201 KAR 32:030reg. Fees

      Section 1. Initial Application Fee. The initial application fee for licensure as a marriage and family therapist shall be:

      (1) Fifty (50) dollars;

      (2) Nonrefundable; and

      (3) Payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer.

 

      Section 2. Initial Licensure Fee. The initial fee for licensure as a marriage and family therapist shall be:

      (1) $175;

      (2) Nonrefundable; and

      (3) Payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer.

 

      Section 3. Examination Fee. (1) An applicant shall pass the National Marital and Family Therapy Examination administered and verified by the Association of Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards[Professional Examination Service].

      (2) The applicant shall pay the required examination fee[directly to Professional Examination Service].

 

      Section 4. Renewal Fee. (1) A licensed marriage and family therapist shall submit a completed Marriage and Family Therapist License Renewal Application to the board in accordance with KRS 335.340.

      (2) The fee for renewal of licensure as a marriage and family therapist shall be:

      (a) $150 annually;

      (b) Nonrefundable; and

      (c) Payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer.

 

      Section 5. Late Renewal Fees. (1) A licensee who renews a license during the ninety (90) day grace period provided by KRS 335.340(3) shall pay a late renewal fee of seventy-five (75) dollars in addition to the payment of the renewal fee as established in Section 4 of this administrative regulation.

      (2) The fee shall be:

      (a) Nonrefundable; and

      (b) Payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer.

 

      Section 6. Administrative Fine. A licensee who fails to meet the continuing education unit requirements as set forth in 201 KAR 32:060, by the renewal date, shall pay an additional administrative fine of seventy-five (75) dollars.

 

      Section 7. Reinstatement of Expired License. (1) An expired license shall be reinstated by:

      (a) Submitting a completed License Reinstatement Application;

      (b) Paying of the renewal fee as established in Section 4 of this administrative regulation for each year since the date of last active licensure;

      (c) Paying of a reinstatement fee of $100, which shall be:

      1. Nonrefundable; and

      2. Payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer; and

      (d) Meeting all other requirements of this section of this administrative regulation.

      (2) The applicant for reinstatement of an expired license shall submit proof of:

      (a) Completion of fifteen (15) hours of continuing education for each year since the date of last active licensure;

      (b) Completion of six (6) hours of training in the field of suicide assessment, treatment and management every six (6) years; and

      (c) Completion of three (3) hours of training in the field of domestic violence.

 

      Section 8.[7.] Fees for Providers[Sponsors] of Continuing Education. (1) There shall be a nonrefundable fee of $100 per day[twenty-five (25) dollars] for each live, online synchronous continuing education application for less than seven (7) hours[of one (1) to four (4) hours] submitted by a provider[sponsor].

      (2) There shall be a nonrefundable fee of $200 per day for each live, online synchronous continuing education application of seven (7) to ten (10)[five (5) to nine (9)] hours submitted by a provider[sponsor].

      (3) There shall be a nonrefundable fee of $250 per day for each live, online synchronous continuing education application of greater than ten (10)[plus] hours submitted by a provider.

      (4) There shall be a nonrefundable fee of $300 for each single day online asynchronous continuing education application with unlimited offerings between January 1 and December 31[For a sponsor submitting multiple applications in one (1) month, the fee shall not exceed $250].

 

      Section 9.[8.] Incorporation by Reference. (1) The following material is incorporated by reference:

      (a) "Licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist Application", July 2016;

      (b) "Licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist Renewal Application", July 2016;

      (c) "Application for License Reactivation[Reinstatement]", July 2016;

      (d) "Continuing Education Program Sponsor Approval Application", 2016; and

      (e) "Continuing Education Program Approval Individual Application", 2016["Marriage and Family Therapist License Renewal Application", 2009;

      (b) "License Reinstatement Application", 2009; and

      (c) "Application for Continuing Education Program Approval", 2009].

      (2) This material may be inspected, copied, or obtained, subject to applicable copyright law, at the Kentucky Board of Licensure for Marriage and Family Therapists, 911 Leawood Drive, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 

MARY BADAMI, Chairperson

      APPROVED BY AGENCY: 7/14/2016

      FILED WITH LRC: July 15, 2016 at 11 a.m.

      CONTACT PERSON: Nicole Sergent Biddle, Counsel for Kentucky Board of Licensure for Marriage and Family Therapists, C/O Office of the Attorney General, 700 Capital Avenue, Suite 118, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, phone [phone], fax [phone], email [e-mail].

 

REGULATORY IMPACT ANALYSIS AND TIERING STATEMENT

 

Contact Person: Nicole S. Biddle

      (1) Provide a brief summary of: This administrative regulation sets forth the

      (a) What this administrative regulation does: This administrative regulation sets forth the fees for licensure, renewal, reinstatement, and sponsors of continuing education.

