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KRS § 18A.111 — KY Code / Title III / Chapter 18A / Section 18A.111
18A.111 Probationary periods for classified service -- Initial and promotional
Status: in_force

18A.111 Probationary periods for classified service -- Initial and promotional.

(1) Except when appointed to a job classification with an initial probationary period in

excess of six (6) months, and except as provided in KRS 18A.005 and this section,

an employee shall serve a six (6) months probationary period when he is initially

appointed to the classified service. An employee may be separated from his

position, reduced in class or rank, or replaced on the eligible list during this initial

probationary period and shall not have a right to appeal, except as provided by KRS

18A.095. The employee may be placed on an eligible list but shall not be certified

to the agency from which he was separated unless that agency so requests. Unless

the appointing authority notifies the employee prior to the end of the initial

probationary period that he is separated, the employee shall be deemed to have

served satisfactorily and shall acquire status in the classified service.

(2) An employee who satisfactorily completes the initial probationary period for the

position to which he was initially appointed to the classified service shall be granted

status and may not be demoted, disciplined, dismissed, or otherwise penalized,

except as provided by the provisions of this chapter.

(3) An employee ordered reinstated by the board shall not be required to serve a

probationary period unless the board rules otherwise.

(4) An employee with status, who has been promoted, shall serve a promotional

probationary period of six (6) months, except for those employees granted leave in

excess of twenty (20) consecutive work days during this period. Such probationary

periods shall be extended as prescribed in KRS 18A.005. During this period, he

shall retain the rights and privileges granted by the provisions of this chapter to

status employees.

(5) An employee with status may request that he be reverted to a position in his former

class at any time during the promotional probationary period.

(6) A laid-off employee who accepts a bona fide written offer of appointment to a

position shall not be required to serve an initial probationary period. He shall be an

employee with status and shall have all rights and privileges granted employees

with status under the provisions of this chapter.

(7) A former unclassified employee under KRS 18A.115(1)(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), or (i)

shall serve an initial probationary period of twelve (12) months if the employee is

appointed to a position in the classified service, unless that employee had

previously had status in the classified service or had been separated from his or her

previous unclassified position for at least one hundred eighty (180) days prior to the

effective date of his or her appointment to the classified service.

(8) Notification to an employee on initial or promotional probation of the reason the

probationary employment has been terminated by the appointing authority shall not

confer a right to appeal to the board.
KRS § 437.140 — KY Code / Title XL / Chapter 437 / Section 437.140
437.140 Witness in prosecution of criminal conspirators not to claim exemption
Status: in_force

437.140 Witness in prosecution of criminal conspirators not to claim exemption.

In any prosecution for criminal conspiracy it shall be no exemption for a witness that his

testimony may incriminate himself. No testimony given by the witness shall be used

against him in any prosecution except for perjury, and he shall be discharged from all

liability for a violation of any criminal conspiracy law necessarily disclosed in his

testimony.
KRS § 80.360 — KY Code / Title IX / Chapter 80 / Section 80.360
80.360 Facts justifying exclusion of counties from area of regional authority
Status: in_force

80.360 Facts justifying exclusion of counties from area of regional authority.

The governing body of each of the counties in the area of operation of the regional

housing authority and the members of the regional housing authority shall adopt a

resolution declaring that there is a need for excluding a county or counties from such area

if:

(1) Each of the governing bodies of the counties to remain in the area of operation of

the regional housing authority and the members of the regional housing authority

find that (because of facts arising or determined subsequent to the time when such

area first included the county or counties to be excluded) the regional housing

authority would be a more efficient or economical administrative unit to carry out

the purposes of KRS 80.320 to 80.610 if such county or counties were excluded

from such area; and

(2) The governing body of each such county or counties to be excluded and the

members of the regional housing authority each also find that (because of the

aforesaid changed facts) the purposes of KRS 80.320 to 80.610 could be carried out

more efficiently or economically in such county or counties if the area of operation

of the regional housing authority did not include such county or counties.
KRS § 274.015 — KY Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 274 / Section 274.015
274.015 Professional service corporation authorized -- Articles of incorporation requirements -- Authority -- Amendment of articles to become business corporation
Status: in_force

274.015 Professional service corporation authorized -- Articles of incorporation

requirements -- Authority -- Amendment of articles to become business

corporation.

