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OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Department of Law
Department of Child Support Services
(Amendment)

40 KAR 11:050.Child support collection and enforcement.

Section 1.

Definition. "Lump sum payment of any kind" means a lump sum payment of "earnings" as defined in KRS 427.005.

Section 2.

Collection.

(1)

Income withholding shall be used for the collection of a support obligation or health insurance coverage in an order being enforced by DCSSthe Child Support Enforcement (CSE) program.

(2)

DCSSThe cabinet shall issue the CS-89, Income Withholding for Support, and CS-72, National Medical Support Notice, to an employer or other income source:

(a)

Within fifteen (15) calendar days of a request for income withholding; or

(b)

Within two (2) working days after entry of an obligor into the State Directory of New Hires.

(3)

The employer or other income source shall:

(a)

Implement income withholding no later than the first pay period that occurs after fourteen (14) working days following the date of the CS-89; and

(b)

Transfer the CS-72 to the employer's health plan administrator within twenty (20) business days after receipt of the notice.

(4)

The employer or other income source, in accordance with KRS 405.465(4) and (6)(a), may deduct the sum of one (1) dollar for each payment made pursuant to the order.

(5)

The total amount to be withheld shall not exceed the maximum amount allowed under 15 U.S.C. 1673(b).

(6)

In the case of an initial withholding, DCSSthe cabinet shall send the obligor a copy of the CS-89 in order to notify the obligor that the income withholding:

(a)

May be contested by requesting an administrative hearing pursuant to 40 KAR 11.070921 KAR 1:430, in accordance with KRS 405.467(5); and

(b)

Shall apply to the current and any subsequent employer.

(7)

The health plan administrator shall notify the obligor and DCSSthe cabinet of the health insurance coverage within forty (40) working days of receipt of the CS-72.

(8)

If an obligor terminates employment, the employer or other income source shall notify DCSSthe cabinet of the obligor's last known address and name of the new employer, if known, in accordance with KRS 405.465(5).

(9)

An obligor shall inform DCSSthe cabinet of any changes in:

(a)

A current employer or source of income;

(b)

Access to health insurance; and

(c)

Residential or mailing address.

(10)

If an obligor transfers or assigns income or income-producing property after receipt of notification of a child support obligation, DCSSthe cabinet shall take action pursuant to KRS 405.060.

(11)

If an arrearage only amount is subject to withholding, the arrearage payment and frequency of payment shall be equal to the payment and frequency last designated by court or administrative order.

(12)

The employer or other income source shall forward:

(a)

The support obligation payment to the SDUstate disbursement unit in the child support agency within seven (7) working days from the date an amount is withheld; or

(b)

The medical insurance premium to the health insurance carrier or notify DCSSthe cabinet prior to payment if more than one (1) option is available under a plan within twenty (20) business days.

(13)

The employer or other income source shall include on the transmittal to DCSSthe cabinet the obligor's:

(a)

Name;

(b)

Social Security number; and

(c)

DCSSCabinet-assigned identification number.

(14)

The employer or other source of income shall not be required to change payroll frequency but shall withhold:

(a)

At least once monthly; and

(b)

May combine withheld amounts from more than one (1) obligor's income in a single payment to the statecabinet, if the amount attributable to each obligor is identified by:

1.

Name;

2.

Social Security number; and

3.

DCSSCabinet-assigned identification number.

(15)

 

(a)

An employer with twenty (20) or more employees shall provide written notification of a lump sum payment of any kind of $150 or more to be made to an employee who is currently under an income withholding order, in accordance with KRS 405.465.

1.

The written notice to DCSSthe cabinet shall include the following:

a.

Name of the employee;

b.

Social Security number of the employee;

c.

Amount of the lump sum payment; and

d.

Intended payment date.

2.

The notice may include multiple employees on one (1) written notification if the information in accordance with subparagraph 1 of this paragraph is provided for each employee.

(b)

Upon receipt of notification of a lump sum payment, DCSSChild Support Enforcement shall determine if the employee owes an arrearage on a support obligation enforced by DCSSthe cabinet.

