# KRS § 436.008: 436.008 Construction of KRS 436.001 to 436.009

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXL_C436_S436.008

## Section

- **Citation:** KRS § 436.008
- **Heading:** 436.008 Construction of KRS 436.001 to 436.009
- **Jurisdiction:** Kentucky
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** KY Code / Title XL / Chapter 436 / Section 436.008

## Text

436.008 Construction of KRS 436.001 to 436.009.

(1) Nothing in KRS 436.001 to 436.009 shall be construed to impose liability on:

(a) An internet service provider, or its affiliates or subsidiaries;

(b) A general purpose search engine; or

(c) A cloud service provider;

when acting in its capacity as a provider of those services to the extent the provider

is not responsible for the creation of the content of the communication that

constitutes matter harmful to minors.

(2) Nothing in KRS 436.001 to 436.009 shall be construed to limit or bar any cause of

action or preclude the imposition of sanctions or penalties, including criminal

penalties, that would otherwise be available under state or federal law.

(3) Compliance with KRS 436.001 to 436.009 shall not excuse any person from any

other legal duties or preclude any person from any other legal remedies.

(4) KRS 436.001 to 436.009 shall not subject a covered platform to any cause of action

or liability to the extent it is protected from causes of action or liability by federal

law, including but not limited to 47 U.S.C. sec. 230.

(5) The provisions of KRS 436.001 to 436.009 shall not apply in cases to the extent the

provisions would violate the Commerce Clause of the Constitution of the United

States.

## Nearby sections

- [KRS § 436.001 436.001 Definitions for KRS 436.001 to 436.009](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXL_C436_S436.001.md)
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- [KRS § 436.004 436.004 Retention of identifying information prohibited](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXL_C436_S436.004.md)
- [KRS § 436.006 436.006 Civil actions -- Venue -- Defenses -- Enforcement by governmental entities or officers prohibited](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXL_C436_S436.006.md)
- [KRS § 436.008 436.008 Construction of KRS 436.001 to 436.009](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXL_C436_S436.008.md)
- [KRS § 436.009 436.009 Waiver and estoppel of right to bring civil action are void](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXL_C436_S436.009.md)
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- [KRS § 436.160 436.160 Working on Sunday -- Work of necessity or charity, athletic games and certain businesses and employers excluded -- Penalty](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXL_C436_S436.160.md)
- [KRS § 436.165 436.165 Retail sales and activities on Sunday subject to control of legislative body of city or county -- Restrictions -- Public vote](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXL_C436_S436.165.md)
- [KRS § 436.185 436.185 Exhibition of walking horse where the horse's front legs or hoofs show evidence of burns, drugs, lacerations or any pain inflicting device](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXL_C436_S436.185.md)
- [KRS § 436.320 436.320 Minor to furnish identification to play billiards or pool -- Owner of table to supply blank cards](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXL_C436_S436.320.md)
- [KRS § 436.480 436.480 Pari-mutuel wagering or sports wagering exempt from KRS Chapter 528](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXL_C436_S436.480.md)
- [KRS § 436.510 436.510 Witnesses in investigation or prosecution for gambling](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXL_C436_S436.510.md)
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