KRS 174.500: Definitions for KRS 174.500 to 174.510.

As used in KRS 174.500 to 174.510, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) "Department" means the Department of Aviation;

(2) "State aircraft" means aircraft owned by the Commonwealth, leased by the

Commonwealth, or otherwise under the control of the Co mmonwealth and

administratively assigned to the department. It shall also include air charters by the

department. However, this shall not include or apply to any and all aircraft assigned

to, owned, leased, operated, or controlled by the Department of Kent ucky State

Police, or otherwise under the control or direction of the Department of Kentucky

State Police. The operation, maintenance, scheduling, and care of Department of

Kentucky State Police aircraft shall not be included under or affected by KRS

174.500 to 174.510; and

(3) "Official business" means any activity involving travel in a state aircraft if the

activity is reasonably required, expected, or appropriate, considering the nature of

the using public official's job responsibilities. The activities shall include but not be

limited to attendance by officials at nonpartisan ceremonial functions and events

where their appearance is normally expected by virtue of their office or where

official representation of the Commonwealth is otherwise appropriate, and to

nonpolitical flights by the Governor and members of his immediate family when

accompanying or representing him.