12.145 Use of certified mail by state agencies required in certain instances.

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12.145 Use of certified mail by state agencies required in certain instances. (1) As used in this section: (a) "Certified mail" means mail service providing a receipt to the sender and a record of delivery at the office of address; (b) "Matter having intrinsic value" means mail matter including negotiable instruments, nonnegotiable instruments, money, jewelry, gems, precious metals and merchandise; (c) "Matter having no intrinsic value" means mail matter including, but not limited to, letters, files, records, summons, petitions and notices; (d) "Registered mail" means mail service providing added protection for valuable and important mail, plus evidence of mailing and delivery and indemnity in case of loss or damage; (e) "Return receipt requested" means mail service obtained at additional cost, providing a notice of receipt to the sender when registered or certified mail is delivered, showing to whom and date delivered, or to whom, date and address where delivered. (2) Any agency of state government which is required to post, forward or otherwise send any summons, petition, notice or other matter having no intrinsic value shall use certified mail where required by law. Effective: July 15, 1980 History: Created 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 114, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1980.