149.093 Citation or ticket given violators in lieu of arrest. If the violation of any section of this chapter is a misdemeanor and is committed in the presence of a forest warden or other law enforcement officer, and there are reasonable grounds to believe that the person being cited will appear to answer the charge, the warden or officer may, in lieu of a physical arrest directed by KRS 149.090, issue a citation as authorized by KRS 431.015, 431.450, 431.452, and 431.455. The warden or officer may issue a warning without a penalty in lieu of a citation if the suspected offense is one cited in KRS 149.370, 149.375, 149.385, 149.390, 149.395, 149.400, 149.401, or 149.405. Effective: July 14, 2000 History: Amended 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 512, sec. 13, effective July 14, 2000. -- Amended 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 169, sec. 4, effective July 15, 1998. -- Amended 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 207, sec. 1, effective July 13, 1990. -- Amended 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 74, Art. III, sec. 13(3). -- Created 1966 Ky. Acts ch. 23, sec. 53.
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