Ky. Rev. Stat. § 146.605

Current through Acts Received April 24, 2024

Section 146.605 - Definitions for KRS 146.600 to 146.619

As used in KRS 146.600 to 146.619:

(1) "Office" means the Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves, created by KRS 146.430;

(2) "Endangered species" means any species of plant that is in danger of extirpation throughout all or a significant portion of its range within the Commonwealth, or any plant species determined to be an "endangered species" pursuant to the Endangered Species Act;

(3) "Endangered Species Act" means the Endangered Species Act of 1973, Public Law 93-205 (87 Stat. 884), as amended;

(4) "Plant" means any member of the plant kingdom, including seeds, roots, and other parts thereof;

(5) "Species" includes any species, subspecies, or variety of plant;

(6) "Threatened species" means any species of plant likely to become an endangered species within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range within the state, or any species of plant determined to be a "threatened species" pursuant to the Endangered Species Act; and

(7) "Cabinet" means the Energy and Environment Cabinet.

KRS 146.605

Amended by 2018 Ky. Acts ch. 29,§ 45, eff. 7/14/2018.

Effective:7/15/1994
Created 1994 Ky. Acts ch. 164, sec. 2, effective7/15/1994.