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GENERAL PROVISIONS
(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
(1) MASK. Any mask, device or hood whereby any portion of the face is so hidden or covered as to conceal the identity of the wearer.
(2) PUBLIC PLACE. All walks, alleys, boulevards, avenues, lanes, roads, highways or other ways or thoroughfares dedicated to public use or owned or maintained by public authority; all grounds and buildings owned, leased by, operated or maintained by public authority; all buildings owned, leased or operated for the use of organizations enjoying all tax-exempt privileges as a charitable use.
(B) Wearing of mask in a public place. No person shall, while wearing any mask whereby a substantial portion of the face is hidden or covered so as to conceal the identity of the wearer, enter, be or appear in any public place within Jefferson County.
(C) Exemptions. The following are exempted from the provisions of subsection (B) of this section:
(1) Any person under 16 years of age.
(2) Any person wearing traditional holiday costumes in season.
(3) Any person using masks in theatrical productions including use in Mardi Gras celebrations and masquerade balls.
(4) Any person lawfully engaged in trades or employment or in sporting activity where a mask or facial covering is worn for the purpose of ensuring the physical safety of the wearer or because of the nature of the occupation, trade or professional or sporting activity.
(5) Any person wearing a gas mask in drills, exercises or emergencies.
(6) Any person engaging in an activity such that the wearing of the mask is protected by the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Kentucky or the United States Constitution.
(1994 Jeff. Code, § 130.01) (Jeff. Ord. 1-1983, adopted and effective 2-8-1983; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 35-2007, approved 3-26-2007) Penalty, see § 130.99
(A) The Chief of the Metro Police Department (hereafter, the "Chief") or his or her representative is authorized, on behalf of the Metro Government, to petition in Jefferson Circuit or District Courts for the receipt of property subject to forfeiture pursuant to state law. All property obtained by forfeiture may be retained by the Metro Police Department and shall be used and disposed of as is all other Jefferson County property, unless otherwise provided by statute, ordinance, or resolution.
(B) The Metro Police Department shall maintain a current list which sufficiently describes each item of property obtained by forfeiture, including, when available, the make, model, year, manufacturer's identification or serial number, estimated fair market value, and intended use or disposition of the property. Before any property is used for official purposes, the Chief shall verify that, where necessary, all property is sufficiently listed for purposes of insurance.
(C) Proceeds from the sale of any property obtained through forfeiture shall be deposited as follows:
(1) The proceeds from the sale of property obtained through forfeiture pursuant to KRS 500.090 shall be deposited in the general fund of the Metro Government.
(2) Pursuant to state law, proceeds from the sale of property obtained through forfeiture pursuant to KRS 218A.435 shall be paid to the State Treasurer for deposit to the general fund after the payment of all proper expenses of the proceedings for forfeiture and sale, including expenses of seizure, maintenance of custody, advertising, and court costs.
(3) Pursuant to state law, moneys forfeited pursuant to the Kentucky Penal Code shall be paid to the state.
(4) Moneys forfeited pursuant to KRS 218A.435 shall be deposited into a Narcotics Investigation Fund of the Metro Government, to be appropriated as deemed necessary by the Metro Council to the Metro Police Department for official use. Moneys in this fund shall not lapse, but shall continue in the fund until appropriated as herein provided.
(1999 Lou. Code, § 130.30) (Lou. Res. 234-1980, approved 11-14-1980; Lou. Am. Res. 277-1981, approved 11-25-1981; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 35-2007, approved 3-26-2007)
BIAS-RELATED OFFENSES
For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BIAS-RELATED CRIME. A criminal offense including a criminal violation of law committed with the evident intention or design to intimidate or terrorize a person or class of persons which historically have been victimized by such acts as specifically set forth in Section (b)(1) of the Federal Hate Crimes Statistics Act (Public Law 101-275) and, in addition, classes of persons identifiable by gender and/or disability or health related condition or homeless status (as defined in § 92.02).
COMMISSION. The Louisville/Jefferson County Human Relations Commission.
PERSON. Any natural person, corporation, partnership, association, governmental subdivision or instrumentality.
(1999 Lou. Code, § 137.01) (Lou. Ord. No. 166-1990, approved 7-16-1990; Lou. Am. Ord. No. 254-1991, approved 10-9-1991; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 193-2004, approved 12-10-2004; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 148-2021, approved 10-26-2021)
The Secretary of the Cabinet for Public Protection or his or her designee shall acquire data on bias-related crimes or alleged bias-related crimes. This data shall include but not be limited to:
(A) The geographic area where the alleged bias-related crime occurred;
(B) The underlying alleged criminal offense or criminal violation of law;
(C) The age, race, religion, national origin, ethnic identity, gender, sexual orientation, disability or health-related condition, or homeless status (as defined in § 92.02) of the victim or alleged victim of the bias-related crime;
(D) The age, race, religion, national origin, ethnic identity, gender, sexual orientation, disability or health-related condition of the person who has committed or allegedly committed the bias-related crimes; and
(E) Any other information necessary for a full description of the events of the bias-related crime or alleged bias-related crime. A statistical summary of the data collected shall be provided semi-annually to the Metro Council and the Mayor.
(1999 Lou. Code, § 137.02) (Lou. Ord. No. 166-1990, approved 7-16-1990; Lou. Am. Ord. No. 254-1991, approved 10-9-1991; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 193-2004, approved 12-10-2004; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 148-2021, approved 10-26-2021)
The Louisville/Jefferson County Police Department, in conjunction with the Commission, shall provide training for police officers in identifying, responding to, and reporting all bias-related crimes.
(1999 Lou. Code, § 137.03) (Lou. Ord. No. 166-1990, approved 7-16-1990; Lou. Am. Ord. No. 254-1991, approved 10-9-1991; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 193-2004, approved 12-10-2004)
If any provision of this chapter as now or later amended or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application.
(1994 Jeff. Code, § 10.07) (Jeff. Ord. 36-1994, adopted and effective 12-20-1994; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 35-2007, approved 3-26-2007)
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