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KRS § 371.040 — KY Code / Title XXX / Chapter 371 / Section 371.040
371.040 Bonds, bills and notes assignable -- Effect of assignment
Status: in_force

371.040 Bonds, bills and notes assignable -- Effect of assignment.

All bonds, bills or notes for money or property are assignable so as to vest the right of

action in the assignee; but, except in the case of negotiable instruments, the assignment

shall not impair the right to any defense, discount or set-off that the defendant has and

might have used against the original obligee, or any intermediate assignor, before the

defendant received notice of the assignment.
KRS § 457.300 — KY Code / Title XLII / Chapter 457 / Section 457.300
457.300 Commodities and options
Status: in_force

457.300 Commodities and options.

Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a power of attorney granting

general authority with respect to commodities and options authorizes the agent to:

(1) Buy, sell, exchange, assign, settle, and exercise commodity futures contracts and

call or put options on stocks or stock indexes traded on a regulated option

exchange; and

(2) Establish, continue, modify, and terminate option accounts.
KRS § 337.365 — KY Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 337 / Section 337.365
337.365 Rest periods for employees
Status: in_force

337.365 Rest periods for employees.

No employer shall require any employee to work without a rest period of at least ten (10)

minutes during each four (4) hours worked, except those employees who are under the

Federal Railway Labor Act. This shall be in addition to the regularly scheduled lunch

period. This section shall not apply where a collective bargaining agreement provides for

a total number of minutes that are equal to or exceed ten (10) minutes accrued for each

four (4) hours of work. If a collective bargaining agreement does not contain provisions

allowing rest periods, employers shall allow a rest period of at least ten (10) minutes

during each four (4) hours worked. No reduction in compensation shall be made for

hourly or salaried employees.
KRS § 314.103 — KY Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 314 / Section 314.103
314.103 Criminal background check of applicant
Status: in_force

314.103 Criminal background check of applicant.

The board may require a criminal background investigation of an applicant, nurse, or

dialysis technician by means of a fingerprint check by the Department of Kentucky State

Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
KRS § 260.795 — KY Code / Title XXI / Chapter 260 / Section 260.795
260.795 License to handle
Status: in_force

260.795 License to handle.

Each location that handles permitted producers' milk in accordance with KRS 260.775 to

260.845 shall obtain a license to handle from the director. Application for a license to

handle shall be made to the director. The license fee provided for in KRS 260.815 shall

accompany the application. Each licensee shall notify the director, in writing, within

thirty (30) days of a change of address.
KRS § 119.035 — KY Code / Title X / Chapter 119 / Section 119.035
119.035 Alteration, suppression, mutilation, or destruction of registration record -- Making or using false or fraudulent record
Status: in_force

119.035 Alteration, suppression, mutilation, or destruction of registration record --

Making or using false or fraudulent record.

Any person who fraudulently or unlawfully alters any registration record, or fraudulently

adds any name thereto, or willfully secretes, suppresses, mutilates or destroys any

registration record, or makes or uses any false or fraudulent registration record, and any

person who aids or abets in the commission of such act, shall be subject to the penalties

prescribed for Class D felonies.
KRS § 351.110 — KY Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 351 / Section 351.110
351.110 Examination prerequisites -- Fees -- Moneys from licenses and examination fees for use of department
Status: in_force

351.110 Examination prerequisites -- Fees -- Moneys from licenses and

examination fees for use of department.

(1) The department shall not admit any applicant for certification as a mine

inspector, mine safety analyst, electrical inspector, mine safety instructor, mine

foreman, or assistant mine foreman to take an examination given by it unless

the applicant has the experience required by this chapter, and has submitted

proof that he or she is drug and alcohol free in accordance with KRS 351.182

and 351.183, and has presented to the examiner at the time of registration for

the examination a United States postal money order or certified check in the

amount of fifty dollars ($50). All money orders or certified checks required

herein shall be made payable to the State Treasurer, Frankfort, Kentucky.

(2) All money paid to the State Treasurer for licenses and fees required by this

chapter shall be for the sole use of the department and shall be in addition to

any moneys appropriated by the General Assembly for the use of the

department.

(3) The department may refuse to examine any applicant who cannot readily

understand the written English language or cannot express himself intelligently

in English, or who is obviously intoxicated.
KRS § 16.160 — KY Code / Title III / Chapter 16 / Section 16.160
16.160 Restrictions on discipline or removal -- Reduction of force
Status: in_force

16.160 Restrictions on discipline or removal -- Reduction of force.

No officer shall be suspended, reduced in rank or pay, or be discharged or dismissed,

except as provided in KRS 16.140 and 16.150, and with the further exception that when

insufficient funds require a reduction in expenditures, the officer or officers junior in

point of service shall be first discharged.
KRS § 243.886 — KY Code / Title XX / Chapter 243 / Section 243.886
243.886 Reimbursement for collecting and reporting -- Microbrewery or distiller that pays wholesale sales tax not entitled to reimbursement
Status: in_force

243.886 Reimbursement for collecting and reporting -- Microbrewery or

distiller that pays wholesale sales tax not entitled to reimbursement.

