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2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 65 - Public Health › Article 72 - Naturopathic Doctors › 65-7203 Administration of act by state board of healing arts; qualifications of applicants; licensure of certain naturopathic doctors; record of proceedings.

65-7203.
Administration of act by state board of healing arts; qualifications of applicants; licensure of certain naturopathic doctors; record of proceedings.
(a) The board, as hereinafter provided, shall administer the provisions of this act.
(b) The board shall judge the qualifications of all applicants for examination and licensure, determine the applicants who successfully pass the examination, duly license such applicants and adopt rules and regulations as may be necessary to administer the provisions of this act.
(c) The board shall issue a license as a naturopathic doctor to an individual who prior to the effective date of this act (1) graduated from a school of naturopathy that required four years of attendance and was at the time of such individual's graduation accredited or a candidate for accreditation by the board approved accrediting body, (2) passed an examination approved by the board covering appropriate naturopathic subjects including basic and clinical sciences and (3) has not committed an act which would subject such person to having a license suspended or revoked under K.S.A. 65-7208, and amendments thereto.
(d) The board shall keep a record of all proceedings under this act and a roster of all individuals licensed under this act. Only an individual may be licensed under this act.
History:
L. 2002, ch. 203, § 22; L. 2010, ch. 126, § 3; January 1, 2011.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 65 - Public Health › Article 72 - Naturopathic Doctors › 65-7204 Application for licensure; criteria for educational programs; registrant under previous act deemed to be licensed.

65-7204.
Application for licensure; criteria for educational programs; registrant under previous act deemed to be licensed.
(a) An applicant applying for licensure as a naturopathic doctor shall file a written application on forms provided by the board, showing to the satisfaction of the board that the applicant meets the following requirements:
(1) Education: The applicant shall present evidence satisfactory to the board of having successfully completed an educational program in naturopathy from an approved naturopathic medical college.
(2) Examination: The applicant shall pass an examination as provided for in K.S.A. 65-7205, and amendments thereto.
(3) Fees: The applicants shall pay to the board all applicable fees established under K.S.A. 65-7207, and amendments thereto.
(b) The board shall adopt rules and regulations establishing the criteria for an educational program in naturopathy to obtain successful recognition by the board under paragraph (1) of subsection (a). The board may send a questionnaire developed by the board to any school or other entity conducting an educational program in naturopathy for which the board does not have sufficient information to determine whether the program should be recognized by the board and whether the program meets the rules and regulations adopted under this section. The questionnaire providing the necessary information shall be completed and returned to the board in order for the program to be considered for recognition. The board may contract with investigative agencies, commissions or consultants to assist the board in obtaining information about an educational program in naturopathy. In entering such contracts the authority to recognize an educational program in naturopathy shall remain solely with the board.
(c) An individual holding a valid registration as a naturopathic doctor under the naturopathic doctor registration act on December 31, 2010, shall be deemed to be licensed as a naturopathic doctor under the naturopathic doctor license act, and such individual shall not be required to file an original application for licensure under the naturopathic doctor license act.
History:
L. 2002, ch. 203, § 23; L. 2010, ch. 126, § 4; January 1, 2011.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 65 - Public Health › Article 72 - Naturopathic Doctors › 65-7205 Examination.

65-7205.
Examination.
Each applicant for licensure under this act shall be examined by a written examination or examinations chosen by the board to test the applicant's knowledge of the basic and clinical sciences relating to naturopathy, and naturopathy theory and practice, including the applicant's professional skills and judgment in the utilization of naturopathic techniques and methods, and such other subjects as the board may deem useful to determine the applicant's fitness to practice naturopathy.
History:
L. 2002, ch. 203, § 24; L. 2010, ch. 126, § 5; January 1, 2011.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 65 - Public Health › Article 72 - Naturopathic Doctors › 65-7206 Waiver of examination and other requirements; when waived; temporary licensure.

65-7206.
Waiver of examination and other requirements; when waived; temporary licensure.
(a) The board may waive the examination or education requirements, or both, and grant licensure (1) to any applicant who presents proof of current authorization to practice naturopathy in another state, the District of Columbia or territory of the United States which requires standards for authorization to practice determined by the board to be equivalent to the requirements for licensure under this act and (2) to any applicant who presents proof that on the day preceding the effective date of this act that the applicant was practicing under K.S.A. 65-2872a, and amendments thereto.
(b) At the time of making an application under this section, the applicant shall pay to the board the application fee as required under K.S.A. 65-7207, and amendments thereto.
(c) The board may issue a temporary license to an applicant for licensure as a naturopathic doctor who applies for temporary licensure on a form provided by the board, who meets the requirements for licensure or who meets all the requirements for licensure except examination and who pays to the board the temporary license fee as required under K.S.A. 65-7207, and amendments thereto. The person who holds a temporary license shall practice only under the supervision of a licensed naturopathic doctor. Such temporary license shall expire one year from the date of issue or on the date that the board approves the application for licensure, whichever occurs first. No more than one such temporary license shall be permitted to any one person.
History:
L. 2002, ch. 203, § 25; L. 2010, ch. 126, § 6; January 1, 2011.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 65 - Public Health › Article 72 - Naturopathic Doctors › 65-7207 Fees.

