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KRS § 118.195 — KY Code / Title X / Chapter 118 / Section 118.195
118.195 Inspection of nomination papers
Status: in_force

118.195 Inspection of nomination papers.

All nomination papers filed under KRS 118.165 and 118.365 shall at all times be subject

to inspection by any person.
KRS § 139.620 — KY Code / Title XI / Chapter 139 / Section 139.620
139.620 Time for assessing taxes shown owing by the return
Status: in_force

139.620 Time for assessing taxes shown owing by the return.

(1) As soon as practicable after each return is received, the department shall examine

and audit it. If the amount of tax computed by the department is greater than the

amount returned by the taxpayer, the excess shall be assessed by the department

within four (4) years from the date the return was filed, except as provided in

subsection (2), and except that in the case of a failure to file a return or of a

fraudulent return the excess may be assessed at any time. A notice of such

assessment shall be mailed to the taxpayer. The time herein provided may be

extended by agreement between the taxpayer and the department.

(2) For the purposes of this section, a return filed before the last day prescribed by law

for the filing thereof shall be considered as filed on such last day.

(3) When a business is discontinued, a determination may be made at any time

thereafter within the periods specified in subsection (1) as to liability arising out of

that business, irrespective of whether the determination is issued prior to the due

date of the liability as otherwise specified in this chapter.
KRS § 162.340 — KY Code / Title XIII / Chapter 162 / Section 162.340
162.340 Governing bodies of state educational institutions may erect buildings
Status: in_force

162.340 Governing bodies of state educational institutions may erect buildings.

The governing body of any state educational institution may, under the provisions of KRS

162.350 to 162.380, erect buildings and appurtenances to be used in connection with the

institution for educational purposes.
KRS § 155.001 — KY Code / Title XII / Chapter 155 / Section 155.001
155.001 Title
Status: in_force

155.001 Title.

This chapter shall be known as "The Business Development Corporation Act."
KRS § 45A.455 — KY Code / Title VI / Chapter 45A / Section 45A.455
45A.455 Conflict of interest -- Gratuities and kickbacks -- Use of confidential information
Status: in_force

45A.455 Conflict of interest -- Gratuities and kickbacks -- Use of confidential

information.

(1) It shall be a breach of ethical standards for any employee with procurement

authority to participate directly in any proceeding or application; request for ruling

or other determination; claim or controversy; or other particular matter pertaining to

any contract, or subcontract, and any solicitation or proposal therefor, in which to

his knowledge:

(a) He, or any member of his immediate family has a financial interest therein; or

(b) A business or organization in which he or any member of his immediate

family has a financial interest as an officer, director, trustee, partner, or

employee, is a party; or

(c) Any other person, business, or organization with whom he or any member of

his immediate family is negotiating or has an arrangement concerning

prospective employment is a party. Direct or indirect participation shall

include but not be limited to involvement through decision, approval,

disapproval, recommendation, preparation of any part of a purchase request,

influencing the content of any specification or purchase standard, rendering of

advice, investigation, auditing, or in any other advisory capacity.

(2) It shall be a breach of ethical standards for any person to offer, give, or agree to give

any employee or former employee, or for any employee or former employee to

solicit, demand, accept, or agree to accept from another person, a gratuity or an

offer of employment, in connection with any decision, approval, disapproval,

recommendation, preparation of any part of a purchase request, influencing the

content of any specification or purchase standard, rendering of advice, investigation,

auditing, or in any other advisory capacity in any proceeding or application, request

for ruling or other determination, claim or controversy, or other particular matter,

pertaining to any contract or subcontract and any solicitation or proposal therefor.

(3) It is a breach of ethical standards for any payment, gratuity, or offer of employment

to be made by or on behalf of a subcontractor under a contract to the prime

contractor or higher tier subcontractor or any person associated therewith, as an

inducement for the award of a subcontract or order.

(4) The prohibition against conflicts of interest and gratuities and kickbacks shall be

conspicuously set forth in every local public agency written contract and solicitation

therefor.

(5) It shall be a breach of ethical standards for any public employee or former employee

knowingly to use confidential information for his actual or anticipated personal

gain, or the actual or anticipated personal gain of any other person.
KRS § 456.020 — KY Code / Title XLII / Chapter 456 / Section 456.020
456.020 Interpretation of chapter
Status: in_force

456.020 Interpretation of chapter.

(1) This chapter shall be interpreted to:

(a) Allow victims to obtain effective, short-term protection against further

wrongful conduct in order that their lives may be as secure and as

uninterrupted as possible;

(b) Expand the ability of law enforcement officers to effectively respond to

further wrongful conduct so as to prevent future incidents and to provide

assistance to the victims;

(c) Provide peace officers with the authority to immediately apprehend and

charge for violation of an order of protection any person whom the officer has

probable cause to believe has violated an order of protection and to provide

courts with the authority to conduct contempt of court proceedings for these

violations;

(d) Provide for the collection of data concerning incidents of dating violence and

abuse, sexual assault, strangulation, and stalking in order to develop a

comprehensive analysis of the numbers and causes of such incidents; and

(e) Supplement and not repeal or supplant any duties, responsibilities, services, or

penalties under KRS Chapters 209, 209A, and 620.

