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Kentucky Administrative Regulations › Title 201 - GENERAL GOVERNMENT CABINET › Chapter 15 - Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors › Section 201 KAR 15:125 - Surface transportation permit

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RELATES TO:
				KRS
				316.165
NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY:
				KRS
				316.210 authorizes the Board of Embalmers and
				Funeral Directors to promulgate administrative regulations to carry out and
				enforce the provisions of KRS Chapter 316.
				KRS
				316.165(1) authorizes the
				board to issue a permit to an applicant for the sole and limited purpose of
				being allowed to provide surface transportation of dead human bodies. This
				administrative regulation establishes the criteria for issuance of these
				permits.
Section 1. Application.
(1) An applicant seeking a permit to provide
			 surface transportation for dead human bodies shall be of the age of eighteen
			 (18) prior to submitting an application.
(2) An applicant applying for a permit to
			 provide surface transportation and removal services for dead human bodies shall
			 submit:
(a) A completed and signed application
			 form, "Surface Transportation & Removal Permit Application",
			 3/2022;
(b) The fee established in
			 201 KAR 15:030;
(c) Evidence of training and compliance with
			 the standards of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for
			 universal precautions and blood-borne pathogens,
			 29 Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.)
			 1910.1030;
(d) Two (2) passport-sized photographs of the
			 applicant;
(e) An official copy of
			 a criminal justice information system (CJIS) report obtained from the Federal
			 Bureau of Investigation no more than ninety (90) days prior to the application;
			 and
(f) Evidence of possession and
			 control or ownership of an appropriate vehicle and necessary supplies for
			 surface transportation of dead human bodies.
(3)
(a) An
			 appropriate vehicle shall have enclosed cargo space of sufficient size to
			 transport a dead human body securely and without exposure to weather.
(b) Necessary supplies shall include:
1. Mortuary or ambulance cot;
2. Collapsible or flexible
			 stretcher;
3. Sheets and cot
			 cover;
4. Pillow or head
			 block;
5. Rubber or plastic
			 sheeting;
6. Towels;
7. Zippered mortuary body bag or disaster
			 pouch;
8. Straps;
9. Protective clothing; and
10. Sanitary accessories.
Kentucky Administrative Regulations › Title 201 - GENERAL GOVERNMENT CABINET › Chapter 16 - Board of Veterinary Examiners › Section 201 KAR 16:510 - Fees for veterinarians

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RELATES TO:
				KRS
				321.190,
				321.193,
				321.201,
				321.211,
				321.221,
				321.235,
				321.320
NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY:
				KRS
				321.235(1)(c) requires the
				Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners to promulgate administrative regulations
				as it may deem necessary and proper to effectively carry out and enforce the
				provisions of KRS Chapter 321, including to establish authorized fees.
				KRS
				321.211(1) requires
				veterinarians to pay a renewal fee to the board as a condition of licensure.
				KRS
				321.201 authorizes the board to issue a
				special permit for the practice of veterinary medicine, and
				KRS
				321.235(1)(c) requires the
				board to set fees for such special permits. This administrative regulation
				establishes application, examination, renewal, late, reinstatement, inactive
				status, and retirement fees for veterinarians, as well as fees for special
				permits. This administrative regulation also establishes reduced and waived
				fees for military servicemembers.
Section
			 1. Payment and Submission of Fees.
(1) Fees to the board shall be paid by check
			 or money order, or, if available, online payment by debit or credit card.
			 Checks and money orders shall be made payable to the Kentucky State
			 Treasurer.
(2) All fees shall be
			 nonrefundable.
Kentucky Administrative Regulations › Title 201 - GENERAL GOVERNMENT CABINET › Chapter 16 - Board of Veterinary Examiners › Section 201 KAR 16:512 - Fees for veterinary technicians

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RELATES TO:
				KRS
				321.190,
				321.235,
				321.441,
				321.442
NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY:
				KRS
				321.235(1)(c) requires the
				Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners to promulgate administrative regulations
				as it may deem necessary and proper to effectively carry out and enforce the
				provisions of KRS Chapter 321, including to establish authorized fees.
				KRS
				321.441(7) requires
				veterinary technicians to pay an annual fee to the board as a condition of
				licensure. This administrative regulation establishes application, examination,
				renewal, late, reinstatement, inactive status, and retirement fees for
				veterinary technicians. This administrative regulation also establishes reduced
				and waived fees for military servicemembers applying for a veterinary
				technician license.
Section 1. Payment
			 and Submission of Fees.
(1) Fees to the board
			 shall be paid by check or money order, or, if available, online payment by
			 debit or credit card. Checks and money orders shall be made payable to the
			 Kentucky State Treasurer.
(2) All
			 fees shall be nonrefundable.
Kentucky Administrative Regulations › Title 201 - GENERAL GOVERNMENT CABINET › Chapter 16 - Board of Veterinary Examiners › Section 201 KAR 16:514 - Fees for animal control agencies and animal euthanasia specialists

