Title XXVI, Occupations and Professions

-- Appointment -- Terms -- Vacancies -- Compensation -- Removal of member. There hereby is created a board to be known as the Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners. (1) The board shall consist of eleven (11) members: (a) Ten (10) members shall be appointed by the Governor as fol…

(1) The board shall: (a) Administer and enforce this chapter and set and evaluate the qualifications of applicants for licensure, certification, permitting, and registration; (b) Promulgate administrative regulations in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A to effectively carry out and…

inspections by the board -- Disciplinary action against registrant. (1) The board may promulgate administrative regulations in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A defining: (a) Application, renewal, and reinstatement requirements and fees for veterinary facilities and AAHP facilities…

(1) The board may establish a veterinary wellness committee to undertake the functions and responsibilities of a veterinary wellness program. The functions and responsibilities may include any of the following: (a) Receiving and evaluating reports of suspected impairment or incap…

(1) The board shall annually elect a chair and a vice chair from the appointed members of the board. Officers of the board shall serve for terms of one (1) year and until a successor is elected, as long as the officer holds a current appointment to the board. (2) The board shall …

practice -- Administrative regulations -- Requirements. (1) The board shall issue an allied animal health professional license to a person who is qualified to be licensed under this section. A person is qualified to be licensed as an AAHP if the person: (a) Has completed an appli…

suspended, or revoked licenses -- Continuing education requirement -- Retired or inactive status -- Fees to cover cost of operating licensee program. (1) Each AAHP licensee shall submit a completed renewal application to the board and pay a renewal fee for the renewal of the lice…

provider. (1) The services provided by allied animal health professional licensees are considered the practice of veterinary medicine that an AAHP licensee may provide to the public through authorization by the General Assembly and within strict limitations on the scope of practi…

Mileage reimbursement. (1) The AAHP advisory committee is hereby created as an informal advisory committee to the board. (2) The AAHP advisory committee shall advise and assist the board in adopting rules and administrative regulations relating to AAHP licensees. (3) The board sh…

(1) All fees and other moneys received by the board pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be deposited in the State Treasury to the credit of a revolving fund for the use of the board. (2) (a) No part of this revolving fund shall revert to the general funds of this Com…

admonishment -- Criminal background investigation. (1) The board may refuse to issue a credential, or may suspend, revoke, impose probationary or supervisory conditions upon, impose an administrative fine not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) per violation, issue a written…

regulations. (1) The board shall establish the amounts, limits, or ranges for any fines imposed under this chapter through the promulgation of administrative regulations. The board shall fine any person who: (a) Violates or aids in the violation of KRS 321.190, 321.201, 321.207, …

certificate, permit, or registration when necessary to protect the public -- Right to appeal. (1) The board may, by a majority vote, issue an emergency order for the immediate, temporary suspension of a license, certificate, permit, or registration against which disciplinary acti…

(1) Except as provided in KRS 321.235, 321.351, and 321.353, the board, before suspending, revoking, imposing probationary or supervisory conditions upon, imposing an administrative fine, or any combination of actions regarding any license, certificate, permit, or registration, o…

Annual fee -- Exception. (1) The board shall issue a license as a veterinary technician to an applicant who: (a) Is a graduate of an approved veterinary technology program with an associate or bachelor's degree related to veterinary technology; (b) Obtains a passing score on an e…

(1) Each person who is licensed as a veterinary technician shall submit a completed renewal application by the renewal deadline and pay to the board an annual renewal fee for the renewal of the person's license. (2) A sixty (60) day grace period shall be allowed after the renewal…

(1) A veterinary assistant shall only work in the Commonwealth in the following circumstances: (a) Under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian where a VCPR exists; or (b) Under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinary technician who is under the supervision of a licen…

(1) Any person who violates or aids in the violation of KRS 321.190, 321.201, 321.207, 321.236, 321.441, or 321.443 for practicing or for performing services without a credential required by the board shall be guilty of a misdemeanor upon conviction in court, and shall be sentenc…

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) "Geology" means the science which treats the earth as a whole; the investigation, analysis, classification, and location of the rocks and other materials which compose the earth's crust; the study of minerals, ga…

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) "Board" means the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors; (2) "Engineer" means a person who is qualified to engage in the practice of professional engineering by reason of special …

(1) Unless licensed as a professional engineer, no person shall: (a) Engage in the practice of engineering; (b) Offer to practice engineering; or (c) Use, assume, or advertise in any way any title or description tending to convey the impression that he or she is a professional en…

Removal and filling of vacancies -- Officers -- Compensation of members. (1) There is created and established the Board of Registration for Professional Geologists, which shall administer the provisions of this chapter. All board members shall be residents of Kentucky and be appo…