(1) One (1) or more individuals, each of whom is licensed to render the same

professional service or who are licensed to render related professional services such

that applicable licensing laws and regulations would not prohibit the practice of

such multiple professional services through a single business partnership, may

incorporate and form a professional service corporation by filing articles of

incorporation in the office of the Secretary of State. Such articles of incorporation

shall meet the requirements of KRS Chapter 271B, and in addition to the

information required by KRS 271B.2-020, such articles shall contain the following:

(a) The designation of the profession or professions to be practiced through the

professional service corporation;

(b) The names and residence addresses of all the original shareholders of the

professional service corporation; and

(c) A statement by the incorporator or incorporators that each of the

incorporators, shareholders, not less than one-half (1/2) of the directors, and

each of the officers other than secretary and treasurer is a qualified person

within the meaning of this chapter.

(2) A professional service corporation formed under the provisions of this chapter,

except as this chapter may otherwise provide, shall have the same powers, authority,

duties, and liabilities as a corporation formed under, and shall be otherwise

governed by, KRS Chapter 271B.

(3) A professional service corporation that has ceased to be utilized for rendering a

professional service may by amendment of its articles of incorporation delete those

provisions otherwise required by subsection (1) of this section and adopt a name

conforming to KRS 271B.4-010, whereupon the corporation shall be governed

exclusively by KRS Chapter 271B and not this chapter.
KRS § 67A.075 — KY Code / Title IX / Chapter 67A / Section 67A.075
67A.075 Safety officers -- Appointment -- Duties -- Compensation
Status: in_force

67A.075 Safety officers -- Appointment -- Duties -- Compensation.

(1) The legislative body of urban-county governments may appoint as needed safety

officers. Safety officers shall have duties as prescribed by ordinance, which may

include but not be limited to:

(a) Issuance of citations for violation of motor vehicle offenses as provided for in

KRS Chapters 186 and 189, provided that safety officers shall not have the

authority to issue citations for moving violations.

(b) Issuance of citations for violation of any motor vehicle or traffic safety

ordinance of the urban-county government.

(c) Control and direction of traffic on public thoroughfares.

(d) Removal of vehicles in violation of state or local law consistent with those

laws.

(2) The ordinance prescribing the duties of safety officers shall set out the urban-county

ordinances and the sections of KRS Chapters 186 and 189 for which citation

authority will exist.

(3) A safety officer may issue a citation for a misdemeanor or a violation committed in

his presence as provided in this section. The procedures for citations shall be the

same as provided in KRS 431.015.

(4) Safety officers appointed by authority of this section shall have only the limited

powers as provided by this section and shall not have the powers of peace officers

to make arrests or carry deadly weapons.

(5) Safety officers shall successfully complete one hundred twenty (120) hours of

appropriate training certified by the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council prior to

being appointed as a safety officer.

(6) Safety officers shall be compensated and receive employment benefits as provided

by urban-county ordinance.

(7) While in the process of securing information to complete accident reports and

notwithstanding any statute to the contrary, safety officers may issue citations for

violations of KRS 186.430, 186.450, 186.510, and 186.540.
KRS § 417.240 — KY Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 417 / Section 417.240
417.240 Uniformity of interpretation
Status: in_force

417.240 Uniformity of interpretation.

This chapter shall be so construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the

law of those states which enact it.
KRS § 175.770 — KY Code / Title XV / Chapter 175 / Section 175.770
175.770 Power of turnpike authority to construct economic development road projects
Status: in_force

175.770 Power of turnpike authority to construct economic development road

projects.

