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 Repealed, 2001 [Repealed]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 Repealed, 1958. [Repealed]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 Repealed, 1958. [Repealed]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 Repealed, 1958. [Repealed]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 Repealed, 1958. [Repealed]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 Repealed, 1958. [Repealed]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 Repealed, 1958. [Repealed]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 Repealed, 1958. [Repealed]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 Repealed, 1958. [Repealed]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 Repealed, 1958. [Repealed]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 Repealed, 1958. [Repealed]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 Repealed, 1958. [Repealed]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 Repealed, 1958. [Repealed]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 Repealed, 1958. [Repealed]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 Repealed, 1958. [Repealed]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 Repealed, 1978. [Repealed]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 Repealed, 1978. [Repealed]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 Repealed, 1978. [Repealed]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 Repealed, 1978. [Repealed]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 Repealed, 1978. [Repealed]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 Repealed, 1978. [Repealed]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 Repealed, 1978. [Repealed]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 Repealed, 1978. [Repealed]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 Repealed, 1964. [Repealed]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 Repealed, 1964. [Repealed]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 Repealed, 1964. [Repealed]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.
344. Use of appropriate best management practices -- Violation -- Noncompliance -- Administrative regulations governing bad actor designation -- Procedure after multiple violations -- Opportunity for administrative hearing.
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.