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Child Labor Laws and Summer Hiring
Chris Johnson on May 30, 2023
Warm weather is here, and school is almost out. The need for good employees in our city remains high, and our members are looking to hire teenage workers for the summer.
CDL Requirements
Chris Johnson on April 18, 2022
Since February 7, 2022, cities have had and will continue to have a far more difficult time securing licensing for entry-level CDL drivers.
Call to the Post – Don’t Forget to Set Elected Official Pay
Chris Johnson on March 7, 2022
KRS 83A.070(1) requires that a city’s legislative body set the compensation of elected city officers by ordinance by the first Monday of May in the year.
Budget Deadline Reminders
Chris Johnson on April 28, 2021
Budget season is upon us yet again and KLC Legal would like to take the opportunity to remind you of some important dates and requirements.
Beware…Do You Have Zombies In Your Midst?
Chris Johnson on October 20, 2020
With Halloween around the corner, the KLC Municipal Law Dept. thought this might be a good time to remind you about a spooky problem that may be lurking deep in your city.
City Stray Animal Control – County vs. City Responsibility
Chris Johnson on March 3, 2020
Animal control in a city is an issue that leads to many questions from our members, especially in cities where there is no city animal control officer.
Resignations and Appointments
Chris Johnson on December 23, 2019
A step-by-step guide to handle vacancies and appointments.
Article Series-Alcohol Regulatory Fees
Chris Johnson on November 4, 2019
The first in a series of articles on changes made to the alcohol regulatory fee statute.
Fair and Festival Alcohol Guidelines
Chris Johnson on July 12, 2019
Summer festival season is here. This guide outlines how alcohol may be sold at fairs and festivals.
Fireworks Ordinances
Chris Johnson on June 22, 2020
State Laws on fireworks have changed in recent years. Are your local ordinances clearly defined?
Fair and Festival Alcohol Guidelines
Chris Johnson on May 22, 2019
Step-by-Step: A How to Guide for Cities
Election Day Alcohol Sales
Chris Johnson on May 14, 2019
The primary election is on May 21. Here's a reminder on the laws governing the sale of alcohol.
Budget Reminder and Deadlines
Chris Johnson on May 16, 2019
Budget season is almost upon us yet again and important dates and requirements are coming soon.
Reminder on Quota Retail by the Drink Change
Chris Johnson on August 14, 2018
Quota Retail by the Drink Change As of June 7, 2018, quota retail drink licenses are now treated the same as all other alcohol licenses that cities may issue due to the regulatory repeal of 804 KAR 9:050. This means that any city t...
REED SAMPLE SIGN ORDINANCE- NOW AVAILABLE!
Chris Johnson on December 21, 2017
Reed v. Town of Gilbert, Arizona Sample Ordinance Now Available A sample ordinance incorporating the new standard of municipal sign regulation set forth in Reed v. Town of Gilbert, Arizona (135 S.Ct 2218) is now avai...
Summary of the 2017 Attorney General Opinions
Chris Johnson on July 11, 2017
Summary of the 2017 Attorney General Opinions The KLC Member Legal Services Team has compiled a summary of the attorney general opinions through the first half of the year. This report al...
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