201 KAR 31:050. Renewals.

 

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

      STATUTORY AUTHORITY: KRS 322A.030(5), 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. (1) A registered professional geologist or certified geologist-in-training shall annually, before October 1, pay to the board the renewal fee established by 201 KAR 31:010, Section 3(1).

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

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

 

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

      (1) Continue to practice; and

      (2) Renew his certificate of registration or certification upon payment of the renewal fee as provided by 201 KAR 31:010, Section 3(1).

 

      Section 3. (1) A certificate of registration or certification that is not renewed before December 29 shall be suspended for failure to renew.

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

      (a) Not be eligible to practice geology in the Commonwealth;

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

      (c) Instructed to cease and desist practice.

 

      Section 4. 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 certificate of registration or certification reinstated upon:

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

      (2) Completion of the Application for Reinstatement; and

      (3) Documentation of employment from the time of suspension until the present.

 

      Section 5. Incorporation by Reference. (1) The following material is incorporated by reference:

      (a) "Renewal Application for Registration as a Geologist" (September 1, 2005, edition);

      (b) "Renewal Application for Certification as a Geologist-in-Training" (September 1, 2005, edition);

      (c) "Reinstatement Application for Registration as a Geologist" (September 1, 2005, edition); and

      (d) "Reinstatement Application for Certification as a Geologist-in-Training" (September 1, 2005, edition);

      (2) This material may be inspected, copied, or obtained, subject to applicable copyright law, at the Kentucky Board of Registration for Professional Geologists, 911 Leawood Drive, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, (502) 564-3296, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (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.)