Kentucky Revised Statutes · § 196.010 — Definitions for chapter
196.010. Definitions for chapter
As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:
(1) "Cabinet" means the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet;
(2) "Commissioner" means commissioner of the Department of Corrections;
(3) "Department" means the Department of Corrections;
(4) "Institution" means any institution under the control of the Department of Corrections; and
(5) "Secretary" means secretary of the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet.
Source notes
Effective: June 26, 2007
History and annotations
Amended 2007 Ky. Acts ch. 85, sec. 221, effective June 26, 2007. -- Amended 2003 Ky. Acts ch. 71, sec. 9, effective June 24, 2003. -- Amended 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 211, sec. 18, effective July 14, 1992. -- Amended 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 344, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1982. -- Amended 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 74, Art. V, sec. 24(14). -- Amended 1966 Ky. Acts ch. 255, sec. 187. -- Amended 1962 Ky. Acts ch. 106, Art. X, sec. 1. -- Created 1952 Ky. Acts ch. 50, sec. 34.
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