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KRS § 278.5085 — KY Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 278 / Section 278.5085
278.5085 Presumption of reasonableness of supply contract for natural gas produced from coal through gasification process
Status: in_force

278.5085 Presumption of reasonableness of supply contract for natural gas

produced from coal through gasification process.

If a gas distribution utility as defined in KRS 278.010(3)(b) enters into a twenty (20) year

supply contract with any person for pipeline quality synthetic natural gas produced from

coal through a gasification process, the commission shall find the transaction reasonable

and shall allow the utility to recover the cost of the synthetic natural gas if:

(1) The only coal used in the gasification process is coal subject to the tax imposed

under KRS 143.020;

(2) The price per million British thermal units (BTU) is no greater than the long-term

market price derived from the simple average of the Henry Hub monthly futures

prices for natural gas as reported by the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX)

for the sixty (60) months immediately following the effective date of the contract,

adjusted annually based upon the change in the Annual Consumer Price Index for

All Urban Consumers for the Midwest Region as published in April by the United

States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, or a suitable Consumer

Price Index calculation if this Consumer Price Index is not available. The total price

adjustment over the life of the contract shall not exceed one dollar and fifty cents

($1.50) per million BTU; and

(3) The utility's aggregate long-term supply contracts for the purchase of synthetic

natural gas produced from coal through the gasification process do not exceed

twenty five-percent (25%) of the annual system supply requirements of the utility,

by volume, as measured in thousand cubic foot units (Mcf) at the time the utility

enters into the contract.
KRS § 421.040 — KY Code / Title XXXVIII / Chapter 421 / Section 421.040
421.040 Fee in felony case must be claimed -- When not allowed
Status: in_force

421.040 Fee in felony case must be claimed -- When not allowed.

Each witness for the Commonwealth in a felony case shall, immediately after he testifies

claim his attendance in open court. The claim may be allowed by the court and if it is

allowed it shall be noted of record. Any person who has been subpoenaed or recognized

as a witness in a felony case who fails to appear upon the calling of the case, is not

entitled to claim as a witness in that case unless he files an affidavit from which it appears

that he had a good excuse for failing to attend. When the affidavit is filed the court may

allow the witness to claim his attendance. The clerk shall note on his order book the name

of each witness who fails to attend the first day of the trial.
KRS § 108.105 — KY Code / Title IX / Chapter 108 / Section 108.105
108.105 Alternate method for creation of ambulance service district
Status: in_force

108.105 Alternate method for creation of ambulance service district.

(1) It is the intent of this section to create an alternative means of creating an

ambulance service district in any city or county of the Commonwealth which has

not heretofore created the same.

(2) In all counties where a county or city-county ambulance service has not been

established pursuant to KRS 108.080 to 108.180, an ambulance service district may

be created in accordance with the provisions of this section.

(3) The fiscal court or local legislative body may by ordinance create an ambulance

service district and an ambulance service district tax in such amount as deemed

sufficient, but not in excess of ten cents ($0.10) per one hundred dollars ($100) of

full assessed valuation.

(4) The ambulance service district tax shall be collected in the same manner as

provided in KRS 108.080 to 108.180 and shall be used solely for the maintenance

and operation of the city, county, city-county, or district ambulance service.

(5) Other matters with regard to the operation and management of the ambulance

service district shall be in accordance with the provisions of KRS 108.080 to

108.180 insofar as they do not conflict with the provisions of this section.

(6) Nothing in this section shall be construed as to abridge the rights of two (2) or more

cities, counties or cities in those counties from establishing a joint ambulance

service district as provided in KRS 108.080 to 108.180.
KRS § 74.040 — KY Code / Title IX / Chapter 74 / Section 74.040
74.040 Chief executive officer -- Employees -- Expenses -- Salary
Status: in_force

74.040 Chief executive officer -- Employees -- Expenses -- Salary.

The commission may employ a person to serve as the chief executive officer of the water

district. This person shall not be one (1) of the water district's commissioners. The person

may be designated the general manager, superintendent, or chief executive officer of the

district or by any other similar title. The chief executive officer shall perform such

additional duties as the commission may require of him or her and shall be subject to the

orders of the commission. The chief executive officer shall employ all necessary labor

and assistance in the performance of his or her duties, and he or she shall report to the

commission all expenses incurred. The salary of the chief executive officer shall be fixed

by the commission.
KRS § 164A.180 — KY Code / Title XIII / Chapter 164A / Section 164A.180
164A.180 Exemption from personal liability
Status: in_force

164A.180 Exemption from personal liability.

