaining a license under the provisions of this chapter; it

being the purpose of this chapter to safeguard the life, health, property and welfare of the

public.
KRS § 202B.140 — KY Code / Title XVII / Chapter 202B / Section 202B.140
202B.140 Witnesses to examination
Status: in_force

202B.140 Witnesses to examination.

A qualified professional in the area of intellectual disabilities retained by the respondent,

or the respondent's parent or guardian, at the expense of the parent or guardian, shall be

permitted to witness and participate in any examination of the respondent and may submit

findings, if any, to the court.
KRS § 15.200 — KY Code / Title III / Chapter 15 / Section 15.200
15.200 May intervene or direct criminal proceeding on request of Governor, President of the Senate, Speaker of the House of Representatives, or court or grand jury -- Subpoenas
Status: in_force

15.200 May intervene or direct criminal proceeding on request of Governor,

President of the Senate, Speaker of the House of Representatives, or court or

grand jury -- Subpoenas.

(1) Whenever requested in writing by:

(a) The Governor:

(b) The President of the Senate or Speaker of the House of Representatives of the

General Assembly;

(c) Any of the courts or grand juries of the Commonwealth; or

(d) A sheriff, mayor, or majority of a city legislative body;

stating that his or her participation in a given case is desirable to effect the

administration of justice and the proper enforcement of the laws of the

Commonwealth, the Attorney General may intervene, participate in, or direct any

investigation or criminal action, or portions thereof, within the Commonwealth of

Kentucky necessary to enforce the laws of the Commonwealth.

(2) The Attorney General may subpoena witnesses, secure testimony under oath for use

in civil or criminal trials, investigations or hearings affecting the Commonwealth,

its departments or political subdivisions.
KRS § 140.095 — KY Code / Title XI / Chapter 140 / Section 140.095
140.095 Credit in case same property passes again within five years
Status: in_force

140.095 Credit in case same property passes again within five years.

(1) As used in this section the word "transfer" means a taxable transfer under the

provisions of KRS Chapter 140.

(2) Subject to the provisions of this section, any person to whom property is transferred

shall be allowed a credit against the tax imposed by KRS 140.070, if the property

was transferred to the immediate decedent within five (5) years prior to the death of

the immediate decedent and a tax paid on the prior transfer under the provisions of

KRS Chapter 140. To be entitled to such tax credit, the person claiming it shall

identify the property as having been so transferred and taxed or identify the property

as having been acquired in exchange for property so transferred and taxed.

(3) The tax credit shall be computed by allocating to that part of the previously taxed

property, which is the subject of the immediate transfer, the proportionate part of

the tax paid on the prior transfer as the present value of the previously taxed

property transferred to the immediate beneficiary or distributee bears to the total

present value of all the property received by the immediate decedent from the prior

decedent which is transferred to all the immediate beneficiaries or distributees.

Provided, however, that the tax credit shall not exceed an amount equal to such

proportion of the total tax due on all property transferred to the immediate

beneficiary or distributee from the immediate decedent (computed before any tax

credit is applied) as the present value of the previously taxed property transferred to

the immediate beneficiary or distributee from the immediate decedent bears to the

present value (including any exemption allowed) of all property transferred to the

immediate beneficiary or distributee from the immediate decedent. If the estate of

the immediate decedent consists in part of property not previously transferred and

taxed as described in subsection (2), it shall be presumed for the purpose of this

subsection, unless the contrary clearly appears, that each distributive share of the

entire estate includes the same proportion of the previously taxed property as the

entire value of each share bears to the aggregate value of all the entire shares.
KRS § 161.151 — KY Code / Title XIII / Chapter 161 / Section 161.151
161.151 Removal of references to criminal allegations not resulting in charge or conviction from school employee's personnel file -- Nonpreclusion of separate investigation
Status: in_force

161.151 Removal of references to criminal allegations not resulting in charge or

conviction from school employee's personnel file -- Nonpreclusion of separate

investigation.

(1) All records and references relating to an allegation of a criminal offense committed

by a school employee that did not lead to formal charges and all records relating to a

criminal proceeding in which a school employee was found not guilty or the charges

were dismissed shall be removed from the school employee's personnel file by the

superintendent or the superintendent's designee in the local school district.

