KRS 321.352: Board to establish fines through promulgation of administrative

regulations.

(1) The board shall establish the amounts, limits, or ranges for any fines imposed under

this chapter through the promulgation of administrative regulations. The boa rd shall

fine any person who:

(a) Violates or aids in the violation of KRS 321.190, 321.201, 321.207, 321.236,

321.441, or 321.443 for practicing or for performing services without a

credential required by the board;

(b) Is issued a notice of violation by the board for failure to comply with this

chapter or administrative regulations promulgated under this chapter;

(c) Exercises or attempts to exercise control over, interferes with, or attempts to

influence the professional judgment of a credential holder i n any manner,

including through coercion, collusion, extortion, inducement, or intimidation;

(d) 1. Violates any ruling of the board or hinders any agent of the board in

carrying out the duties assigned to the agent;

2. Is an officer who refuses to enforce the provisions of this chapter when

called upon by the board to do so; or

3. Attempts in any way to hinder or obstruct the board in carrying out the

provisions of this chapter; or

(e) Resists, obstructs, interferes with, threatens, attempts to intimidate, or in any

other manner interferes with an agent of the board or who willfully refuses to

obey their lawful orders.

(2) The board may impose additional fines on a person who is convicted under KRS

321.990.

(3) Each day or part of a day that a violation continues is a separate violation and

subject to daily penalties.

(4) For any violation of the Kentucky Veterinary Medicine Practice Act, in addition to

any other fines designated in this section, the board may impose on any person fines

in an amount equal to the cost of investigative and legal fees incurred by the board

in processing the case.