KRS 196.990: Penalties.

(1) Any officer who violates subsection (1) of KRS 196.230 shall be fined not less than

two hundred and fifty dollars ($250) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000).

Action shall be brought in the county in which the institution is located.

(2) Any officer or employee who violates subsection (3) of KRS 196.230 shall ipso

facto forfeit his office or position, and the office or position shall be declared

vacant.