      (b) The necessity of this administrative regulation: These changes are allowed under KRS 335.340(7) and 201 KAR 32:060.

      (c) How this administrative regulation conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes: The administrative regulation sets forth the fees for Sponsors of Continuing Education.

      (d) How this administrative regulation currently assists or will assist in the effective administration of the statutes: This administrative regulation sets forth the fees for licensure, renewal, reinstatement and continuing education program sponsorship.

      (2) If this is an amendment to an existing administrative regulation, provide a brief summary of:

      (a) How the amendment will change this existing administrative regulation: This administrative regulation sets forth the fees for sponsors of continuing education programs.

      (b) The necessity of the amendment to this administrative regulation: This amendment is necessary because it clarifies the fees by length of program and number of days.

      (c) How the amendment conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes: The amendment is consistent with the authorizing statutes.

      (d) How the amendment will assist in the effective administration of the statutes: The amendment will provide clarity regarding the fees for continuing education sponsored program applications (number of programs, length of programs and days).

      (3) List the type and number of individuals, businesses, organizations, or state and local governments affected by this administrative regulation: Board approved sponsors of continuing education total approximately fifty (50).

      (4) Provide an analysis of how the entities identified in question (3) will be impacted by either the implementation of this administrative regulation, if new, or by the change, if it is an amendment, including:

      (a) List the actions that each of the regulated entities identified in question (3) will have to take to comply with this administrative regulation or amendment: This amendment clarifies the fees per program application.

      (b) In complying with this administrative regulation or amendment, how much will it cost each of the entities identified in question (3): The changes in costs will depend on the programs and the applications.

      (c) As a result of compliance, what benefits will accrue to the entities identified in question (3): The sponsors will have their programs approved per the statutory and regulatory requirements.

      (5) Provide an estimate of how much it will cost the administrative body to implement this administrative regulation:

      (a) Initially: No additional cost.

      (b) On a continuing basis: No additional cost.

      (6) What is the source of the funding to be used for the implementation and enforcement of this administrative regulation: The board’s operation is funded by the registration fees paid by licensees and applicants.

      (7) Provide an assessment of whether an increase in fees or funding will be necessary to implement this administrative regulation, if new, or by the change if it is an amendment: The fees are not increased, but changed by reclassifying the programs to provide clarity and simplicity for the Board.

      (8) State whether or not this administrative regulation established any fees or directly or indirectly increased any fees: The administrative regulation does reclassify fees charged for sponsored continuing education programs.

      (9) TIERING: Is tiering applied? Tiering is applied, because the sponsors will pay different fees pursuant to length of program. (1-4 hours/day, 5-9 hours/day, 10+ hours per day, online unlimited)

 

FISCAL NOTE ON STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT

 

      (1) What units, parts, or divisions of state or local government (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) will be impacted by this administrative regulation? The Kentucky Board of Licensure for Marriage and Family Therapists is housed for administrative purposes within the Public Protection Cabinet Office of Occupations and Professions.

      (2) Identify each state or federal statute or federal regulation that requires or authorizes the action taken by the administrative regulation. KRS 335.340(7) and 201 KAR 32:060.

      (3) Estimate the effect of this administrative regulation on the expenditures and revenues of a state or local government agency (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) for the first full year the administrative regulation is to be in effect. Expenditures will not be affected by this amendment.

      (a) How much revenue will this administrative regulation generate for the state or local government (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) for the first year? Additional revenue is not anticipated.

      (b) How much revenue will this administrative regulation generate for the state or local government (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) for subsequent years? N/A

      (c) How much will it cost to administer this program for the first year? N/A

      (d) How much will it cost to administer this program for subsequent years? N/A

      Note: If specific dollar estimates cannot be determined, provide a brief narrative to explain the fiscal impact of the administrative regulation.

      Revenues (+/-): N/A

      Expenditures (+/-): N/A

      Other Explanation: N/A

Notation

      RELATES TO: KRS 335.330, 335.340(1), (3)

      STATUTORY AUTHORITY: KRS 335.320(4), 335.330, 335.340(1), (3), 335.348

      NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY: KRS 335.330 requires the board to promulgate an administrative regulation establishing the initial fee for licensure required to be paid by an applicant for licensure and requires an applicant to pass a written examination prescribed by the board. KRS 335.340(1) requires that all licenses issued under KRS 335.330 shall be renewed annually, and that the board promulgate an administrative regulation establishing the fee for licensure renewal. KRS 335.340(3) requires the board to promulgate an administrative regulation establishing the late renewal fee. This administrative regulation establishes fees for licensure as a marriage and family therapist or marriage and family therapist associate.