Subject to the provisions of KRS 175.640 to 175.690, the Turnpike Authority of

Kentucky may initiate, plan, implement, acquire, construct and finance economic

development road projects utilizing and employing all of the authority, rights and

procedures granted to the authority by KRS 175.410 to 175.690, inclusive.
KRS § 13B.130 — KY Code / Title III / Chapter 13B / Section 13B.130
13B.130 Official record of hearing
Status: in_force

13B.130 Official record of hearing.

In each administrative hearing, an agency shall keep an official record of the proceedings

which shall consist of:

(1) All notices, pleadings, motions, and intermediate rulings;

(2) Any prehearing orders;

(3) Evidence received and considered;

(4) A statement of matters officially noticed;

(5) Proffers of proof and objections and rulings thereon;

(6) Proposed findings, requested orders, and exemptions;

(7) A copy of the recommended order, exceptions filed to the recommended order, and

a copy of the final order;

(8) All requests by the hearing officer for an extension of time, and the response of the

agency head;

(9) Ex parte communications placed upon the record by the hearing officer; and

(10) A recording or transcript of the proceedings.
KRS § 39E.100 — KY Code / Title V / Chapter 39E / Section 39E.100
39E.100 Local planning committees
Status: in_force

39E.100 Local planning committees.

(1) Local emergency planning committees are created as part of the state commission.

(2) Local committee members shall be appointed by the commission, and shall be

considered as agents of the state for all purposes, including purposes of liability

protection.
KRS § 457.200 — KY Code / Title XLII / Chapter 457 / Section 457.200
457.200 Liability for refusal to accept acknowledged power of attorney
Status: in_force

457.200 Liability for refusal to accept acknowledged power of attorney.

(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section:

(a) A person shall either accept an acknowledged power of attorney or request a

certification, a translation, or an opinion of counsel under KRS 457.190(4) no

later than seven (7) business days after presentation of the power of attorney

for acceptance;

(b) If a person requests a certification, a translation, or an opinion of counsel

under KRS 457.190(4), the person shall accept the power of attorney no later

than five (5) business days after receipt of the certification, translation, or

opinion of counsel; and

(c) A person may not require an additional or different form of power of attorney

for authority granted in the power of attorney presented.

(2) A person is not required to accept an acknowledged power of attorney if:

(a) The person is not otherwise required to engage in a transaction with the

principal in the same circumstances;

(b) Engaging in a transaction with the agent or the principal in the same

circumstances would be inconsistent with federal law;

(c) The person has actual knowledge of the termination of the agent's authority or

of the power of attorney before exercise of the power;

(d) A request for a certification, a translation, or an opinion of counsel under KRS

457.190(4) is refused;

(e) The person in good faith believes that the power is not valid or that the agent

does not have the authority to perform the act requested, whether or not a

certification, a translation, or an opinion of counsel under KRS 457.190(4) has

been requested or provided; or

(f) The person makes, or has actual knowledge that another person has made, a

report to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services stating a good faith belief

that the principal may be subject to physical or financial abuse, neglect,

exploitation, or abandonment by the agent or a person acting for or with the

agent.

(3) A person that refuses in violation of this section to accept an acknowledged power

of attorney is subject to:

(a) A court order mandating acceptance of the power of attorney; and

(b) Liability for reasonable attorney's fees and costs incurred in any action or

proceeding that confirms the validity of the power of attorney or mandates

acceptance of the power of attorney.

(4) A person that accepts a power of attorney pursuant to this section shall not be liable

for his or her good faith reliance on the agent's representation of the scope of

authority granted to the agent by the power of attorney. In addition, the person shall

not be responsible to determine or ensure the proper application of funds or property

by the agent.
KRS § 46.030 — KY Code / Title VI / Chapter 46 / Section 46.030
46.030 Records of state funds collected by local officers
Status: in_force

46.030 Records of state funds collected by local officers.

(1) Each circuit clerk and each county clerk shall keep a well-bound book in his office,

and shall enter therein at the time it is receivable, or when received, all tax on suits

and other money received by him for the state, showing of whom received, on what

account, the amount received, and the date. The books so kept shall at all times be

open to public inspection.

