Kentucky Revised Statutes

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 56.070 (2026)

Finance and Administration Cabinet to determine state property to be

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insured through Commonwealth's property and casualty insurance fund -- Exceptions. (1) The cabinet shall: (a) Determine which state property shall be insured against loss by fire and other hazards; and (b) Insure with a responsible company or companies authorized to do business in Kentucky all property financed under a statutory amortization plan, to the extent of the lien indebtedness upon the property or to the extent of its reasonable value, whichever is the lesser. (2) Any officer or agent of the state having control or custody of any property belonging to or controlled or used by the state or any agency of the state may, with the approval of the secretary of the cabinet, from the funds allotted to such agency, purchase insurance of an additional kind or kinds which cannot properly be covered in the Commonwealth's property and casualty insurance fund. Effective: March 31, 2025 History: Amended 2025 Ky. Acts ch. 136, sec. 2, effective March 31, 2025. -- Amended 2010 Ky. Acts ch. 24, sec. 40, effective July 15, 2010. -- Amended 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 2, effective July 15, 1982. -- Amended 1950 Ky. Acts ch. 192, sec 2. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. secs. 4636-21, 4636-33.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 1955–1955 · leading case: Hennessy v. Stewart, 283 S.W.2d 719 (Ky. Ct. App. 1955).
Hennessy v. Stewart, 283 S.W.2d 719 (Ky. Ct. App. 1955). “Our view of the case is supported by the provisions of KRS 56.070, relating to insurance of state property against loss by fire or tornado.”
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