| KAR # | Summary |
| 201 KAR 13:010 | This administrative regulation specifies the procedures under which the board operates and board meeting requirements. The amendment will update the regulation to be consistent with current administrative processes of the board, including the removal of prescriptive language for scheduling of board meetings and transmitting information that is not statutorily required. |
| KAR Title | Filing Date | Email | Proposed Administrative Regulation | Regulatory Impact Statement | Amended MIR | Public Comment Meeting Notice |
Board; powers, duties, meetings | 2/12/2026 | sara.janes@ky.gov | 201 KAR 13 | 201 KAR 13 | | 201 KAR 13 | | KAR # | Summary |
| 201 KAR 13:040 | This administrative regulation establishes the requirements for licensure as an ophthalmic dispenser or an apprentice ophthalmic dispenser, including the establishment of fees. The amendment will increase the renewal fee as authorized by the 2024 General Assembly pursuant to 2024 House Bill 17. The amendment also clarifies the required fees for reinstatement of an expired or inactive license and further clarifies the timeline for an inactive apprentice ophthalmic dispenser to run. Finally, the amendment updates the materials incorporated by reference, including the addition of form numbers |
| KAR Title | Filing Date | Email | Proposed Administrative Regulation | Regulatory Impact Statement | Amended MIR | Public Comment Meeting Notice |
Licensing | 2/12/2026 | sara.janes@ky.gov | 201 KAR 13 | 201 KAR 13 | 201 KAR 13 | 201 KAR 13 | | KAR # | Summary |
| 201 KAR 13:065 | This administrative regulation repeals 201 KAR 13:070. The existing administrative regulation appears to .conflict with KRS 326.100 which requires a hearing for license revocation, and KRS 326.080 which requires payment of the fee for license renewal. Additionally, 201 KAR 13:040. Section 4.(5) establishes license expiration upon failure to timely renew so 201 KAR 13:070 is unnecessary |
| KAR Title | Filing Date | Email | Proposed Administrative Regulation | Regulatory Impact Statement | Amended MIR | Public Comment Meeting Notice |
Complaint Management | 2/12/2026 | sara.janes@ky.gov | 201 KAR 13 | 201 KAR 13 | 201 KAR 13 | 201 KAR 13 | | KAR # | Summary |
| 201 KAR 13:071 | This administrative regulation repeals 201 KAR 13:070. The existing administrative regulation appears to .conflict with KRS 326.100 which requires a hearing for license revocation, and KRS 326.080 which requires payment of the fee for license renewal. Additionally, 201 KAR 13:040. Section 4.(5) establishes license expiration upon failure to timely renew so 201 KAR 13:070 is unnecessary |
| KAR Title | Filing Date | Email | Proposed Administrative Regulation | Regulatory Impact Statement | Amended MIR | Public Comment Meeting Notice |
Repealer of 13:070 | 2/12/2026 | sara.janes@ky.gov | 201 KAR 13 | 201 KAR 13 | | 201 KAR 13 | | KAR # | Summary |
| 201 KAR 13:075 | This administrative regulation establishes the due process procedures for a denial of, refusal to renew, or reinstatement of a license and revocation of a probated sanction. It also sets out the scope of what a hearing officer may consider and imposes costs on an individual who fails to reverse the decision of the board on a denial of, refusal to renew, or reinstatement of a license or revocation of a probated sanction. |
| KAR Title | Filing Date | Email | Proposed Administrative Regulation | Regulatory Impact Statement | Amended MIR | Public Comment Meeting Notice |
Administrative Hearings | 2/12/2026 | sara.janes@ky.gov | 201 KAR 13 | 201 KAR 13 | | 201 KAR 13 | | KAR # | Summary |
| 201 KAR 13.050 | This administrative regulation establishes the requirements for licensure as an apprentice ophthalmic dispenser. The amendment will make a technical correction to correct spelling; add a requirement for board notification of sponsor changes by the apprentice; authorize a sponsor to terminate a sponsorship; and add material incorporated by reference for sponsor changes. |
| KAR Title | Filing Date | Email | Proposed Administrative Regulation | Regulatory Impact Statement | Amended MIR | Public Comment Meeting Notice |
Apprentices | 2/12/2026 | sara.janes@ky.gov | 201 KAR 13 | 201 KAR 13 | 201 KAR 13 | 201 KAR 13 | | KAR # | Summary |
| 201 KAR 13.055 | This administrative regulation defines and establishes the continuing education requirements for renewal of a license as a licensed ophthalmic dispenser or a licensed apprentice ophthalmic dispenser. The amendment adds the Opticians Association of Kentucky, removes the Opticians Association of America as an approved CE provider since it no longer exists and adds a new organization, the United Opticians Association, as an approved CE provider; removes the National Association of Optometrists and Opticians as an approved CE provider as it also no longer exists; makes technical corrections in other parts of the administrative regulation for accuracy; and, adds the CEU form as material incorporated by reference. |
| KAR Title | Filing Date | Email | Proposed Administrative Regulation | Regulatory Impact Statement | Amended MIR | Public Comment Meeting Notice |
Continuing Education Requirements | 2/12/2026 | sara.janes@ky.gov | 201 KAR 13 | 201 KAR 13 | 201 KAR 13 | 201 KAR 13 |
