KRS 327.072: Fines -- Injunctions.

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

this chapter through the promulgation of administrative regulations in accordance

with KRS Chapter 13A and shall fine any person who:

(a) Violates or aids in the violation of KRS 327.020, 327.025, 327.050, or

327.060 for practicing or for performing services without a license 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 licensee in 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) Willfully refuses to obey its lawful orders and resists, obstructs, interfere s

with, threatens, attempts to intimidate, or in any other manner interferes with

an agent of the board.

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

subject to daily penalties.

(3) For any violation of this chapter, 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.

(4) The board may seek an injunction in the Ci rcuit Court of the county in which the

alleged violation occurred against any individual who practices physical therapy

without a license issued by the board under this chapter or a compact privilege

granted under KRS 327.300.