201 Ky. Admin. Regs. 31:050

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 6, December 1, 2024

Section 201 KAR 31:050 - Renewals

RELATES TO: KRS 322A.060, 322A.070

NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY: KRS 322A.060 establishes conditions for the renewal, suspension, and revocation of certificates of registration. KRS 322A.070 authorizes the board to determine the initial and expiration dates for certificates of certification. KRS 322A.030(5) authorizes the board to promulgate administrative regulations required to perform its duties. This administrative regulation establishes procedures for the renewal of certificates of registration and certification.

Section 1. Registration and Certification Renewals.

(1) A registered professional geologist or certified geologist-in-training shall before October 1 of each odd numbered year:

(a) Complete and file the Registration and Certification Renewal and Reinstatement form along with the following required documentation, if applicable:

1. Any required documentation for a felony conviction since the last application renewal; and

2. Any supplemental sheets with details relating to:

a. Denial of registration, certification, or licensure in another state; or

b. Disciplinary action in another state; and

(b) Pay to the board the renewal fee established by 201 KAR 31:010, Section 3.

(2)

(a) A certificate of registration that is not renewed before October 1 of each odd numbered year shall expire as provided by KRS 322A.060(1).

(b) A certificate for a geologist-in-training that is not renewed before October 1 of each odd numbered year shall expire as provided by KRS 322A.070.

Section 2. Late Renewals. A ninety (90) day grace period shall be allowed beginning October 1 of each odd numbered year, during which a registered professional geologist or certified geologist-in-training may:

(1) Continue to practice; and

(2) Renew his or her certificate of registration or certification by filing a completed Registration and Certification Renewal and Reinstatement form and by paying the renewal fee as provided by 201 KAR 31:010, Section 3.

Section 3. Suspension for Non-renewal.

(1) A certificate of registration or certification that is not renewed on or before December 29 of each odd numbered year shall be suspended for non-renewal.

(2) Upon suspension, the registered professional geologist or certified geologist-in-training shall:

(a) Not practice geology in Kentucky;

(b) Be notified by the board at the last known address available to the board of the suspension; and

(c) Be instructed to cease and desist the public practice of geology in Kentucky.

Section 4. Reinstatement. After the ninety (90) day grace period and before the end of two (2) years, a professional geologist or geologist-in-training suspended for failure to renew may have his or her certificate of registration or certification reinstated upon:

(1) Payment of the reinstatement fee as provided by 201 KAR 31:010, Section 3;

(2) Completion of the Registration and Certification Renewal and Reinstatement form; and

(3) Documentation of employment and description of job duties from the time of suspension until the date of the renewal application.

Section 5. Inactive Renewals and Reactivation.

(1) A person who renews his or her registration or certification as inactive shall complete and submit Registration and Certification Renewal and Reinstatement form and remit the fee in 201 KAR 31:010, Section 3.

(2) A person may maintain an inactive registration or certification indefinitely if he or she pays the required biennial inactive renewal fees when due.

(3) A person with a registration or certification that is inactive shall not engage in the practice of geology and shall at all times be bound by the board's code of professional conduct in 201 KAR 31:060, the provisions of KRS Chapter 322A, and any other administrative regulation promulgated by the board.

(4) To reactivate a registration or certification, an inactive registrant or certificate holder shall complete and submit the Registration and Certification Renewal and Reinstatement form and remit the fee in 201 KAR 31:010, Section 3.

Section 6. Incorporation by Reference.

(1) The "Registration and Certification Renewal and Reinstatement form", 10-10-2022, is incorporated by reference.

(2) This material may be inspected, copied, or obtained, subject to applicable copyright law, at the Kentucky Board of Registration for Professional Geologists, 500 Mero Street, 2SC32, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, (502) 892-4261, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This material is also available on the board's Web site at https://bpg.ky.gov/.

201 KAR 31:050

22 Ky.R. 998; Am. 1303; eff. 1-8-96; 28 Ky.R. 135; 561; eff. 9-10-2001; 32 Ky.R. 940; 1222; eff. 2-3-06; 39 Ky.R. 2391; 40 Ky.R. 538; eff. 10-4-2013; Crt eff. 2-20-2020; 49 Ky.R. 1142, 1606; eff. 5/2/2023.

STATUTORY AUTHORITY: KRS 322A.030(5), 322A.060, 322A.070