146.605 Definitions for KRS 146.600 to 146.619.

KY Rev Stat § 146.605 (2019) (N/A)

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146.605 Definitions for KRS 146.600 to 146.619. As used in KRS 146.600 to 146.619: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) "Office" means the Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves, created by KRS 146.430; "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; "Endangered Species Act" means the Endangered Species Act of 1973, Public Law 93-205 (87 Stat. 884), as amended; "Plant" means any member of the plant kingdom, including seeds, roots, and other parts thereof; "Species" includes any species, subspecies, or variety of plant; "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. Effective: July 14, 2018 History: Amended 2018 Ky. Acts ch. 29, sec. 45, effective July 14, 2018. -- Created 1994 Ky. Acts ch. 164, sec. 2, effective July 15, 1994.

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