Kentucky Revised Statutes · § 258.212 — Tampering with or removal of domesticated animal's identification prohibited -- Exceptions -- Penalty

(1) No person other than the owner shall tamper with or remove without permission an identification tag, chip, locator, or electronic tracking device from a domesticated animal of any age, including but not limited to a hound or dog used in the sport of hunting.

(2) Subsection (1) of this section shall not apply to a person removing an identification tag, chip, locator, or electronic tracking device if the removal is:

(a) Necessary to prevent or treat an injury to the animal;

(b) Done by a law enforcement officer or animal control officer for a legitimate purpose; or

(c) Done with the written permission of the owner of the animal.

(3) Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.