Kentucky · Kentucky Revised Statutes — Penal Code (Ch. 500–534)

KRS (Penal Code) § 514.060: Theft of services

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Theft of services occurs when a person intentionally obtains services without payment through deception, threat, false tokens, or unauthorized access. The offense is classified as a Class B misdemeanor, unless the service value reaches $500 or more, escalating to higher felony charges.

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