Some New Kentucky Laws

1. Buckle up. Seatbelts are now required for vehicles designed for carrying 15 or fewer passengers.

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The law requiring seat belts to be worn by passengers in 15-person vans was in response to a 2010 collision on Interstate 65 near Munfordville that killed a truck drive as well as 10 people from a Mennonite family on their way to a wedding in such a van. Several of the victims in the van were not wearing seat belts.

Explanation

The law requiring seat belts to be worn by passengers in 15-person vans was in response to a 2010 collision on Interstate 65 near Munfordville that killed a truck drive as well as 10 people from a Mennonite family on their way to a wedding in such a van. Several of the victims in the van were not wearing seat belts.

2. Here piggy, piggy. A new law increases the penalties, including up to a year in jail, for releasing wild hogs into the wild.

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The given answer is true because the statement clearly states that a new law has been implemented to increase penalties for releasing wild hogs into the wild, which includes up to a year in jail. This indicates that the statement is accurate and the answer is true.

Explanation

The given answer is true because the statement clearly states that a new law has been implemented to increase penalties for releasing wild hogs into the wild, which includes up to a year in jail. This indicates that the statement is accurate and the answer is true.

3. What would it be called? The Governor's Scholars Program will now be part of the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet instead of the Office of the Governor.

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There was no stipulation the name be changed to the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet Scholars program.

Explanation

There was no stipulation the name be changed to the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet Scholars program.

4. Sniff, sniff. You'll be able to purchase more than two package of cold and allergy medications a month

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The law limits the purchase to two packages a month of cold and allergy medications, namely ones that contain ephedrine and pseudoephedrine that can be used as active ingredients in making the illegal drug. Those medications include Claritin-D and Sudafed.

Explanation

The law limits the purchase to two packages a month of cold and allergy medications, namely ones that contain ephedrine and pseudoephedrine that can be used as active ingredients in making the illegal drug. Those medications include Claritin-D and Sudafed.

5. Belly up to the table -- Restaurants must receive at least fifty percent of their food and beverage income from the sale of food.

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Restaurants must receive at least fifty percent of their food and beverage income from the sale of food. This means that a significant portion of a restaurant's revenue should come from the sales of food rather than other sources such as beverages or merchandise. This requirement ensures that restaurants primarily focus on providing quality food to their customers and maintain the integrity of being a food establishment.

Explanation

Restaurants must receive at least fifty percent of their food and beverage income from the sale of food. This means that a significant portion of a restaurant's revenue should come from the sales of food rather than other sources such as beverages or merchandise. This requirement ensures that restaurants primarily focus on providing quality food to their customers and maintain the integrity of being a food establishment.

6. Are you packing? A new gun law allows people to carry a concealed weapon on their own property or in their own business without a license

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The given statement is true. It states that a new gun law permits individuals to carry a concealed weapon on their own property or in their own business without needing a license. This means that individuals are legally allowed to possess and carry a concealed firearm within the confines of their personal property or business establishment without the requirement of a license.

Explanation

The given statement is true. It states that a new gun law permits individuals to carry a concealed weapon on their own property or in their own business without needing a license. This means that individuals are legally allowed to possess and carry a concealed firearm within the confines of their personal property or business establishment without the requirement of a license.

7. Is that your metal? When taking copper and other metals in for recycling you'll get cash on the spot but will have to prove ownership of copper and other metals taken to recycling centers.

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You'll get a check in the mail. You'll have to prove ownership of the metal.

Explanation

You'll get a check in the mail. You'll have to prove ownership of the metal.

8. Slow going. Motorless vehicles must use the triangular slow-moving vehicle emblem.

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Slow-moving vehicles can use reflective tape rather than using the (triangular) slow-moving vehicle emblem.

Explanation

Slow-moving vehicles can use reflective tape rather than using the (triangular) slow-moving vehicle emblem.

9. Vote for me. You'll need to be at least 21-years-old to run for office of council member or mayor.

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The age at which a person is eligible to hold the office of council member or mayor is now 18.

Explanation

The age at which a person is eligible to hold the office of council member or mayor is now 18.

10. Do you measure up? You'll need to prove you are an licensed engineer to be eligible for the office of county surveyor.

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No person would be eligible for the office of county surveyor unless he or she produces evidence of having a Kentucky license as a professional land surveyor to the county clerk when filing for office.

Explanation

No person would be eligible for the office of county surveyor unless he or she produces evidence of having a Kentucky license as a professional land surveyor to the county clerk when filing for office.