65-7207.
Fees.
(a) The board shall charge and collect in advance fees provided for in this act as fixed by the board by rules and regulations, subject to the following limitations:
Application fee, not more than    $200
Temporary license fee, not more than    $30
License renewal fee, not more than    $150
License late renewal additional fee, not more than    $250
License reinstatement fee, not more than    $250
Certified copy of license, not more than    $30
Written verification of license, not more than    $25
(b) The board shall charge and collect in advance fees for any examination administered by the board under the naturopathic doctor licensure act as fixed by the board by rules and regulations in an amount equal to the cost to the board of the examination. If the examination is not administered by the board, the board may require that fees paid for any examination under the naturopathic doctor licensure act be paid directly to the examination service by the person taking the examination.
History:
L. 2002, ch. 203, § 26; L. 2010, ch. 126, § 7; January 1, 2011.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 65 - Public Health › Article 72 - Naturopathic Doctors › 65-7208 Denial, revocation, limitation or suspension of license or refusal to renew license; unprofessional conduct; discipline; civil fines; procedure; reinstatement.

65-7208.
Denial, revocation, limitation or suspension of license or refusal to renew license; unprofessional conduct; discipline; civil fines; procedure; reinstatement.
(a) The board may deny, refuse to renew, suspend, revoke or limit a license or the licensee may be publicly or privately censured where the licensee or applicant for licensure has been guilty of unprofessional conduct which has endangered or is likely to endanger the health, welfare or safety of the public. Unprofessional conduct includes:
(1) Obtaining a license by means of fraud, misrepresentation or concealment of material facts;
(2) being guilty of unprofessional conduct as defined by rules and regulations adopted by the board;
(3) being convicted of a felony if the acts for which such person was convicted are found by the board to have a direct bearing on whether such person should be entrusted to serve the public in the capacity of a naturopathic doctor;
(4) violating any lawful order or rule and regulation of the board; and
(5) violating any provision of this act.
(b) Such denial, refusal to renew, suspension, revocation or limitation of a license or public or private censure of a licensee may be ordered by the board after notice and hearing on the matter in accordance with the provisions of the Kansas administrative procedure act. Upon the end of the period of time established by the board for the revocation of a license, application may be made to the board for reinstatement. The board shall have discretion to accept or reject an application for reinstatement and may hold a hearing to consider such reinstatement. An application for reinstatement of a revoked license shall be accompanied by the license renewal fee and the license reinstatement fee established under K.S.A. 65-7207, and amendments thereto.
(c) The board, in addition to any other penalty prescribed in subsection (a), may assess a civil fine, after proper notice and an opportunity to be heard, against a licensee for unprofessional conduct in an amount not to exceed $5,000 for the first violation, $10,000 for the second violation and $15,000 for the third violation and for each subsequent violation. All fines assessed and collected under this section shall be remitted to the state treasurer in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto. Upon receipt of each such remittance, the state treasurer shall deposit the entire amount in the state treasury to the credit of the state general fund.
History:
L. 2002, ch. 203, § 27; L. 2004, ch. 117, § 23; L. 2010, ch. 126, § 8; January 1, 2011.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 65 - Public Health › Article 72 - Naturopathic Doctors › 65-7209 Expiration of licenses; failure to renew; renewal; continuing education; suspended license; fees.

65-7209.
Expiration of licenses; failure to renew; renewal; continuing education; suspended license; fees.
(a) Licenses issued under this act shall expire on the date of expiration established by rules and regulations of the board unless renewed in the manner prescribed by the board. The request for renewal shall be accompanied by the license renewal fee established pursuant to K.S.A. 65-7207, and amendments thereto. The board may establish additional requirements for license renewal which provide evidence of continued competency. The board shall require as a condition for renewal of a license completion of at least 25 hours annually of continuing education approved by the board.
(b) At least 30 days before the expiration of a license, the board shall notify the licensee of the expiration by mail addressed to the licensee's last mailing address as noted upon the office records. If the licensee fails to pay the renewal fee by the date of expiration, the licensee shall be given a second notice that the license has expired and the license may be renewed only if the license renewal fee and the late renewal fee are received by the board within the thirty-day period following the date of expiration and that, if both fees are not received within the thirty-day period, the license shall be deemed canceled by operation of law without further proceedings for failure to renew and shall be reissued only after the license has been reinstated under subsection (c).
(c) Any license canceled for failure to renew as herein provided may be reinstated upon recommendation of the board and upon payment of the license reinstatement fee and upon submitting evidence of satisfactory completion of any applicable continuing education requirements established by the board. The board shall adopt rules and regulations establishing appropriate continuing education requirements for reinstatement of licenses canceled for failure to renew.
(d) A person whose license is suspended shall not engage in any conduct or activity in violation of the order or judgment by which the license was suspended.
History:
L. 2002, ch. 203, § 28; L. 2004, ch. 117, § 24; L. 2010, ch. 126, § 9; January 1, 2011.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 65 - Public Health › Article 72 - Naturopathic Doctors › 65-7210 Moneys received by board; disposition; healing arts fee fund.