(c)

If the employee owes no arrearage, DCSSChild Support Enforcement or its designee shall notify the employer to release the lump sum payment to the employee.

(d)

If the employee owes an arrearage, pursuant to paragraph (b) of this subsection, DCSSChild Support Enforcement or its designee shall initiate:

1.

A court order to the employer in accordance with KRS 405.465; or

2.

An administrative order in accordance with KRS 405.470.

(e)

If DCSSChild Support Enforcement or its designee does not contact the employer, the employer shall:

1.

Hold the lump sum for thirty (30) calendar days, in accordance with KRS 405.465(6)(a), from the projected date of its release; and

2.

Release the lump sum payment to the employee after the 30th calendar day, unless the employer has received from DCSSChild Support Enforcement or its designee a court order or an administrative order to withhold any portion of the lump sum payment.

(16)

If an obligor receives unemployment compensation benefits, DCSSthe cabinet shall:

(a)

Through an agreement with the Education Cabinet, Office of Employment and Training, submit a CS-76, Unemployment Insurance Notice of Withholding, to the Department of Unemployment Insurance within the Education Cabinet to collect a child support payment from an obligor receiving unemployment compensation; and

(b)

Notify an obligor with a CS-73, Unemployment Insurance Letter, along with a copy of the CS-76, Unemployment Insurance Notice of Withholding that:

1.

Current child support obligation or delinquency is owed;

2.

DCSSThe cabinet has completed a CS-76 to order withholding of:

a.

Fifty (50) percent of the unemployment benefit; or

b.

The amount of the assigned support obligation, whichever is less; and

3.

The obligor may contest the withholding by requesting an administrative hearing as specified in 40 KAR 11:070921 KAR 1:430.

Section 3.

Support Collection by Methods Other than Collection through Income Withholding.

(1)

Federal income tax refund offset and federal administrative offset.

(a)

A public assistance case shall qualify for offset if there is:

1.

A court-ordered or administratively-established support obligation;

2.

An assignment of support to the statecabinet;

3.

An arrearage of at least $150; and

4.

DCSSCabinet verification of the accuracy of the obligor's name and Social Security number.

(b)

A nonpublic assistance case, for which DCSSthe cabinet is providing services, involving past-due child support, a specific dollar amount of medical support, or spousal support shall qualify for offset if the:

1.

DCSSCabinet is enforcing a court-ordered or administratively-established support obligation;

2.

DCSSCabinet verifies accuracy of the obligor's name and Social Security number;

3.

Nonpublic assistance arrearage owed is equal to or greater than $500, exclusive of fees, court costs, or other non-child support debt; and

4.

DCSSCabinet has the following:

a.

A copy of the current support order;

b.

A copy of the payment record; and

c.

The custodial parent's last known address.

(c)

 

1.

If a case is submitted for federal tax refund offset, the case may be subject to federal administrative offset of nonexempt federal payments pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 664 and 31 C.F.R. 285.1 and 285.3.

2.

Nonexempt federal payments shall be denied to individuals owing a child support arrearage as defined in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection.

(d)

An Advance Notice of Intent to Collect Past Due Support, Form CS-122, shall be sent to the obligor of the intent to intercept the tax refund and the administrative offset to be applied to the obligor's account. The notice shall inform noncustodial parents:

1.

Of their right to contest the fact that past due support is owed or the amount of past due support by requesting an administrative hearing;

2.

Of the procedures and timeframe for contacting DCSSCSE to request an administrative hearing;

3.

That the hearing shall be conducted by the submitting state unless the noncustodial parent requests the hearing be conducted by the state with the order upon which the referral for offset is based; and

4.

That, in the case of a joint return, the Secretary of the U.S. Treasury shall notify the noncustodial parent's spouse at the time of offset regarding the steps to take to protect the share of the refund which may be payable to that spouse.

(2)

State income tax refund offset.

(a)

A public assistance case and nonpublic assistance case shall qualify for offset if there is:

1.

A court-ordered or administratively-established support obligation;

2.

