KRS 149.405: Entry in forest lands during drought -- Emergency proclamation -- Notice.

(1) It shall be unlawful, when the forest lands, brush lands and fields in this state or any

part thereof have become so dry or parched as to create an extraordinary fire hazard

endangering lives and property, for any person, except the owner, tenant or ow ner's

authorized agent, persons regularly engaged in cutting, processing, or moving forest

products, persons engaged in constructing, maintaining, and operating utility or

pipeline rights -of-way, or persons on official duty, to enter or travel in any state ,

county, municipal or private forest lands, brush lands, fields or idle or abandoned

lands in the area so affected except on public highways or well defined private

roads.

(2) When such an emergency is found to exist by the secretary for energy and

environment, the Governor may proclaim such a condition to exist in the

Commonwealth or any described part thereof. The provisions of subsection (1) shall

be effective only during the time such proclamation is in force and only in the area

where such emergency is declared to exist.

(3) The Secretary of State shall cause notice of such proclamation or any amendments

or rescission thereof to be published in a newspaper or newspapers of general

circulation in the area affected.