65-7210. Moneys received by board; disposition; healing arts fee fund.
(a) The board shall remit all moneys received by or for it from fees, charges or penalties to the state treasurer in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto. Upon receipt of each such remittance, the state treasurer shall deposit the entire amount in the state treasury. Ten percent of each such deposit shall be credited to the state general fund and the balance shall be credited to the healing arts fee fund. All expenditures from such fund shall be made in accordance with appropriation acts upon warrants of the director of accounts and reports issued pursuant to vouchers approved by the president of the board or by a person designated by the president of the board.
(b) The provisions of this section shall take effect on and after January 1, 2003.
History:
L. 2002, ch. 203, § 29; L. 2011, ch. 53, § 38; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 65 - Public Health › Article 72 - Naturopathic Doctors › 65-7211 Authorized representations; unlawful representations; authority not conferred upon naturopathic doctors to engage in activities not conferred by act.

65-7211.
Authorized representations; unlawful representations; authority not conferred upon naturopathic doctors to engage in activities not conferred by act.
(a) A person licensed under this act as a naturopathic doctor shall: (1) Use the letters "N.D.," when using the letters or term "Dr." or "Doctor" to identify themselves to patients or the public; and (2) be authorized to use the words "naturopathic doctor," "doctor of naturopathy," "doctor of naturopathic medicine," or "naturopath," to indicate that such person is a naturopathic doctor licensed under this act. A person licensed under this act may not advertise, hold themselves out to the public, refer to themselves or use the terms "naturopathic physician," "physician" or "naturopathic medical doctor" in conjunction with such licensee's name. A violation of this subsection (a) shall constitute a class B misdemeanor.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person who is not licensed under this act as a naturopathic doctor or whose license has been suspended or revoked to hold oneself out to the public in any manner as a licensed naturopathic doctor, or use the abbreviation of "N.D." or the words "naturopathic doctor," "doctor of naturopathy," "doctor of naturopathic medicine," "naturopath," "naturopathic medical doctor" or any other words, letters, abbreviations or insignia indicating or implying that such person is a naturopathic doctor. A violation of this subsection (b) shall constitute a class B person misdemeanor.
(c) No statute granting authority to persons licensed or registered by the state board of healing arts shall be construed to confer authority upon naturopathic doctors to engage in any activity not conferred by this act.
History:
L. 2002, ch. 203, § 30; L. 2010, ch. 126, § 10; January 1, 2011.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 65 - Public Health › Article 72 - Naturopathic Doctors › 65-7212 Board of healing arts to adopt naturopathic formulary; naturopathic formulary advisory committee.

65-7212.
Board of healing arts to adopt naturopathic formulary; naturopathic formulary advisory committee.
The board shall adopt a naturopathic formulary which lists the drugs and substances which are approved for intramuscular or intravenous administration by a naturopathic doctor pursuant to the order of a physician. The board shall appoint a naturopathic formulary advisory committee which shall advise the board and make recommendations on the list of substances which may be included in the naturopathic formulary. The naturopathic formulary advisory committee shall consist of a licensed pharmacist, a person knowledgeable in medicinal plant chemistry, two persons licensed to practice medicine and surgery, and two naturopathic doctors licensed under this act.
History:
L. 2002, ch. 203, § 31; L. 2010, ch. 126, § 11; January 1, 2011.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 65 - Public Health › Article 72 - Naturopathic Doctors › 65-7213 Naturopathic acupuncture specialty certification.

65-7213.
Naturopathic acupuncture specialty certification.
(a) In order to practice naturopathic acupuncture, a naturopathic doctor shall obtain a naturopathic acupuncture specialty certification from the board. The board may issue this specialty certification to a naturopathic doctor who has:
(1) Submitted an application and paid certification fee to be determined by the board;
(2) completed basic oriental medicine philosophy from a college or university approved by the board and 500 hours of supervised clinical training under a trained naturopathic acupuncturist's supervision.
(b) The provisions of this section shall take effect on and after January 1, 2003.
History:
L. 2002, ch. 203, § 32; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 65 - Public Health › Article 72 - Naturopathic Doctors › 65-7214 Naturopathic advisory council; membership; expenses; legislature to consider establishing alternative health care board.

