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Chapter 233

Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. ch. 233

Abatement Of Houses Of Prostitution

Commonwealth of Kentucky

233.010House of prostitution defined.233.020House of prostitution a nuisance -- To be enjoined and abated.233.030Commonwealth's or county attorney or citizen may have house of prostitution enjoined.233.040Injunction proceedings to be instituted against persons convicted of keeping house of prostitution.233.050Temporary injunction granted if house of prostitution shown to exist.233.070Witnesses for relator may be granted immunity from prosecution.233.080Dismissal of action -- Costs if action groundless.233.090Injunction not to issue if owner tries to prevent nuisance.233.100Order of abatement -- Fixtures to be sold and building closed -- Sheriff's fees.233.110Proceeds of sale to pay costs of action -- Residue to defendant.233.120Release of premises when cost paid and bond filed -- Termination of action.233.130Costs of action a lien on premises -- Personalty to be sold first.233.140Relator's attorney allowed fee.233.150Violation of injunction or order -- Trial for.233.990Penalties.