KRS 146.550: Definitions for KRS 146.550 to 146.570.

As used in KRS 146.550 to 146.570:

(1) "Wetlands" means land that has a predominance of hydric soils and is inundated or

saturated by surface or groundwater at a frequency and duration sufficient to

support, and that under normal circumstances does support , a prevalence of

hydrophytic vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions;

(2) "Hydric soils" means soils that, in their undrained condition, are saturated, flooded,

or ponded long enough during the growing season to develop an anaer obic

condition that supports the growth and regeneration of hydrophytic vegetation;

(3) "Hydrophytic vegetation" means a plant growing in water or a substrate that is at

least periodically deficient of oxygen during the growing season as a result of

excess water content;

(4) "Office" means the Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves; and

(5) "Cabinet" means the Energy and Environment Cabinet.