65-7214.
Naturopathic advisory council; membership; expenses; legislature to consider establishing alternative health care board.
(a) There is established a naturopathic advisory council to advise the board in carrying out the provisions of this act. The council shall consist of five members, all citizens and residents of the state of Kansas appointed as follows: Three members shall be naturopathic doctors appointed by the state board of healing arts; one member shall be the president of the state board of healing arts or a person designated by the president; and one member appointed by the governor shall be from the public sector who is not engaged, directly or indirectly, in the provision of health services. Insofar as possible persons appointed to the council shall be from different geographic areas. If a vacancy occurs on the council, the appointing authority of the position which has become vacant shall appoint a person of like qualifications to fill the vacant position for the unexpired term, if any. The members of the council appointed by the governor shall be appointed for terms of three years and until a successor is appointed. The members appointed by the state board of healing arts shall serve at the pleasure of the state board of healing arts. If a member is designated by the president of the state board of healing arts, the member shall serve at the pleasure of the president.
(b) Members of the council attending meetings of the council, or attending a subcommittee meeting thereof authorized by the council, shall be paid amounts provided in subsection (e) of K.S.A. 75-3223 and amendments thereto from the healing arts fee fund.
(c) During the 2003 regular session of the legislature the legislature shall consider establishing an alternative health care board composed of representatives as may be designated from existing health care regulatory agencies, alternative health care providers and members of the general public for purposes of advising the legislature on matters relating to alternative health care, administering the naturopathic doctor registration act and performing such other duties as may be established by law.
(d) The provisions of this section shall take effect on and after January 1, 2003.
History:
L. 2002, ch. 203, § 33; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 65 - Public Health › Article 72 - Naturopathic Doctors › 65-7215 Injunctive remedies for violations.

65-7215.
Injunctive remedies for violations.
(a) When it appears to the board that any person is violating any of the provisions of this act, the board may bring an action in the name of the state of Kansas in a court of competent jurisdiction for an injunction against such violation without regard to whether proceedings have been or may be instituted before the board or whether criminal proceedings have been or may be instituted.
(b) The provisions of this section shall take effect on and after January 1, 2003.
History:
L. 2002, ch. 203, § 34; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 65 - Public Health › Article 72 - Naturopathic Doctors › 65-7216 Adjudicative procedures.

65-7216.
Adjudicative procedures.
All state agency adjudicative proceedings under the naturopathic doctor licensure act shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Kansas administrative procedure act and shall be reviewable in accordance with the Kansas judicial review act.
History:
L. 2002, ch. 203, § 35; L. 2010, ch. 17, § 171; L. 2010, ch. 155, § 20; January 1, 2011.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 65 - Public Health › Article 72 - Naturopathic Doctors › 65-7217 Professional liability insurance required.

65-7217.
Professional liability insurance required.
Professional liability insurance coverage shall be maintained in effect by each naturopathic doctor as a condition to rendering professional service as a naturopathic doctor in this state. The board shall fix by rules and regulations the minimum level of coverage for such professional liability insurance.
History:
L. 2002, ch. 203, § 36; L. 2004, ch. 117, § 26; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 65 - Public Health › Article 72 - Naturopathic Doctors › 65-7218 Confidential communications.

65-7218.
Confidential communications.
(a) The confidential relations and communications between a naturopathic doctor and the naturopathic doctor's patient are placed on the same basis as provided by law as those between a physician and a physician's patient in K.S.A. 60-427, and amendments thereto.
(b) The provisions of this section shall take effect on and after January 1, 2003.
History:
L. 2002, ch. 203, § 37; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 65 - Public Health › Article 72 - Naturopathic Doctors › 65-7219 Nothing in act construed to require insurance reimbursement or indemnity for services as a naturopathic doctor.

65-7219.
Nothing in act construed to require insurance reimbursement or indemnity for services as a naturopathic doctor.
On and after January 1, 2011, nothing in the naturopathic doctor licensure act or in the provisions of K.S.A. 40-2,100 through 40-2,105, and amendments thereto, or K.S.A. 40-2,105a through 40-2,105d, and amendments thereto, shall be construed to require that any individual, group or blanket policy of accident and sickness, medical or surgical expense insurance coverage or any provision of a policy, contract, plan or agreement for medical service issued on or after the effective date of this act, reimburse or indemnify a person licensed under the naturopathic doctor licensure act for services provided as a naturopathic doctor.
History:
L. 2010, ch. 126, § 13; January 1, 2011.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 65 - Public Health › Article 73 - Radiologic Technologists › 65-7301 Citation of act.

