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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
As used in KRS 146.600 to 146.619:
(1) “Office” means the Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves, created by KRS 146.430;
(2) “Endangered species” means any species of plant that is in danger of extirpation throughout all or a significant portion of its range within the Commonwealth, or any plant species determined to be an “endangered species” pursuant to the Endangered Species Act;
(3) “Endangered Species Act” means the Endangered Species Act of 1973, Public Law 93-205 (87 Stat. 884), as amended;
(4) “Plant” means any member of the plant kingdom, including seeds, roots, and other parts thereof;
(5) “Species” includes any species, subspecies, or variety of plant;
(6) “Threatened species” means any species of plant likely to become an endangered species within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range within the state, or any species of plant determined to be a “threatened species” pursuant to the Endangered Species Act; and
(7) “Cabinet” means the Energy and Environment Cabinet.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XII. Conservation and State Development § 146.605.Definitions for KRS 146.600 to 146.619 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ky/title-xii-conservation-and-state-development/ky-rev-st-sect-146-605/
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