No member or other officer of the corporation shall be subject to any personal liability or

accountability by reason of his execution of any obligations or the issuance thereof.
KRS § 177.130 — KY Code / Title XV / Chapter 177 / Section 177.130
177.130 Hearing -- Order -- Plans, specifications, and estimates of cost
Status: in_force

177.130 Hearing -- Order -- Plans, specifications, and estimates of cost.

If the department finds that a crossing proposed for vacation should be replaced with

another grade crossing or a grade separation, it shall give at least ten (10) days' notice by

certified mail, return receipt requested, to the railroad company and to the chief executive

officer of the affected unit of local government of a public hearing to be held at a time

and place stated in the notice. At the public hearing, the department shall consider

whether or not the proposed grade separation or substitute crossing is reasonably

necessary and the most advantageous method of enhancing the public convenience and

necessity. If the department finds that the grade separation or substitute crossing is

reasonably necessary, it shall make an order to that effect and furnish a copy thereof by

certified mail, return receipt requested, to the railroad company and to the chief executive

officer of the affected unit of local government. The order shall specify the location of the

crossing to be substituted and whether it shall pass over or under the railroad tracks or

intersect them at grade, the width of the crossing, and the angle at which the crossing

shall meet and converge into the roadbed on either side of the railroad tracks. The order

may direct the railroad company to prepare plans, specifications, and estimates of cost for

the grade separation or substitute crossing in accordance with the general plan prescribed

by the order. The order may provide that the plans, specifications, and estimates of cost

shall be prepared by the department.
KRS § 140.360 — KY Code / Title XI / Chapter 140 / Section 140.360
140.360 Limit on reduction of taxable value
Status: in_force

140.360 Limit on reduction of taxable value.

No gross estate shall be reduced by more than $500,000 as a result of the provisions of

KRS 140.300 to 140.360.
KRS § 342.295 — KY Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 342 / Section 342.295
342.295 Safekeeping, transporting and return of original record of board
Status: in_force

342.295 Safekeeping, transporting and return of original record of board.

The Court of Appeals may make such rule or order as it may deem necessary for the

safekeeping, transporting and return of such original records of the Workers'

Compensation Board to the board when the judgment in the case becomes final, provided

that a copy of the final judgment shall be returned with each record. When any appeal has

become final the clerk of the Court of Appeals shall return such original record to the

Workers' Compensation Board, which shall safely keep the same. At all times thereafter

such record shall remain a part of the record of the case in the Court of Appeals, though

kept in the possession of the Workers' Compensation Board.
KRS § 367.912 — KY Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 367 / Section 367.912
367.912 Noncomplying contract void and unenforceable -- Waiver deemed void
Status: in_force

367.912 Noncomplying contract void and unenforceable -- Waiver deemed void.

(1) Any contract which does not comply with the applicable provisions of KRS 367.900

to 367.930 shall be void and unenforceable as contrary to public policy.

(2) Any waiver by a member or purchaser of a contract of any of the provisions of KRS

367.900 to 367.930 shall be deemed void and unenforceable as contrary to public

policy.
KRS § 352.232 — KY Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 352 / Section 352.232
352.232 Definitions -- Safety requirements governing use of electrical face equipment -- Examination for methane gas
Status: in_force

352.232 Definitions -- Safety requirements governing use of electrical face

equipment -- Examination for methane gas.

For purposes of this section, "approved" means that a device, apparatus, equipment,

machinery, or practice employed in the mining of coal has been approved by the

commissioner of the Department for Natural Resources or accepted by a nationally or

federally recognized testing laboratory or the United States Department of Labor Mine

Safety and Health Administration; "suitable" means a design, material, or installation that

meets the requirements of its intended use or that is accepted by a nationally or federally

recognized testing laboratory or the United States Department of Labor Mine Safety and

Health Administration.

(1) No person shall be placed in charge of electrical face equipment in any mine unless

he is a qualified person capable of determining the safety of the roof, face, and ribs

of the working places and detecting the presence of explosive gas. Operators of

electrical face equipment shall undergo an examination to determine their fitness to

detect explosive gas and shall have a minimum of forty-five (45) days of actual

mining experience before they are permitted to have charge of electric face

equipment. Safety committeemen, shotfirers, and others whose duty may require

them to make inspections for gas shall undergo and pass an examination or possess

a mine foreman's certificate before using an approved multi-gas detection device

underground. The examination shall be given by the mine inspector. Blank forms

for the examination shall be furnished by the department. A copy shall be retained

on file at the mine office and the original shall be sent to the department fully made

out and signed by the applicant and approved by the mine inspector.

