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KRS 62.040

Peace officers' oath to suppress gaming

Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Harrell v. City of Middlesboro (1956)

Most recently applied in Harrell v. City of Middlesboro (February 1956)

Effective: June 26, 2007 History: Amended 2007 Ky

(1) Every peace officer shall take an oath that he will endeavor, to the best of his ability, to detect and prosecute all gamblers and others violating the laws against gaming.

(2) The oath specified in subsection (1) of this section may be administered by any person who may administer an oath pursuant to KRS 62.020. A person shall not administer the oath specified in subsection (1) of this section to himself or herself.

Official source: Kentucky General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Kentucky statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.