KRS 322.020 shall not apply to: (1) The work of an employee or subordinate of: (a) A professional engineer if the work is done under the direct supervision of and verified by the professional engineer; or (b) A professional land surveyor if the work is done under the direct super…

registered professional geologists -- Code of professional conduct. (1) The board shall meet at least once each calendar year and at other times deemed necessary by the chair or a quorum of the board upon being given ten (10) days' notice. (2) A roster showing the names and place…

experience -- Administrative regulations. (1) A person shall qualify for licensure as a professional engineer by meeting the requirements set forth in paragraph (a) or (b) of this subsection. (a) A person shall qualify if he or she has: 1. Graduated from one (1) of the following:…

(1) In order to qualify for registration, an applicant shall meet all of the following requirements: (a) Successful completion of a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours or forty- five (45) quarter hours of course work in geology, culminating in a baccalaureate or advanced degree…

The applicant for certification as a geologist-in-training shall demonstrate the following as evidence that he or she is qualified: (1) Successful completion of a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours or forty-five (45) quarter hours of course work in geology culminating in a bac…

experience. (1) A person shall qualify for licensure as a professional land surveyor if he or she has: (a) Passed the Fundamentals of Land Surveying Examination and is thereby designated a land surveyor in training according to the conditions set forth in either paragraph (c) of …

June 30, 2011 -- Education, experience. (1) Until June 30, 2011, the following shall apply to licensure as a professional land surveyor: (a) In addition to the requirements listed in KRS 322.045(1)(c), a person may qualify for licensure as a professional land surveyor by meeting …

An applicant for registration shall pay a nonrefundable fee established by regulation of the board. If the board declines to issue registration to any applicant, the initial fee paid by the applicant shall be retained as an application fee. All fees paid to and collected by the b…

(1) To be eligible for licensure, an applicant shall be: (a) Of good character and reputation; and (b) Able to competently communicate in the English language. (2) An applicant shall not be eligible for licensure if he or she: (a) Has been convicted of any felony within the past …

renewal fees. (1) All certificates of registration shall expire biennially at a time and date designated by the board. The board shall notify every person registered under this chapter of the date of expiration of his or her certificate and the amount of the renewal fee which sha…

Responsibility for conduct -- Disciplinary action -- Requirement of board certificate or letter for incorporation or for registration as a foreign corporation. (1) (a) A business entity shall not engage in the practice of engineering in this state unless: 1. At least one (1) of i…

(1) The board shall issue a certificate of registration, upon payment of the registration fee, to any applicant who, in the opinion of the board, has satisfactorily met all the requirements for registration under KRS 322A.040. Certificates of registration shall show the full name…

Applications for professional engineer or professional land surveyor licenses shall be on forms prescribed and furnished by the board and shall contain: (1) Statements made under oath, showing the applicant's education and a detailed summary of the applicant's technical experienc…

(1) Examinations shall be held at times and places determined by the board by promulgation of administrative regulations. (2) The scope of the examination and the methods of procedure shall be prescribed by the board with special reference to the applicant's ability to design and…

The following persons shall be exempt from the requirements of registration under this chapter: (1) (a) Officers and employees of the United States government while engaged in providing geological services for their employment; and (b) Until July 31, 2015, officers and employees …

registered geologist. (1) With the exception of persons exempted under KRS 322A.080, it shall be unlawful for any person other than a registered geologist or a subordinate under the direction of a registered geologist to prepare any geologic reports or documents that are required…

(1) An applicant failing an examination up to two (2) times may apply for reexamination. (2) After July 12, 2006, an applicant failing an examination three (3) or more times, regardless of the jurisdiction where each examination is administered, may be approved for reexamination …

The board may suspend any registrant, refuse to renew or revoke the certificate of any registrant, reprimand any registrant, place any registrant on probation, or impose an administrative fine of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000) per violation when the registrant is found guilt…

The license fees for professional engineers and professional land surveyors shall be established by administrative regulation promulgated by the board. If the board refuses to issue a license to any applicant, the initial fee deposited shall be retained as an application fee.

(1) The board shall issue a license authorizing the practice of engineering or land surveying to any applicant who has met the respective requirements set forth in this chapter. (2) All licenses issued under this subsection shall be signed by the chairman and the secretary of the…

The board may, by promulgation of administrative regulations, establish requirements and fees for licensure by endorsement for those applicants who: (1) Hold a current license or certificate of registration to engage in the practice of engineering or land surveying issued by any …

for years spent in Armed Forces. (1) Licenses for individuals and permits for business entities shall be valid for not more than two (2) years from the date of issuance, unless renewed. (2) The executive director shall notify every licensee and permit holder at least one (1) mont…

(1) A new license or permit may be issued to replace any license or permit that was lost, destroyed, or mutilated, subject to the administrative regulations promulgated by the board. (2) A license or permit may be reissued to replace any license or permit that was previously revo…

The board may refuse to issue, refuse to renew, suspend, or revoke a license, may reprimand, place on probation, or admonish a licensee, may impose a fine on a licensee not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000), or may impose any combination of these penalties when it finds tha…