12.145 Use of certified mail by state agencies required in certain instances.
(1)
(2)
As used in this section:
(a) "Certified mail" means mail service providing a receipt to the sender and a
record of delivery at the office of address;
(b) "Matter having intrinsic value" means mail matter including negotiable
instruments, nonnegotiable instruments, money, jewelry, gems, precious
metals and merchandise;
(c) "Matter having no intrinsic value" means mail matter including, but not
limited to, letters, files, records, summons, petitions and notices;
(d) "Registered mail" means mail service providing added protection for valuable
and important mail, plus evidence of mailing and delivery and indemnity in
case of loss or damage;
(e) "Return receipt requested" means mail service obtained at additional cost,
providing a notice of receipt to the sender when registered or certified mail is
delivered, showing to whom and date delivered, or to whom, date and address
where delivered.
Any agency of state government which is required to post, forward or otherwise
send any summons, petition, notice or other matter having no intrinsic value shall
use certified mail where required by law.
Effective: July 15, 1980
History: Created 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 114, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1980.
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