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RELATES TO:
				KRS
				321.200(1)(p),
				321.207,
				321.208,
				321.235
NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY:
				KRS
				321.207(1) requires the
				Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners to permit qualified animal control
				agencies in the Commonwealth of Kentucky to apply for a registration
				certificate from the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to
				purchase, manage, and utilize the specific drugs approved by the board for the
				purpose of euthanizing animals.
				KRS
				321.207(4) requires the
				board to issue certificates to those persons who are deemed to be qualified to
				work as animal euthanasia specialists.
				KRS
				321.235(1)(c) requires the
				board to promulgate administrative regulations as it may deem necessary and
				proper to effectively carry out and enforce the provisions of KRS Chapter 321,
				including to establish authorized fees. This administrative regulation
				establishes fees for animal control agencies and animal euthanasia
				specialists.
Section 1. Payment and
			 Submission of Fees.
(1) Fees to the board
			 shall be paid by check or money order, or, if available, online payment by
			 debit or credit card. Checks and money orders shall be made payable to the
			 Kentucky State Treasurer.
(2) All
			 fees shall be nonrefundable.
Kentucky Administrative Regulations › Title 201 - GENERAL GOVERNMENT CABINET › Chapter 16 - Board of Veterinary Examiners › Section 201 KAR 16:516 - Fees - other fees

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RELATES TO:
				KRS
				321.235(1)(c)
NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY:
				KRS
				321.235(1)(c) requires the
				Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners to promulgate administrative regulations
				as it may deem necessary and proper to effectively carry out and enforce the
				provisions of KRS Chapter 321, including to establish authorized fees. This
				administrative regulation establishes fees for various services provided by the
				board.
Section 1. Payment and
			 Submission of Fees.
(1) Fees to the board
			 shall be paid by check or money order, or, if available, online payment by
			 debit or credit card. Checks and money orders shall be made payable to the
			 Kentucky State Treasurer.
(2) All
			 fees shall be nonrefundable.
Kentucky Administrative Regulations › Title 201 - GENERAL GOVERNMENT CABINET › Chapter 16 - Board of Veterinary Examiners › Section 201 KAR 16:520 - Approved veterinary colleges; approved programs for veterinary technicians

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RELATES TO:
				KRS
				321.193,
				321.441
NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY:
				KRS
				321.193(3) requires a
				veterinarian applicant to have received a degree from a veterinary college
				approved by the Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners.
				KRS
				321.441(1)(a) requires a
				veterinary technician applicant to be a graduate of an accredited program of
				veterinary technology or its equivalent as approved by the board.
				KRS
				321.235(3) and
				321.240(5)
				authorize the board to promulgate administrative regulations to implement KRS
				Chapter 321. This administrative regulation establishes the veterinary colleges
				and veterinary technician programs approved by the board.
Section 1. Approved Veterinary Colleges. A
			 veterinary college shall be approved if it held full accreditation, limited
			 accreditation, or approval by the American Veterinary Medical Association
			 (AVMA) Council on Education on the date when the applicant received a degree
			 from the veterinary college.
Section
			 2. Licensure of Veterinarians who Graduated from Non-approved
			 Schools. If an applicant for a veterinarian license does not possess a degree
			 from a veterinary college within the scope established in Section 1 of this
			 administrative regulation, the applicant shall be eligible for licensure after
			 successfully completing and receiving certification from one of the following
			 programs:
(1) The Educational Commission for
			 Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) of the American Veterinary Medical
			 Association (AVMA); or
(2) The
			 Program for the Assessment of Veterinary Education Equivalence (PAVE) of the
			 American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB).
Kentucky Administrative Regulations › Title 201 - GENERAL GOVERNMENT CABINET › Chapter 16 - Board of Veterinary Examiners › Section 201 KAR 16:530 - Examination requirements for veterinarians and veterinary technicians