To reimburse himself or herself for the cost of collecting and reporting the tax, each

person required to pay and report the tax levied by KRS 243.884, other than a

microbrewery or a distiller, shall deduct on each report one percent (1) of the tax

due, provided the amount due is not delinquent at the time of payment. A

microbrewery or distiller that reports and pays the wholesale sales tax levied by KRS

243.884, in accordance with KRS 243.0305 or 243.157 as applicable, shall not be

entitled to deduct one percent (1) of the tax due.
KRS § 39A.270 — KY Code / Title V / Chapter 39A / Section 39A.270
39A.270 Use of publicly owned resources at impending, happening, or response phase of disaster or emergency
Status: in_force

39A.270 Use of publicly owned resources at impending, happening, or

response phase of disaster or emergency.

(1) During the threatened or impending happening of a disaster or emergency, the

Governor, the Adjutant General, or the Director may authorize the use of public

employees, equipment, supplies, materials, funds, or any other publicly owned

or supported resources to assist in the mitigation of the potential effects of the

disaster or emergency, regardless of whether the use is on public or private

property.

(2) During the actual happening of and any part of the response phase of a

disaster or emergency the Governor, the Adjutant General, or the Director,

shall, when necessary or desirable, authorize the use of public employees,

equipment, supplies, materials, funds, or any other publicly owned or

supported resource to assist in the operations of government, or the private

sector, necessary to deal with the disaster or emergency, regardless of

whether the use is on public or private property.

(3) During the actual happening or any part of the response phase of a disaster or

declared emergency, the Governor or the General Assembly may, by executive

action, legislation, or administrative regulation promulgated under KRS Chapter

13A, declare which of the following services, if any, are essential:

(a) Those individuals and businesses that are necessary to deal with the

response to the disaster or declared emergency or that protect the life

and health of Kentucky citizens;

(b) Individuals and businesses that are engaged in conduct, business, or an

activity that otherwise constitutes a critical infrastructure sector as

determined by the United States Department of Homeland Security's

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, or its successor; or

(c) Individuals and businesses that are charged with responsibility for a

governmental function related to a declared emergency or that is not in

the ordinary course of conduct or business, including responsibilities that

require changes to the medical, manufacturing, or educational

environment in which they typically operate.

(4) After the active or response phase of the disaster or emergency has passed

and the recovery phase has begun, the Governor, the Adjutant General, or the

Director may authorize the use of public employees, equipment, supplies,

funds, or any other publicly owned or supported resources to assist in the

recovery phase of the disaster or emergency, regardless of whether the use is

on public or private property.

(5) A formal declaration of disaster or emergency shall not be necessary to invoke

the provisions of subsection (1) or (2) of this section.
KRS § 391.250 — KY Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 391 / Section 391.250
391.250 Limitations on testamentary disposition
Status: in_force

391.250 Limitations on testamentary disposition.

KRS 391.210 to 391.260 does not authorize a person to dispose of property by will if it is

held under limitations imposed by law preventing testamentary disposition by that person.
KRS § 281.727 — KY Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 281 / Section 281.727
281.727 Use of electronic title system by U-Drive-It that is an approved entity -- Administrative regulations
Status: in_force

281.727 Use of electronic title system by U-Drive-It that is an approved entity --

Administrative regulations.

(1) A U-Drive-It who becomes an approved entity as defined in KRS 186A.005 may

use the electronic title application and registration system established under KRS

186A.017 to:

(a) Apply for initial or renewal registration on vehicles in its fleet; or

(b) Submit the appropriate fees and taxes to maintain permanent registration on

vehicles in its fleet in accordance with KRS 186A.127.

(2) The cabinet shall promulgate administrative regulations in accordance with KRS

Chapter 13A to set forth procedures for holders of U-Drive-It certificates who meet

the definition of an approved entity under KRS 186A.005 to access the electronic

title application and registration system for initial or renewal registration and

payment of annual fees and taxes on permanent registrations.
KRS § 268.210 — KY Code / Title XXII / Chapter 268 / Section 268.210
268.210 Compensation of officers and employees -- Selection of treasurer
Status: in_force

268.210 Compensation of officers and employees -- Selection of treasurer.

(1) Attorneys selected by the petitioners to prepare and file ex parte petitions for the

establishment of any district shall faithfully perform the duties of attorney in such

proceedings, aid in the preparation of all reports of the viewers, and do any other

work necessary until judgment is rendered on the exceptions to the viewers'

preliminary report, establishing or refusing to establish the district, at which time

their duties shall cease. If the district is established the court organizing it shall

allow the attorney representing the petitioners a reasonable fee for the service

actually rendered, to be taxed as a part of the cost of the proceeding, and paid by the

board out of the funds belonging to the district when funds come into their hands.

