Title XXVI, Occupations and Professions

(1) There is created the Kentucky Licensing Board for Specialists in Hearing Instruments. (2) The board shall be composed of nine (9) members who shall be appointed by the Governor. Terms of office shall be at the Governor's discretion, not to exceed four years. All terms shall e…

The powers and duties of the board shall be as follows: (1) To authorize all disbursements necessary to carry out provisions of this chapter. (2) To prepare and administer qualifying examinations to test the knowledge and proficiency of applicants for licensing. (3) To license pe…

The board shall issue a license to all applicants who meet the requirements of this chapter and who pay to the board the initial license fee provided in KRS 334A.160 as prescribed by board regulations.

(1) The board shall meet at least once a year at times and places to be designated by the board and upon such notice as the board may prescribe. At its first meeting each calendar year, the board shall elect a chairman, vice chairman, and secretary- treasurer, each to serve in hi…

The amount of fees prescribed in connection with a license as a speech-language pathologist, speech-language pathology assistant, or audiologist shall be as follows: (1) The initial license fee for licensure as a speech-language pathologist or an audiologist shall not exceed two …

(1) Each licensed speech-language pathologist, speech-language pathology assistant, or audiologist shall biennially, on or before January 31, pay to the board a renewal fee not to exceed one hundred fifty dollars ($150) for a renewal of his or her license. A thirty (30) day grace…

The Department of Professional Licensing in the Public Protection Cabinet shall provide administrative aid to the board to assist it in the discharge of its duties. Effective:April 11, 2017

(1) (a) Any person who desires to make a complaint against a licensee under this chapter shall file a written complaint with the board. (b) The board may conduct an investigation into any complaint which it feels may constitute a violation of this chapter or the administrative re…

(1) The board may refuse to issue a license, suspend or revoke the license of any licensee, or fine a licensee an amount agreed upon by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the board in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000), and the board may take action against a license a…

revoking license. (1) A licensee whose license has been revoked may petition the board for reinstatement. The board shall investigate the petition and may reinstate the license upon finding that the individual has complied with any terms prescribed by the board and is again able …

pathology assistant, and audiologist. (1) Pursuant to administrative regulation promulgated pursuant to KRS Chapter 13A, the board may issue a temporary license to any applicant who has met the requirements for licensure for the respective profession. (2) A speech-language pathol…

(1) To be eligible for initial interim licensure by the board as a speech-language pathologist, the applicant shall: (a) Provide a certified university transcript conferring a master's degree or doctorate degree in the area of speech-language pathology or communication disorders,…

(1) To be eligible for initial licensure by the board as an audiologist, the applicant shall: (a) Provide either a certified university transcript conferring a master's degree in audiology prior to January 1, 2007, and show evidence of completion of a postgraduate professional ex…

(1) The board may grant a license to an applicant currently licensed in another state as a speech-language pathologist upon receipt of the following: (a) A letter of good standing in that state; (b) Documentation of national certification or a passing score on a national exam app…

SECTION 1: PURPOSE The purpose of this Compact is to facilitate interstate practice of audiology and speech- language pathology with the goal of improving public access to audiology and speech- language pathology services. The practice of audiology and speech-language pathology o…

(1) Any person with an active license may request that his or her license be placed on inactive status. (2) An inactive license shall be renewed every other year by the last day of the month of the anniversary month granting the inactive license status. (3) An inactive license ma…

schools. (1) The caseload limitations for speech-language pathologists in the public schools shall not exceed sixty-five (65) pupils. (2) The total caseload of speech-language pathologists who supervise assistants may be increased by no more than one-half (1/2) of the amount set …

For a period of six (6) months following June 16, 1972, an applicant for a license shall be issued a license without examination provided applicant: (1) Has been principally engaged as a hearing aid dealer or fitter for a total period of at least two (2) continuous years within a…

(1) Any person licensed to sell hearing instruments under this chapter shall maintain, for not less than three (3) years in a file under the name of the person to whom a hearing instrument was sold, a true copy of the written agreement, offer to purchase, or receipt given the per…

telehealth to ensure patient's informed consent and maintain confidentiality -- Board to promulgate administrative regulations -- Definition of "telehealth". (1) A treating speech-language pathologist or audiologist who provides or facilitates the use of telehealth shall ensure: …

Contents -- Delivery statement -- Solicitation provisions. (1) Any person who practices the sale or fitting of hearing instruments shall obtain from the buyer of a hearing instrument, at the time the buyer assumes any financial obligation regarding the purchase, the buyer's signa…

(1) The client in a hearing instrument purchase has the right to cancel the purchase for any reason at any time prior to midnight of the thirtieth calendar day after actual receipt of the hearing instrument. (2) Cancellation occurs when the client gives written notice of cancella…

Any person licensed to sell hearing instruments under this chapter shall maintain for not less than three (3) years, in a file under the name of the person to whom a hearing instrument was sold: (1) A copy of the written approval for a hearing instrument; (2) Recommendation for o…

