164.6013 Legislative findings on promotion of research, innovation, and high- technology enterprises. The General Assembly finds that the general welfare and material well-being of the citizens of the Commonwealth depend on immediate action to develop a strong, entrepreneurial economy, characterized by knowledge, innovation, and speed and that it is in the best interest of the Commonwealth to promote research, innovation, and high- technology enterprises that utilize the higher-order skills of an educated workforce. The provisions in KRS 164.6011 to 164.6041, 154.12-274, 154.12-278, and KRS 154.12-300 to 154.12-310 shall be liberally construed and applied to advance public purposes. Effective: July 15, 2008 History: Amended 2008 Ky. Acts ch. 98, sec. 10, effective July 15, 2008. -- Amended 2002 Ky. Acts ch. 230, sec. 30, effective July 15, 2002. -- Created 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 522, sec. 2, effective July 14, 2000.