Kentucky Statutes 501.050 – Absolute liability
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A person may be guilty of an offense without having one (1) of the culpable mental states defined in KRS § 501.020 only when:
(1) The offense is a violation or a misdemeanor as defined in KRS § 500.080 and no particular culpable mental state is included within the definition of the offense; or
(2) The offense is defined by a statute other than this Penal Code and the statute clearly indicates a legislative purpose to impose absolute liability for the conduct described.
Effective: January 1, 1975
History: Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 15, effective January 1, 1975.
(1) The offense is a violation or a misdemeanor as defined in KRS § 500.080 and no particular culpable mental state is included within the definition of the offense; or
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 501.050
- State: when applied to a part of the United States, includes territories, outlying possessions, and the District of Columbia. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
(2) The offense is defined by a statute other than this Penal Code and the statute clearly indicates a legislative purpose to impose absolute liability for the conduct described.
Effective: January 1, 1975
History: Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 15, effective January 1, 1975.