It is declared that the operation of automobile parking lots or automobile storage garages, wherein automobiles are parked or stored for hire, is a business impressed with the public interest. It is further declared that any contract purporting to limit the liability of the operator of such a lot or garage, for loss of or damage to an automobile parked for hire, or its contents, except liability for damage by the elements or by physical forces beyond the control of the operator and his employees, is against public policy.
KRS 189.700
Declaration of policy concerning parking lots and automobile storage garages
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Jackson v. Commonwealth (2017)
Most recently applied in Jackson v. Commonwealth (September 2017)
Effective: June 17, 1954 History: Created 1954 Ky
Official source: Kentucky General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Kentucky statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.