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RELATES TO:
				KRS
				321.193,
				321.441
NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY:
				KRS
				321.193(4) requires the
				Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners to establish required examinations and
				passing scores for veterinarian applicants.
				KRS
				321.441(1)(b) requires the
				board to establish required examinations and passing scores for veterinary
				technician applicants.
				KRS
				321.235(3) and
				321.240(5)
				authorize the board to promulgate administrative regulations to implement KRS
				Chapter 321. This administrative regulation establishes examination
				requirements for veterinarians and veterinary technicians for licensure by the
				board.
Section 1.
(1) The examination required for licensure by
			 the board as a veterinarian shall be the successful completion of the North
			 American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE).
(2) Candidates shall apply to the board for
			 verification of eligibility to take the NAVLE.
(3) Candidates seeking to take the NAVLE
			 shall apply directly to the International Council for Veterinary Assessment
			 (ICVA), its designee, or current administrator of the NAVLE for admission to
			 the examination.
(4) Applicants for
			 veterinarian licensure to the board shall request and pay a fee directly to the
			 ICVA, its designee, the American Association of Veterinary State Boards
			 (AAVSB), or current official records custodian, to have test scores sent
			 directly to the board. Unofficial copies of scores from applicants or other
			 sources shall not be accepted.
(5)
			 Candidates for the NAVLE who do not receive a passing score shall apply to the
			 board to retake the NALVE on the Application for Retake of the NAVLE form or
			 online equivalent form.
(6) In
			 addition to achieving a passing score on the NAVLE, applicants for licensure
			 shall be required to achieve a score of eighty (80) percent or higher on the
			 Commonwealth of Kentucky State Board Examination, which shall cover the
			 specific requirements of KRS Chapter 321 and 201 KAR Chapter 16.
(7) The board shall recognize passing scores
			 on the National Board Examination (NBE) and the Clinical Competency Test (CCT)
			 in lieu of a NAVLE test score if the applicant for licensure completed both
			 examinations prior to May, 2000.
(8) Graduates of veterinary schools or
			 programs not approved by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
			 shall also submit proof of successful completion of one (1) of the following
			 programs:
(a) The Educational Commission for
			 Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) program offered by the AVMA; or
(b) The Program for the Assessment of
			 Veterinary Education Equivalence (PAVE) program offered by the American
			 Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB).
Kentucky Administrative Regulations › Title 201 - GENERAL GOVERNMENT CABINET › Chapter 16 - Board of Veterinary Examiners › Section 201 KAR 16:540 - Application requirements for veterinarians and veterinary technicians

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RELATES TO:
				KRS
				321.193,
				321.235,
				321.221,
				321.441
NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY:
				KRS
				321.193,
				321.235(3),
				and
				321.221(1)
				authorize the Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners to establish application
				requirements for veterinarians.
				KRS
				321.441(1) authorizes the
				board to establish the requirements for licensure as a veterinary technician.
				KRS
				321.235(3) and
				321.240(5)
				authorize the board to promulgate administrative regulations to implement KRS
				Chapter 321. This administrative regulation establishes application
				requirements for veterinarians and veterinary technicians applying for
				licensure in the Commonwealth of Kentucky from the board.
Section 1.
(1) A new application to the board for
			 licensure as a veterinarian shall include the following components:
(a) A completed application on an Application
			 for Licensure as a Veterinarian form or online equivalent form, including all
			 required attachments;
(b) A current
			 color photograph of the applicant not smaller than 2 in. x 2 in., or a color
			 copy of the applicant's current valid driver's license or passport with
			 photo;
(c) An official copy of
			 final transcripts, or a copy of the applicant's diploma from the issuing
			 school;
(d) A copy of any court
			 documents, final orders, settlement agreements, or other documents requested by
			 the board in support of the application;
(e) An official copy of an applicant's
			 testing score report. The score report shall be sent directly to the board from
			 the International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA), the American
			 Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB), other board recognized testing
			 body, their designee, or official records custodian. The report shall include
			 results for either:
1. The North American
			 Veterinary Licensing Exam (NAVLE); or
2. The National Board Examination (NBE) and
			 the Clinical Competency Test (CCT), if completed prior to May 31,
			 2000;
(f) The completed
			 State Exam Answer Sheet; and
(g)
			 Payment for the application fee required by
			 201 KAR
			 16:510.
Kentucky Administrative Regulations › Title 201 - GENERAL GOVERNMENT CABINET › Chapter 16 - Board of Veterinary Examiners › Section 201 KAR 16:552 - Responsibilities for certified animal control agencies; limitations on drugs

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RELATES TO:
				KRS
				321.181,
				321.207,
				321.235,
				321.351
NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY:
				KRS
				321.207(1) requires the
				Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners to authorize an animal control agency,
				that it determines to be qualified, to apply for a registration certificate by
				the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to procure, manage, and
				dispose of controlled substances which are authorized by the board for use in
				animal sedation and euthanasia.
				KRS
				321.207(2) requires an
				applicant agency to comply with administrative regulations that establish
				standards for the proper storage and handling of the drugs the board has
				authorized for use, and other provisions that may be necessary to ensure that
				the drugs are used safely and solely for the purpose of euthanizing animals.
				KRS
				321.235(1)(a) and (b)
				require the board to promulgate administrative regulations to implement KRS
				Chapter 321. KRS
				321.235(2)(b) 3. authorizes
				the board to establish standards in veterinary medicine, medical records, and
				other matters pertaining to veterinarians, veterinary technicians, animal
				control agencies, animal euthanasia specialists, designated on-site mangers,
				allied animal health professionals, veterinary facilities, AAHP facilities,
				veterinarian managers, AAHP managers, registered responsible parties, or
				unlicensed persons. This administrative regulation establishes the duties for
				the animal control agency designated on-site manager, standards for proper drug
				storage, and drugs that may be used by certified animal control agencies and
				the certified animal euthanasia specialists they employ.
Section 1. Definitions.
(1) "Dispose" means to destroy or
			 transfer.
(2) "Manage" means to
			 administer, dispense, or inventory.
(3) "Procure" means to order, purchase, or
			 receive.
Kentucky Administrative Regulations › Title 201 - GENERAL GOVERNMENT CABINET › Chapter 16 - Board of Veterinary Examiners › Section 201 KAR 16:560 - Certification as an animal euthanasia specialist