(2) The provisions of subsection (1) of this section shall not preclude a school district

from separately investigating, taking action upon, and creating and maintaining

records on the same or a similar fact situation upon which the allegations of a

criminal offense was based.
KRS § 96.310 — KY Code / Title IX / Chapter 96 / Section 96.310
96.310 Rules for government of board -- Reports
Status: in_force

96.310 Rules for government of board -- Reports.

The board of waterworks may establish and enforce reasonable rules and regulations for

its own government. The board shall make a quarterly financial statement, showing its

liabilities, receipts, and expenditures, and deliver a copy to the consolidated local

government legislative body for introduction and inclusion into the minutes of the

legislative body. The books and accounts of the board shall at all times be open to

inspection by the mayor and the commissioners of the sinking fund or revenue

commission, respectively, through their agents.
KRS § 138.228 — KY Code / Title XI / Chapter 138 / Section 138.228
138.228 Calculation of average wholesale price of gasoline
Status: in_force

138.228 Calculation of average wholesale price of gasoline.

The department shall calculate the average wholesale price as follows:

(1) For fiscal years beginning before July 1, 2015, the average wholesale price shall be

calculated each quarter, as provided in this subsection. The average wholesale price

shall be the quarterly survey value unless the quarterly survey value is:

(a) Less than the wholesale floor price, in which case the average wholesale price

shall be the wholesale floor price; or

(b) Greater than one hundred and ten percent (110%) of the average wholesale

price at the close of the previous fiscal year, in which case the average

wholesale price shall be one hundred and ten percent (110%) of the average

wholesale price in effect at the close of the previous fiscal year;

(2) For the fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016, the average

wholesale price shall be the wholesale floor price; and

(3) (a) For fiscal years beginning on or after July 1, 2016, the average wholesale price

shall be calculated annually, as provided in this subsection, and shall be

effective on the first day of the fiscal year.

(b) On or before June 1, 2016, and on or before each June 1 thereafter, the annual

survey value shall be calculated for the current fiscal year.

(c) 1. The average wholesale price on July 1, 2016, and on July 1 of each fiscal

year thereafter, shall be the annual survey value determined pursuant to

paragraph (b) of this subsection, unless the annual survey value is:

a. Greater than one hundred and ten percent (110%) of the average

wholesale price in effect at the close of the previous fiscal year, in

which case the average wholesale price shall be one hundred and

ten percent (110%) of the average wholesale price in effect at the

close of the previous fiscal year; or

b. Less than ninety percent (90%) of the average wholesale price in

effect at the close of the previous fiscal year, in which case the

average wholesale price shall be ninety percent (90%) of the

average wholesale price in effect at the close of the previous fiscal

year.

2. Notwithstanding subparagraph 1. of this paragraph, the average

wholesale price shall not be less than the wholesale floor price.
KRS § 247.630 — KY Code / Title XXI / Chapter 247 / Section 247.630
247.630 Application for assessment referendum -- Contents of form -- Publication
Status: in_force

247.630 Application for assessment referendum -- Contents of form -- Publication.

(1) Any existing association which is fairly representative of the bovine animal

producers of Kentucky, such as the Kentucky Beef Cattle Association, may at any

time after the enactment of KRS 247.610 to 247.685 make application to the State

Board of Agriculture on forms prescribed by such board for certification and

approval for the purpose of conducting a referendum among the producers of

bovine animals upon the question of levying an assessment under the provisions of

KRS 247.610 to 247.685, collecting and utilizing the same for the purpose stated in

such referendum. Such application forms shall include, but not be limited to, the

following:

(a) Applicant's name;

(b) Applicant's address;

(c) Date;

(d) Program to be undertaken for producers;

(e) Brief statement of how the program is to be implemented;

(f) Referendum to be conducted on a statewide or area basis;

(g) Proposed effective date of the program;

(h) Geographic area, by counties, of producers to be affected by the program; and

(i) Signature of the applicant.

(2) Upon receipt of such application, the Commissioner shall publish such application

through the medium of the public press in the state within ten (10) days of receipt

thereof.
KRS § 244.652 — KY Code / Title XX / Chapter 244 / Section 244.652
244.652 Prohibition of possession, sale, or use of powdered or crystalline alcoholic beverage products
Status: in_force

244.652 Prohibition of possession, sale, or use of powdered or crystalline alcoholic

beverage products.

