On state park land
Prohibited
Metal detectors are barred from state park property outright.
1. The rule, in full
Kentucky – 304 KAR 1:050 (Metal detectors)
Operative text, Section 1:
"Except as provided in Section 2 of this administrative regulation, the use of metal detectors shall be prohibited in all Kentucky state parks."
Section 2:
"Park personnel, law enforcement personnel, and utilities may use metal detectors."
Scope: RELATES TO KRS Chapter 148; statutory authority KRS 148.021 – the Department of Parks. The regulation covers "all Kentucky state parks."
Determination: state park system only. Does NOT reach municipal parks.
A rare case of a regulation devoted entirely to metal detectors, and a blanket prohibition with no hobbyist permit route at all.
Source: Kentucky LRC, apps.legislature.ky.gov 304 KAR 1:050. Checked 19 Sep 2026.
2. Cities in Kentucky that publish a rule
Awaiting review. None of the city or county rows publishes until its status is set and its quotation chosen by hand.
3. County rules
Awaiting review. None of the city or county rows publishes until its status is set and its quotation chosen by hand.
4. Cities checked — no published rule
Awaiting review. None of the city or county rows publishes until its status is set and its quotation chosen by hand.