Ky. Rev. Stat. § 321.352

Current through 2024 Ky. Acts ch. 225
Section 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 board 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 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) 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.

KRS 321.352

Added by 2023 Ky. Acts ch. 95,§ 30, eff. 6/28/2023.