501.050 Absolute liability. A person may be guilty of an offense without having one (1) of the culpable mental states defined in KRS 501.020 only when: (1) The offense is a violation or a misdemeanor as defined in KRS 500.080 and no particular culpable mental state is included within the definition of the offense; or (2) The offense is defined by a statute other than this Penal Code and the statute clearly indicates a legislative purpose to impose absolute liability for the conduct described. Effective: January 1, 1975 History: Create d 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 15, effective January 1, 1975.
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