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KRS § 321.240 — KY Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 321 / Section 321.240
321.240 Board officers -- Terms of officers -- Meetings -- Employment of staff
Status: in_force

321.240 Board officers -- Terms of officers -- Meetings -- Employment of staff.

(1) The board shall annually elect a chair and a vice chair from the appointed members

of the board. Officers of the board shall serve for terms of one (1) year and until a

successor is elected, as long as the officer holds a current appointment to the board.

(2) The board shall hold at least two (2) regular meetings annually and additional

meetings as the board may deem necessary. The additional meetings may be held

upon call of the chair or upon written request of three (3) members of the board.

(3) Five (5) members of the board shall constitute a quorum to conduct business.

(4) The board may employ its own executive director and staff, or employ or contract

with any other persons it deems necessary to carry on the work of the board and

shall define their duties and fix their compensation. Should the board prefer not to

directly employ or contract with persons to serve as its executive director or staff,

the board may enter into a contract with another state agency in which the board

shall pay to the agency a sum sufficient to offset that agency's costs in the salary

and benefits of one (1) or more employees who will be assigned to serve the board

as its executive director and staff.
KRS § 217.2202 — KY Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 217 / Section 217.2202
217.2202 Kratom processors and retailers -- Prohibitions
Status: in_force

217.2202 Kratom processors and retailers -- Prohibitions.

A kratom processor or kratom retailer shall not:

(1) Distribute, dispense, sell, or make available for sale any kratom extract or kratom

product to an individual who is under twenty-one (21) years of age; or

(2) Prepare, manufacture, distribute, dispense, sell, or make available for sale any

kratom extract or kratom product that:

(a) Is adulterated with a dangerous nonkratom substance that affects the quality

or strength of the kratom extract or kratom product to such a degree that it

may injure a consumer;

(b) Contains a poisonous or otherwise harmful nonkratom ingredient, including

but not limited to any controlled substance as defined in KRS Chapter 218A;

(c) Contains a level of 7-hydroxymitragynine in the alkaloid fraction that is

greater than two percent (2%) of the overall alkaloid composition of the

product;

(d) Contains any synthetic alkaloid, including synthetic mitragynine, synthetic 7-

hydroxymitragynine, or any other synthetically derived compound of the plant

Mitragyna speciosa;

(e) Contains levels of residual solvents higher than those permitted under the

United States Pharmacopeia Chapter 467; or

(f) Does not meet the labeling requirements established pursuant to KRS

217.2203 or any administrative regulation promulgated thereunder.
KRS § 183.880 — KY Code / Title XV / Chapter 183 / Section 183.880
183.880 Establishment of safety and security department by airport board -- Oath by appointees
Status: in_force

183.880 Establishment of safety and security department by airport board -- Oath

by appointees.

The airport board created by a county containing a city with a population equal to or

greater than twenty thousand (20,000) based upon the most recent federal decennial

census, an urban-county government, or created jointly by a city of the first class and

county is authorized to establish a safety and security department and appoint safety and

security officers and other employees for the public airport for which it is responsible, to

prescribe distinctive uniforms for the safety and security officers of the airport board, and

to designate and operate emergency vehicles. Safety and security officers so appointed

shall take an appropriate oath of office, in form and manner consistent with the

Constitution of Kentucky, and shall serve at the pleasure of the airport board.
KRS § 519.030 — KY Code / Title L / Chapter 519 / Section 519.030
519.030 Compounding a crime
Status: in_force

519.030 Compounding a crime.

(1) A person is guilty of compounding a crime when:

(a) He solicits, accepts or agrees to accept any benefit upon an agreement or

understanding that he will refrain from initiating a prosecution for a crime; or

(b) He confers, offers, or agrees to confer any benefit upon another person upon

agreement or understanding that such other person will refrain from initiating

a prosecution for a crime.

