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2009 Kentucky Revised Statutes
CHAPTER 95 CITY POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS
95.470 Prohibition of political activity.
Download pdfpolitical service, contribution, sentiment or affiliation. No member shall be
dismissed, suspended or reduced in grade or pay for any political opinion. (2) The appointment and continuance in office of members of the police or fire department shall depend solely upon their ability and willingness to enforce the law
and comply with the rules of the department, and shall not be a reward for political
activity or contribution to campaign funds. (3) No member of either department shall be forced to pay or collect any assessments made by political organizations, contribute to political campaign funds, or be active
in politics. (4) No member of either department shall be active in politics or work for the election of candidates while on duty. Effective: June 17, 1978
History: Amended 1978 Ky. Acts ch. 169, sec. 1, effective June 17, 1978. -- Amended 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 248, sec. 9. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective
October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. secs. 3138-3, 3235dd-35, 3351a-2.
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