525.105 Desecration of venerated objects, first degree. (1) A person is guilty of desecration of venerated objects in the first degree when, other than authorized by law, he intentionally excavates or disinters human remains for the purpose of commercial sale or exploitation of the remains themselves or of objects buried contemporaneously with the remains. (2) Desecration of venerated objects in the first degree is a Class C felony. Effective: July 15, 2002 History: Amended 2002 Ky. Acts ch. 276, sec. 6, effective July 15, 2002. -- Created 1988 Ky. Acts ch. 119, sec. 1, effective March 30, 1988.