(2) In any prosecution under this section, it is a defense that the benefit did not exceed

an amount which the defendant reasonably believed to be due as restitution or

indemnification for harm caused by the offense.

(3) Compounding a crime is a Class A misdemeanor.
KRS § 365.430 — KY Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 365 / Section 365.430
365.430 Issuance of license -- Scope of authorization
Status: in_force

365.430 Issuance of license -- Scope of authorization.

(1) The clerk, upon receipt of an application giving fully and completely the

information under oath as required by KRS 365.420 and upon receipt of the fee

provided for in KRS 365.445, shall issue a license to the applicant, authorizing the

applicant to advertise, represent, and sell the particular goods so inventoried at the

time and place stated in the application and in true accordance with the provisions

of KRS 365.410 to 365.480 and 365.992. The license shall be issued in duplicate

and shall bear a number and date of its expiration. A license issued under KRS

365.410 to 365.480 and 365.992 shall be granted and valid only for the sale of the

inventoried goods which are the property of the licensee. The license shall apply

only to the premises specified in the application, and it may not be transferred or

assigned. If a licensee under KRS 365.410 to 365.480 and 365.992 is engaged in

business in other locations, advertising or offering of goods on behalf of the other

locations shall not represent or imply any participation in or cooperation with the

sale on the premises specified in the license, nor shall any advertising or other

offering of goods on behalf of the premises where the licensed sale is being

conducted represent or imply any participation in or cooperation with the sale at

other locations. No license under KRS 365.410 to 365.480 and 365.992 shall be

issued to any person:

(a) To conduct a sale in the trade name or style of a person in whose goods the

applicant for the license has acquired a right or title thereto within twelve (12)

months prior to the time of making application for the license.

(b) To continue a sale in the name of a licensee under KRS 365.410 to 365.480

and 365.992 whose goods the applicant acquired a right or title while the sale

is in progress.

(2) Paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection (1) shall not apply to any person who has

acquired a right, title, or interest in goods as an heir, devisee, or legatee or pursuant

to an order or process of a court of competent jurisdiction.
KRS § 158.194 — KY Code / Title XIII / Chapter 158 / Section 158.194
158.194 Bill of Rights to be displayed
Status: in_force

158.194 Bill of Rights to be displayed.

Each public elementary and secondary school classroom in the Commonwealth of

Kentucky shall prominently display a copy of the Bill of Rights, embodying the

individual liberties safeguarded by the Constitution of the United States.
KRS § 360.010 — KY Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 360 / Section 360.010
360.010 Legal interest rate -- Agreement for higher rate -- Contract or obligation -- Interest after default -- Minimum charge for negotiated bank loan
Status: in_force

360.010 Legal interest rate -- Agreement for higher rate -- Contract or obligation --

Interest after default -- Minimum charge for negotiated bank loan.

(1) Except as provided in KRS 360.040, the legal rate of interest is eight percent (8%)

per annum, but any party or parties may agree, in writing, for the payment of

interest in excess of that rate as follows:

(a) At a per annum rate not to exceed four percent (4%) in excess of the discount

rate on ninety (90) day commercial paper in effect at the Federal Reserve

Bank in the Federal Reserve District where the transaction is consummated or

nineteen percent (19%), whichever is less, on money due or to become due

upon any contract or other obligation in writing where the original principal

amount is fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) or less; and

(b) At any rate on money due or to become due upon any contract or other

obligation in writing where the original principal amount is in excess of

fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000).

(2) Any party or parties to a contract or obligation described in subsection (1) of this

section, and any party or parties who may assume or guarantee the contract or

obligation, shall be bound, subject to KRS 371.190, for the rate of interest as is

expressed in the contract, obligation, assumption, or guaranty, and no law of this

state prescribing or limiting interest rates shall apply to the agreement or to any

charges which pertain thereto or in connection therewith.

