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(1) It shall be an unlawful practice to deny an individual, because of sex, the full and equal enjoyment of the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, and accommodations of a restaurant, hotel, motel, or any facility supported directly or indirectly by government funds.
(2) The provisions of this section shall not apply to:
(a) Restrooms, shower rooms, bath houses and similar facilities which are in their nature distinctly private;
(b) YMCA, YWCA and similar type dormitory lodging facilities;
(c) The exemptions contained in KRS 344.130;
(d) Hospitals, nursing homes, penal or similar facilities, to require that men and women be in the same room.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XXVII. Labor and Human Rights § 344.145.Denial, because of sex, of equal enjoyment of restaurants, hotels, motels or facilities supported by government funds prohibited - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ky/title-xxvii-labor-and-human-rights/ky-rev-st-sect-344-145/
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