KRS 351.122: Reciprocity for miners certified in other states -- Requirements --

Reciprocal disciplinary action.

(1) In lieu of an examination prescribed by law or regulation, the department may

enter into a reciprocal agreement with another state regarding the certification

of miners. The department may, pursuant to a reciprocal agreement, issue to

any person holding a certificate issued by another state a certificate permitting

him or her to perform similar tasks in the Commonwealth if:

(a) The department finds that the requirements for certification in the other

state are substantially equivalent to those of Kentucky;

(b) The person passes only the applicable part of the examination with

regard to Kentucky law which is uniquely different from the other state;

(c) The person has submitted proof, in accordance with KRS 351.182, that

he or she is drug and alcohol free;

(d) The person's retraining is sufficient to meet Kentucky requirements; and

(e) The person's certification in Kentucky or in any other state has not been

suspended, revoked, or probated.

(2) Upon receipt of notice from a reciprocal state of a disciplinary action relating to

any of the certifications or licenses issued to a miner who also holds

corresponding licenses or certifications issued by the Division of Mine Safety,

the commissioner shall impose analogous sanctions against the miner's

Kentucky licenses or certifications. These sanctions shall terminate upon proof

of compliance with the orders from the reciprocal state.