525.090 Loitering. (1) A person is guilty of loitering when the person: (a) Loiters or remains in a public place for the purpose of gambling with cards, dice, or other gambling paraphernalia, except that the provisions of this section shall not apply if the person is participating in charitable gaming defined by KRS 238.505, or is engaged in sports wagering licensed under KRS Chapter 230; (b) Loiters or remains in a public place for the purpose of unlawfully using a controlled substance; (c) Loiters or remains in or about a school, college, or university building or grounds, not ha ving any reason or relationship involving custody of or responsibility for a pupil or student or any other specific legitimate reason for being there and not having written permission from anyone authorized to grant the same; or (d) Loiters or remains in a ny transportation facility, unless specifically authorized to do so, for the purpose of soliciting or engaging in any business, trade, or commercial transactions involving the sale of merchandise or services. (2) Loitering is a violation. Effective: June 2 9, 2023 History: Amended 2023 Ky. Acts ch. 147, sec. 19, effective June 29, 2023. ommercial transactions involving the sale of merchandise or services. (2) Loitering is a violation. Effective: June 2 9, 2023 History: Amended 2023 Ky. Acts ch. 147, sec. 19, effective June 29, 2023. -- Amended 1994 Ky. Acts ch. 66, sec. 18, effective March 16, 1994. -- Amended 1984 Ky. Acts ch. 102, sec. 2, effective July 13, 1984. -- Amended 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 267, sec. 8, effective July 15, 1980. -- Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 219, effective January 1, 1975.
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