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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) A person is guilty of interference with a legislative proceeding in the first degree when, with the intent to disrupt, impede, or prevent the General Assembly from conducting business, he or she:
(a) Knowingly engages in, conspires to engage in, or facilitates another person engaging in disorderly or disruptive conduct in any legislative building; and
(b) The conduct disrupts, impedes, or prevents the General Assembly from conducting business.
(2) Interference with a legislative proceeding in the first degree is:
(a) A Class A misdemeanor; and
(b) A Class D felony for a third or subsequent offense.
(3) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit:
(a) Assembly in traditional public forums, including but not limited to the Capitol rotunda and outdoor areas of the Capitol grounds; or
(b) Attendance at legislative meetings.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kentucky Revised Statutes Title L. Kentucky Penal Code § 519.082.Interference with a legislative proceeding in the first degree - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ky/title-l-kentucky-penal-code/ky-rev-st-sect-519-082/
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