.400   Definitions for KRS 36.400 to 36.425.


36.400 Definitions for KRS 36.400 to 36.425.
As used in KRS 36.400 to 36.425, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)  "Division of Air Transport" includes the Capital City Airport;
(2)  "State aircraft" means aircraft owned by the Commonwealth, leased by the
Commonwealth, or otherwise under the control of the Commonwealth and
administratively assigned to the Division of Air Transport. It shall also include air
charters by the division. However, this shall not include or apply to any and all
aircraft assigned to, owned, leased, operated, or controlled by the Department of
State Police, or otherwise under the control or direction of the Department of State
Police. The operation, maintenance, scheduling, and care of Department of State
Police aircraft shall not be included under or affected by KRS 36.400 to 36.425; and
(3)  "Official business" means any activity involving travel in a state aircraft if the
activity is reasonably required, expected, or appropriate, considering the nature of
the using public official's job responsibilities. The activities shall include, but not be
limited to, attendance by officials at nonpartisan ceremonial functions and events
where their appearance is normally expected by virtue of their office or where
official representation of the Commonwealth is otherwise appropriate, and to
nonpolitical flights by the Governor and members of his immediate family when
accompanying or representing him.
Effective: July 15, 1998
History: Created 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 605, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1998.
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