(3) The party entitled to be paid in any written contract or obligation specifying a rate

of interest shall be entitled to recover interest after default at the rate of interest as is

expressed in the contract or obligation prior to the default and that interest rate shall

be the interest rate for the purpose of KRS 360.040(3). If the interest rate expressed

in the contract or obligation is a variable rate, the interest rate after default and until

judgment shall be calculated and adjusted as provided in the contract or obligation

prior to the default.

(4) The party entitled to be paid in any written contract or obligation not specifying a

rate of interest or to which no interest rate otherwise applies shall be entitled to

recover interest after default and until judgment at the legal rate of interest.

(5) Nothing in this section shall be construed to amend, repeal, or abrogate any other

law of this state pertaining to any particular types of transactions for which the

maximum rate of interest is specifically prescribed or provided.

(6) Any state or national bank may charge ten dollars ($10) for any loan negotiated at

the bank in this state, even if the legal interest does not amount to that sum.
KRS § 248.655 — KY Code / Title XXI / Chapter 248 / Section 248.655
248.655 Rural development fund -- Purpose -- Source of moneys -- Strategic plan for fund distribution -- Annual report and audit
Status: in_force

248.655 Rural development fund -- Purpose -- Source of moneys -- Strategic plan

for fund distribution -- Annual report and audit.

There is established in the State Treasury a fund to be known as the "Rural Development

Fund." This fund shall exist for the purpose of receipt and expenditure of moneys to

improve and promote agricultural development for residents of the Commonwealth. The

fund may receive state appropriations, gifts, grants, and federal funds and shall be

disbursed by the State Treasurer upon the warrant of the chair of the rural development

board. Before and after July 1, 2000, fifty percent (50%) of the proceeds in the tobacco

settlement agreement fund shall be deposited in this fund as provided under KRS

248.654. All investment income earned from moneys deposited in the fund shall accrue to

the fund. The moneys in the fund shall not lapse at the close of any fiscal year but shall be

carried forward in the next fiscal year for the purpose of the fund. The board shall

develop and oversee the implementation of a strategic plan. The strategic plan shall

identify both short-term and long-term goals and the appropriate oversights to measure

progress toward achievement of those goals, and it shall be updated every two (2) years.

The board shall submit an annual report to the Governor and the Legislative Research

Commission by September 1 of each year for the preceding fiscal year, outlining its

activities and expenditures. The Auditor of Public Accounts, on an annual basis, shall

conduct a thorough review of all expenditures from the fund and, if necessary in the

opinion of the Auditor, an audit of the operations of the fund. No money in the fund shall

be allocated until the board has adopted a strategic plan.
KRS § 299.200 — KY Code / Title XXV / Chapter 299 / Section 299.200
299.200 Liability of officers of company failing to levy assessment to pay death claim
Status: in_force

299.200 Liability of officers of company failing to levy assessment to pay death

claim.

The officers of a company who refuse or neglect, for a period of sixty (60) days after the

filing of satisfactory proof of the death of any policyholder, where the claim is not

disputed on account of fraud or want of validity and where the death or emergency fund is

not sufficient to pay the claim, to levy an assessment to provide for payment of the claim,

shall thereby become liable to the beneficiary under the policy in a sum not exceeding the

face of the claim.
KRS § 279.170 — KY Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 279 / Section 279.170
279.170 Consolidation of cooperatives
Status: in_force

279.170 Consolidation of cooperatives.

(1) Any two (2) or more corporations created under this chapter may enter into an

agreement for their consolidation. The agreement shall set forth the terms and

conditions of the consolidation, the name of the proposed consolidated corporation,

the number of its directors, which shall be not less than five (5), the time of the

annual meetings of the consolidated corporation and the names of the directors who

are to serve until the first annual meeting. If the agreement is approved by a

majority vote of those members voting at each corporation, with the votes cast as

authorized by KRS 279.070, the directors named in the agreement shall subscribe

and acknowledge articles in triplicate originals conforming substantially to the

original articles of incorporation, and entitled and indorsed "Articles of

Consolidation of ....."

