Kentucky Laws & Penal Code

All laws must be followed at all times. 1 month = 10 minutes in-game. Prison time may not exceed 12 months without a court order.

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Forestry & Mining Infractions
Logging Outside Designated Area Without Permit Forestry Infraction

In the State of Kentucky, all commercial logging or timber harvesting must be conducted within designated areas and with the necessary permits or permission from the landowner.

Up to loss of permits + $250 Fine. Confiscation of illegally harvested timber. Repeat offenders may face a permanent ban on obtaining future logging permits and increased per-tree fines.

Mining Outside Designated Area Without Permit Mining Infraction

All mining operations must be conducted within designated mining zones or on permitted private property, and miners must obtain the proper permits to operate. Mining outside these areas or without a permit is prohibited.

Up to $500 Fine. Seizure of equipment used in illegal mining operations. Repeat violations may result in larger fines and suspension from future mining activities.

Logging on Protected Land Without Permission Forestry Infraction

Logging on protected land, including state parks, national forests, or other protected areas, without permission is strictly prohibited.

Up to $1,000 Fine + Revocation of permits. Seizure of illegally harvested timber. Repeat offenders may face jail time and permanent bans from logging in Kentucky.

Mining on Protected Land Without Permission Mining Infraction

Mining on protected areas, including state parks and wildlife reserves, is strictly prohibited unless special permission is granted by the state.

Up to $2,000 Fine + Seizure of equipment and resources. Permanent revocation of mining permits for repeated offenses.

Operating Without Proper Safety Equipment Mining Infraction

Mining operations must ensure that all workers are provided with and use proper safety equipment (e.g., helmets, respiratory protection, harnesses) to prevent accidents and injuries.

Up to $250 Fine per incident. Operations may be shut down until safety measures are enforced. Repeat violations may result in suspension of mining permits.

Failure to Replant After Logging Operations Disabled

Commercial loggers are required by Kentucky law to replant trees in areas where they have conducted large-scale logging operations.

Failure to Use Proper Erosion Control Methods Disabled

Commercial logging operations must follow proper erosion control methods to prevent environmental damage, such as landslides or sediment runoff into waterways.

Failure to Implement Proper Environmental Safeguards in Mining Disabled

All mining operations must follow state-mandated environmental safeguards to prevent contamination of local ecosystems, water sources, and air quality.

Illegal Mining of Protected Minerals Disabled

Certain minerals or resources may be protected by the state or federal government and cannot be mined without special permits (e.g., precious metals, fossils).

Failure to Restore Mined Land Disabled

Mining companies are required to restore land after mining operations have ceased, including filling in open pits, replanting vegetation, and restoring habitats.

Failure to Report Mining Accidents Disabled

Any mining accidents, especially those involving injuries or environmental damage, must be reported immediately to the relevant authorities.