Kentucky: Desecration of "venerated objects" is a misdemeanor which applies if someone "desecrates in a public place the national or state flag or other patriotic or religious symbol which is an object of veneration by the public or a substantial segment thereof."
Penalty: none specified.
Source: 525.110 - PDF
Analysis:
In Kentucky it's not just a crime to desecrate a flag, but also any "religious symbol" by a large enough segment of the population. This means that it's a crime to desecrate a crucifix because of the large numbers of Christians, but it wouldn't be a crime to desecrate something that is equally as venerated by a religious group which is only represented by a few people. Thus it's not the act of desecration which is criminalized so much as causing offense to a large enough number of people.
More:
- Overview of State Laws on Flag Abuse, Burning, Desecration
- Index of State Laws on Flag Abuse, Burning, Desecration