(2) No electric face equipment shall be brought inby the last breakthrough next to the

working face until the equipment operator has made an inspection for explosive gas

using an approved gas detection device or instrument in the place where the

equipment is to work unless the inspection is then made by some other competent

person authorized and appointed for that purpose by the mine foreman. If any

explosive gas in excess of one percent (1%) is found in the place, the electrical

equipment shall not be taken in until the gas is removed.

(3) While the electric equipment is operating at the face, an examination for gas shall

be made at not more than twenty (20) minute intervals. If methane gas is found in

excess of one percent (1%) at any time, the power shall be de-energized from the

equipment and left de-energized until the gas is reduced to less than one percent

(1%) and the place determined safe by a foreman.
KRS § 327.200 — KY Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 327 / Section 327.200
327.200 Duty of treating physical therapist utilizing telehealth to ensure patient's informed consent and maintain confidentiality -- Board to promulgate administrative regulations -- Definition of "telehealth"
Status: in_force

327.200 Duty of treating physical therapist utilizing telehealth to ensure patient's

informed consent and maintain confidentiality -- Board to promulgate

administrative regulations -- Definition of "telehealth".

(1) A treating physical therapist who provides or facilitates the use of telehealth shall

ensure:

(a) That the informed consent of the patient, or another appropriate person with

authority to make the health care treatment decision for the patient, is obtained

before services are provided through telehealth; and

(b) That the confidentiality of the patient's medical information is maintained as

required by this chapter and other applicable law. At a minimum,

confidentiality shall be maintained through appropriate processes, practices,

and technology as designated by the board and that conform to applicable

federal law.

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

Chapter 13A to implement this section and as necessary to:

(a) Prevent abuse and fraud through the use of telehealth services;

(b) Prevent fee-splitting through the use of telehealth services; and

(c) Utilize telehealth in the provision of physical therapy and in the provision of

continuing education.

(3) For purposes of this section, "telehealth" means the use of interactive audio, video,

or other electronic media to deliver health care. It includes the use of electronic

media for diagnosis, consultation, treatment, transfer of health or medical data, and

continuing education.
KRS § 227.708 — KY Code / Title XIX / Chapter 227 / Section 227.708
227.708 Legality of items described in KRS 227.702
Status: in_force

227.708 Legality of items described in KRS 227.702.

(1) Items described in KRS 227.702 are legal for retail sale provided all applicable

federal and state requirements with respect thereto are met.

(2) Items described in KRS 227.706 are not legal for retail sale but are legal under

permits granted pursuant to KRS 227.710 for the purposes specified in this chapter

for public displays and may be sold at wholesale as provided in this chapter.

(3) Items described in KRS 227.704 are legal for retail sale provided all applicable

federal and state requirements with respect thereto are met.
KRS § 151.186 — KY Code / Title XII / Chapter 151 / Section 151.186
151.186 Appeals from final orders
Status: in_force

151.186 Appeals from final orders.

(1) Appeals may be taken from all final orders of the cabinet. Within thirty (30) days

from entry of the final order the appeal shall be taken to the Circuit Court of the

county where the structure or activity which is the subject of the order is located.

The party or parties affected by the final order shall file in the Circuit Court a

petition which states fully the grounds upon which a review is sought and assign all

errors relied on. The cabinet shall be named respondent, and service shall be had on

the secretary. Summons shall be issued upon the petition directing the cabinet to

send its entire record, properly bound, to the clerk of the Circuit Court after

certifying that such record is its entire original record or a true copy thereof, which

shall be filed by the clerk of the Circuit Court and considered by the Circuit Court

on the review. After the case has been properly docketed in the Circuit Court, any

party directly affected by the issues on appeal may, upon notice to the parties and

upon proper showing and in the discretion of the court, be permitted to intervene.

Upon hearing of the appeal, the findings of the cabinet shall be prima facie evidence

of the facts found therein. The court shall review the entire record and the findings

and final order of the cabinet.

(2) Appeals to the Court of Appeals from orders of the Circuit Court shall be taken in

the manner provided in the Kentucky Rules of Civil Procedure.
KRS § 382.480 — KY Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 382 / Section 382.480
382.480 Filing of federal liens
Status: in_force

382.480 Filing of federal liens.

(1) Notices of tax liens payable to the United States and certificates discharging such

liens shall be filed by the collector of internal revenue, in duplicate, in the office of

the county clerk of each county within which the property subject to the lien is

located.