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RELATES TO:
				KRS
				257.160,
				321.207,
				321.351, Chapter 335B
NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY:
				KRS
				321.207(3) requires the
				Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners to issue a certificate to a person who
				meets the qualifications of an animal euthanasia specialist and is approved by
				the board for a certificate.
				KRS
				321.235(1)(a), (b), and
				(2)(b) 3. authorize the board to promulgate
				administrative regulations to implement KRS Chapter 321. This administrative
				regulation establishes the qualifications for certification as an animal
				euthanasia specialist, renewal, and reinstatement requirements, and the
				required course contents for the euthanasia by injection training each
				applicant is required to receive.
Section
			 1. To be eligible for certification as a board-certified animal
			 euthanasia specialist an applicant shall:
(1)
			 Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age;
(2) Be of good moral character;
(3) Not have been convicted of, or entered an
			 "Alford" plea or plea of nolo contendere to, irrespective of an order granting
			 probation or suspending imposition of any sentence imposed following the
			 conviction or entry of the plea, one (1) or more or the following in the last
			 ten (10) years, subject to the provisions of KRS Chapter 335B:
(a) A felony;
(b) An act involving moral turpitude or gross
			 immorality; or
(c) A violation of
			 any law, rule, or administrative regulation of this state, any other state, or
			 the United States government that involves the use or trafficking of illegal
			 substances;
(4) Have a
			 high school diploma or general equivalency degree (GED);
(5) Pay the certification fee as specified in
			 201 KAR 16:514;
(6) Be employed by a board-certified animal
			 control agency; and
(7) Have
			 successfully completed a board approved sixteen (16) hour euthanasia by
			 injection (EBI) course as established in Section 2 of this administrative
			 regulation within twelve (12) months prior to application.
Kentucky Administrative Regulations › Title 201 - GENERAL GOVERNMENT CABINET › Chapter 16 - Board of Veterinary Examiners › Section 201 KAR 16:562 - Duties and responsibilities of an animal euthanasia specialist

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RELATES TO:
				KRS
				257.160,
				321.181,
				321.207,
				321.235,
				321.351
NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY:
				KRS
				321.207(3) requires the
				Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners to issue a certificate to a person who
				meets the qualifications of an animal euthanasia specialist and is approved by
				the board for a certificate.
				KRS
				321.235(3) and
				321.240(5)
				authorize the board to promulgate administrative regulations to implement KRS
				Chapter 321. This administrative regulation establishes the duties and
				responsibilities of an animal euthanasia specialist.
Section 1. Duties of a Certified Animal
			 Euthanasia Specialist. The duties of a board-certified animal euthanasia
			 specialist shall include the following:
(1)
			 Preparing animals for euthanasia;
(2) Carefully and accurately recording
			 dosages, administration, and drug waste;
(3) Ordering supplies and drugs in accordance
			 with the employing certified animal control agency's operating
			 procedures;
(4) Maintaining the
			 security of all controlled substances and board-approved drugs in accordance
			 with 201 KAR 16:550,
			 201 KAR 16:552, and other
			 applicable federal, state, and local laws;
(5) Reporting to the board any infraction of
			 KRS Chapter 321 or 201 KAR Chapter 16;
(6) Humanely euthanizing animals;
(7) Disposing of the carcasses in a manner
			 consistent with local, state, and federal laws, including
			 KRS
			 257.160, and shall be carried out according
			 to the standard operating procedures of the board-certified animal control
			 agency;
(8) Maintaining active
			 certification with the board;
(9)
			 Reporting to the board any change of address, phone, or email within thirty
			 (30) days; and
(10) Providing a
			 written response to a grievance or inquiry from the board within twenty (20)
			 days of receipt.
Kentucky Administrative Regulations › Title 201 - GENERAL GOVERNMENT CABINET › Chapter 16 - Board of Veterinary Examiners › Section 201 KAR 16:570 - License renewal for veterinarians and veterinary technicians; renewal notice

