210.991 Penalties. Any person who willfully causes or conspires with or assists another in causing: (1) The unwarranted hospitalization of any individual under the provisions of KRS Chapter 210; or (2) The denial to any individual of any of the rights accorded to him under t he provisions of KRS Chapter 210; shall be punished by a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000) or imprisoned for a term not to exceed five (5) years or both. History: Amended 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 225, sec. 1; and ch. 332, sec. 27. -- Created 1968 Ky. Acts ch. 90, sec. 61. Legislative Research Commission Note . The amendment of this section by 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 332, sec. 27, was included as a part of 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 225, sec. 1, as enacted.
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