# 405 KAR 30:080: 405 KAR 30:080. Bond forfeiture

> Kentucky · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_KAR_T405_C030_R080

## Section

- **Citation:** 405 KAR 30:080
- **Heading:** 405 KAR 30:080. Bond forfeiture
- **Jurisdiction:** Kentucky
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Kentucky Administrative Regulations / Title 405 (Energy and Environment Cabinet - Department for Natural Resources) / Chapter 030 / 405 KAR 30:080

## Text

Section 1. General. The cabinet may forfeit any bond held by it upon failure of the principal to perform. Section 2. Procedures. In the event forfeiture of the bond is required by Section 3 of this administrative regulation, the cabinet shall: (1) Send written notification by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the permittee and the surety on the bond, of the cabinet's determination to initiate forfeiture of the bond and the reasons for the forfeiture, including the amount proposed to be forfeited. (2) Advise the permittee and those responsible on the bond of their right to a hearing. Section 3. Criteria for Forfeiture. (1) The cabinet shall have the authority to forfeit a bond if: (a) The cabinet finds that the oil shale operations have not been conducted in accordance with all applicable statutes and administrative regulations or the conditions of the permit or the reclamation plan within the time required by the statutes or administrative regulations; or (b) The cabinet finds that the permit for the area under bond should be revoked; or (c) The cabinet finds that the permittee or surety, or the party responsible on the bond, has failed to comply with a compliance schedule. The cabinet may withhold forfeiture if the permittee or the party responsible on the bond agrees to a compliance schedule to correct the violations of the permit or bond conditions; or (d) For such other good cause as the cabinet determines is sufficient. (2) The cabinet shall forfeit the entire amount of the bond and deposit the forfeited amount in an appropriate account for use in the payment of all costs associated with the conduct of reclamation, restoration or abatement activities by the cabinet on the permit area to which the forfeited bond applies.

## Nearby sections

- [405 KAR 30:010 405 KAR 30:010. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_KAR_T405_C030_R010.md)
- [405 KAR 30:015 405 KAR 30:015. Documents incorporated by reference](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_KAR_T405_C030_R015.md)
- [405 KAR 30:020 405 KAR 30:020. General provisions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_KAR_T405_C030_R020.md)
- [405 KAR 30:025 405 KAR 30:025. Experimental practices](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_KAR_T405_C030_R025.md)
- [405 KAR 30:035 405 KAR 30:035. General requirements for performance bond and liability insurance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_KAR_T405_C030_R035.md)
- [405 KAR 30:040 405 KAR 30:040. Amount and duration of performance bonds](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_KAR_T405_C030_R040.md)
- [405 KAR 30:050 405 KAR 30:050. Bonding requirements for long-term facilities and structures](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_KAR_T405_C030_R050.md)
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- [405 KAR 30:070 405 KAR 30:070. Procedures, criteria and schedule for release of performance bond](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_KAR_T405_C030_R070.md)
- [405 KAR 30:080 405 KAR 30:080. Bond forfeiture](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_KAR_T405_C030_R080.md)
- [405 KAR 30:090 405 KAR 30:090. General provisions for inspection and enforcement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_KAR_T405_C030_R090.md)
- [405 KAR 30:100 405 KAR 30:100. Enforcement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_KAR_T405_C030_R100.md)
- [405 KAR 30:110 405 KAR 30:110. Public participation in inspection and enforcement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_KAR_T405_C030_R110.md)
- [405 KAR 30:121 405 KAR 30:121. Oil shale exploration](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_KAR_T405_C030_R121.md)

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