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RELATES TO:
				KRS
				321.193,
				321.211,
				321.221,
				321.441
NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY:
				KRS
				321.193,
				321.221,
				and
				321.441
				require the Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners to issue a license to all
				persons successfully passing the examination and being qualified to engage in
				the practice of veterinary medicine or as a veterinary technician in the
				Commonwealth of Kentucky.
				KRS
				321.211 and
				321.441
				provide for the renewal of the license.
				KRS
				321.235(3) and
				321.240(5)
				authorize the board to promulgate administrative regulations to implement KRS
				Chapter 321. This administrative regulation requires a renewal notice to all
				licensed veterinarians and veterinary technicians and requires all licensed
				veterinarians and veterinary technicians to complete the renewal application
				and return it, along with the renewal fee, to the board. It further requires
				all licensed veterinarians and veterinary technicians to keep the board
				apprised of the legal name and current address of the licensee.
Section 1.
(1) The board shall, not later than August 31
			 of each even-numbered year, email or mail to each licensed veterinarian a
			 biennial renewal notice.
(2) The
			 board shall, not later than August 31 of each year, email or mail to each
			 licensed veterinary technician an annual renewal notice.
(3) The renewal application shall be
			 completed by the licensee and returned to the board, including all required
			 attachments and, if required by the board, proof of course completion for the
			 required continuing education.
(4)
			 Timely receipt of renewal application.
(a)
			 Renewals bearing a postmark, or, if an online renewal, a timestamp, of
			 September 30 or earlier shall be considered received on time.
(b) Renewals bearing a postmark, or, if an
			 online renewal, a timestamp, between October 1 and November 30 shall be
			 considered late and therefore incur a late fee pursuant to
			 201 KAR
			 16:510 for veterinarians and
			 201 KAR
			 16:512 for veterinary technicians.
(5)
(a) The renewal fee shall be attached to the
			 completed renewal form when it is returned to the board.
(b) The renewal fee shall be paid in
			 accordance with
			 201 KAR
			 16:510 for veterinarians and
			 201 KAR
			 16:512 for veterinary technicians.
Kentucky Administrative Regulations › Title 201 - GENERAL GOVERNMENT CABINET › Chapter 16 - Board of Veterinary Examiners › Section 201 KAR 16:572 - Certificate renewal for animal control agencies and animal euthanasia specialists; renewal notice

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RELATES TO:
				KRS
				321.207
NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY:
				KRS
				321.207(1) and (3) require
				the Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners to issue a certificate to all animal
				control agencies being qualified to register with the United States Drug
				Enforcement Administration (DEA) to purchase, possess, and use board authorized
				controlled substances, and to all persons qualified to engage in the practice
				of animal euthanasia in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
				KRS
				321.235(3) and
				321.240(5)
				authorize the board to promulgate administrative regulations to implement KRS
				Chapter 321. This administrative regulation requires a renewal notice to all
				certified animal control agencies and animal euthanasia specialists and
				requires all certified animal control agencies and animal euthanasia
				specialists to complete the renewal application and return it, along with the
				renewal fee to the board. It further requires all certified animal control
				agencies and animal euthanasia specialists to keep the board apprised of the
				legal name and current address of the certificate holder.
Section 1.
(1) The board shall, not later than February
			 1 of each year, email or mail to each certified animal control agency and
			 animal euthanasia specialist a renewal notice.
(2) The renewal application shall be
			 completed by the credential holder and returned to the board, including all
			 required attachments and fees.
(3)
			 Timely receipt of renewal application.
(a)
			 Renewals bearing a postmark, or, if an online renewal, a timestamp, of March 1
			 or earlier shall be considered received on time.
(b) Renewals bearing a postmark, or, if an
			 online renewal, a timestamp, between March 2 and April 30 shall be considered
			 late and therefore incur a late fee pursuant to
			 201 KAR 16:514.
(4) The renewal fee shall be
			 attached to the completed renewal form when it is returned to the board.
(a) For certified animal control agencies,
			 the renewal form shall be the Renewal Application for Animal Control Agencies
			 form or online equivalent form, including all required attachments.
(b) For certified animal euthanasia
			 specialists, the renewal form shall be the Renewal Application for Animal
			 Euthanasia Specialists form or online equivalent form, including all required
			 attachments.
(5) The
			 renewal fee shall be paid in accordance with
			 201 KAR 16:514.
Kentucky Administrative Regulations › Title 201 - GENERAL GOVERNMENT CABINET › Chapter 16 - Board of Veterinary Examiners › Section 201 KAR 16:580 - Board issued licenses and certificates, inactive and retired statuses

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RELATES TO:
				KRS
				321.207,
				321.211,
				321.441
NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY:
				KRS
				321.235(3) and
				321.240(5)
				authorize the Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners to promulgate
				administrative regulations to implement KRS Chapter 321.
				KRS
				321.235(6) authorizes the
				board to promulgate administrative regulations regarding the issuance and
				renewal of retired and inactive licenses. This administrative regulation
				establishes the procedures for the issuance and renewal of retired and inactive
				licenses and certificates.
Section 1.
			 Inactive License Status for Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians.
(1) A veterinarian or veterinary technician
			 licensee of the board with a license in active status may request inactive
			 licensure status by:
(a) Submitting a
			 completed application Request for Licensure Status Change form or online
			 equivalent form, including all required attachments; or
(b) Designating his or her intent to convert
			 to inactive status on the appropriate renewal form for that license type during
			 a renewal period in accordance with
			 201
			 KAR 16:570.
Kentucky Administrative Regulations › Title 201 - GENERAL GOVERNMENT CABINET › Chapter 16 - Board of Veterinary Examiners › Section 201 KAR 16:600 - Prescription and dispensation of drugs for animal use

