# KRS § 149.040: 149.040 Control over property -- No adverse possession -- Cooperation with governmental agencies

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## Section

- **Citation:** KRS § 149.040
- **Heading:** 149.040 Control over property -- No adverse possession -- Cooperation with governmental agencies
- **Jurisdiction:** Kentucky
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** KY Code / Title XII / Chapter 149 / Section 149.040

## Text

149.040 Control over property -- No adverse possession -- Cooperation with

governmental agencies.

(1) The Energy and Environment Cabinet has complete control over all property

acquired or leased by it. It may post all forest reserves and may eject all trespassers

from property under its control.

(2) No person shall injure any property under its control, or interfere in any manner

with the management and supervision of the property.

(3) No person shall acquire title by adverse possession to any property under control of

the cabinet.

(4) The cabinet may cooperate with any department of the state or the federal

government, for the purpose of protecting and propagating fish and game.

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