Kentucky Statutes 171.990 – Penalties
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(1) Any person or library board violating any of the provisions of KRS § 171.240 to
171.300 shall be fined not less than ten ($10) nor more than one hundred dollars
For details, see § 532.090
($100) for each offense.
(2) The board for certification of librarians may revoke the certificate of any person violating any of the provisions of KRS § 171.240 to KRS § 171.300, or any of the regulations as established by the board for certification.
(3) Any person knowingly violating the rules and regulations of the department pursuant to the provisions of KRS § 171.450, 171.560, 171.670, 171.710, or 171.720 is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor and is also liable for damages or losses incurred by the Commonwealth. Any state employee who knowingly violates these provisions shall also be subject to dismissal from state employment upon a determination of fact, at a hearing, that a serious violation did occur. The employee’s right to appeal to the state personnel board is not abridged or denied. In the event of an appeal, the decision of the state personnel board is final.
(4) State employees dismissed under the provision of subsection (3) of this section shall have the right to reapply for state employment in accordance with state personnel rules governing dismissal. Such individuals shall have the full rights and privileges accorded under applicable equal opportunity laws.
Effective: July 15, 1982
History: Amended 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 245, sec. 7, effective July 15, 1982. — Amended
1972 Ky. Acts ch. 223, sec. 5. — Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective
October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 4618-130i, 4618-130k.
171.300 shall be fined not less than ten ($10) nor more than one hundred dollars
Attorney's Note
Under the Kentucky Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 12 months | up to $500 |
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 171.990
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
- State: when applied to a part of the United States, includes territories, outlying possessions, and the District of Columbia. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
($100) for each offense.
(2) The board for certification of librarians may revoke the certificate of any person violating any of the provisions of KRS § 171.240 to KRS § 171.300, or any of the regulations as established by the board for certification.
(3) Any person knowingly violating the rules and regulations of the department pursuant to the provisions of KRS § 171.450, 171.560, 171.670, 171.710, or 171.720 is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor and is also liable for damages or losses incurred by the Commonwealth. Any state employee who knowingly violates these provisions shall also be subject to dismissal from state employment upon a determination of fact, at a hearing, that a serious violation did occur. The employee’s right to appeal to the state personnel board is not abridged or denied. In the event of an appeal, the decision of the state personnel board is final.
(4) State employees dismissed under the provision of subsection (3) of this section shall have the right to reapply for state employment in accordance with state personnel rules governing dismissal. Such individuals shall have the full rights and privileges accorded under applicable equal opportunity laws.
Effective: July 15, 1982
History: Amended 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 245, sec. 7, effective July 15, 1982. — Amended
1972 Ky. Acts ch. 223, sec. 5. — Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective
October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 4618-130i, 4618-130k.