Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XXVIII. Mines and Minerals § 351.110.Examination prerequisites; fees; moneys from licenses and examination fees for use of department

(1) The department shall not admit any applicant for certification as a mine inspector, mine safety analyst, electrical inspector, mine safety instructor, mine foreman, or assistant mine foreman to take an examination given by it unless the applicant has the experience required by this chapter, and has submitted proof that he or she is drug and alcohol free in accordance with KRS 351.182 and 351.183, and has presented to the examiner at the time of registration for the examination a United States postal money order or certified check in the amount of fifty dollars ($50). All money orders or certified checks required herein shall be made payable to the State Treasurer, Frankfort, Kentucky.

(2) All money paid to the State Treasurer for licenses and fees required by this chapter shall be for the sole use of the department and shall be in addition to any moneys appropriated by the General Assembly for the use of the department.

(3) The department may refuse to examine any applicant who cannot readily understand the written English language or cannot express himself intelligently in English, or who is obviously intoxicated.