(2) The articles of consolidation shall state:

(a) The names of the corporations being consolidated.

(b) The name of the consolidated corporation.

(c) Such other items as are required or permitted to be set forth in the original

articles of incorporation.

(3) The articles of consolidation shall be filed, recorded and approved in the same

manner, and shall take effect upon approval, as is provided in KRS 279.040 for

original articles of incorporation.

(4) The articles of consolidation may be amended in the same manner as articles of

incorporation may be amended under KRS 279.050.
KRS § 181.020 — KY Code / Title XV / Chapter 181 / Section 181.020
181.020 Construction and purchase of interstate bridges and tunnels
Status: in_force

181.020 Construction and purchase of interstate bridges and tunnels.

All counties may purchase, construct, or reconstruct bridges over or tunnels under any

boundary line stream of this state, and may purchase or obtain by gift or otherwise

necessary approaches and other property from the adjoining state or subdivision thereof

and from any person in the adjoining state.
KRS § 342.270 — KY Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 342 / Section 342.270
342.270 Application for resolution of claim -- Joinder -- Assignment to administrative law judge -- Administrative regulations for procedures for resolution of claims
Status: in_force

342.270 Application for resolution of claim -- Joinder -- Assignment to

administrative law judge -- Administrative regulations for procedures for

resolution of claims.

(1) If the parties fail to reach an agreement in regard to compensation under this

chapter, either party may make written application for resolution of claim. The

application must be filed within two (2) years after the accident, or, in case of death,

within two (2) years after the death, or within two (2) years after the cessation of

voluntary payments, if any have been made. When the application is filed by the

employee or during the pendency of that claim, he or she shall join all causes of

action against the named employer which have accrued and which are known, or

should reasonably be known, to him or her. Failure to join all accrued causes of

action will result in such claims being barred under this chapter as waived by the

employee.

(2) Except with respect to claims for benefits by reason of pneumoconiosis, the

commissioner shall issue notice of the filing to all parties and shall promptly assign

the claim to an administrative law judge. The administrative law judge shall

facilitate the exchange of information pertinent to the claim pursuant to

administrative regulations promulgated by the commissioner. Within forty-five (45)

days of the date of issuance of the notice required by this section, the employer or

carrier shall file notice of claim denial or acceptance, setting forth specifically those

material matters which are admitted, those which are denied, and the basis of any

denial of the claim.

(3) Within one hundred twenty (120) days of July 14, 2018, the commissioner shall

promulgate or amend existing administrative regulations establishing procedures for

the resolution of claims. The administrative regulations promulgated pursuant to the

provisions of this subsection shall be effective on an emergency basis and be

applied to all pending claims.
KRS § 216B.402 — KY Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 216B / Section 216B.402
216B.402 Protocol for treatment of drug overdose -- Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome
Status: in_force

216B.402 Protocol for treatment of drug overdose -- Cannabinoid hyperemesis

syndrome.

(1) When a person is admitted to a hospital emergency department or hospital

emergency room for treatment of a drug overdose:

(a) The person shall be informed of available substance use disorder treatment

services known to the hospital that are provided by that hospital, other local

hospitals, the local community mental health center, and any other local

treatment programs licensed pursuant to KRS 222.231;

(b) The hospital may obtain permission from the person when stabilized, or the

person's legal representative, to contact any available substance use disorder

treatment programs offered by that hospital, other local hospitals, the local

community mental health center, or any other local treatment programs

licensed pursuant to KRS 222.231, on behalf of the person to connect him or

her to treatment; and

(c) The local community mental health center may provide an on-call service in

the hospital emergency department or hospital emergency room for the person

who was treated for a drug overdose to provide information about services

and connect the person to substance use disorder treatment, as funds are

available. These services, when provided on the grounds of a hospital, shall be

coordinated with appropriate hospital staff.

