Kentucky Revised Statutes (Last Updated: May 10, 2014) |
TITLE XII. CONSERVATION AND STATE DEVELOPMENT |
CHAPTER 149. FORESTRY |
005. Repealed, 2001 [Repealed] |
010. Division of Forestry created -- Powers -- Rules and regulations. |
015. Cabinet's duties concerning blight-resistant chestnut tree seedlings. |
020. Cabinet may acquire and dispose of land. |
030. Cabinet may establish reserves and lease land. |
040. Control over property -- No adverse possession -- Cooperation with governmental agencies. |
050. Leasing and subleasing of lands by cabinet. |
060. Sale of timber from leased lands. |
070. Counsel for cabinet. |
080. Forest wardens -- Duties -- Appointment -- Deputies. |
083. Interference with forestry officer or employee. |
087. Auto insurance for forestry employees. |
090. Arrests -- No trespass actions -- Summoning help and equipment. |
093. Citation or ticket given violators in lieu of arrest. |
097. Rewards for apprehension of persons setting fires. |
100. Repealed, 1958. [Repealed] |
110. Repealed, 1958. [Repealed] |
120. Repealed, 1958. [Repealed] |
130. Federal forest reserve appropriations for county roads and schools. |
135. Repealed, 1958. [Repealed] |
140. Repealed, 1958. [Repealed] |
150. Repealed, 1958. [Repealed] |
151. Repealed, 1958. [Repealed] |
152. Repealed, 1958. [Repealed] |
153. Repealed, 1958. [Repealed] |
154. Repealed, 1958. [Repealed] |
155. Repealed, 1958. [Repealed] |
156. Repealed, 1958. [Repealed] |
157. Repealed, 1958. [Repealed] |
160. Duties of fire wardens -- Account of expenses -- Payment. |
170. No liability for trespass. |
180. Collection of costs of firefighting from person responsible for fire -- Disposition. |
190. Repealed, 1958. [Repealed] |
200. Repealed, 1978. [Repealed] |
210. Repealed, 1978. [Repealed] |
220. Repealed, 1978. [Repealed] |
230. Repealed, 1978. [Repealed] |
240. Repealed, 1978. [Repealed] |
250. Repealed, 1978. [Repealed] |
260. Repealed, 1978. [Repealed] |
270. Repealed, 1978. [Repealed] |
280. Forestry management under cooperative agreements -- Payment of cost of services -- Use of proceeds. |
290. Repealed, 1964. [Repealed] |
300. Repealed, 1964. [Repealed] |
305. Repealed, 1964. [Repealed] |
310. Southeastern Interstate Forest Fire Protection Compact. |
315. Operative date of compact -- Exchange of official documents. |
320. Assent by General Assembly to mutual aid provisions of compacts. |
325. Compact administrator. |
Forest Conservation |
330. Definitions for KRS 149.330 to 149.355. |
332. Legislative findings and declarations -- Purpose -- Construction with other laws. |
334. Powers and duties of cabinet as to forest conservation -- Authority for administrative regulations. |
336. Information and education program. |
338. Inventory of Kentucky forests to be maintained -- Assistance with implementation of surveys. |
340. Forest stewardship incentives fund -- Use. |
342. Timber harvesting operations -- Master logger training and educational requirements -- Temporary master logger designation. |
346. Administrative hearings. |
348. Assessment of civil penalties. |
350. Forestry Best Management Practices Board. |
355. Short title for KRS 149.330 to 149.355. |
Forest Fire Prevention |
360. Public policy declared. |
365. Definitions for KRS 149.360 to 149.430 and 149.991. |
370. Acts creating fire hazards in forests prohibited. |
375. Setting fire on own land regulated. |
380. Setting fire on land owned by another, prohibited. |
385. Wood, saw or processing mills and railroads, regulation. |
390. Fires to capture or destroy game prohibited. |
395. Operation of waste management facilities or open dumps regulated. |
400. Fire hazard seasons -- Fires prohibited -- Exceptions. |
401. City or county ordinance banning open burning during fire hazard periods. |
405. Entry in forest lands during drought -- Emergency proclamation -- Notice. |
410. Commonwealth's attorney to prosecute abatement proceedings. |
415. Energy and Environment Cabinet to administer law -- Investigations. |
420. State inspection of premises. |
425. Warning signs on highway. |
430. Liability of violator for state and private damages -- Disposition of damages. |
Statewide System of Forest Fire Protection |
510. Definitions for KRS 149.510 to 149.600. |
520. Establishment of statewide system of forest fire prevention. |
530. Repealed, 1982. [Repealed] |
540. County payments to statewide system -- Power to require owners to participate -- Adjustments in acreage. |
550. County assessment rate -- Owners' duties. |
560. Tax roll record of timberland acreage. |
570. Computation of timberland assessment -- Delivery of tax bills. |
580. Collection of timberland assessment. |
590. County forest fire protection fund. |
600. Appeal from listing of property as timberland. |
Forest Pest Control |
610. Purpose of KRS 149.610 to 149.680. |
620. Duty of secretary for energy and environment. |
630. Control zone to be prescribed -- Notice required. |
640. Control measures may be applied -- Agreements with landowners -- Cost. |
650. Authority to control other holdings -- Cost. |
660. Cooperation with other agencies. |
670. Revolving fund account provided. |
680. Personnel -- Equipment -- Regulations. |
Penalties |
990. Penalties. |
991. Penalties for violation of KRS 149.360 to 149.430. |