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95.470 Prohibition of political activity.

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95.470 Prohibition of political activity. (1) No person shall be appointed a member of the police or fire department in cities of the second and third classes or urban-county governments on account of any <br>political service, contribution, sentiment or affiliation. No member shall be <br>dismissed, suspended or reduced in grade or pay for any political opinion. (2) The appointment and continuance in office of members of the police or fire department shall depend solely upon their ability and willingness to enforce the law <br>and comply with the rules of the department, and shall not be a reward for political <br>activity or contribution to campaign funds. (3) No member of either department shall be forced to pay or collect any assessments made by political organizations, contribute to political campaign funds, or be active <br>in politics. (4) No member of either department shall be active in politics or work for the election of candidates while on duty. Effective: June 17, 1978 <br>History: Amended 1978 Ky. Acts ch. 169, sec. 1, effective June 17, 1978. -- Amended 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 248, sec. 9. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective <br>October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. secs. 3138-3, 3235dd-35, 3351a-2.