65-7301.
Citation of act.
K.S.A. 65-7301 through 65-7315, and amendments thereto, shall be known and may be cited as the radiologic technologists practice act.
History:
L. 2004, ch. 84, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 65 - Public Health › Article 73 - Radiologic Technologists › 65-7302 Definitions.

65-7302. Definitions.
As used in this act:
(a) "Board" means the state board of healing arts.
(b) "Ionizing radiation" means x-rays, gamma rays, alpha and beta particles, high speed electrons, protons, neutrons and other nuclear particles capable of producing ions directly or indirectly in its passage through matter.
(c) "License" means a certificate issued by the board authorizing the licensee to perform radiologic technology procedures on humans for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
(d) "Licensed practitioner" means a person licensed to practice medicine and surgery, dentistry, podiatry or chiropractic in this state, or a person licensed as a physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse or naturopathic doctor in this state.
(e) "Licensure" and "licensing" mean a method of regulation by which the state grants permission to persons who meet predetermined qualifications to engage in a health related occupation or profession.
(f) "Nuclear medicine technologist" means a person who uses radio pharmaceutical agents on humans for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
(g) "Nuclear medicine technology" means the use of radio nuclides on human beings for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
(h) "Radiation therapist" means a person who applies radiation to humans for therapeutic purposes.
(i) "Radiation therapy" means the use of any radiation procedure or article intended for the cure, mitigation or prevention of disease in humans.
(j) "Radiographer" means a person who applies radiation to humans for diagnostic purposes.
(k) "Radiography" means the use of ionizing radiation on human beings for diagnostic purposes.
(l) "Radiologic technologist" means any person who is a radiographer, radiation therapist or nuclear medicine technologist.
(m) "Radiologic technology" means the use of radioactive substance or equipment emitting or detecting ionizing radiation on humans for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes upon prescription of a licensed practitioner. The term includes the practice of radiography, nuclear medicine technology and radiation therapy, but does not include echocardiography, diagnostic sonography and magnetic resonance imaging.
History:
L. 2004, ch. 84, § 2; L. 2019, ch. 55, § 39; May 9.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 65 - Public Health › Article 73 - Radiologic Technologists › 65-7303 Unlawful representations; lawful activities under the act.

65-7303.
Unlawful representations; lawful activities under the act.
(a) On and after October 1, 2005, except as otherwise provided in this act, no person shall perform radiologic technology procedures on humans for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes unless the person possesses a valid license issued under this act.
(b) A person holding a license under this act shall use radioactive substances or equipment for radiologic technology procedures on humans only for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes by prescription of a licensed practitioner.
(c) No person shall depict one's self orally or in writing, expressly or by implication, as holder of a license who does not hold a current license under this act.
(d) (1) Only persons licensed under this act as a radiologic technologist shall be entitled to use the title "radiologic technologist" or "licensed radiologic technologist," abbreviations thereof, or words similar thereto or use the designated letters "R.T." or "L.R.T."
(2) Only persons licensed under this act as a radiologic technologist and who have received certification from the American registry of radiologic technologists (ARRT) in radiography shall be entitled to use the title "radiologic technologist radiographer" or "licensed radiologic technologist radiographer" or abbreviations thereof, or words similar thereto or use the designated letters "R.T. (R)" or "L.R.T. (R)."
(3) Only persons licensed under this act as a radiologic technologist and who have received additional certification from the American registry of radiologic technologists (ARRT) in radiation therapy shall be entitled to use the title "radiation therapist" or "licensed radiation therapist," abbreviations thereof, or words similar thereto or use the designated letters "R.T. (T)" or "L.R.T. (T)."
(4) Only persons licensed under this act as a radiologic technologist and who have received additional certification from the American registry of radiologic technologists (ARRT) in nuclear medicine technology shall be entitled to use the title "nuclear medicine technologist," "licensed nuclear medicine technologist" or "registered nuclear medicine technologist," abbreviations thereof, or words similar thereto or use the designated letters "R.T. (N)" or "L.R.T. (N)."
(5) Only persons licensed under this act as a radiologic technologist and who have received additional certification from the nuclear medicine technology certification board (NMTCB) shall be entitled to use the title "certified nuclear medicine technologist," abbreviations thereof, or words similar thereto or use the designated letters "C.N.M.T."
(e) This section shall not prohibit a person who is licensed as a respiratory therapist by this state from using any letter or designation indicating that such person is engaged in the practice of respiratory therapy.
(f) This section shall take effect on and after October 1, 2005.
History:
L. 2004, ch. 84, § 3; L. 2005, ch. 34, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 65 - Public Health › Article 73 - Radiologic Technologists › 65-7304 Persons exempt from licensure.

