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Chapter 446

Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. ch. 446

Construction Of Statutes

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446.010Definitions for statutes generally.446.012Inclusion of osteopaths within references to physicians in statutes -- Inclusion of Bureau of Osteopathic Specialties within references to American Board of Medical Specialties in statutes.446.013Terms "mental retardation" and "mentally retarded" not to be used in statutes -- Acceptable replacement terms.446.015Statutes to be written in nontechnical language.446.017Conditions under which portion of bill may be void.446.020Singular includes plural -- Masculine includes feminine.446.030Computation of time.446.040Adjournment of proceedings over weekend.446.050Majority may act for all.446.060Writings -- Signature must be at end -- To be in English.446.070Penalty no bar to civil recovery.446.080Liberal construction -- Statutes not retroactive -- Common usage -- Technical terms.446.082Published statement or restatement of law does not constitute law or policy of Commonwealth -- Common law adopted in absence of constitutional or statutory treatment.446.084Judicial review of administrative body actions to be de novo.446.090Severability.446.100Effect of repeal of prior repealer or amendment.446.110Offenses committed and rights accruing prior to repeal of law.446.120References to sections, subsections, and paragraphs -- Citation of Acts of General Assembly.446.130Kentucky Revised Statutes speak for themselves -- Conflicts -- Ambiguities.446.140Titles, headings, and notes.446.145Manner of indicating amended, created, repealed, and repealed and reenacted sections and sections not intended to be codified.446.150Kentucky Revised Statutes substituted for former laws.446.160Unconstitutionality of part of Kentucky Revised Statutes, effect.446.170Effect of 1942 act amending or repealing section of Carroll's Statutes or of former legislative act.446.190Rules of Civil Procedure to govern taking of appeals -- Statutes govern time of taking certain appeals.446.200Demurrer, motion to quash, construction.446.250Conflicting amendments -- Last enactment to prevail.446.260Repeal to prevail over amendment of same statute.446.270Effect of failure to underline new language in amended statute.446.280Effect of failure to indicate deleted material by brackets and strike through.446.290Effect of delayed repeal.446.300Effect of delayed amendment.446.310Procedure for technical correction on face of bill to be presented to Governor.446.320Amendment of section with delayed effective date.446.350Prohibition upon government substantially burdening freedom of religion -- Showing of compelling governmental interest -- Description of "burden."446.400Determination of death -- Minimal conditions to be met.