(2) The compensation of the engineer who is a member of the board of viewers shall be

fixed by the fiscal court at or before the time of his appointment, by order entered of

record. The other viewers and the members of the board of appraisers shall be paid

five dollars ($5) per day for the time actually engaged in performing their duties.

Rodmen, chain carriers and other laborers employed in the improvement shall

receive three dollars ($3) per day for their services.

(3) The secretary of the board shall receive three dollars ($3) per day for attending the

meetings of the board and ten cents ($0.10) per one hundred (100) words for matter

required to be written or recorded by him.

(4) The treasurer shall receive not more than one percent (1%) for receiving and

disbursing funds under the control of the board. If any bank or any qualified person

will execute proper bond and serve as treasurer without remuneration or will pay the

district a fee for being allowed to serve as treasurer with the privilege of selecting

the depository of the funds, that bank or person may be appointed treasurer within

the discretion of the board. The board shall receive bids or terms from all the banks

of the city where its office is located that desire to act as treasurer, and select the

bank or person that will best serve the interest of the district.

(5) The board, except where otherwise provided, shall by resolution at the time of

employing or appointing any person to render services, provide for reasonable

compensation for the work done and necessary expenses.
KRS § 256.110 — KY Code / Title XXI / Chapter 256 / Section 256.110
256.110 Railroad and adjoining owner to maintain fence
Status: in_force

256.110 Railroad and adjoining owner to maintain fence.

Except as otherwise provided in KRS 256.130, 256.160 and 256.170, every railroad shall

construct and maintain a good lawful fence on one-half (1/2) of the distance of the

division line between its right-of-way and the adjoining lands, and every owner of lands

adjoining the right-of-way of the railroad shall construct and maintain a good lawful

fence on one-half (1/2) of the distance of the division between those lands and the right-

of-way.
KRS § 426.950 — KY Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 426 / Section 426.950
426.950 Definition
Status: in_force

426.950 Definition.

In KRS 426.950 to 426.975 "foreign judgment" means any judgment, decree, or order of a

court of the United States or of any other court which is entitled to full faith and credit in

this Commonwealth.
KRS § 243.262 — KY Code / Title XX / Chapter 243 / Section 243.262
243.262 Licensed horse racetrack may be issued temporary alcoholic beverage license
Status: in_force

243.262 Licensed horse racetrack may be issued temporary alcoholic beverage

license.

Any person in wet territory licensed by the Kentucky Racing and Gaming Corporation

under KRS 230.300 may be issued a license by the department and may hold a special

temporary license as provided in KRS 243.260. When issued, the license shall be valid

and effective only upon premises licensed by the corporation and upon the dates and

hours for which racing or intertrack wagering has been authorized by the corporation. A

temporary license may be issued for the period the racing or intertrack wagering has been

authorized, even if the period exceeds thirty (30) days as provided in KRS 243.260.
KRS § 5.215 — KY Code / Title II / Chapter 5 / Section 5.215
5.215 Fifteenth Representative District
Status: in_force

5.215 Fifteenth Representative District.

The Fifteenth Representative District shall consist of the following territory:

County: Butler KY

County: Muhlenberg KY
KRS § 268.200 — KY Code / Title XXII / Chapter 268 / Section 268.200
268.200 Superintendent of drainage -- Assistants -- Duties -- Bond -- Expenses
Status: in_force

268.200 Superintendent of drainage -- Assistants -- Duties -- Bond -- Expenses.

The board may appoint a competent person as superintendent of drainage, who shall be

subject to the orders of the board. He shall look after and keep clean, open and in good

condition all public drains and other improvements under the charge of the board. The

superintendent shall furnish bond to be approved by and in favor of the board, for the

benefit of any party in interest. If no superintendent is appointed, the work provided for in

this section may be done by the chief engineer, or other employees as the board may

direct. The superintendent, with the approval of the board, may employ any help

necessary to the performance of his duties. All expenses incurred shall be reported by the

superintendent or other employee to the board, and the report shall show the improvement

upon which the expense was incurred.
KRS § 65.330 — KY Code / Title IX / Chapter 65 / Section 65.330
65.330 Members not to be compensated
Status: in_force

65.330 Members not to be compensated.

The members of the council shall not be compensated for their duties on the council.
KRS § 161.760 — KY Code / Title XIII / Chapter 161 / Section 161.760
161.760 Notice of salary to be paid to teacher -- Increases -- Reductions in responsibility
Status: in_force

161.760 Notice of salary to be paid to teacher -- Increases -- Reductions in

responsibility.