(2) All county and district officers charged with the duty of collecting funds due the

state shall keep a cash book and shall enter thereon, as collected, the amounts

collected, from whom and on what account collected, and the date and amounts of

payments into the State Treasury.
KRS § 41.375 — KY Code / Title VI / Chapter 41 / Section 41.375
41.375 Issuance of duplicate check -- Liability for loss sustained by issuance
Status: in_force

41.375 Issuance of duplicate check -- Liability for loss sustained by issuance.

(1) A duplicate check shall be issued by the Treasurer upon:

(a) Receipt of a notarized affidavit, which may be transmitted to the Treasury in

an electronic format, signed by the payee and stating that the original check

has been lost or stolen; and

(b) A review of the records of the Treasury, including the unified and integrated

system of accounts to determine that the original check has not been presented

for payment.

(2) The payee receiving a duplicate check shall make good any loss the Commonwealth

or the Treasurer may sustain on account of the issuance of the duplicate or the

presentation and payment of the original, if the loss has been caused by actions of

the payee. The Treasurer shall not be liable for any loss sustained by the issuance of

the duplicate check.
KRS § 371.320 — KY Code / Title XXX / Chapter 371 / Section 371.320
371.320 Prior acts and agreements of retail buyer do not waive requirements of KRS 371.210 to 371.330
Status: in_force

371.320 Prior acts and agreements of retail buyer do not waive requirements of

KRS 371.210 to 371.330.

No act or agreement of the retail buyer before or at the time of the making of a retail

installment contract, retail charge agreement or purchases thereunder shall constitute a

valid waiver of any of the provisions of KRS 371.210 to 371.330 or of any remedies

granted to the buyer by law.
KRS § 96A.160 — KY Code / Title IX / Chapter 96A / Section 96A.160
96A.160 Power of other agencies to sell property to authority
Status: in_force

96A.160 Power of other agencies to sell property to authority.

Any department or agency of the United States or state government or any county,

municipality, or other public agency may sell, lease, grant, transfer, or convey to an

authority, with or without consideration, any facilities or any part or parts thereof or any

real or personal property or interest therein which may be useful to the authority for any

authorized purpose. In any case where the construction or installation of any such

facilities has not been completed, the public agency concerned may also transfer, sell,

assign, and set over to the authority, with or without consideration, any existing contract

for the construction or installation of the facilities.
KRS § 431.063 — KY Code / Title XL / Chapter 431 / Section 431.063
431.063 Human trafficking victim not to be incarcerated pending trial -- Exceptions
Status: in_force

431.063 Human trafficking victim not to be incarcerated pending trial --

Exceptions.

A victim of human trafficking shall not be held in a detention center, jail, or other secure

facility pending trial for an offense arising from the human trafficking situation, except

where the incarceration is found to be the least restrictive alternative to securing the

appearance of that person before the court or the release of the person under any other

reasonable condition would be a clear threat to public safety.
KRS § 67A.874 — KY Code / Title IX / Chapter 67A / Section 67A.874
67A.874 Authority is exclusive
Status: in_force

67A.874 Authority is exclusive.

