Kentucky Statutes 525.110 – Desecration of venerated objects, second degree
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(1) A person is guilty of desecration of venerated objects in the second degree when he intentionally:
(a) Desecrates any public monument or object or place of worship; or
For details, see § 532.090
(b) Desecrates in a public place the national or state flag or other patriotic or religious symbol which is an object of veneration by the public or a substantial segment thereof.
(2) Desecration of venerated objects in the second degree is a Class A misdemeanor.
Effective: July 14, 1992
History: Amended 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 420, sec. 3, effective July 14, 1992. –Amended
1988 Ky. Acts ch. 119, sec. 2, effective March 30, 1988. — Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 221, effective January 1, 1975.
(a) Desecrates any public monument or object or place of worship; or
Attorney's Note
Under the Kentucky Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 12 months | up to $500 |
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 525.110
- Public: means affecting or likely to affect a substantial group of persons. See Kentucky Statutes 525.010
- Public place: means a place to which the public or a substantial group of persons has access and includes but is not limited to highways, transportation facilities, schools, places of amusements, parks, places of business, playgrounds, and hallways, lobbies, and other portions of apartment houses and hotels not constituting rooms or apartments designed for actual residence. See Kentucky Statutes 525.010
- State: when applied to a part of the United States, includes territories, outlying possessions, and the District of Columbia. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
(b) Desecrates in a public place the national or state flag or other patriotic or religious symbol which is an object of veneration by the public or a substantial segment thereof.
(2) Desecration of venerated objects in the second degree is a Class A misdemeanor.
Effective: July 14, 1992
History: Amended 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 420, sec. 3, effective July 14, 1992. –Amended
1988 Ky. Acts ch. 119, sec. 2, effective March 30, 1988. — Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 221, effective January 1, 1975.