(2) When a person, who is a registered qualified patient or a visiting qualified patient as

defined in KRS 218B.010, is admitted to a hospital emergency department or a

hospital emergency room for treatment of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, the

hospital shall notify the cabinet within forty-eight (48) hours. Notification shall

include the registered qualified patient's or a visiting qualified patient's name and

registry identification card number, if available. The cabinet shall record all cases of

cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome in the electronic monitoring system established

pursuant to KRS 218A.202.
KRS § 146.420 — KY Code / Title XII / Chapter 146 / Section 146.420
146.420 Establishment of system
Status: in_force

146.420 Establishment of system.

A state system of nature preserves is established. The system shall consist of nature

preserves dedicated as provided in KRS 146.410 to 146.530.
KRS § 5.225 — KY Code / Title II / Chapter 5 / Section 5.225
5.225 Twenty-fifth Representative District
Status: in_force

5.225 Twenty-fifth Representative District.

The Twenty-fifth Representative District shall consist of the following territory:

County: Hardin KY (part)

B003 - Shelton

B004 - Woodland

B005 - Longview

C001 - Highlands

C002 - City Park

C003 - Colesburg

C004 - Tunnel Hill

C005 - Lincoln Trail North

C006 - Lincoln Trail South

C007 - E-Town East

D001 - Mantle

D002 - Freeman

D003 - Oaklawn

D004 - Pinevalley

D006 - Helm

E001 - Central

E002 - E-Town North

E003 - E-Town West

E004 - Valley Creek

E005 - Memorial

E007 - Haycraft

F002 - Chelf
KRS § 178.420 — KY Code / Title XV / Chapter 178 / Section 178.420
178.420 Maintenance by county works department
Status: in_force

178.420 Maintenance by county works department.

The county works department shall maintain a road, street, or highway which it has

acquired pursuant to the provisions of KRS 178.405 to 178.425 in the same manner as it

maintains any other county road.
KRS § 337.275 — KY Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 337 / Section 337.275
337.275 Minimum wage
Status: in_force

337.275 Minimum wage.

(1) Except as may otherwise be provided by this chapter, every employer shall pay to

each of his employees wages at a rate of not less than five dollars and eighty-five

cents ($5.85) an hour beginning on June 26, 2007, not less than six dollars and fifty-

five cents ($6.55) an hour beginning July 1, 2008, and not less than seven dollars

and twenty-five cents ($7.25) an hour beginning July 1, 2009. If the federal

minimum hourly wage as prescribed by 29 U.S.C. sec. 206(a)(1) is increased in

excess of the minimum hourly wage in effect under this subsection, the minimum

hourly wage under this subsection shall be increased to the same amount, effective

on the same date as the federal minimum hourly wage rate. If the state minimum

hourly wage is increased to the federal minimum hourly wage, it shall include only

the federal minimum hourly rate prescribed in 29 U.S.C. sec. 206(a)(1) and shall not

include other wage rates or conditions, exclusions, or exceptions to the federal

minimum hourly wage rate. In addition, the increase to the federal minimum hourly

wage rate does not extend or modify the scope or coverage of the minimum wage

rate required under this chapter.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, for any employee

engaged in an occupation in which he customarily and regularly receives more than

thirty dollars ($30) per month in tips from patrons or others, the employer may pay

as a minimum not less than the hourly wage rate required to be paid a tipped

employee under the federal minimum hourly wage law as prescribed by 29 U.S.C.

sec. 203. The employer shall establish by his records that for each week where

credit is taken, when adding tips received to wages paid, not less than the minimum

rate prescribed in 29 U.S.C. sec. 203 was received by the employee. No employer

shall use all or part of any tips or gratuities received by employees toward the

payment of the statutory minimum hourly wage as required by 29 U.S.C. sec. 203.

Nothing, however, shall prevent employees from entering into an agreement to

divide tips or gratuities among themselves.