KRS 146.600: Legislative findings.

The General Assembly finds and declares that it is the policy of the Commonwealth to

recognize endangered and threatened species of plants for human enjoyment, for

scientific purposes, and to ensure their perpetuation as viable components of their

ecosystems for the benefit of the people of Kentucky. It is the policy of the General

Assembly that all plants covered by KRS 146.600 to 146.619 are property of the

landowner, and that KRS 146.600 to 146.619 shall not impede the development or use of

public or private lands.