Kentucky has no statewide light trespass statute. Excessive light spillover onto neighboring property is actionable as a private nuisance under common law applied uniformly across the Commonwealth.
Kentucky courts apply the Restatement (Second) of Torts approach to private nuisance, recognizing that unreasonable interference with use and enjoyment of land can include intrusive artificial light. There is no specific statewide lumen, foot-candle, or shielding standard. Plaintiffs must show the light is substantial, unreasonable, and persistent. Remedies include injunctive relief and damages. Local jurisdictions may layer dark-sky or shielding ordinances, but the underlying nuisance cause of action is uniform and cannot be eliminated by local rule. Agricultural operations enjoy partial protection under KRS 413.072 right-to-farm.
Civil damages and injunctive relief; no statewide criminal penalties for light trespass.
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