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Ky. Rev. Stat. § 534.060 (2026)

Consequence of failure to pay fines imposed on corporations

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When a fine is imposed on a corporation, it is the duty of the person or persons authorized to make disbursement of the assets of the corporation and their superiors to pay the fine from assets of the corporation. The failure of such persons to do so shall render them subject to imprisonment under subsections (1) and (2) of this section. Effective:June 29, 2017 History: Amended 2017 Ky. Acts ch. 158, sec. 5, effective June 29, 2017. -- Amended 2012 Ky. Acts ch. 156, sec. 4, effective July 12, 2012. -- Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 295, effective January 1, 1975.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 9 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1987–2021 · leading case: Commonwealth v. Hayes, 734 S.W.2d 467 (Ky. 1987).
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Commonwealth v. Hayes, 734 S.W.2d 467 (Ky. 1987). “Indeed, he could not, and cannot be, imprisoned for nonpayment of the fine until after compliance with the “show cause” procedure set out in KRS 534.060. Thus Hayes’ release to federal authorities, whether authorized or unauthorized, has no possible bearing on the sentence to a…”
Beane v. Commonwealth, 736 S.W.2d 317 (Ky. 1987). · cites it 2× “020 relating to the method of imposition and KRS 534.060 as to remedies for nonpayment of the fee.”
Davis v. Manis, 812 S.W.2d 505 (Ky. 1991). “See KRS 534.060. The order of the Court of Appeals is reversed and the petition for writ of prohibition is granted.”
Owens v. Williams, 955 S.W.2d 196 (Ky. Ct. App. 1997). · cites it 4× “The appellee also maintains that KRS 534.060 does not provide for the relief requested by the appellant.”
Jack Franklin Elliott Jr v. Commonwealth of Kentucky, No. 2016-SC-0350 (Ky. Aug. 16, 2018). · cites it 6× “The Bell Circuit Court denied the motion, finding that KRS 534.060 only applied to fines, not court costs.”
Richard Yates v. Commonwealth of Kentucky, No. 2015-SC-0504 (Ky. Feb. 15, 2018). · cites it 2× “" KRS 534.060(1). As we have explained: ) "To induce" signifies a successful persuasion; that the act has been effective and the desired result obtained, and that "to engage" denotes action and means to employ one's self; to take part in.”
United States v. Steven Green, No. 17-5326 (6th Cir. Apr. 9, 2018). “See Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 534.060 (1)–(2); Commonwealth v.”
Charles R. Cavins v. Commonwealth of Kentucky, No. 2019 CA 000724 (Ky. Ct. App. May 6, 2021). “(citing KRS 534.060). See also Elliott, 553 S.W.3d at 213 .”
Commonwealth of Kentucky v. David J. Moore, No. 2016-SC-0275 (Ky. Apr. 26, 2018). “020 and KRS 534.060 for DUI offenders who fail to pay a DUI fine.”
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 534.060(1): 2 cases
Richard Yates v. Commonwealth of Kentucky, No. 2015-SC-0504 (Ky. Feb. 15, 2018). “" KRS 534.060(1). As we have explained: ) "To induce" signifies a successful persuasion; that the act has been effective and the desired result obtained, and that "to engage" denotes action and means to employ one's self; to take part in.”
Jack Franklin Elliott Jr v. Commonwealth of Kentucky, No. 2016-SC-0350 (Ky. Aug. 16, 2018). “The Bell Circuit Court denied the motion, finding that KRS 534.060 only applied to fines, not court costs.”
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