65-7304.
Persons exempt from licensure.
The following shall be exempt from the requirement of a license pursuant to this act:
(a) A licensed practitioner;
(b) a person issued a postgraduate permit by the board or students while in actual attendance in an accredited health care educational program for radiologic technology and under the supervision of a qualified instructor;
(c) health care providers in the United States armed forces, public health services, federal facilities and other military service when acting in the line of duty in this state;
(d) persons rendering assistance in the case of an emergency;
(e) a licensed dental hygienist or an unlicensed person working under the supervision of a licensed dentist who has been trained by a licensed dentist on the proper use of dental radiographic equipment for the purpose of providing medical imaging for dental diagnostic purposes consistent with K.S.A. 65-1422 et seq., and amendments thereto; and
(f) a licensed physician assistant, a licensed nurse or an unlicensed person performing radiologic technology procedures who is (1) working under the supervision of a licensed practitioner or a person designated by a hospital licensed pursuant to K.S.A. 65-425 et seq., and amendments thereto, and (2) who has been trained on the proper use of equipment for the purpose of performing radiologic technology procedures consistent with K.S.A. 65-2001 et seq., or K.S.A. 65-2801 et seq., and amendments thereto. The board shall adopt rules and regulations to assure that persons exempted from licensure under this subsection receive continuing education consistent with their practice authorized herein.
(g) This section shall take effect on and after July 1, 2005.
History:
L. 2004, ch. 84, § 4; L. 2005, ch. 34, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 65 - Public Health › Article 73 - Radiologic Technologists › 65-7307 Expiration of licenses; renewal notification, procedure; fees; reinstatement of lapsed licenses; rules and regulations.

65-7307.
Expiration of licenses; renewal notification, procedure; fees; reinstatement of lapsed licenses; rules and regulations.
(a) Licenses issued under this act shall expire on the date of expiration established by rules and regulations of the board unless renewed in the manner prescribed by the board. The request for renewal shall be accompanied by the license renewal fee established pursuant to K.S.A. 65-7308, and amendments thereto.
(b) At least 30 days before the expiration of a licensee's license, the board shall notify the licensee of the expiration by mail addressed to the licensee's last mailing address as noted upon the office records. If the licensee fails to submit an application for renewal on a form provided by the board, or fails to pay the renewal fee by the date of expiration, the board shall give a second notice to the licensee that the license has expired and the license may be renewed only if the application for renewal, the renewal fee, and the late renewal fee are received by the board within the thirty-day period following the date of expiration and that, if both fees are not received within the thirty-day period, the license shall be deemed canceled by operation of law and without further proceedings.
(c) The board may require any licensee, as a condition of renewal, to submit with the application for renewal evidence of satisfactory completion of a program of continuing education required by rules and regulations of the board.
(d) Any license canceled for failure to renew may be reinstated upon recommendation of the board. An application for reinstatement shall be on a form provided by the board, and shall be accompanied by payment of the reinstatement fee and evidence of completion of any applicable continuing education requirements. The board may adopt rules and regulations establishing appropriate education requirements for reinstatement of a license that has been canceled for failure to renew.
(e) This section shall take effect on and after July 1, 2005.
History:
L. 2004, ch. 84, § 7; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 65 - Public Health › Article 73 - Radiologic Technologists › 65-7308 Fees.

65-7308.
Fees.
(a) The board shall charge and collect in advance fees for radiologic technologists as established by the board by rules and regulations, not to exceed:
Application for radiologic technologist examination     $200
Application for license     $80
Temporary licensing fee     $40
License renewal     $80
Late license renewal     $80
License reinstatement fee     $80
Revoked license reinstatement fee     $200
Certified copy of license     $40
Verified copy     $25
(b) If the examination is not administered by the board, the board may require that fees paid for any examination under the radiologic technologists practice act be paid directly to the examination service by the person taking the examination.
(c) This section shall take effect on and after July 1, 2005.
History:
L. 2004, ch. 84, § 11; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 65 - Public Health › Article 73 - Radiologic Technologists › 65-7309 Moneys received by board; disposition; healing arts fee fund.

