Code · Kentucky · Chapter 501 — General principles of liability

501.050 Absolute liability.

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A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.

A person may be guilty of an offense without having one

(1)of the culpable mental states defined in KRS 501.020 only when:

(1)The offense is a violation or a misdemeanor as defined in KRS 500.080 and no

particular culpable mental state is included within the definition of the offense; or

(2)The offense is defined by a statute other than this Penal Code and the statute clearly

indicates a legislative purpose to impose absolute liability for the conduct described.