An assignment of support to the statecabinet or DCSSthe Child Support Enforcement program is providing services involving past due child support, a specific dollar amount of medical support, or spousal support;

3.

An arrearage of at least $150; and

4.

DCSSCabinet verification of the accuracy of the obligor's name and Social Security number.

(b)

In accordance with KRS 131.570, an advance written notice shall be sent to the obligor that he or she may contest the accuracy of a past due amount by requesting an administrative hearing as specified in 40 KAR 11:070921 KAR 1:430.

(3)

Tort claim settlements and state administrative offset. DCSSThe cabinet shall:

(a)

Identify a child support case for state administrative offset, including tort claim settlements, if a child support case meets the criteria specified in subsection (2)(a) or (b) of this section; and

(b)

Notify the Finance and Administration Cabinet to offset administrative payments, including tort claim settlements, in accordance with KRS 15.802(17)205.712(18), for a case identified in paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(4)

Financial Institution Data Match (FIDM). DCSSThe cabinet shall:

(a)

Use the following criteria to identify a case for seizure of assets:

1.

 

a.

Assignment of support is made to the statecabinet; or

b.

DCSSChild Support Enforcement program is providing support services; and

2.

The obligor owes past-due support in an amount equal to or greater than one (1) month's support obligation;

(b)

Issue a CS-68, Order to Withhold and Deliver, and CS-69, Answer to Withhold and Deliver, to a financial institution holding the obligor's account or accounts;

(c)

Issue a CS-68 and CS-121, Noncustodial Parent's Answer to Withhold and Deliver, to the obligor within two (2) working days:

1.

After both of the forms specified in paragraph (b) of this subsection are issued to the financial institution; and

2.

To notify the obligor that the funds in the account with the financial institution may be retained by requesting an administrative hearing to contest the Order to Withhold and Deliver in accordance with 40 KAR 11.070921 KAR 1:430;

(d)

Notify an obligor that to retain the funds in the account with the financial institution, an obligor shall take one (1) of the following actions within twenty (20) calendar days from the date of receipt of a CS-68:

1.

Pay the total arrearage;

2.

Request an administrative hearing to contest the CS-68; or

3.

Post a bond satisfactory to DCSSthe cabinet; and

(e)

To release or amend an Order to Withhold and Deliver, send a CS-70, Release/Amendment of Order to Withhold and Deliver to:

1.

The obligor; and

2.

The financial institution.

(5)

If a seizure of assets request is identified, as specified in subsection (4)(a) of this section, and is initiated from outside the commonwealth as a result of a FIDM, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 666(a)(17), DCSSthe cabinet shall comply with KRS 15.802205.712, 407.5305, and 407.5507 to issue:

(a)

A CS-68 and a CS-69 to a financial institution holding the obligor's account or accounts;

(b)

A CS-68 and a CS-121, Noncustodial Parent's Answer to Withhold and Deliver, to the obligor within two (2) working days after both of the forms specified in paragraph (a) of this subsection are issued to the financial institution; and

(c)

A CS-70 to the financial institution if the initiating state's request is withdrawn.

Section 4.

Enforcement Actions.

(1)

Liens.

(a)

DCSSThe cabinet shall file a lien on an obligor's interest in personal or real property, in accordance with KRS 15.820205.745, if:

1.

The obligor owes an arrearage equal to or greater than one (1) month's obligation;

2.

The child support has been assigned to the statecabinet;

3.

The property has been identified and located; and

4.

The value of the property exceeds the costs related to filing the lien.

(b)

To file a lien, DCSSthe cabinet shall:

1.

Issue a CS-85, Notice of Lien, for property within or outside Kentucky in accordance with KRS 15.820205.745 or 15.852205.7785; and

2.

Provide a CS-119, Noncustodial Parent's Notice of Lien, along with a copy of the CS-85 to the obligor notifying him that:

a.

The obligor may contest the lien as specified in 40 KAR 11.070921 KAR 1:430;

b.

A transfer of property in order to avoid payment shall be considered an act of fraud, in accordance with KRS 405.060(2); and

c.

