KRS 149.093: Citation or ticket given violators in lieu of arrest.

If the violation of any section of this chapter is a misdemeanor and is committed in the

presence of a forest warden or other law enforcement officer, and there are reasonable

grounds to believe that the person being cited will appear to answer the charge, the

warden or officer may, in lieu of a physical arrest directed by KRS 149.090, issue a

citation as authorized by KRS 431.015, 431.450, 431.452, and 431.455. The warden or

officer may issue a warning without a penalty in lieu of a citation if the suspect ed offense

is one cited in KRS 149.370, 149.375, 149.385, 149.390, 149.395, 149.400, 149.401, or

149.405.