Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XXVI. Occupations and Professions § 322.190.Investigation and resolution of complaints; appeals

(1) If the investigation reveals that the alleged violation did occur but was not of a serious nature, the board may issue a written admonishment to the licensee. A copy of the admonishment shall be placed in the permanent file of the licensee. The licensee shall have the right to file a response to the admonishment within thirty (30) days of its receipt and to have the response placed in the permanent licensure file. The licensee may alternatively, within thirty (30) days of the receipt, file a request for hearing with the board. Upon receipt of this request, the board shall set aside the written admonishment and set the matter for hearing in accordance with the provisions of KRS Chapter 13B.

(2) If the investigation reveals evidence supporting the complaint, the executive director shall set the matter for hearing in accordance with the provisions of KRS Chapter 13B before refusing to renew, suspending, revoking, reprimanding, imposing probation or an administrative fine, or any combination of actions regarding any license under the provisions of this chapter.

(3) After denying an application under the provisions of this chapter, the board may grant a hearing to the denied applicant in accordance with the provisions of KRS Chapter 13B.

(4) The board may reconsider, modify, or reverse its decision on any disciplinary action.

(5) Any party aggrieved by a disciplinary action of the board may bring an action in Franklin Circuit Court in accordance with the provisions of KRS Chapter 13B.