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309.304 Powers and duties of board -- Administrative regulations.
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The board shall administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter and shall
have the responsibility of evaluating the qualifications of applicants for
licensure and the issuance of licenses.
The board may issue subpoenas, examine witnesses, pay appropriate witness
fees, administer oaths, and investigate allegations of practices violating the
provisions of this chapter.
The board shall promulgate necessary and reasonable administrative
regulations in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A and this chapter to effectively
carry out and enforce the provisions of KRS 309.300 to 309.319, including
regulations to establish authorized fees. Fees shall not exceed amounts
necessary to generate sufficient funds to effectively carry out and enforce the
provisions of KRS 309.300 to 309.319.
The board may conduct hearings in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B and
keep records and minutes necessary to carry out the functions of KRS 309.300
to 309.319.
The board may renew licenses and require continuing education as a condition
for renewal.
The board may suspend or revoke licenses, or impose supervisory or
probationary conditions upon licensees, or impose administrative disciplinary
fines, issue written reprimands, or any combination thereof.
The board may seek injunctive relief in Franklin Circuit Court to stop the
unlawful practice of interpreting by unlicensed persons.
The board may employ any persons it deems necessary to carry on the work of
the board, and shall define their duties and fix their compensation.
Beginning in 1999, on October 1 of each year, the board shall submit a report
to the Legislative Research Commission indicating:
(a) The current number of licensed interpreters; and
(b) The number of complaints received against interpreters and any
disciplinary action taken within the previous calendar year.
Effective:July 15, 1998
History: Created 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 11, sec. 4, effective July 15, 1998.
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