KRS 198B.664: Renewal and restoration of license -- Grace period -- Inactive status

-- Reactivation.

(1) Every license issued by the department may be renewed annually, on or

before the last day of the licensee's birth month, upon payment of a renewal

fee as established in administrative regulations promulgated by the

department. Failure to renew shall cause the license to expire.

(2) A sixty (60) day grace period shall be allowed after the expiration of the

license, during which time the licensee may continue to practice and may apply

to restore the license upon payment of the renewal fee plus a restoration fee as

established in administrative regulations promulgated by the department, and

upon the provision of applicable proof of insurance required by KRS 198B.668.

(3) A license that is not restored before the end of the sixty (60) day grace period

shall immediately terminate. Upon termination of the license, the former

licensee shall be ineligible to practice in the Commonwealth until he or she

thereafter satisfies all applicable licensing requirements in accordance with this

chapter.

(4) After the sixty (60) day grace period, a former licensee with a terminated

license may apply to have the license reinstated upon payment of the renewal

fee plus a reinstatement fee established in administrative regulations

promulgated by the department. An applicant for reinstatement shall not be

required to submit to any examination as a condition of reinstatement if the

reinstatement application is made within three (3) years from the date of

termination.

(5) Notwithstanding the requirements of this section, an applicant for renewal,

restoration, or reinstatement shall satisfy all other applicable qualifications for

licensure as required by this chapter and the administrative regulations

promulgated hereunder.

(6) Those persons licensed by the department and not engaged in the practice of

heating, ventilating, and air conditioning in the Commonwealth may apply for

and be granted inactive status by the department in accordance with

administrative regulations promulgated by the department. A licensee granted

inactive status shall not engage in the practice of heating, ventilation, and air

conditioning. An inactive license shall not be a valid license. A licensee on

inactive status may petition the department for restoration of a license to

practice. The petitioner shall pay a reactivation fee, satisfy all other

requirements as established in administrative regulations promulgated by the

department, and, if applicable, obtain the insurance as required by KRS

198B.668.