KRS 309.314: Renewal and reinstatement of license -- Continuing education.

(1) Each person licensed as an interpreter shall annually, on or before July 1, submit to

the board current proof of nationally recognized certification and pay a fee for the

renewal of the interpreter license. The amount of the fee shall be promulgated by

administrative regulation of the board. All licenses not renewed by July 1 of each

year shall expire.

(2) A sixty (60) day grace period shall be allowed after July 1, during which time

individuals may continue to practice and may renew their licenses upon pay ment of

the renewal fee plus a late renewal fee as promulgated by administrative regulation

of the board.

(3) All licenses not renewed by August 31 shall terminate based on the failure of the

individual to renew in a timely manner. Upon termination, the li censee is no longer

eligible to practice in the Commonwealth.

(4) After the sixty (60) day grace period, but before five (5) years from the date of

termination, individuals with a terminated license may have their licenses reinstated

upon payment of the r enewal fee plus a reinstatement fee as promulgated by

administrative regulation of the board.

(5) A suspended license is subject to expiration and termination and may be renewed as

provided in KRS 309.300 to 309.319. Renewal shall not entitle the licensee to

engage in the practice of interpreting until the suspension has ended or is otherwise

removed by the board and the right to practice is restored by the board.

(6) A revoked license is subject to expiration and termination but shall not be renewed.

If it is reinstated, the licensee shall pay the reinstatement fee as set forth in

subsection (4) of this section and the renewal fee as set forth in subsection (1) of

this section.

(7) The board may require that a person applying for renewal or reinstatement of

licensure show evidence of completion of continuing education as prescribed by the

board by administrative regulation.