KRS 309.318: Board's disciplinary powers -- Reasons for sanctions -- Appeal to

Franklin Circuit Court.

(1) The board may refuse to issue a license or suspend, revoke, impose

probationary conditions upon, impose an administrative fine, issue a written

reprimand, or any combination thereof regarding any licensee upon proof that

the licensee has:

(a) Been convicted of a crime as described in KRS 335B.010(4) that directly

relates to the occupation of interpreter, if in accordance with KRS Chapter

335B. A plea of "no contest" may be treated as a conviction for purposes

of disciplinary action;

(b) Knowingly misrepresented or concealed a material fact in obtaining a

license or in reinstatement thereof;

(c) Committed any fraudulent act or practice;

(d) Been incompetent or negligent in the practice of interpreting;

(e) Violated any state statute or administrative regulation governing the

practice of interpreting;

(f) Violated the code of ethics of the national organization issuing the

licensee's certification as incorporated in administrative regulation; or

(g) Violated any federal or state law considered by the board to be applicable

to the practice of interpreting.

(2) When the board issues a written reprimand to the licensee, a copy of the

reprimand shall be placed in the permanent file of the licensee. The licensee

shall have the right to submit a response within thirty (30) days of its receipt

and to have that response filed in the permanent file.

(3) At any time during the investigative or hearing processes, the board may

accept an assurance of voluntary compliance from the licensee which

effectively deals with the complaint.

(4) The board may reconsider, modify, or reverse its probation, suspensions, or

other disciplinary action.

(5) Five (5) years from the date of a revocation, any person whose license has

been revoked may petition the board for reinstatement. The board shall

investigate the petition and may reinstate the license upon a finding that the

individual has complied with any terms prescribed by the board and is again

able to competently engage in the practice of interpreting.

(6) Any party aggrieved by a disciplinary action of the board may bring an action in

Franklin Circuit Court in accordance with the provisions of KRS Chapter 13B.