1. (1) A civil action may be maintained under this section against any person who commits the conduct prohibited under KRS 508.130, whether or not the individual who is alleged to have violated KRS 508.130 has been charged or convicted of the alleged crime.

2. (2) The action may be:

   1. (a) Brought by a victim, or a victim's parent or legal guardian on behalf of a victim who is a minor; and
   2. (b) Filed in a court of competent jurisdiction in the county where the alleged violation occurred or the county where the victim resides.
3. (3) Liability under this section shall include the actual damages caused by the violation and may include punitive damages, court costs, and reasonable attorney's fees.
4. (4) An action under this section shall be brought within two (2) years of the last act of conduct in violation of this section.

Effective: July 15, 2026

History: Amended 2026 Ky. Acts ch. 67, sec. 9, effective July 15, 2026. -- Created 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 400, sec. 2, effective July 14, 2000.