Advisory committee endorses three edits to renewal/reinstatement rule and records reviews of other regulations

Committee members reviewed a set of agency regulations as part of the board’s scheduled rule review. Leslie (assistant director and licensing manager) identified three editorial changes to KAR 102‑5‑9 (renewal and reinstatement): (1) revise phrasing about the fee to reference the required fee prescribed in K.A.R. 102‑5‑2 rather than a phrase that combines renewal and late charge language; (2) replace the verb “renew” with “reinstate” in specified subsections to reflect the correct process after expiration; and (3) remove language referencing an additional late charge in one subsection where the fee structure differs after a year.

There was no opposition from advisory members, and the committee reached consensus to move the three proposed edits to the board for consideration. "I don't see any opposition. So it appears that there is consensus to move these 3 forward, as proposed recommended changes," the executive director said after committee input.

The committee also reviewed K.A.R. 102‑5‑13 (licensee consult with physician when determining symptoms of mental disorder) and K.A.R. 102‑5‑15 (services rendered to individuals located in the state). Staff noted both are linked to statute or current policy and recommended no edits; the committee recorded that these regulations were reviewed and no changes were recommended at this time. Members observed that language in K.A.R. 102‑5‑15 could need future review if interstate compacts or licensing portability advance.

What’s next: staff will forward the KAR 102‑5‑9 recommended edits to the board and record the committee’s reviews of the other regulations in the minutes.