Kentucky Board of Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Pedorthotics
(As Amended at ARRS, April 11, 2012)
RELATES TO: KRS 319B.120[(1)-(3)]
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: KRS 319B.030(1)(a),
(b), (e), 319B.120[(1)-(3)]
NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY: [KRS
319B.120(1)-(3) establish conditions for the renewal of licenses and
reinstatement of expired licenses.]KRS 319B.120 authorizes[(1)-(3)
authorize] the board to promulgate administrative regulations required
to establish conditions for[set forth] the renewal
and reinstatement of licenses. This administrative regulation establishes
procedures for the renewal of licenses.
Section 1. Renewal. (1) A Licensed Prosthetist, Licensed Orthotist, Licensed Pedorthist, or Licensed Fitter-orthotics shall annually, on or before June 30:
(a) File a completed Application
for Renewal[renewal application];
(b) Submit proof of completion of
continuing education established by 201 KAR 44:060; and[, and;]
(c) Pay to the board the renewal fee
established by 201 KAR 44:010[44:030].
Section 2. Grace Period. [(1)]A
six (6) month grace period shall apply beginning July 1, during which a Licensed
Prosthetist, Licensed Orthotist, Licensed Pedorthist, or Licensed
Fitter-orthotics may:
(1)[(a)]
Continue to practice during the six (6) month grace period; and
(2)[, and; (b)]
Renew his or her license upon payment of the initial license fee and the
late renewal fee; and
(3)[established in 201
KAR 44:010, and;
(c)] Complete the
requirements of Section 1(1)(a) and (b) of this administrative regulation.
Section 3. Expiration of License. (1) A license that is not renewed before December 31 shall be expired for failure to renew.
(2) Upon expiration for failure to renew, the Licensed Prosthetist, Licensed Orthotist, Licensed Pedorthist, or Licensed Fitter-orthotics shall not practice prosthetics, orthotics, or pedorthics in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
(3) The board shall:
(a)[; 1.] Notify
in writing the Licensed Prosthetist, Licensed Orthotist, Licensed Pedorthist,
or Licensed Fitter-orthotics at the last known address of record of the
expiration for failure to renew; and
(b)[, and; 2.]
Instruct in writing the person whose license has expired to cease and desist
practice.
Section 4. Reinstatement. [(1)]After
January 1, a person whose license has expired for failure to renew, shall[may]
have his or her license reinstated upon:
(1)[(a)] Payment
of the initial license fee and the reinstatement fee;
(2)[as provided by 201
KAR 44:010,
(b)] Completion of the
Application for Reinstatement;
(3)[and (c)]
Documentation of employment from the time of expiration of employment until the
present; and
(4)[, and; (d)]
Completion of the current requirements for licensure established in this
administrative regulation.
Section 5. Incorporation by Reference. (1) The following material is incorporated by reference:
(a) "Application for Renewal", 4/2012; and
(b) "Application for
Reinstatement", 4/2012.[Renewal Application for Licensed
Prosthetist, Licensed Orthotist, Licensed Pedorthist or Licensed
Fitter-orthotics (December 2011 edition);
(b) Reinstatement Application for
Registration as Licensed Prosthetist, Licensed Orthotist, Licensed Pedorthist
or Licensed Fitter-orthotics (December 2011 edition).]
(2) This material may be inspected, copied, or obtained, subject to applicable copyright law, at the Kentucky Board of Licensure for Prosthetics, Orthotics, Pedorthics, 911 Leawood Drive, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, (502) 564-3296, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
SIENNA NEWMAN, Chair
APPROVED BY AGENCY: January 12, 2012
FILED WITH LRC: January 13, 2012 at 10 a.m.
CONTACT PERSON: Tony Crockett, Board Administrator, Division of Occupations and Professions, 911 Leawood Drive, Frankfort, Kentucky 40602, phone (502) 564-3296, fax (502) 564-4818.