In undertaking the planning, design, institution, authorization and financing of wastewater

collection projects under KRS 67A.871 to 67A.894, urban-county governments shall be

vested with exclusive authority to plan, design, initiate, finance and carry out construction

of such projects solely according to the requirements and procedures of KRS 67A.871 to

67A.894, without the necessity of securing approvals, ratifications or other consents from

any other municipal corporation or the county encompassing any such government or in

which any such government is situated.
KRS § 63.210 — KY Code / Title VIII / Chapter 63 / Section 63.210
63.210 County judge/executive -- Notice of vacancy
Status: in_force

63.210 County judge/executive -- Notice of vacancy.

When a vacancy occurs in the office of county judge/executive, the county clerk shall

immediately notify the Governor of the vacancy.
KRS § 281A.140 — KY Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 281A / Section 281A.140
281A.140 Form of application -- Change of address -- Lost or destroyed license -- Penalty
Status: in_force

281A.140 Form of application -- Change of address -- Lost or destroyed license --

Penalty.

(1) The application for a commercial driver's license or commercial learner's permit

shall include the following information:

(a) The applicant's full legal name, any nicknames or other names by which he or

she is known, and present Kentucky resident address. If the applicant's

mailing address is different from the resident address, the mailing address

shall also be included;

(b) A physical description of the applicant including sex, height, weight, eye

color, and race;

(c) The applicant's date of birth;

(d) The applicant's Social Security number;

(e) The applicant's signature;

(f) Certifications including those required by 49 C.F.R. secs. 383.71, 383.73, and

384.206, as adopted by the cabinet;

(g) A consent to release driving record information;

(h) A valid Class D operator's license issued pursuant to KRS 186.4102 and

186.412;

(i) A birth certificate if the applicant does not hold a valid operator's license at

the time of application;

(j) The name of every jurisdiction in which the applicant has previously been

licensed to drive any type of motor vehicle during the ten (10) year period

immediately preceding the date of the application; and

(k) Any other information required by the cabinet.

(2) The cabinet or state police may require any other information needed in order to

process the application.

(3) When the holder of a commercial driver's license changes his or her name or

residence, the information shall be reported to the cabinet within ten (10) days. The

holder of a Class A, B, or C license shall make an application for a duplicate license

within thirty (30) days of changing his or her name or address.

(4) Any person whose commercial driver's license has been legitimately lost or

destroyed shall make an application for a duplicate. A person applying for a

duplicate within the time period for which the original license was issued shall

apply to the Transportation Cabinet. The person shall provide the cabinet with proof

of the person's identity and a notarized affidavit with a raised seal explaining in

detail the loss or destruction of the original license.

(5) A person who is a resident of this state shall not drive a commercial motor vehicle

under the authority of a commercial driver's license issued by another jurisdiction.

(6) Any person who knowingly falsifies information or certifications required to obtain

a commercial driver's license, a commercial driver's license permit, or a duplicate

commercial driver's license subsequent to an administrative hearing conducted in

accordance with KRS 186.570, shall be subject to suspension, revocation, or

cancellation of his or her commercial driver's license for a period of at least sixty

(60) consecutive days.
KRS § 37.170 — KY Code / Title V / Chapter 37 / Section 37.170
37.170 Kentucky State Defense Force -- Organization -- Reorganization
Status: in_force

37.170 Kentucky State Defense Force -- Organization -- Reorganization.

(1) The Governor is hereby authorized to enlist, organize, maintain, equip, discipline

and pay when called into active field service a volunteer state defense force other

than the National Guard, which shall constitute the active militia and shall be

known as the Kentucky State Defense Force, which shall consist of able-bodied

citizens who are residents of the State of Kentucky between the ages of eighteen

(18) and sixty-four (64) who are not active members of a reserve component of the

Armed Forces of the United States.

(2) Whenever the President of the United States shall call any part of the National

Guard of this state into active federal service, the Governor is hereby authorized to

organize the Kentucky State Defense Force under such regulations as may be

promulgated by the Governor or adjutant general.

(3) The Governor shall have the power to alter, divide, annex, disband or reorganize

any organization of the Kentucky State Defense Force whenever in his judgment the

efficiency of the state forces will thereby be increased, and he shall have power to

change the organization so as to conform to the regulations now or hereafter

prescribed by the laws of the United States for the organization of the National

Guard or militia.