2014 Kentucky Revised Statutes
CHAPTER 95 - CITY POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS
95.470 Prohibition of political activity for police and fire departments in cities of home rule class and urban-county governments.
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<![CDATA[95.470 Prohibition of political activity for police and fire departments in cities
of home rule class and urban-county governments.
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No person shall be appointed a member of the police or fire department in
cities of the home rule class or urban-county governments on account of any
political service, contribution, sentiment or affiliation. No member shall be
dismissed, suspended or reduced in grade or pay for any political opinion.
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.
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.
No member of either department shall be active in politics or work for the
election of candidates while on duty.
Effective:January 1, 2015
History: Amended 2014 Ky. Acts ch. 92, sec. 114, effective January 1, 2015. -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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