# KRS § 237.100: 237.100 Notification of purchase of firearm or attempt to purchase firearm -- Immunity

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## Section

- **Citation:** KRS § 237.100
- **Heading:** 237.100 Notification of purchase of firearm or attempt to purchase firearm -- Immunity
- **Jurisdiction:** Kentucky
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** KY Code / Title XIX / Chapter 237 / Section 237.100

## Text

237.100 Notification of purchase of firearm or attempt to purchase firearm --

Immunity.

(1) Upon receipt of notice that a person barred from purchasing a firearm under 18

U.S.C. sec. 922(g)(8) has purchased or attempted to purchase a firearm, the Justice

and Public Safety Cabinet shall make a reasonable effort to provide notice to the

petitioner who obtained the domestic violence order issued under KRS 403.740 that

the respondent to the order has attempted to purchase a firearm. The Justice and

Public Safety Cabinet may contract with a private entity in order to provide

notification.

(2) The notification shall be limited to a petitioner who has:

(a) Received a domestic violence protective order issued or reissued under KRS

403.740 on or after July 15, 2002;

(b) Received a domestic violence protective order that involves a respondent who

is prohibited by 18 U.S.C. sec. 922(g)(8) from possessing a firearm; and

(c) Provided the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet or the entity with a request for

notification.

(3) Any person carrying out responsibilities under this section shall be immune from

civil liability for good faith conduct in carrying out those responsibilities. Nothing

in this subsection shall limit liability for negligence.

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