OAG 78-384 is cited in the decision to support the interpretation that the phrase 'newspaper reporters and photographers' as used in KRS 432.570(4)(c) is broad enough to include all professional and working reporters and photographers of the news media, using a scanner in a mobile unit. This citation is used to affirm the breadth of the statutory language and clarify the legal use of police scanners by media personnel in their private vehicles.
OAG 78-384 was Followed by OAG 78-608
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The Sunshine Law Library is not exhaustive and may contain errors from source documents or the import process. Nothing on this website should be taken as legal advice. It is always best to consult with primary sources and appropriate counsel before taking any action.