Kentucky Revised Statutes
Includes enactments through the 2024 Regular Session
Chapter titles, centered headings, section catchlines, and explanatory notes are for informational purposes only and do not constitute any part of the law. For general laws governing construction of statutes, see KRS Chapter 446.
The KRS database was last updated on 11/20/2024
.005 Definitions for KRS 258.005 to 258.087.
.010 Repealed, 1954.
.015 Dogs, cats, and ferrets to be vaccinated against rabies -- Issuance and distribution of certificates -- Tags for dogs -- Requirements for compliance by qualified persons -- Cat and ferret owners.
.020 Repealed, 1954.
.025 Repealed, 2004.
.030 Repealed, 1954.
.035 Dog, cat, or ferret vaccinated in other state need not be revaccinated.
.040 Repealed, 1954.
.043 Mass rabies immunization clinics.
.045 Repealed, 1978.
.050 Repealed, 1954.
.055 Quarantine in case of rabies epidemic -- Emergency vaccinations.
.060 Repealed, 1954.
.065 Physicians to report persons bitten by dogs, cats, ferrets, and other animals -- Reporting when local health department is closed.
.070 Repealed, 1954.
.075 Secretary for health and family services to administer rabies law.
.080 Repealed, 1954.
.085 Quarantine of animals suspected of having rabies -- Destruction of animal in lieu of quarantine -- Exceptions -- Head of animal suspected of being rabid to be sent to laboratory.
.087 Authorization to provide for more stringent regulation of rabies control.
.090 Repealed, 1954.
.095 Definitions for KRS 258.095 to 258.500.
.100 Repealed, 1954.
.105 Repealed, 2004.
.110 Repealed, 1954.
.115 Repealed, 2004.
.117 Animal Control Advisory Board -- Purpose -- Promulgation of administrative regulations -- Membership.
.119 Animal control and care fund -- Distribution of moneys -- Eligibility requirements.
.120 Repealed, 1954.
.121 Repealed, 2000 .
.125 Repealed, 2004.
.130 Repealed, 1954.
.135 Establishment of dog licensing program by county or city ordinance.
.140 Repealed, 1954.
.145 Repealed, 2004.
.150 Repealed, 1954.
.155 Repealed, 2004.
.160 Repealed, 1954.
.165 Repealed, 2004.
.170 Repealed, 1954.
.175 Repealed, 2004.
.180 Repealed, 1954.
.185 Repealed, 2004.
.190 Repealed, 1954.
.195 Employment, appointment, or contract with animal control officers -- Establishment and maintenance of animal shelters -- Intergovernmental agreements -- Authority of animal control officers.
.200 Repealed, 1954.
.205 Repealed, 2004.
.210 Repealed, 1954.
.212 Tampering with or removal of domesticated animal's identification prohibited -- Exceptions -- Penalty.
.215 Seizure, impounding, and destruction of dog lacking rabies tag or other identification -- Holding period before destruction -- Notice to owner -- Reclamation of dog, cat, or ferret -- Fees -- Quarantine -- Exemption of hunting dog.
.220 Repealed, 1954.
.225 Peace officers and animal control officers required to perform duties -- Interference prohibited.
.230 Repealed, 1954.
.235 Authority to kill or seize dog -- Return by court to owner of vicious dog -- Liability for damage -- Proceeding by person attacked by dog -- Disposition of dog after seizure -- Powers of animal control officer -- Vicious dog not to run at large.
.240 Repealed, 1954.
.245 Dogs with rabies vaccination and identification considered personal property -- Destruction prohibited.
.250 Repealed, 1954.
.255 Confinement and control of female dog when in heat.
.260 Repealed, 1954.
.265 Care and control of dog -- Destruction of dog running at large at night -- Exemption for hunting dogs.
.270 Repealed, 1954.
.275 Repealed, 2004.
.280 Repealed, 1954.
.285 Repealed, 2004.
.290 Repealed, 1954.
.295 Repealed, 2004.
.300 Repealed, 1954.
.305 Repealed, 2004.
.310 Repealed, 1954.
.315 Repealed, 1968.
.320 Repealed, 1954.
.325 Repealed, 2004.
.330 Repealed, 1954.
.335 False statements and concealment of facts prohibited.
.340 Repealed, 1954.
.345 Repealed, 2004.
.350 Repealed, 1954.
.355 Repealed, 2004.
.360 Repealed, 1954.
.365 Other state and local laws not affected.
.370 Repealed, 1954.
.380 Repealed, 1954.
.390 Repealed, 1954.
.400 Repealed, 1954.
.410 Repealed, 1954.
.420 Repealed, 1954.
.430 Repealed, 1954.
.440 Repealed, 1954.
.450 Repealed, 1954.
.460 Repealed, 1954.
.470 Repealed, 1954.
.480 Repealed, 1954.
.490 Repealed, 1954.
.500 Definitions for section -- Persons with assistance dogs not to be denied accommodations, transportation, or elevator service -- Conditions -- Exemption from licensing fees -- Denial of emergency medical treatment for assistance dog prohibited -- Documentation may be requested in some instances -- Handler liable for damages.
.505 Use of gunshot as euthanasia.
.990 Penalties.
.991 Penalties.