RELATES TO: KRS 237.110, 237.138, 237.140, 237.142, 18 U.S.C. 926C
NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY: KRS 237.138 to 237.142 establish provisions for certification to carry a concealed deadly weapon for any elected or appointed peace officer who is honorably retired and who meets the provisions of these statutes and the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act, 18 U.S.C. 926C. KRS 237.140 requires the Kentucky State Police to promulgate administrative regulations to implement the provisions of KRS 237.138 to 237.142 for the certification of retired peace officers to carry a concealed deadly weapon pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 926C. This administrative regulation establishes the requirements and procedures for the replacement of LEOSA licenses that have been lost, destroyed, or stolen.
Section 1. Lost, Destroyed, or Stolen LEOSA License.(1) If a LEOSA license is lost, destroyed, or stolen, a licensee shall notify the department on a Request For Duplicate LEOSA License, KSP 127.(2) A licensee shall complete the Request For Duplicate LEOSA License, KSP 127, in the presence of the sheriff.(3) The completed Request For Duplicate LEOSA License, KSP 127, shall be:(a) Signed by the licensee in the presence of the sheriff;(c) Signed by the sheriff; and(d) Transmitted by the sheriff to the department as established in 502 KAR 13:010, Section 7(4).(4) The department shall issue a duplicate license if it confirms that the requirements of 502 KAR 13:040 have been met.(5) If the department approves the request for a duplicate license, the department shall: (a) Issue a duplicate license that contains a license number that differs from the license number on the lost, destroyed, or stolen license;(b) Send the duplicate license to the sheriff; and(c) Notify the licensee in writing that the duplicate license may be obtained by the licensee: 1. At the office of the sheriff; and2. After verification of identity of the licensee as provided by 502 KAR 13:010, Section 5.Section 2. Incorporation by Reference.(1) "Request For Duplicate LEOSA License", KSP 127, 2014, is incorporated by reference.(2) This material may be inspected, copied, or obtained, subject to applicable copyright law, at the Criminal Identification and Records Branch, Kentucky State Police, 1266 Louisville, Road, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The phone number for the Criminal Identification and Records Branch is (502) 227-8700. This material is also available on the department's Web site at kentuckystatepolice.org.34 Ky.R. 1317; Am. 1724; eff. 2-1-2008; Certified to be amended; filing deadline 8-26-2021; 48 Ky.R. 1294; 49 Ky.R. 1073; eff. 1/31/2023.STATUTORY AUTHORITY: KRS 237.140