Ky. Rev. Stat. § 224.1-070
Current through 2024 Ky. Acts ch.225
Where the injury, death, or destruction of fish or other wildlife results from pollution as defined in KRS 224.1-010 or from any violation of the orders, rules, regulations, or other determinations of the cabinet, the person responsible therefor shall be liable to the Commonwealth in an amount reasonably necessary to restock or replenish such fish or wildlife. The Commonwealth shall, in addition to the penalties provided for in KRS 224.99-010, be empowered to seek the recovery of such damages in any court of competent jurisdiction in this Commonwealth in the event the person responsible fails or refuses to pay for the restocking or replenishing of such fish or wildlife in the water or area affected.
KRS 224.1-070
Amended 1978 Ky. Acts ch. 384, sec. 88, effective6/17/1978. -- Amended 1972 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 3, sec. 44, effective 1/1/1973. -- Created 1966 Ky. Acts ch. 21, sec. 6, effective 6/16/1960.