# KRS § 176.055: 176.055 Dissemination of information concerning roads and highways

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## Section

- **Citation:** KRS § 176.055
- **Heading:** 176.055 Dissemination of information concerning roads and highways
- **Jurisdiction:** Kentucky
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** KY Code / Title XV / Chapter 176 / Section 176.055

## Text

176.055 Dissemination of information concerning roads and highways.

(1) The Department of Highways may purchase space in magazines, newspapers, and

other publications and may cause to be made and circulated all maps, prints, plans,

lithographs, engravings, photographs, drawings, art work, and other specialized

work deemed necessary in the dissemination of information concerning its roads

and highways.

(2) The Department of Highways, with the approval of the Governor, may expend an

amount not in excess of two hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) a year

for the purposes set out in subsection (1) hereof.

(3) The provisions of KRS Chapter 57 shall not be applicable or controlling in the

expenditure of this fund.

## Nearby sections

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