(2) Nothing in this chapter is intended to trigger the application of the provisions of 18

U.S.C sec. 922(g) as to an interpersonal protective order issued on the basis of the

existence of a current or previous dating relationship.
KRS § 269.220 — KY Code / Title XXII / Chapter 269 / Section 269.220
269.220 Extension of district by the county judge/executive -- Hearing -- Appeals -- Assessments
Status: in_force

269.220 Extension of district by the county judge/executive -- Hearing -- Appeals --

Assessments.

Upon the petition of the corporation desiring an extension or addition to the boundaries of

its drainage district, the petition to be accompanied by a map showing the desired

extension or addition, the county judge/executive shall cause summons to be issued

against the owners of lands within the proposed extension or added territory calling upon

them to show cause why the extension or addition should not be made. If a numerical

majority of the persons owning land within the proposed extension or addition consent of

record to it, the county judge/executive shall enter an order establishing the extension or

additional boundary. Appeal shall lie for sixty (60) days to the Circuit Court, and if the

order is affirmed or reversed, then to the Court of Appeals. The county judge/executive

and Circuit Court shall certify to the county clerk their orders and judgments, which shall

be recorded in the book showing the assessment and taxes. The extension or added

territory shall be subject to the same provisions as the original district, and an assessment

may be initiated by the corporation and by the owners of more than half the land within

the extension or addition. The assessment shall be for the remaining years of the ten (10)

year term as provided for other property in the district, and steps to perfect the assessment

with respect to added or extended territory shall be had in accordance with the provisions

for the original district.
KRS § 24A.200 — KY Code / Title IV / Chapter 24A / Section 24A.200
24A.200 Purpose
Status: in_force

24A.200 Purpose.

The purpose of KRS 24A.200 to 24A.360 is to improve the administration of justice in

small noncriminal cases, and make the judicial system more available and

comprehensible to the public; to simplify practice and procedure in the commencement,

handling, and trial of such cases in order that plaintiffs may bring actions in their own

behalf, and defendants may participate actively in the proceedings rather than default; to

provide an efficient and inexpensive forum with the objective of dispensing justice in a

speedy manner; and generally to promote the confidence of the public in the overall

judicial system by providing a forum for small claims.
KRS § 165.130 — KY Code / Title XIII / Chapter 165 / Section 165.130
165.130 Contracts -- Bids for
Status: in_force

165.130 Contracts -- Bids for.

Any work for which a bond issue has been provided may be done by contract or

otherwise, in the discretion of the president and trustees of the university. When any

contract involves the expenditure of two thousand dollars ($2,000) or more it shall be

awarded to the lowest and best bidder. All bids or parts of bids for any such work, or for

any supplies, may be rejected by the president and trustees. The president and trustees

may do any part of the work by day labor when deemed advisable.
KRS § 95.763 — KY Code / Title IX / Chapter 95 / Section 95.763
95.763 Appointment of civil service commission -- Qualifications -- Term -- Vacancies -- Officers -- Oath
Status: in_force

95.763 Appointment of civil service commission -- Qualifications -- Term --

Vacancies -- Officers -- Oath.

The mayor, by and with the approval of the legislative body, shall appoint three (3)

citizens, who have been taxpayers and voters of the city for five (5) years previous to their

appointment, and who shall not be less than thirty (30) years of age, who shall constitute

the civil service commission of said city. Such appointees shall originally be appointed

for one (1) year, two (2) years and three (3) years, respectively, and the successors of such

appointees shall be appointed in like manner, each for a period of three (3) years. Any

member of the civil service commission shall be eligible for reappointment. Vacancies

shall be filled in the same manner as appointments of said commissioners are made,

provided that any person appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve only to the end of the term

of the commissioner whose office was vacated. Said commissioners shall elect one (1) of

their members as chairman and one (1) as secretary of the civil service commission. Each

of said commissioners shall qualify by taking the oath as prescribed by the Constitution of

Kentucky.
KRS § 426.525 — KY Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 426 / Section 426.525
426.525 Mortgage foreclosure forbidden -- Rights of mortgagee after default
Status: in_force

