Is it legal to own a pet armadillo?
Unclear Needs confirmation
Armadillos are moving into Kentucky on their own, so it is unclear which rule applies.
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Kentucky
Every QuirkMaps topic for Kentucky, grouped by category. Each answer links to the official source it comes from.
Exotic pets
Vehicles
Can car dealerships open on Sundays?
Limited by place or day
Kentucky's Sunday work law covers car dealers unless a city or county ordinance allows Sunday retail sales.
Do adults have to wear motorcycle helmets?
Only some riders
Kentucky requires helmets for riders and passengers under 21, permit holders, and riders licensed less than one year.
Do you need a front license plate?
Rear plate only
Kentucky requires only a rear license plate on a passenger car.
Is it legal to pump your own gas?
Self-serve allowed
Kentucky allows drivers to pump their own gas. Its fire code adopts NFPA 1, which permits self-service stations.
Is it legal to put a train horn on a car?
Allowed with limits
Kentucky sets no horn loudness limit but bars sirens, whistles, and bells on non-emergency vehicles.
Is there an annual vehicle safety inspection?
No safety inspection
No. Kentucky does not require safety inspections of private cars; cars brought from other states get a VIN and odometer check.
Home & property
Are fireworks legal?
Aerial fireworks allowed
Kentucky allows adults 18 and older to buy and use consumer fireworks, including aerial devices and firecrackers.
Food & drink
Are happy hour drink specials legal?
Allowed with limits
Kentucky has no happy hour ban, but retailers can't offer coupons on alcohol, give drinks away, or sell below cost.
Is there a bottle deposit?
No bottle deposit
Kentucky has no bottle deposit law; there is no refundable deposit on beverage containers.
Where can you buy liquor?
Private licensed stores
Kentucky licenses private package stores to sell distilled spirits; the state does not buy or sell liquor.
Time & calendar
Does the state observe daylight saving time?
Observes DST
Kentucky observes daylight saving time and has not enacted a law to change that.
Money & taxes
Are groceries taxed?
Groceries exempt
Kentucky exempts food and food ingredients for home consumption from its 6% sales tax.
Does the state have a lottery?
Has a state lottery
Kentucky runs a state lottery through the Kentucky Lottery Corporation, created by state law in 1988.
Does the state have a sales-tax-free weekend?
No tax-free period
Kentucky has a 6% sales tax and no sales tax holiday.
Voting & elections
Do you need an ID to vote?
Photo ID requested
Kentucky asks for photo ID. A voter without one can sign an impediment affirmation at the polls, show another ID, and vote normally.