514.100 Unauthorized use of automobile or other propelled vehicle. (1) A person is guilty of the unauthorized use of an automobile or other propelled vehicle when he knowingly operates, exercises control over, or otherwise uses such vehicle without consent of the owner or person having legal possession thereof. (2) Unauthori zed use of an automobile or other propelled vehicle is a Class A misdemeanor unless the defendant has previously been convicted of this offense, or of violation of KRS 514.030 for having stolen an automobile or other propelled vehicle in which case it shal l be a Class D felony. Effective: July 15, 1980 History: Amended 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 267, sec. 4, effective July 15, 1980. -- Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 126 , effective January 1, 1975.
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