65-7309. Moneys received by board; disposition; healing arts fee fund.
(a) The board shall remit all moneys received by or for the board from fees, charges or penalties to the state treasurer in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto. Upon receipt of each such remittance, the state treasurer shall deposit the entire amount in the state treasury. Ten percent of such amount shall be credited to the state general fund and the balance shall be credited to the healing arts fee fund. All expenditures from the healing arts fee fund shall be made in accordance with appropriation acts upon warrants of the director of accounts and reports issued pursuant to vouchers approved by the president of the board or by a person or persons designated by the president.
(b) This section shall take effect on and after July 1, 2005.
History:
L. 2004, ch. 84, § 14; L. 2011, ch. 53, § 39; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 65 - Public Health › Article 73 - Radiologic Technologists › 65-7310 Radiologic technology council, establishment; membership, terms, vacancies; meetings; majority quorum; expenses.

65-7310.
Radiologic technology council, establishment; membership, terms, vacancies; meetings; majority quorum; expenses.
(a) There is established the radiologic technology council to assist the state board of healing arts in carrying out the provisions of this act. The council shall consist of five members, all citizens and residents of the state of Kansas appointed as follows: The board shall appoint one member who is a physician licensed to practice medicine and surgery who is also certified as a radiologist and one member who is a member of the state board of healing arts. Members appointed by the board shall serve at the pleasure of the board. The governor shall appoint three radiologic technologists who have at least three years' experience in radiologic technology preceding the appointment and are actively engaged, in this state, in the practice of radiologic technology or the teaching of radiologic technology. At least two of the governor's appointments shall be made from a list of four nominees submitted by the Kansas society of radiologic technologists.
(b) The members appointed by the governor shall be appointed for terms of four years except that of the members first appointed, one shall be appointed for a term of two years, one for a term of three years, and one for a term of four years, with successor members appointed for four years and to serve until a successor member is appointed. If a vacancy occurs on the council, the appointing authority of the position which has become vacant shall appoint a person of like qualifications to fill the vacant position for the unexpired term.
(c) Radiologic technologists initially appointed to the council must be eligible for licensure under K.S.A. 65-7305, and amendments thereto. On and after October 1, 2005, new appointees shall be licensed under the provisions of this act.
(d) The council shall meet at least once each year at a time and place of its choosing and at such other times as may be necessary on the chairperson's call or on the request of a majority of the council's members.
(e) A majority of the council constitutes a quorum. No action may be taken by the council except by affirmative vote of the majority of the members present and voting.
(f) Members of the council attending meetings of the council, or a subcommittee of the council, shall be paid amounts provided in subsection (e) of K.S.A. 75-3223, and amendments thereto, from the healing arts fee fund.
History:
L. 2004, ch. 84, § 8; L. 2005, ch. 34, § 4; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 65 - Public Health › Article 73 - Radiologic Technologists › 65-7311 Same; duties.

65-7311.
Same; duties.
The radiologic technology council shall advise the board regarding:
(a) Examination, licensing and other fees;
(b) rules and regulations to be adopted to carry out the provisions of this act;
(c) subject areas to be covered during the educational program and on the licensure examination;
(d) the number of yearly continuing education hours required to maintain active licensure;
(e) changes and new requirements taking place in the area of radiologic technology; and
(f) such other duties and responsibilities as the board may assign.
History:
L. 2004, ch. 84, § 9; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 65 - Public Health › Article 73 - Radiologic Technologists › 65-7312 Board of healing arts; duties; rules and regulations; establishments of standards.

65-7312.
Board of healing arts; duties; rules and regulations; establishments of standards.
The board, with the advice and assistance of the radiologic technology council, shall:
(a) Pass upon the qualifications of all applicants for examination and licensing; contract for examinations; determine the applicants who successfully pass the examination; duly license such applicants and keep a roster of all individuals licensed;
(b) adopt rules and regulations as may be necessary to administer the provisions of this act; and prescribe forms which shall be issued in the administration of this act;
(c) establish standards for approval of an educational course of study and clinical experience, criteria for continuing education, procedures for the examination of applicants; and
(d) establish standards of professional conduct; procedure for the discipline of licensees and keep a record of all proceedings.
History:
L. 2004, ch. 84, § 10; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 65 - Public Health › Article 73 - Radiologic Technologists › 65-7313 Denial, revocation, suspension or limitation of or refusal to renew license; grounds; censure, reprimand or fine of licensee; administrative procedure; conduct prohibited during license suspension.

