KRS 186.181: Seizure of canceled plates by Department of Kentucky State Police.

The secretary of the Transportation Cabinet shall, upon receipt of a report from the

Transportation Cabinet or the Department of Vehicle Regulation of a canceled motor

vehicle registration plate, cause all members of the Department of Kentucky State Police

and such peace officers as he or she may deem necessary, to be notified of the

cancellation. It shall be the duty of all members of the Department of Kentucky State

Police and of all peace officers to seize any registration plate bearing a canceled number

and to report such seizure to the appropriate department.