CHAPTER 446. CONSTRUCTION OF STATUTES  


010. Definitions for statutes generally.
012. Inclusion of osteopaths within references to physicians in statutes -- Inclusion of Bureau of Osteopathic Specialties within references to American Board of Medical Specialties in statutes.
013. Terms "mental retardation" and "mentally retarded" not to be used in statutes -- Acceptable replacement terms.
015. Statutes to be written in nontechnical language.
017. Conditions under which portion of bill may be void.
020. Singular includes plural -- Masculine includes feminine.
030. Computation of time.
040. Adjournment of proceedings over weekend.
050. Majority may act for all.
060. Writings -- Signature must be at end -- To be in English.
070. Penalty no bar to civil recovery.
080. Liberal construction -- Statutes not retroactive -- Common usage -- Technical terms.
085. Repealed, 1994. [Repealed]
090. Severability.
100. Effect of repeal of prior repealer or amendment.
110. Offenses committed and rights accruing prior to repeal of law.
120. References to sections, subsections, and paragraphs -- Citation of Acts of General Assembly.
130. Kentucky Revised Statutes speak for themselves -- Conflicts -- Ambiguities.
140. Titles, headings and notes.
145. Manner of indicating amended, created, repealed, and repealed and reenacted sections and sections not intended to be codified.
150. Kentucky Revised Statutes substituted for former laws.
160. Unconstitutionality of part of Kentucky Revised Statutes, effect.
170. Effect of 1942 act amending or repealing section of Carroll's Statutes or of former legislative act.
180. Repealed, 1966. [Repealed]
190. Rules of Civil Procedure to govern taking of appeals -- Statutes govern time of taking certain appeals.
200. Demurrer, motion to quash, construction.
210. Repealed, 1966. [Repealed]
Rules of Codification
250. Conflicting amendments -- Last enactment to prevail.
260. Repeal to prevail over amendment of same statute.
270. Effect of failure to underline new language in amended statute.
280. Effect of failure to indicate deleted material by brackets and strike through.
290. Effect of delayed repeal.
300. Effect of delayed amendment.
310. Procedure for technical correction on face of bill to be presented to Governor.
320. Amendment of section with delayed effective date.
350. Prohibition upon government substantially burdening freedom of religion -- Showing of compelling governmental interest -- Description of "burden."
Determination of Death
400. Determination of death -- Minimal conditions to be met.