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RELATES TO:
				KRS
				258.015,
				321.181(5)(b)
NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY:
				KRS
				321.181(5)(b) provides that
				the practice of veterinary medicine includes the prescribing, administering, or
				dispensing of drugs and medications for veterinary purposes.
				KRS
				321.235(3) and
				321.240(5)
				authorize the Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners to promulgate
				administrative regulations to carry out and enforce the provisions of KRS
				Chapter 321. This administrative regulation establishes a procedure for the
				prescription and dispensation of drugs by licensed veterinarians for use in
				animals.
Section 1. Definitions.
(1) "Legend drug" means a veterinary
			 prescription drug.
(2)
			 "Prescription" means an order from a veterinarian to a pharmacist or another
			 veterinarian authorizing the dispensing of a veterinary prescription drug to a
			 client for use on or in a patient.
(3) "Veterinary drug" means:
(a) A drug for animal use recognized in the
			 official United States Pharmacopoeia or official National Formulary of the
			 United States;
(b) A drug intended
			 for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease
			 in animals;
(c) A drug, other than
			 feed, medicated feed, or a growth promoting implant intended to affect the
			 structure or function of the body of an animal; or
(d) A drug intended for use as a component of
			 a drug in paragraph (a), (b), or (c) of this subsection.
(4) "Veterinary prescription drug" means:
(a) A drug that is not safe for animal use
			 without a veterinarian using or ordering the use of the product, and that is
			 required by federal law to bear the following statement: "Caution: federal law
			 restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed
			 veterinarian";
(b) A drug that is
			 required by state law to be dispensed only on order or prescription of a
			 licensed veterinarian;
(c) The
			 extra-label use of an over-the-counter animal drug or human drug; and
(d) A medicament compounded by mixing two (2)
			 or more legally-obtained over-the-counter or prescription drugs.
Kentucky Administrative Regulations › Title 201 - GENERAL GOVERNMENT CABINET › Chapter 16 - Board of Veterinary Examiners › Section 201 KAR 16:610 - Procedures for grievances, investigations, and administrative charges

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RELATES TO: KRS Chapter 13B, 61.870 - 61.884, 321.190,
				321.235(2), 321.351, 321.353, 321.360
NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY:
				KRS
				321.235(2) authorizes the
				Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners to investigate an allegation of a
				practice that violates the provisions of KRS Chapter 321.
				KRS
				321.235(3) and
				321.240(5)
				authorize the board to promulgate administrative regulations to implement KRS
				Chapter 321. This administrative regulation establishes the procedures for
				handling grievances, investigations, and administrative charges.
Section 1. Definition. "Grievance" means a
			 complaint or any allegation of misconduct that might constitute a violation of
			 KRS Chapter 321 or 201 KAR Chapter 16.
Section
			 2. Intake of Grievances.
(1)
(a) A grievance may be submitted by any
			 individual, organization, credential holder, or entity.
(b) The board or its chair or its executive
			 director may submit a grievance on its own initiative based on information in
			 its possession that the board concludes is sufficiently credible to justify a
			 request for a response from the credential holder (or other individual named in
			 the grievance).
Kentucky Administrative Regulations › Title 201 - GENERAL GOVERNMENT CABINET › Chapter 16 - Board of Veterinary Examiners › Section 201 KAR 16:701 - Standards for medical records

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RELATES TO:
				KRS
				257.080,
				258.043,
				258.065,
				321.175,
				321.181,
				321.185,
				321.187,
				321.188,
				321.200
NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY:
				KRS
				321.175 establishes that the purpose of the
				Kentucky Veterinary Medicine Practice Act is to promote, preserve, and protect
				public health, safety, and welfare.
				KRS
				321.235(2)(b) 3.c.
				authorizes the Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners to promulgate
				administrative regulations to establish standards in medical records. This
				administrative regulation establishes standards for medical records created for
				animal patients by board credential holders.
Section 1. Definitions.
(1) "Clinical encounter" means an interaction
			 between a patient, client, and a healthcare provider for the purpose of
			 providing healthcare services or assessing the health status of a patient and
			 is the point at which decisions about diagnosis and treatment are made and
			 during which care takes place.
(2)
			 "Complete medical record" means the record contains sufficient information to:
(a) Identify the patient and the
			 client;
(b) Support the diagnosis
			 or condition;
(c) Justify the care,
			 treatment, and services;
(d)
			 Provide options for spectrum of care, where appropriate;
(e) Document the course and results of care,
			 treatment, and services; and
(f)
			 Promote continuity of care among providers.
Kentucky Administrative Regulations › Title 201 - GENERAL GOVERNMENT CABINET › Chapter 16 - Board of Veterinary Examiners › Section 201 KAR 16:702 - Standards for veterinary surgery

