KRS 314.077: Suspension of nurse's license for violation of KRS 15.802 -- Hearing and

reinstatement.

(1) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, upon receipt of a notice from

the Office of the Attorney General that a nurse is in vi olation of KRS 15.802, the

board shall issue an order suspending the nurse's license. If the individual is an

applicant for licensure, the board shall issue a denial of licensure. The order shall

constitute disciplinary action against the nurse or individual.

(2) Suspension of a license or denial of licensure under subsection (1) of this section

shall continue until the Office of the Attorney General notifies the board that the

nurse or individual is no longer in violation of KRS 15.802.

(3) A nurse shall n ot be entitled to a hearing before the board on a suspension of a

license in child support cases administered by the Office of the Attorney General in

accordance with 42 U.S.C. sec. 651 et seq.

(4) To reinstate a license suspended under this section, a nur se shall comply with all

reinstatement requirements.