KRS 427.005: Definitions.

As used in this chapter:

(1) The term "earnings" means compensation paid or payable for personal services,

whether denominated as wages, salary, commission, bonus, or otherwise, and

includes periodic payments pursuant to a pension or retirement program.

(2) The term "disposable earnin gs" means that part of the earnings of any individual

remaining after the deduction from those earnings of any amounts required by law

to be withheld.

(3) The term "garnishment" means any legal or equitable procedure through which the

earnings of any individual are required to be withheld for payment of any debt.

(4) The terms "household furnishings, jewelry, personal clothing, and ornaments" mean

clothing, furniture, appliances, linens, china, crockery, kitchenware, and personal

effects of an individual and the individual's dependents, but do not include:

(a) Works of art;

(b) Electronic entertainment equipment (except to the extent of one (1) television

and one (1) radio);

(c) Antiques; and

(d) Jewelry other than wedding rings.