KRS 121.045: Contributions to certain candidates or slates of candidates by individuals

prohibited.

No person and no agent of any person on his behalf, shall contribute, either directly or

indirectly, any money, service, or other thing of value towards the nominat ion or election

of any state, county, city, or district officer who, in his official capacity, is required by law

to perform any duties peculiar to the person not common to the general public, or to

supervise, regulate, or control in any manner the affairs of the person, or to perform any

duty in assessing the property of the person for taxation. No person, and no agent of any

person on his behalf, shall pay, promise, loan, or become liable in any way for any money

or other valuable thing on behalf of any c andidate or slate of candidates for any office at

any election, primary, or nominating convention held in this state. No attorney or other

person shall accept employment and compensation from any person with the

understanding or agreement, either direct or implied, that he will contribute to any

candidate or slate of candidates for any office, or on his behalf, any part or all of his

compensation, towards the nomination or election of any candidate or slate of candidates.