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RELATES TO:
				KRS
				321.175,
				321.190,
				321.193,
				321.441,
				321.443
NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY:
				KRS
				321.175 establishes that the Kentucky Board
				of Veterinary Examiners shall protect the public by ensuring only qualified
				individuals are allowed to practice veterinary medicine in the Commonwealth in
				the interest of the health, safety, and welfare of the animal population and
				the citizens of Kentucky.
				KRS
				321.235 requires the board to promulgate
				administrative regulations in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A to effectively
				carry out and enforce the provisions of this chapter.
				KRS
				321.190 and
				321.193 establish that a license
				is required for veterinarians to practice veterinary medicine in the
				Commonwealth. KRS
				321.441 and
				321.443 establish that
				veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants shall be properly supervised
				when assisting a veterinarian with the practice of veterinary medicine. This
				administrative regulation sets forth minimum standards for surgical procedures
				to ensure the safety and welfare of animal patients, and provides confidence in
				basic care and support for clients.
Section
			 1. Definitions.
(1) "Animal" is
			 defined by KRS
			 321.181(5).
(2) "Large animal" includes bovids, camelids,
			 cervids, equids, swine, or other animals ordinarily raised or used on a
			 farm.
(3) "Patient" is defined by
			 KRS
			 321.181(47).
(4) "Professional arrangements" means that
			 the veterinary facility where surgery takes place or the veterinarian who
			 performed surgery shall not list another veterinary facility as able to provide
			 services to a client unless they have previously confirmed that the alternate
			 veterinary facility is available to provide services. This shall not need to be
			 done on a case-by-case basis but may be professionally arranged in advance for
			 all clients.
(5) "Small animal"
			 includes any animal not within the definition of large animal, and regardless
			 of weight includes avians, canids, felines, rabbits, pocket pets, and other
			 animals typically kept as companion animals.
Kentucky Administrative Regulations › Title 201 - GENERAL GOVERNMENT CABINET › Chapter 16 - Board of Veterinary Examiners › Section 201 KAR 16:750 - Licensed veterinary technicians (LVTs); Veterinary assistants; Scope of practice and supervisory requirements

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RELATES TO:
				KRS
				321.175,
				321.190,
				321.441,
				321.443
NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY:
				KRS
				321.175 and
				321.235 establish that the
				Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners shall protect the public by ensuring
				only qualified individuals are allowed to engage in the practice of veterinary
				technology in the Commonwealth to promote, preserve, and protect the public
				health, safety, and welfare.
				KRS
				321.441 establishes that a license is
				required for veterinary technicians to practice veterinary technology in the
				Commonwealth. KRS
				321.190(1) establishes that
				veterinary assistants may work in the Commonwealth without a veterinarian or
				veterinary technician license.
				KRS
				321.441 and
				321.443 establish that licensed
				veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants shall be properly supervised
				when assisting a veterinarian with the practice of veterinary medicine. This
				administrative regulation sets forth the scope of practice for licensed
				veterinary technicians (LVTs) and veterinary assistants under various levels of
				veterinarian supervision to ensure the safety and welfare of animal patients,
				clearly define appropriate roles to be assigned by supervisors, and to provide
				confidence in basic care and support for clients.
Section 1. Definitions.
(1) "Direct supervision" is defined by
			 KRS
			 321.181(59)(c).
(2) "Immediate supervision" is defined by
			 KRS
			 321.181(59)(b).
(3) "Indirect supervision" is defined by
			 KRS
			 321.181(59)(d).
(4) "Veterinarian-client-patient
			 relationship" or "VCPR" is defined in
			 KRS
			 321.185.
Kentucky Administrative Regulations › Title 201 - GENERAL GOVERNMENT CABINET › Chapter 17 - Board of Speech-language Pathology and Audiology › Section 201 KAR 17:012 - Requirements for licensure

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RELATES TO:
				KRS
				334A.033, 334.035(1)(c),
				334A.050,
				334A.187
NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY:
				KRS
				334A.080(3) requires the
				Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology to promulgate responsible
				administrative regulations, including administrative regulations which
				delineate qualifications for licensure and renewal of licensure.
				KRS
				334A.033 and
				334A.050
				require the board to promulgate administrative regulations concerning licensure
				as a speech-language pathologist, including a requirement that an applicant
				meet specified education and experience criteria as determined by the board.
				This administrative regulation establishes criteria for licensure for
				speech-language pathologists.
Section
			 1. Education and Experience. In addition to the citizenship
			 requirements of
			 KRS
			 334A.050, each applicant for licensure in
			 speech-language pathology in Kentucky shall meet the requirements established
			 in this section.
(1)
(a) An applicant shall provide a certified
			 transcript confirming attainment of a master's degree in the area of
			 speech-language pathology or communication disorders from a program accredited
			 by the Council for Academic Accreditation of the American Speech Language
			 Hearing Association, or possess equivalent education.
(b) An applicant shall have equivalent
			 education if the applicant holds a doctoral degree in speech-language
			 pathology, communication disorders, or a related area from a program accredited
			 by the Council for Academic Accreditation of the American Speech Language
			 Hearing Association.
Kentucky Administrative Regulations › Title 201 - GENERAL GOVERNMENT CABINET › Chapter 17 - Board of Speech-language Pathology and Audiology › Section 201 KAR 17:014 - Temporary licenses for speech-language pathologist, speech-language pathology assistant, and audiologist