426.525 Mortgage foreclosure forbidden -- Rights of mortgagee after default.

Foreclosure of a mortgage is forbidden; provided, however, that this section shall not

preclude a mortgagee after default from taking possession of property subject to the

mortgage which has been abandoned by the mortgagor, for the purpose of preserving and

maintaining the same, harvesting crops, or letting the same, all to the account of the

mortgagor; and any reasonable expenses incident thereto including taxes and insurance

shall be added to the principal of the mortgage, and secured by it. For the purpose of this

section, property shall be deemed to have been abandoned when the mortgagor has

moved from the property and when by the nature of the property in question when further

neglect or failure to attend will decrease its value. Any right a mortgagee acquires in a

tenant's interest in crops raised on shares is inferior to any prior existing lien of the

landlord on the tenant's interest. Nothing in this section shall be construed as conflicting

with the provisions of KRS 383.110 or 426.205.
KRS § 405.463 — KY Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 405 / Section 405.463
405.463 Withholding of state lottery winnings of delinquent child support obligors
Status: in_force

405.463 Withholding of state lottery winnings of delinquent child support obligors.

The Kentucky Lottery Corporation and the Office of the Attorney General shall develop a

system to allow the Kentucky Lottery Corporation to receive a list of delinquent child

support obligors from the office on a monthly basis. The Kentucky Lottery Corporation

shall withhold delinquent amounts from prizes of winners that appear on the list. This

system shall be timely and shall not create an unavoidable delay in the payment of a

lottery prize.
KRS § 314.991 — KY Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 314 / Section 314.991
314.991 Penalties
Status: in_force

314.991 Penalties.

(1) Any person who violates any provision of this chapter for which no other penalty

has been provided shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50) nor more than five

hundred dollars ($500). Each day he violates any provisions of this chapter shall be

considered a separate offense.

(2) Any person who willfully makes any false representation to the board in applying

for a license under this chapter shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars

($500).

(3) For any violation of this chapter where the board has the power to deny, revoke,

probate, limit, or suspend a license, the board may, in lieu thereof or in addition to

other remedies, impose a civil penalty against the violator of not more than ten

thousand dollars ($10,000).

(4) Any person who knowingly violates KRS 314.031(1) or KRS 314.035(1) shall, for

the first occurrence, be imprisoned for not more than twelve (12) months or fined

not more than five hundred dollars ($500), or both.

(5) Any person who knowingly violates KRS 314.031(1) or KRS 314.035(1) on a

second or subsequent occasion shall be imprisoned for not more than five (5) years

or fined not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or both.

(6) Any unlicensed person who knowingly poses as someone else who does hold a

license under this chapter shall be guilty of a violation of KRS 314.031(1), and the

penalties set out in subsections (4) and (5) of this section all apply to such conduct.

(7) In addition to the penalties provided in subsections (4) and (5) of this section, the

board may impose civil penalties for violations of KRS 314.031(1) or KRS

314.035(1) in an amount equal to one hundred dollars ($100) for each day during

which a violation occurred or continued.

(8) All civil penalties received and collected by the board shall be deposited with the

State Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, who shall place the money to

the credit of the revolving fund of the board.

(9) Any civil penalty received and collected by the board may be recovered in an action

brought thereon in the name of the Commonwealth of Kentucky in the Circuit

Court.

(10) Whenever the board has reason to believe that any person is in violation or is about

to violate any provision of this chapter, it may seek a restraining order, temporary or

permanent injunction, or other civil remedy against such person in the Circuit

Court.

(11) In order to obtain a temporary or permanent restraining order, or other equitable

remedy, it shall not be necessary to allege or prove that an adequate remedy at law

does not exist, nor shall it be necessary to allege or prove that irreparable injury,

loss, or damage will result if the injunctive relief is denied. Further, it shall not be

necessary to allege or prove that criminal action has been first instituted.
KRS § 318.030 — KY Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 318 / Section 318.030
318.030 License and general liability insurance required
Status: in_force

318.030 License and general liability insurance required.

(1) No person shall engage in plumbing or engage in or work at the trade of plumbing:

(a) Unless he or she is the holder of a valid and effective active master plumber's

license duly issued by the department in accordance with the provisions of this

chapter; or

(b) Unless he or she is the holder of a valid and effective journeyman plumber's

license duly issued by the department in accordance with the provisions of this

chapter.

(2) (a) No person, firm, or corporation shall engage in plumbing or engage in or work

at the trade of plumbing unless the person, firm, or corporation maintains

general liability insurance in an amount not less than two hundred fifty

thousand dollars ($250,000) and submits proof of compliance with workers'

compensation and unemployment insurance laws of the Commonwealth.

(b) Proof of insurance required in this subsection shall be submitted to the

department prior to issuance or renewal of the active master plumber license

required under this chapter.

(c) No license shall be valid without insurance as required in this subsection, and

insurance carriers shall notify the department upon cancellation of the

insurance of any licensee required to maintain insurance.