65-7313.
Denial, revocation, suspension or limitation of or refusal to renew license; grounds; censure, reprimand or fine of licensee; administrative procedure; conduct prohibited during license suspension.
(a) The license of a radiologic technologist may be limited, suspended or revoked, or the licensee may be censured, reprimanded, fined pursuant to K.S.A. 65-2863a, and amendments thereto, or otherwise sanctioned by the board or an application for licensure may be denied if it is found that the licensee or applicant:
(1) Is guilty of fraud or deceit in the procurement or holding of a license;
(2) has been convicted of a felony in a court of competent jurisdiction, either within or outside of this state, unless the conviction has been reversed and the holder of the license discharged or acquitted or if the holder has been pardoned with full restoration of civil rights in which case the license shall be restored;
(3) is addicted to or has distributed intoxicating liquors or drugs for other than lawful purposes;
(4) is found to be mentally or physically incapacitated to such a degree that in the opinion of the board continued practice by the licensee would constitute a danger to the public's health and safety;
(5) has aided and abetted a person who is not a licensee under this act or is not otherwise authorized to perform the duties of a license holder;
(6) has undertaken or engaged in any practice beyond the scope of duties permitted a licensee;
(7) has engaged in the practice of radiologic technology under a false or assumed name or impersonated another licensee;
(8) has been found guilty of unprofessional conduct under criteria which the board may establish by rules and regulations;
(9) has interpreted a diagnostic image to a patient; or
(10) is, or has been, found guilty of incompetence or negligence while performing as a license holder.
(b) The denial, refusal to renew, suspension, limitation or revocation of a license or other sanction may be ordered by the board after notice and hearing on the matter in accordance with the provisions of the Kansas administrative procedure act and shall be reviewable in accordance with the Kansas judicial review act.
(c) A person whose license is suspended shall not engage in any conduct or activity in violation of the order by which the license was suspended.
(d) This section shall take effect on and after July 1, 2005.
History:
L. 2004, ch. 84, § 12; L. 2010, ch. 17, § 172; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 65 - Public Health › Article 73 - Radiologic Technologists › 65-7314 Injunctive remedies for violations.

65-7314.
Injunctive remedies for violations.
(a) When it appears that any person is violating any provision of this act, the board may bring an action in the name of the state in a court of competent jurisdiction for an injunction against such violation without regard as to whether proceedings have been or may be instituted before the board or whether criminal proceedings have been or may be instituted.
(b) This section shall take effect on and after October 1, 2005.
History:
L. 2004, ch. 84, § 13; L. 2005, ch. 34, § 5; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 65 - Public Health › Article 73 - Radiologic Technologists › 65-7315 Violation of act; penalty.

65-7315.
Violation of act; penalty.
On and after October 1, 2005, any violation of this act shall constitute a class B misdemeanor.
History:
L. 2004, ch. 84, § 15; L. 2005, ch. 34, § 6; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 65 - Public Health › Article 74 - Primary Care Safety Net Clinic Capital Loan Guarantees › 65-7401 Title of act.

65-7401.
Title of act.
The provisions of K.S.A. 65-7401 through 65-7407, and amendments thereto, shall be known and may be cited as the primary care safety net clinic capital loan guarantee act.
History:
L. 2007, ch. 177, § 5; May 17.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 65 - Public Health › Article 74 - Primary Care Safety Net Clinic Capital Loan Guarantees › 65-7403 Powers and duties of secretary of health and environment; eligibility for loan guarantees; rules and regulations.

65-7403.
Powers and duties of secretary of health and environment; eligibility for loan guarantees; rules and regulations.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the secretary is hereby authorized to enter into agreements with primary care safety net clinics, financial institutions, the Kansas development finance authority and other public or private entities, including agencies of the United States government to provide capital loan guarantees against risk of default for eligible primary care safety net clinics in Kansas in accordance with this act. Except as provided in K.S.A. 65-7406, and amendments thereto, for payment for a loan guarantee for which the primary care safety net clinic loan guarantee fund is liable, no claim against the state under this act shall be paid by the state, the secretary of health and environment or any other state agency other than pursuant to an appropriation act of the legislature after such claim has been filed with and considered by the joint committee on special claims against the state. The secretary may enter into agreements with provider-based indigent care clinics for such clinics to act as primary care safety net clinics.
(b) To be eligible for a capital loan guarantee under this act, a primary care safety net clinic shall offer a sliding fee discount for health care and other services provided that is based upon household income and shall serve all persons regardless of ability to pay. The policies to determine patient eligibility based upon income or insurance status may be determined by each primary care safety net clinic, but shall be posted in the primary care safety net clinic and available to potential patients. The patient eligibility policies of a primary care safety net clinic shall reflect the mission of the primary care safety net clinic to provide affordable, accessible primary care to underserved populations in Kansas to be eligible for a capital loan guarantee under this act.
(c) The secretary shall administer the provisions of this act and shall adopt rules and regulations which the secretary deems necessary for the implementation or administration of this act. The loan guarantee agreement with the secretary shall include reporting requirements and financial standards that are appropriate for the type of loan for the borrower. The secretary may enter into contracts that the secretary deems necessary for the implementation or administration of this act. The secretary may impose fees and charges as may be necessary to recover costs incurred for the administration of this act.
History:
L. 2007, ch. 177, § 7; L. 2008, ch. 164, § 9; July 1.