.230   Use of obscene language or proposals on telephone -- Notice of law on telephone books.


438.230 Use of obscene language or proposals on telephone -- Notice of law on
telephone books.
Every telephone directory published for distribution to members of the general public
shall contain a notice which explains that it is unlawful for any person to make use of
telephone facilities or equipment for the purpose of communicating language, suggestions
or proposals which are obscene, profane, lewd, lascivious or indecent in a manner
reasonably to be expected to annoy, abuse, harass, torment or embarrass another, such
notice to be printed in type which is no smaller than the smallest type on the same page,
and to be preceded by the word "WARNING." The provisions of this section shall not
apply to directories solely for business advertising purposes, commonly known as
classified directories.
Effective: July 15, 1980
History: Created 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 49, sec. 13, effective July 15, 1980.