(d) The insurance required in this subsection shall not apply to an employee of a

person, firm, or corporation engaged in plumbing as defined in this chapter.
KRS § 334.140 — KY Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 334 / Section 334.140
334.140 Kentucky Licensing Board for Specialists in Hearing Instruments
Status: in_force

334.140 Kentucky Licensing Board for Specialists in Hearing Instruments.

(1) There is created the Kentucky Licensing Board for Specialists in Hearing

Instruments.

(2) The board shall be composed of nine (9) members who shall be appointed by the

Governor. Terms of office shall be at the Governor's discretion, not to exceed four

years. All terms shall expire on July 31 of the designated year. Each member shall

serve for the term of his appointment and until his successor has been appointed and

qualified. If a vacancy occurs on the board, a new member shall be appointed to

serve out the unexpired term. No member shall serve consecutive terms on the

board. Upon recommendation of the board, the Governor may remove any member

of the board for excessive absenteeism, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office.

(3) Five (5) members shall be specialists in hearing instruments licensed under KRS

334.080. The appointees shall have at least five (5) years' relevant experience. The

Governor shall consider nominations from the Hearing Aid Association of

Kentucky. No two (2) members from the same place of business may serve on the

board at the same time.

(4) One (1) member shall be a physician licensed to practice medicine in Kentucky and

specializing in otology or otolaryngology.

(5) One (1) member shall be an audiologist holding at least a master's degree from a

recognized college or university and having the certification of clinical competence

in audiology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and

licensed under KRS Chapter 334A.

(6) One (1) member shall be a citizen at large who is not associated with or financially

interested in the practice or business regulated.

(7) One (1) member shall be the secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family

Services or his designee.

(8) Five (5) members of the nine (9) members of the board, when properly convened,

may conduct the business of the board.
KRS § 219.360 — KY Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 219 / Section 219.360
219.360 Issuance of construction permit -- Refusal of application -- Resubmission -- Changes in plan or facilities -- Application of local building codes and zoning laws
Status: in_force

219.360 Issuance of construction permit -- Refusal of application -- Resubmission --

Changes in plan or facilities -- Application of local building codes and zoning

laws.

(1) The cabinet may issue a permit to construct upon receipt of an application for a

permit to construct a new community or alter an existing community.

(2) If the application is refused, the cabinet shall give the reasons therefor in writing to

the applicant; and if the objections can be corrected the applicant may resubmit his

or her application for approval.

(3) Each person issued a permit to construct a new community or alter an existing

community, upon completion and prior to occupancy, shall make application for a

permit to operate.

(4) No change in sanitary facilities, including the water supply, sanitary sewer, waste

disposal system, sanitary station, watering station, or service building, and no

change in the plan of any existing community or in any proposed community for

which a permit to construct has been issued, shall be made without having first

obtained a construction permit therefor except that a change from a private water

supply or private sewage disposal system to a public water supply or public sewage

system shall not require a construction permit. The application shall be made in the

manner prescribed for an original application. The change or changes shall comply

with all applicable public health laws and regulations.

(5) A permit to construct, alter, or operate a community does not relieve the applicant

from securing a local building permit if required, or from complying with any local

zoning or other legal requirements.
KRS § 224A.300 — KY Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 224A / Section 224A.300
224A.300 Findings and goals of General Assembly regarding provision of water services in the Commonwealth -- Transfer of responsibility -- Administrative regulations
Status: in_force

224A.300 Findings and goals of General Assembly regarding provision of water

services in the Commonwealth -- Transfer of responsibility -- Administrative

regulations.

(1) The General Assembly finds that it is necessary to encourage regionalization,

consolidation, and partnerships among governmental agencies, and private parties

when appropriate, with the goal of making public water and wastewater treatment

secure for all Kentuckians. This is accomplished through the maximization of

financial, managerial, and technical resources and the protection of source water of

the Commonwealth. Based on these findings, the General Assembly declares that

the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority shall implement a program for reliable

infrastructure and the security and safety of water and wastewater systems as

authorized in the budget and directed by the General Assembly. The Energy and

Environment Cabinet shall provide technical support to the Kentucky Infrastructure

Authority as needed to implement this program.

(2) The authority shall be responsible for the management and operation of the Water

Resource Information System. The authority shall maintain and, at least annually,

update the information contained in this system to ensure its accuracy.

(3) The authority may request all branches of state and local government, including

special districts and water districts, to provide information relating to the status of

existing plants, the financial condition of existing systems, and the existing

regulatory authority held by agencies of government regarding the issue of water

management. All branches of state and local government shall, to the extent

reasonable and appropriate, comply with such requests for information.

(4) The authority shall promulgate administrative regulations that require a water

supply and distribution system receiving or seeking funding to provide current

information regarding the financial, managerial, and technical aspects of its system

and, thereafter, to furnish updates to the information so provided.