171.990 Penalties.

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(1)Any person or library board violating any of the provisions of KRS 171.240 to

171.300 shall be fined not less than ten ($10) nor more than one hundred dollars

($100) for each offense.

(2)The board for certification of librarians may revoke the certificate of any person

violating any of the provisions of KRS 171.240 to 171.300, or any of the regulations

as established by the board for certification.

(3)Any person knowingly violating the rules and regulations of the department

pursuant to the provisions of KRS 171.450, 171.560, 171.670, 171.710, or 171.720

is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor and is also liable for damages or losses incurred

by the Commonwealth. Any state employee who knowingly violates these

provisions shall also be subject to dismissal from state employment upon a

determination of fact, at a hearing, that a serious violation did occur. The

employee's right to appeal to the state personnel board is not abridged or denied. In

the event of an appeal, the decision of the state personnel board is final.

(4)State employees dismissed under the provision of subsection

(3)of this section shall

have the right to reapply for state employment in accordance with state personnel

rules governing dismissal. Such individuals shall have the full rights and privileges

accorded under applicable equal opportunity laws.