1. (1) Any offense defined outside this code for which a law outside this code provides a sentence to a term of imprisonment in the state for:

   1. (a) At least one (1) but not more than five (5) years shall be deemed a Class D felony;
   2. (b) At least five (5) but not more than ten (10) years shall be deemed a Class C felony;
   3. (c) At least ten (10) but not more than twenty (20) years shall be deemed a Class B felony;
   4. (d) For at least twenty (20) but not more than fifty (50) years or for life shall be deemed a Class A felony.
2. (2) Any offense defined outside this code for which a law outside this code provides a sentence to a definite term of imprisonment with a maximum which falls between ninety (90) days and twelve (12) months shall be deemed a Class A misdemeanor.
3. (3) Any offense defined outside this code for which a law outside this code provides a sentence to a definite term of imprisonment with a maximum of less than ninety
4. (90) days shall be deemed a Class B misdemeanor.
5. (4) Any offense defined outside this code for which a law outside this code provides a sentence to a fine only or to any other punishment, whether in combination with a fine or not, other than death or imprisonment shall be deemed a violation.

Effective: July 15, 1998

History: Amended 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 606, sec. 74, effective July 15, 1998. -- Amended 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 309, sec. 5, effective July 15, 1980. -- Amended 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 15, sec. 2, effective December 22, 1976. -- Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 274, effective January 1, 1975.