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KRS 164.948: Definitions for KRS 164.9481, 164.9483, and 164.9485.

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  1. KRS Chapter 164

As used in KRS 164.9481, 164.9483, and 164.9485, unless the context requires

otherwise:

(1) "Campus" has the same meaning as in 20 U.S.C. sec. 1092(f)(6)(A)(ii) as amended;

(2) "Campus security authority" means campus police, security officers, and any

official at a postsecondary education institution who has significant responsibility

for student and campus activities, including student discipline, student housing,

student judicial affairs, and student life administration. Professional mental health,

pastoral, and other licensed counselors when functioning in that capacity are not

considered campus security authorities;

(3) "Crime" means any crime listed in 20 U.S.C. sec. 1092(f)(1)(F) as amended;

(4) "Immediately" means before the last fire unit has left t he scene in order for the state

fire marshal to have the opportunity to speak with fire unit personnel before they

leave the scene, but no later than two (2) hours following the time the fire or threat

of fire is discovered. In the event of a minor fire to which the local fire officials are

not called or do not respond, "immediately" means no later than one (1) hour

following the discovery of the fire;

(5) "Noncampus building or property" has the same meaning as in 20 U.S.C. sec.

1092(f)(6)(A)(iii) as amended;

(6) "Postsecondary education institution" means any Kentucky public four (4) year

institution or two (2) year community college or technical college that grants a

postsecondary education credential, and any private college or university that is

licensed by the Council on Postsecondary Education under KRS 164.945 to

164.947; and

(7) "Public property" has the same meaning as in 20 U.S.C. sec. 1092(f)(6)(A)(iv) as

amended.

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