KRS 321.442: Renewal of veterinary technician license.

(1) Each person who is licensed as a veterinary technician shall submit a completed

renewal application by the renewal deadline and pay to the board an annual renewal

fee for the renewal of the person's license.

(2) A sixty (60) day grace period shall be allow ed after the renewal deadline, during

which time individuals may renew their licenses upon submission of a completed

renewal application and payment of the renewal fee and a late fee to the board. All

licenses not renewed by the grace period deadline shall expire based on the failure

of the individual to renew in a timely manner. Upon expiration, the veterinary

technician licensee is no longer eligible to practice in the Commonwealth.

(3) After the sixty (60) day grace period, individuals with an expired ve terinary

technician license may have their licenses reinstated upon submission of a

completed reinstatement application and payment of a reinstatement fee to the

board. No person who applies for reinstatement after expiration of the person's

license shall be required to submit to an examination as a condition for

reinstatement if a reinstatement application is made within five (5) years from the

date of expiration.

(4) A suspended license is subject to expiration and termination and shall be renewed

as provided in this chapter. Renewal or reinstatement shall not entitle the licensee to

engage in the practice until the suspension has ended or is otherwise removed by

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

(5) A revoked license is subject to expiration or termination but may not be renewed. If

it is reinstated, the licensee shall pay the reinstatement fee.

(6) A person who fails to reinstate a license within five (5) years after its expiration or

termination may not have it renewed, restor ed, reissued, or reinstated. A person

may apply for and obtain a new license by meeting the requirements of this chapter.

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

licensure show evidence of completion of continuing e ducation as established in

administrative regulations promulgated in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A.

(8) The board may grant retired or inactive licensure status and may establish

conditions under which retired or inactive licenses may be renewed as estab lished

in administrative regulations promulgated in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A.