KRS 164.6013: Legislative findings on promotion of research, innovation, and high -

technology enterprises.

The General Assembly finds that the general welfare and material well -being of the

citizens of the Commonwealth depend on immediate action to develop a strong,

entrepreneurial economy, characterized by knowledge, innovation, and speed and that it

is in the best interest of the Commonwealth to promote research, innovation, and high -

technology enterprises that utilize the higher -order skills of an educat ed workforce. The

provisions in KRS 164.6011 to 164.6029, 154.12 -274, 154.12-278,154.12-300 to 154.12-

310, and 154.12-320 shall be liberally construed and applied to advance public purposes.