KRS 309.357: Establishment of schedule of fees for issuance, active and inactive renewal,

and restoration of licenses and certificates -- Continuing professional

education.

(1) (a) The board shall promulgate administrative regulations establishing a

reasonable schedule of fees and charges for the issuance and restoration of

licenses and certificates, and for the renewal of licenses and certificates issued

under KRS 309.350 to 309.364.

(b) Former licensees with an expired license may have their licenses rei nstated

upon payment of the renewal fee plus a reinstatement fee as promulgated by

administrative regulations of the board. If the reinstatement application is

made within five (5) years from the date of termination, applicants shall not be

required to submit to any examination as a condition for reinstatement.

(c) A revoked license may not be reinstated or renewed. For a license that is

reinstated, the licensee shall pay the reinstatement fee and the renewal fee as

established by the board through administrative regulations.

(d) A former licensee who fails to reinstate a license within five (5) years after

termination may not have it renewed, restored, or reinstated. A person may

apply for and obtain a new license by meeting the current requirements for

licensure.

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

licensure show evidence of completion of continuing professional education

as prescribed by the board in administrative regulations.

(f) If the board determines that the applicant practiced on an expired license, the

board may require one (1) continuing education credit per month of

expiration, at the discretion of the board.

(2) Any licensed massage therapist who does not desire to meet the qualifications for

active license renewal shall, upon application and payment of an inactive renewal

fee, be issued an inactive license. The license shall not entitle the license holder to

use the term "licensed massage therapist," or to engage in the practice of massage

therapy. T he inactive annual renewal fee shall be promulgated by the board in

administrative regulation.

(3) To regain active status, the licensee shall, upon the submission of an application,

show completion of one (1) hour of continuing professional education for every six

(6) months the license has been in an inactive state, not to exceed five (5) years.

Waivers or extensions of continuing education may be approved at the discretion of

the board. Beyond five (5) years, the licensee shall meet the requirements in K RS

309.361 to regain active status.