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39D.010 Temporary seat of state government -- Acts valid and binding.
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When, during a state of emergency, it becomes imprudent, inexpedient, or
impossible to conduct the affairs of state government at the state capital, the
Governor shall, as often as the exigencies of the situation require, by proclamation,
designate a temporary location for the seat of government at the place within this
Commonwealth deemed advisable, and shall take action and issue orders necessary
for an orderly transition of the affairs of state government to the temporary location.
If practicable, the temporary location designated by the Governor shall conform to
that provided for in the current Kentucky Emergency Operations Plan. The
temporary location shall remain as the seat of government until the Governor
establishes a new location under this section, or until the emergency is ended and
the seat of government is returned to its normal location.
While the seat of government remains at the temporary location, all official acts
required by law to be performed at the seat of government by any officer,
independent agency, division, or authority of this Commonwealth, including the
convening and meeting of the General Assembly in regular or special session, shall
be as valid and binding when performed at that temporary location as if performed
at the normal location.
Effective: July 15, 1998
History: Created 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 226, sec. 52, effective July 15, 1998.
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