(1) The client in a hearing instrument purchase, has the right to cancel the purchase for any reason at any time prior to midnight of the thirtieth calendar day after actual receipt of the hearing instrument. (2) Cancellation occurs when the client gives written notice of cancell…

(1) Violation of any provision of this chapter is a misdemeanor punishable, upon conviction, by a penalty not to exceed two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) for each failure to comply with the orders of the board concerning each violation of law or administrative regulation…

(1) Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six (6) months, or by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by both. (2) When any person other than a lic…

(1) It is the purpose and policy of the Commonwealth of Kentucky to protect the public from being misled by incompetent and unauthorized persons, and from unprofessional conduct on the part of qualified social workers by providing regulatory authority over persons who hold themse…

As used in KRS 335B.020 to 335B.070, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) "Occupation" includes all occupations, trades, vocations, professions, businesses, or employment of any kind for which a license is required to be issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, its agencies,…

of prior criminal conviction prohibited -- Items submitted by applicant -- Rebuttable presumption for person who obtains certificate of employability under KRS 196.281. (1) A person shall not be disqualified from public employment or from pursuing, practicing, or engaging in any …

As used in KRS 335.010 to 335.160 and 335.990, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Board" means the Kentucky Board of Social Work; (2) "Client" means: (a) An individual, family, or group who receives social work services from a social worker; (b) A corporate entity, schoo…

The General Assembly finds a compelling public interest in removing barriers to employment opportunities and occupational licenses for citizens of the Commonwealth who have been convicted of a crime. Employers can increase their hiring prospects by offering positions to this hist…

(1) A person shall not engage in the practice of social work in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, whether in person, through telehealth, or other technology, unless the person: (a) Is licensed in accordance with the provisions of KRS 335.010 to 335.160 and 335.990; (b) Is practicing …

license based on prior criminal conviction -- Connection between prior conviction and license sought required -- Hearings and appeals -- Burden of proof. (1) (a) If, after evaluating the evidence as described in KRS 335B.020(2), a hiring or licensing authority denies an individua…

from employment or occupation -- Application policy -- Administrative regulations -- Report. (1) Any hiring or licensing authority that considers a criminal background check as part of its application process shall establish and implement a process by which an individual who has …

KRS 335B.032 shall not apply to: (1) Cities; (2) Counties; (3) Urban-county governments; (4) Charter county governments; (5) Consolidated local governments; (6) Unified local governments; (7) Any political subdivision of any entity listed in subsections (1) to (6) of this section…

licensing authority in licensure or disciplinary decisions or actions prohibited. (1) A licensing authority shall not require diversity, equity, and inclusion training as a prerequisite for an initial or renewal license. (2) A licensing authority shall not use an applicant's or l…

Nothing contained in KRS 335.010 to 335.160 and 335.990 shall be construed to prevent qualified members of other recognized professions from doing work within the standards and ethics of their respective professions provided they do not hold themselves out to the public by any ti…

(1) There is hereby created the Kentucky Board of Social Work, consisting of seven (7) members appointed by the Governor in accordance with the following: (a) 1. One (1) member shall be a certified social worker under the provisions of KRS 335.010 to 335.160 and 335.990; 2. One (…

regulations governing public employment of ex criminal offenders -- Exceptions. Except for peace officers and other law enforcement personnel and unless preempted by federal law, the provisions of KRS 335B.020 to 335B.070 shall prevail over any other laws, rules and regulations w…

The members of the board shall receive per diem compensation, not to exceed one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125), to be established by administrative regulation promulgated by the board. Members may be reimbursed for their reasonable necessary expenses incurred in the performan…

The provisions of KRS 335B.020 to 335B.060 shall not apply to: (1) The practice of law; but nothing in this section shall be construed to preclude the Supreme Court in its discretion, from adopting the policies set forth in KRS 335B.020 to 335B.060. (2) Deputy sheriffs, deputy co…

(1) The board shall administer and enforce the provisions of KRS 335.010 to 335.160 and KRS 335.990. (2) (a) The board shall evaluate applications and issue licenses to qualified applicants within forty-five (45) days of submission of the complete application and receipt of the n…

Reporting. (Effective January 1, 2028) (1) Each licensing authority listed in subsection (4) of this section shall collect the following data using a data collection application, during the annual, biennial, or triennial licensure renewal process: (a) Licensee's personal informat…

(1) The board shall require a national and state criminal background investigation for every: (a) Applicant seeking an initial license issued by the board permitting the applicant to engage in a profession authorized by the board; (b) Applicant seeking to reinstate a license; and…

As used in KRS 335B.080 to 335B.100, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Default" means the failure to repay a loan according to the terms agreed to in the promissory note; (2) "Delinquency" means the failure to make loan payments when they are due; (3) "License" means an…

(1) The board shall issue a license as "certified social worker" to an applicant who meets the following requirements: (a) Is at least eighteen (18) years of age; (b) Has received a master's degree or doctorate degree in social work from an educational institution approved by the…