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2009 Kentucky Revised Statutes
CHAPTER 257 LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY DISEASE CONTROL
257.490 Designation of employees as peace officers -- Qualifications -- Powers -- Manual.
Download pdfqualifications set forth in KRS 15.380 to 15.404 concerning officer certification and
training. (2) Officers employed by the department shall have full powers as peace officers and shall be limited to the enforcement of Department of Agriculture statutes and
administrative regulations, except when it is necessary to enforce KRS Chapter 514
related to theft cases involving animals, KRS Chapter 516 related to forgery of
animal health certificates, or KRS Chapter 525 related to animal cruelty,
mistreatment, or torture. (3) The department shall establish and maintain an operational procedures manual outlining specific actions to be taken by officers pursuant to this section. Effective: June 25, 2009
History: Amended 2009 Ky. Acts ch. 22, sec. 18, effective June 25, 2009. -- Amended 2002 Ky. Acts ch. 49, sec. 18, effective July 15, 2002. -- Amended 1978 Ky. Acts
ch. 296, sec. 2, effective June 17, 1978. -- Created 1972 Ky. Acts ch. 244, sec. 2.
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