(1) The superintendent of schools shall give notice not later than forty-five (45) days

before the first student attendance day of the succeeding school year or June 15,

whichever occurs earlier, to each teacher who holds a contract valid for the

succeeding school year, stating the best estimate as to the salary to be paid the

teacher during the year. The salary shall not be lower than the salary paid during the

preceding school year, unless the reduction is a part of a uniform plan affecting all

teachers in the entire district, or unless there is a reduction of responsibilities.

Nothing herein shall prevent increases of salary after the superintendent's annual

notice has been given. All teachers who refuse assignment shall notify the

superintendent in writing not later than thirty (30) days before the first student

attendance day of the school year.

(2) Transfer or change in appointment of teachers later than thirty (30) days before the

first student attendance day of the school year shall be made only to fill vacancies

created by illness, death, or resignations; to reduce or increase personnel because of

a shift in school population; to make personnel adjustments after consolidation or

merger; or to assign personnel according to their certification pursuant to KRS

161.010 to 161.120 provided, in the latter instance, that the teacher was appointed

to a position outside his or her field of certification in the previous year.

(3) Reduction of responsibility for a teacher may be accompanied by a corresponding

reduction in salary provided that written notification stating the specific reason for

the reduction shall be furnished to the teacher not later than ninety (90) days before

the first student attendance day of the school year or May 15, whichever occurs

earlier.

(4) Employment of a teacher, under either a limited or a continuing contract, is

employment in the school district only and not in a particular position or school.
KRS § 45.580 — KY Code / Title VI / Chapter 45 / Section 45.580
45.580 Failure to comply with KRS 45.570 constitutes breach of contract
Status: in_force

45.580 Failure to comply with KRS 45.570 constitutes breach of contract.

Failure to comply with any of the provisions of KRS 45.570 shall constitute a material

breach of the contract.
KRS § 418.005 — KY Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 418 / Section 418.005
418.005 Judgment may be obtained on motion
Status: in_force

418.005 Judgment may be obtained on motion.

A judgment may be obtained, on motion, by a surety against his principal or cosurety for

money paid; by a client against his attorney for money collected or property received; by a

party or officer against a surety for costs; and by a party against an officer for money

collected or property received, and for the damages which such party is entitled to

recover; and in all other cases specially authorized by statute; and the service of the notice

shall be regarded as the commencement of the proceeding.
KRS § 380.120 — KY Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 380 / Section 380.120
380.120 Waiver of debtor's rights void and unenforceable
Status: in_force

380.120 Waiver of debtor's rights void and unenforceable.

Any waiver by the debtor of rights or protections provided in this chapter is contrary to

public policy, is void and unenforceable, and will not relieve the debt adjuster of any

obligation placed upon the debt adjuster by this chapter.
KRS § 387.790 — KY Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 387 / Section 387.790
387.790 Court order permitting use of ward's income
Status: in_force

387.790 Court order permitting use of ward's income.

Notwithstanding anything in KRS 387.010 to 387.280 to the contrary, when a guardian or

conservator is in reasonable doubt as to the right to use the income or principal from the

ward's estate for the benefit of the ward, the guardian or conservator may apply to the

District Court for permission to do so by filing a verified petition stating the reasons for

the application. The court may grant the order ex parte, and the order shall be prima facie

protection to the guardian or conservator in the settlement of the guardianship or

conservatorship accounts.
KRS § 45A.877 — KY Code / Title VI / Chapter 45A / Section 45A.877
45A.877 Reimbursement of underwriters for counsel retained by them for bond issuance -- Prohibition against state employee's recommending selection
Status: in_force

45A.877 Reimbursement of underwriters for counsel retained by them for bond

issuance -- Prohibition against state employee's recommending selection.

(1) The office shall establish and maintain a schedule of rates at which underwriters

will be reimbursed for fees and expenses of counsel they retain for a bond issuance.

(2) Employees of the Commonwealth shall be prohibited from directly or indirectly

recommending the selection of the underwriter's counsel. This section shall not be

deemed to prohibit the creation of a list of qualified firms to assist underwriters in

the selection of their counsel or from otherwise making general information

regarding law firms available to underwriters.

(3) For each bond issuance, the secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet

and the executive director shall certify to the Capital Projects and Bond Oversight

Committee that neither they, or, to the best of their knowledge, anyone involved in

the selection process, attempted to recommend the hiring of any law firm by an

underwriter.

(4) If the Capital Projects and Bond Oversight Committee determines that an employee

of the Commonwealth has, at the request of a law firm, recommended the selection

of an underwriter's counsel relating to a bond issuance in an attempt to exercise

influence on the selection process, the committee shall recommend to the secretary

of the Finance and Administration Cabinet that the firm be prohibited from serving

as bond counsel or underwriter's counsel for a bond issuance for a period of two (2)

years, commencing on the date of the determination. The secretary shall follow the

recommendation or submit the reasons for not following the recommendation in

writing to the committee.