Kentucky Statutes 65.7641 – Illegal use of wireless emergency telephone service — Penalties
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Wireless emergency telephone service shall not be used for personal use but shall be used solely for the purpose of communications by the public in emergency situations. Any person who knowingly uses or attempts to use wireless emergency telephone service for a purpose other than obtaining public safety assistance or who knowingly uses or attempts to use wireless emergency telephone service in an effort to avoid any CMRS service charges shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. If the value of the wireless emergency telephone service obtained in a manner prohibited by this section or the value of the CMRS service charges exceeds five hundred dollars ($500), the offense may be prosecuted as a Class D felony.
Effective: July 15, 2016
For details, see § 532.060 and § 532.090
History: Amended 2016 Ky. Acts ch. 111, sec. 13, effective July 15, 2016. — Created
1998 Ky. Acts ch. 535, sec. 11, effective July 15, 1998.
Effective: July 15, 2016
Attorney's Note
Under the Kentucky Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class D felony | between 1 and 5 years | between $1,000 and $10,000 |
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 12 months | up to $500 |
History: Amended 2016 Ky. Acts ch. 111, sec. 13, effective July 15, 2016. — Created
1998 Ky. Acts ch. 535, sec. 11, effective July 15, 1998.