(2) When a notice of a federal tax lien is filed, the county clerk shall forthwith enter the

same in an alphabetical federal tax lien index, showing on one (1) line the name and

residence of the taxpayer named in the notice, the collector's serial number of such

notice, the date and hour of filing, and the amount of tax and penalties. He shall

endorse on both the original and duplicate copies of the notice the date and hour of

filing and shall mail the duplicate to the collector of internal revenue from whom

received. The county clerk shall file and keep all original notices so filed, in

numerical order, in a file designated "Federal Tax Lien Notices," or in the

encumbrance book.

(3) Notices of all other liens payable to the United States, including, but not limited to

environmental protection liens, and certificates discharging such liens shall be filed,

in duplicate, in the office of the county clerk of each county within which the

property subject to the lien is located.

(4) When a notice of a federal lien as provided by subsection (3) of this section is filed,

the county clerk shall forthwith enter the same in an alphabetical federal lien index,

showing on one (1) line the name and residence of the property owner named in the

notice, identifying the specific lien holder, the date and hour of filing, and the

amount of the lien. He shall indorse on both the original and duplicate copies of the

notice the date and hour of filing and shall mail the duplicate to the lien holder from

whom received. The county clerk shall file and keep all original notices so filed, in

numerical order, in a file designated "Federal Lien Notices," or in the encumbrance

book.
KRS § 156.460 — KY Code / Title XIII / Chapter 156 / Section 156.460
156.460 School official or employee not to act as book agent. (Effective until July 1, 2026)
Status: in_force

156.460 School official or employee not to act as book agent. (Effective until July

1, 2026)

No superintendent, teacher, or other official or employee of any institution supported

wholly or in part by public funds shall act, directly or indirectly, as agent for any person

whose school textbooks are filed with the chief state school officer.156.460 School official or employee not to act as instructional material agent.

(Effective July 1, 2026)

A superintendent, teacher, or other official or employee of any institution supported

wholly or in part by public funds shall not act, directly or indirectly, as agent for any

person whose instructional materials are identified on the state-approved list.
KRS § 452.320 — KY Code / Title XLII / Chapter 452 / Section 452.320
452.320 Proceedings on retransfer when defendant is in custody
Status: in_force

452.320 Proceedings on retransfer when defendant is in custody.

If the defendant is in custody at the time the retransfer under KRS 452.290 is ordered, the

court shall order his removal by the sheriff or jailer of the county, with such sufficient

guards as the court directs, and his delivery to the jailer of the county to which the

retransfer is made.
KRS § 70.085 — KY Code / Title IX / Chapter 70 / Section 70.085
70.085 Summons, return of -- Amendment if erroneous -- Penalty
Status: in_force

70.085 Summons, return of -- Amendment if erroneous -- Penalty.

The return on a summons by an officer must state when and how the summons was

served, and, if erroneous, may, with leave of the court, be amended according to the truth.

An officer who makes an erroneous return may be fined by the court not exceeding ten

dollars ($10), and is liable to the person aggrieved for any injury caused by the error.
KRS § 138.690 — KY Code / Title XI / Chapter 138 / Section 138.690
138.690 Computation of tax
Status: in_force

138.690 Computation of tax.

(1) Those taxes imposed by subsections (1) and (2) of KRS 138.660 shall be

determined as follows: The total number of gallons of gasoline and special fuels

used during the taxable period in the licensee's operations on the public highways in

Kentucky shall be multiplied by the tax rate.

(2) The tax imposed by KRS 138.660(3) shall be determined as follows: the total

number of miles driven during the taxable period in the licensee's operations on

public highways in this state shall be multiplied by the combined licensed weight

tax rate.
KRS § 61.912 — KY Code / Title VIII / Chapter 61 / Section 61.912
61.912 Power of arrest
Status: in_force

61.912 Power of arrest.

Any duly commissioned special law enforcement officer shall, while performing law

enforcement duties upon the public property he or she is hired to protect, be empowered

to arrest:

(1) Persons committing, in his or her presence and upon the public property he or she is

hired to protect, any misdemeanor, any traffic violation, or any other violation as

defined by KRS 500.080;

(2) Provided there exists probable cause to believe a felony has been committed upon

the premises he or she is hired to protect, any person whom the officer reasonably

and actually believes to have committed such felony upon the public property.