No person shall possess, sell, offer for sale, or use any powdered or crystalline alcoholic

beverage product.
KRS § 257.440 — KY Code / Title XXI / Chapter 257 / Section 257.440
257.440 Refusal, suspension, or revocation of permit -- Appeal
Status: in_force

257.440 Refusal, suspension, or revocation of permit -- Appeal.

Any permit may be suspended or canceled by the Office of State Veterinarian, after

opportunity for a hearing to be conducted in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B, for any

violation of KRS 257.370 to 257.460 or the regulations promulgated under KRS 257.370

to 257.460. Any person who is refused a permit or whose permit is revoked after a

hearing may appeal the final order to the Circuit Court of Franklin County in accordance

with KRS Chapter 13B.
KRS § 142.303 — KY Code / Title XI / Chapter 142 / Section 142.303
142.303 Tax on gross revenues of providers for hospital services -- Exception
Status: in_force

142.303 Tax on gross revenues of providers for hospital services -- Exception.

(1) A tax is hereby imposed at a rate of two and one-half percent (2.5%) on gross

revenues received by all providers on or after July 15, 1994, for the provision of

hospital services. The tax imposed by this section shall not apply to gross revenues

received for dispensing outpatient prescription drugs subject to tax under KRS

142.311.

(2) (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of the Kentucky Revised Statutes to the

contrary, beginning in state fiscal year 2008-2009 and continuing annually

thereafter, the tax imposed under subsection (1) of this section on providers of

hospital services who paid taxes in state fiscal year 2005-2006 shall be

assessed on gross revenues received by the provider during state fiscal year

2005-2006. Notwithstanding KRS 142.301 to 142.363, hospital provider taxes

due in state fiscal year 2008 and continuing annually thereafter shall be paid in

twelve (12) equal monthly installments, with each payment due no later than

twenty (20) days after the last day of each calendar month. At least thirty (30)

days prior to the beginning of the state fiscal year, the Department of Revenue

shall send written notice to each provider of hospital services of the provider's

total tax liability for the year, which shall be the amount the provider paid in

taxes in state fiscal year 2005-2006. The provisions of this paragraph also

shall apply if the hospital subsequently undergoes a change in ownership.

(b) If a hospital was not in operation during state fiscal year 2005-2006, the

hospital shall be taxed pursuant to the provisions of subsection (1) of this

section, provided that, upon request of the provider, the Department of

Revenue may adjust the hospital's annual tax liability in accordance with the

gross revenues of a comparable hospital.
KRS § 17.560 — KY Code / Title III / Chapter 17 / Section 17.560
17.560 Hearing -- Order -- Appeal
Status: in_force

17.560 Hearing -- Order -- Appeal.

(1) Prior to the refusal to issue, renew, probate, suspend, or revoke the approval of a

provider, the board shall conduct a hearing in accordance with the provisions of this

chapter and KRS Chapter 13B.

(a) The hearing may be conducted by a hearing officer;

(b) The hearing officer may only issue a recommended order, and the

recommended order shall be subject to review by a majority of the full board,

which shall issue a final order.

(2) The board may proceed against an approved provider on its own initiative, on the

basis of either information contained in its own records, or information obtained

through its informal investigation.

(3) If a formal complaint verified by affidavit is filed with the board by a responsible

citizen or organization containing allegations that if true would warrant action, the

board may proceed against the approved provider.

(4) Any final order of the board may be appealed to the Franklin Circuit Court in

accordance with KRS Chapter 13B.
KRS § 35.075 — KY Code / Title V / Chapter 35 / Section 35.075
35.075 Courts-martial classified
Status: in_force

35.075 Courts-martial classified.

The two (2) kinds of courts-martial in the state military forces are:

(1) General courts-martial, consisting of:

(a) A military judge and not less than five (5) members; or

(b) Only a military judge, if before the court is assembled the accused, knowing

the identity of the military judge and after consultation with defense counsel,

requests orally on the record or in writing a court composed only of a military

judge and the military judge approves; and

(2) Special courts-martial, consisting of:

(a) A military judge and not less than three (3) members; or

(b) Only a military judge, if one has been detailed to the court, and the accused

under the same conditions as those prescribed in subsection (1)(b) of this

section so requests.
KRS § 247.620 — KY Code / Title XXI / Chapter 247 / Section 247.620
247.620 Association of producers not illegal or in restraint of trade
Status: in_force

247.620 Association of producers not illegal or in restraint of trade.

No association meeting or activity undertaken in pursuance of the provisions of KRS

247.610 to 247.685 and intended to benefit all of the producers, handlers, and processors

of bovine animals shall be deemed or considered illegal or in restraint of trade.