(1) A person is guilty of possession of an eavesdropping device when he possesses any electronic, mechanical or other device designed or commonly used for eavesdropping with intent to use that device to eavesdrop or knowing that another intends to use that device to eavesdrop.
(2) Possession of an eavesdropping device is a Class A misdemeanor.

Attorney's Note

Under the Kentucky Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class A misdemeanorup to 12 months up to $500
For details, see § 532.090

Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 526.040

  • Eavesdrop: means to overhear, record, amplify or transmit any part of a wire or
    oral communication of others without the consent of at least one (1) party thereto by
    means of any electronic, mechanical or other device. See Kentucky Statutes 526.010

Effective: January 1, 1975
History: Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 229, effective January 1, 1975.