Proposed Changes to KRS 256.042:

(2)...between any parcel of agricultural real estate adjacent to the real estate of the plaintiff.

ADD - (2) (a):  If the real estate adjacent to that of the plaintiff is not agricul-tural then the plaintiff will be solely responsible to erect the fence according to requirements for a personal fence for the proper set-back from the boundary line, and accept sole responsibility for maintenance of the fence.

ADD-(2)(b):  In the event the adjoining property is sold & the landowner wants to tie into the plaintiff's personal fence, the landowner would be required to pay a percen- tage of the fence based on the length of  fence needed at current fencing costs.

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A representative with the Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation (Lobbyist Grp.) recently told us that he believes the law was never meant to be misused as in the case of a residential landowner and probably needs to be changed.  It is the intent of the Group to protect and defend the rights of the farmer, but not to the extent of causing harm to the non-farming community.