(A) General rule. Words and phrases shall be taken in their plain, or ordinary and usual sense. However, technical words and phrases having a peculiar and appropriate meaning in law shall be understood according to their technical import.
(B) For the purpose of this code, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
“AVIS.” The automated vehicle information system established and maintained by the Transportation Cabinet to collect titling and registration information on vehicles and boat and information on holders of motor vehicle operator’s licenses and personal identification cards. (KRS 446.010(55))
“BUSINESS TRUST.” Includes, except when utilized in KRS Chapter 386, a “statutory trust” as organized under KRS Chapter 386A. (KRS 446.010(6))
“CERTIFIED MAIL.” Any method of governmental, commercial, or electronic delivery that allows a document or package to have proof of:
(1) Sending the document of package;
(2) The date the document or package was delivered or delivery was attempted; and
(3) The signature of the receipt of the document or package.
(KRS 446.010(8))
“CITY,” “MUNICIPAL CORPORATION,” “MUNICIPALITY,” or “TOWN.” The City of Bellevue, Kentucky.
“CODE,” “THIS CODE,” or “THIS CODE OF ORDINANCES.” This municipal code as modified by amendment, revision, and adoption of new titles, chapters, or sections.
“COUNCIL.” The legislative body of the city.
“COUNTY.” Campbell County, Kentucky.
“EXECUTIVE AUTHORITY.” The mayor of the city.
“EXECUTIVE ORDER.” An order issued by the mayor which is binding upon the officers and employees of the city and any governmental agency over which the city has jurisdiction. (KRS 83A.010(7))
“LEGISLATIVE BODY.” The city council. (KRS 91A.010(8))
“LEGISLATIVE BODY MEMBER.” A city councilmember. (KRS 83A.010(8))
“MAY.” The act referred to is permissive. (KRS 446.010(26))
“MISDEMEANOR.” An offense for which the criminal fine can not exceed the amount set forth in KRS 534.040(2)(a), or a term of imprisonment not to exceed the periods set forth in KRS 532.090(1) or both. (KRS 83A.065)
“MONTH.” A calendar month. (446.010(27))
“MUNICIPAL ORDER.” An official act of the city council which is binding upon the officers and employees of the city and any governmental agency over which the municipality has jurisdiction. (KRS 83A.010(9))
“OATH.” An affirmation in all cases in which, by law, an affirmation may be substituted for an oath, and in such cases the words “SWEAR” and “SWORN” shall be equivalent to the words “AFFIRM” and “AFFIRMED.”
“OFFICER.” Any person elected to a position by the voters or any person appointed to a position which:
(a) Is created by the Constitution, the General Assembly, or a city;
(b) Possesses a delegation of a portion of the sovereign power of government;
(c) Has powers and duties to be discharged which are conferred directly or by implication by the city;
(d) Has duties performed independently and without control of a superior power other than the law;
(e) Has some permanency;
(f) Requires an official oath;
(g) Is assigned by a commission or other written authority; and
(h) Provides for an official bond if required by proper authority. (KRS 83A.010(10))
“OFFICER,” “OFFICE,” EMPLOYEE,” “COMMISSION,” or “DEPARTMENT.” An officer, office, employee, commission, or department of this municipality unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
“ORDINANCE.” An official act of a city legislative body, which is a regulation of a general and permanent nature and enforceable as a local law or is an appropriation of money. (KRS 83A.010(11))
“PEACE OFFICER.” Includes sheriffs, constables granted police powers, coroners, jailers, metropolitan and urban-county government correctional officers, marshals, policemen, and other persons with similar authority to make arrests.
(KRS 446.010(31))
“PERSON.” May extend and be applied to bodies-politic and corporate, societies, communities, the public generally, individuals, partnerships, joint stock companies, and limited liability companies.
(KRS 446.010(33))
“PRECEDING” or “FOLLOWING.” Next before or next after, respectively.
“REGISTERED MAIL.” Any governmental, commercial, or electronic method of delivery that allows a document or package to have:
(1) Its chain of custody recorded in a register to enable its location to be tracked;
(2) Insurance available to cover its loss; and
(3) The signature of the recipient of the document or package available to the sender.
(KRS 446.010(36))
“RESOLUTION.” A resolution is a less formal mechanism for dealing with matters of a special or temporary character. While an ordinance, and to a large extent a municipal order, involves a distinctly legislative act, a resolution is simply an expression of the opinion, will or policy of the legislative body on some matter of ministerial business which has come before the body.
“SHALL.” The act referred to is mandatory. (KRS 446.010(39))
“SIGNATURE” or “SUBSCRIPTION.” Includes a mark when the person cannot write.
“STATE.” The Commonwealth of Kentucky.
“SUBCHAPTER.” A division of a chapter, designated in this code by an underlined heading in the chapter analysis and a capitalized heading in the body of the chapter setting apart a group of sections related by the subject matter of the heading. Not all chapters have subchapters.
“VIOLATION.” An offense for which the criminal fine can not exceed
the amount set forth in KRS 534.040(2)(c). (KRS 83A.065)
“WRITTEN.” Any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by printing or otherwise.
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“YEAR.” A calendar year, unless otherwise expressed; equivalent to the words “YEAR OF OUR LORD.”