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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) If cattle taken up under KRS 259.120 are sold for a profit before absolute ownership of the stray cattle has vested in the taker-up as provided by KRS 259.130, then the taker-up shall pay to the owner upon demand and proof of ownership the amount received for the stray cattle less the amount owed by the owner to the taker-up under KRS 259.120. The owner shall not be entitled to any payment from the taker-up under this section if demand for payment is made more than fifteen (15) days after the posting of the stray equine and vesting of ownership pursuant to KRS 259.130 or more than twelve (12) months after the posting of the stray cattle under KRS 259.120.
(2) County judges/executive or participating state agency, county clerks, and all other local government employees acting in good faith in the discharge of the duties imposed by KRS 259.105, 259.110, 259.120, 259.130, and this section shall be immune from criminal and civil liability for any act related to the taking up and posting of stray equines or stray cattle.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XXI. Agriculture and Animals § 259.140.Taker-up to pay owner value of stray equines or cattle, when; limitation of liability - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ky/title-xxi-agriculture-and-animals/ky-rev-st-sect-259-140/
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