If the violation of any section of this chapter is a misdemeanor and is committed in the presence of a forest warden or other law enforcement officer, and there are reasonable grounds to believe that the person being cited will appear to answer the charge, the warden or officer may, in lieu of a physical arrest directed by KRS § 149.090, issue a citation as authorized by KRS § 431.015, 431.450, 431.452, and 431.455. The warden or officer may issue a warning without a penalty in lieu of a citation if the suspected offense is one cited in KRS § 149.370, 149.375, 149.385, 149.390, 149.395, 149.400, 149.401, or
149.405.

Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 149.093

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.

Effective: July 14, 2000
History: Amended 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 512, sec. 13, effective July 14, 2000. — Amended
1998 Ky. Acts ch. 169, sec. 4, effective July 15, 1998. — Amended 1990 Ky. Acts ch.
207, sec. 1, effective July 13, 1990. — Amended 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 74, Art. III, sec.
13(3). — Created 1966 Ky. Acts ch. 23, sec. 53.

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