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RELATES TO:
				KRS
				334A.033,
				334A.050,
				334A.181,
				334A.183,
				334A.185
NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY:
				KRS
				334A.181 authorizes the board to provide
				temporary licensure by promulgating administrative regulations. This
				administrative regulation provides requirements for the issuance of temporary
				licenses.
Section 1. Definition.
			 "Board administrator" means the Director of the Division of Occupations and
			 Professions.
Section 2.
			 Requirements.
(1) Upon receipt of application
			 showing that applicant meets the requirements set forth in
			 KRS
			 334A.033,
			 334A.050,
			 334A.183,
			 334A.185,
			 and
			 201 KAR
			 17:012, the Board Administrator shall issue a
			 temporary license to the applicant, by sending a letter to the applicant on
			 Board letterhead.
(2) The temporary
			 license shall entitle the applicant to practice as a speech-language
			 pathologist, speech-language pathology assistant, or audiologist until the
			 applicant is reviewed by the Kentucky Board of Speech Language Pathology and
			 Audiology.
(3) A temporary license
			 shall not be effective for more than 180 days as provided by
			 KRS
			 334A.181(3).
Kentucky Administrative Regulations › Title 201 - GENERAL GOVERNMENT CABINET › Chapter 17 - Board of Speech-language Pathology and Audiology › Section 201 KAR 17:015 - Board members, expenses

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RELATES TO:
				KRS
				334A.100
NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY:
				KRS
				334A.100 authorizes board members to receive
				per diem and traveling expenses to the extent authorized by board policy. This
				administrative regulation establishes the per diem and travel expense rates for
				board members when conducting board-related business.
Section 1. A member of the board shall
			 receive:
(1) Compensation in the amount of
			 $100 per day for each day of actual board service; and
(2) Travel expenses as provided by
			 200 KAR
			 2:006.
Kentucky Administrative Regulations › Title 201 - GENERAL GOVERNMENT CABINET › Chapter 17 - Board of Speech-language Pathology and Audiology › Section 201 KAR 17:025 - Requirements for an interim license as a speech-language pathology assistant

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 1, July 1, 2024
RELATES TO:
				KRS
				334A.035(2),
				334A.033
NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY:
				KRS
				334A.080(3) requires the
				Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology to promulgate responsible
				administrative regulations, including administrative regulations which
				delineate qualifications for licensure and renewal of li-censure.
				KRS
				334A.035(2) requires the
				board to promulgate administrative regulations concerning application for an
				interim license as a speech-language pathology assistant. This administrative
				regulation establishes the requirements for interim licensure.
Section 1. Education.
(1) In order to receive an interim license to
			 become a speech-language pathology assistant, the applicant shall possess a
			 bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology or communication disorders, or
			 possess equivalent education from a regionally accredited institution, such as
			 one (1) accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and
			 Schools.
(2) An applicant shall
			 have equivalent education if the applicant has obtained a bachelor's degree and
			 a minimum of twenty-seven (27) hours in the core areas of communication
			 sciences or disorders including the following:
(a) Anatomy and physiology;
(b) Phonetics and speech science;
(c) Speech and language
			 development;
(d) Communication
			 disorders in children;
(e)
			 Audiology;
(f) Aural
			 rehabilitation; and
(g)
			 Intervention for children with communication disorders.
Kentucky Administrative Regulations › Title 201 - GENERAL GOVERNMENT CABINET › Chapter 17 - Board of Speech-language Pathology and Audiology › Section 201 KAR 17:027 - Supervision requirements and caseload limitations of speech-language pathology assistants

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 1, July 1, 2024
RELATES TO:
				KRS
				334A.033
NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY:
				KRS
				334A.080(3) requires the
				Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology to promulgate responsible
				administrative regulations, including administrative regulations which
				delineate qualifications for licensure and renewal of li-censure.
				KRS
				334A.033(1)(b) requires the
				board to promulgate administrative regulations to set forth supervision
				requirements for speech-language pathology assistants. This administrative
				regulation establishes those requirements.
Section
			 1. The supervision requirements specified in this administrative
			 regulation shall be the minimum requirements.
(1) The supervisor shall design and provide a
			 supervision system that protects pupil welfare and maintains the highest
			 possible standards of quality speech-language pathology services.
(2) The supervisor may require additional
			 supervision based on the experience of the speech-language pathology assistant,
			 the pupils served, and the physical or geographic proximity to the
			 supervisor.
(3) As the supervisory
			 responsibility of the supervisor increases, the direct service responsibilities
			 of the supervisor shall decrease.