(1) 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.
(2) The board may issue subpoenas, examine witnesses, pay appropriate witness fees, administer oaths, and investigate allegations of practices violating the provisions of this chapter.
(3) 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 KRS § 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 KRS § 309.319.
(4) 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.
(5) The board may renew licenses and require continuing education as a condition for renewal.
(6) 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.
(7) The board may seek injunctive relief in Franklin Circuit Court to stop the unlawful practice of interpreting by unlicensed persons.
(8) 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.
(9) 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.