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149.093 Citation or ticket given violators in lieu of arrest.

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