Ky. Const. art. I, § 168

Section 168 Ordinance not to fix less penalty than statute for same offense -- Prosecution under one a bar. No municipal ordinance shall fix a penalty for a violation thereof at less than that imposed by statute for the same offense. A conviction or acquittal under either shall constitute a bar to another prosecution for the same offense. Text as Ratified on: August 3, 1891, and revised September 28, 1891. History: Not yet amended.