Kentucky Statutes 6.751 – Prohibition against acceptance of additional compensation or gifts for performance of legislative duties — Penalties
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(1) A legislator shall not knowingly accept compensation, other than that provided by law for members of the General Assembly, for performance of his legislative duties. No person, other than state officials or employees performing their duties in making payments to members of the General Assembly as provided by law, may pay or offer to pay any person any compensation for performance of his legislative duties. Violation of this subsection is a Class A misdemeanor.
(2) A legislator or his spouse shall not solicit, accept, or agree to accept anything of value from a legislative agent or an employer. Violation of this subsection is a Class B misdemeanor.
For details, see § 532.090
Effective: September 16, 1993
History: Amended 1993 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 4, sec. 12, effective September
16, 1993. — Created 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 262, sec. 9.
Formerly codified as KRS § 6.790.
(2) A legislator or his spouse shall not solicit, accept, or agree to accept anything of value from a legislative agent or an employer. Violation of this subsection is a Class B misdemeanor.
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 |
| Class B misdemeanor | up to 90 days | up to $250 |
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 6.751
- State: when applied to a part of the United States, includes territories, outlying possessions, and the District of Columbia. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
Effective: September 16, 1993
History: Amended 1993 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 4, sec. 12, effective September
16, 1993. — Created 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 262, sec. 9.
Formerly codified as KRS § 6.790.