KRS 433.255: Governor may offer reward for apprehension and conviction of

livestock thief.

When in any community of the state there have been repeated or aggravated

instances of larceny of livestock, the Governor may offer a reward for the

apprehension and conviction of any person guilty of larceny of livestock, as defined

in KRS 446.010, in such community, and in his or her discretion may employ

detectives, not exceeding two (2) at any one (1) time, for the ferreting out,

apprehension, and conviction of any offender. The reward may be in any sum fixed

by the Governor, not exceeding $1,000. The Governor shall by executive

proclamation designate the boundaries of the community to which the reward shall

apply. The reward shall be paid out of the Governor's general emergency fund.