If the obligor makes full payment of the arrearage, including interest, penalties, and fees, a lien release shall be provided to the obligor using the CS-85, Notice of Lien.

(c)

To release a lien, DCSSthe cabinet shall provide a CS-85, Notice of Lien, to the obligor.

(2)

License and certificate denial, suspension, or revocation.

(a)

If an obligor owes an arrearage equal to or greater than six (6) months of an assigned support obligation or fails to comply with a subpoena or warrant relating to paternity or child support proceedings, as established in KRS 15.802(9)205.712(10):

1.

DCSSThe cabinet shall forward the name of the individual to a board of licensure or board of certification for the notification of the denial, revocation, or suspension of a driver's license, professional license or certification, occupational license or certification, recreational license, or sporting license.

2.

The denial or suspension shall remain in effect until:

a.

The obligor makes full payment of the arrears;

b.

Payments on the past due child support are made in accordance with a court order or an administrative order;

c.

The obligor complies with the subpoena or a warrant relating to paternity or child support proceedings has been removed;

d.

The obligor provides supporting documentation of extenuating circumstances that is accepted by DCSSthe cabinet; or

e.

The appeal of the denial or suspension is upheld and the license is reinstated.

3.

DCSSThe cabinet shall send to the obligor a CS-44, Notice of Intent to Request Denial or Suspension, which includes:

a.

A section for an Answer to Notice of Intent providing the obligor with notice of the obligor's right to request an administrative hearing contesting the action as specified in 40 KAR 11.070921 KAR 1:430; and

b.

Notification that the CS-63, Notice to Licensing/Certification Board or Agency shall be rescinded if an action specified in paragraph (a) 2 of this subsection has been taken.

4.

DCSSThe cabinet shall send a CS-63 to the issuing agency or board of licensure or certification a CS-63, if an action in subparagraph 2 of this paragraph has not been taken.

5.

DCSSThe cabinet shall send a CS-63 to the issuing agency or board of licensure or certification a CS-63, within twenty (20) calendar days of the date of administrative hearing decision, if an administrative hearing results in a finding that the case qualifies for:

a.

A license or certificate denial;

b.

Suspension; or

c.

Revocation.

6.

DCSSThe cabinet shall notify the issuing board or agency that the obligor is no longer subject to denial, suspension, or revocation, if the obligor, in accordance with KRS 15.802(11)205.712(12):

a.

Has eliminated the child support arrearage;

b.

Is making payments on the child support arrearage in accordance with a court or administrative order; or

c.

Complies with a subpoena or warrant relating to paternity or child support proceedings.

(b)

If an obligor owes an arrearage equal to or greater than one (1) year's obligation, DCSSthe cabinet shall take action against a license to carry a concealed deadly weapon as specified in KRS 237.110(4).

(3)

Vehicle booting.

(a)

If an obligor owes an arrearage equal to or greater than six (6) months obligation of an assigned support obligation and fails to comply with a subpoena or warrant relating to a child support proceeding, DCSSthe cabinet may enforce a lien on a vehicle registered to the obligor by immobilization with a vehicle boot as established in KRS 15.820(9)205.745(9).

(b)

DCSSThe cabinet shall:

1.

Verify with the Department of Vehicle Regulation that the vehicle identification number for the vehicle to be booted is registered in the obligor's name;

2.

Verify the vehicle to be booted is solely owned by the obligor, co-owned by the obligor and current spouse, or owned by a business in which the obligor is the sole proprietor;

3.

Send a notice of intent to the obligor, unless there is reason to believe that the obligor will leave town or hide the vehicle;

4.

File a lien in the county where the vehicle is kept; and

5.

Set a target date for booting the vehicle, if the obligor does not contact DCSSthe cabinet within ten (10) days of notice to negotiate a settlement.

(c)

DCSSThe cabinet shall send a cancellation notice to the obligor and to the appropriate local law enforcement personnel to terminate the booting of the vehicle.

(4)

Newspaper publication of a list of delinquent obligors. If an obligor owes an arrearage equal to or greater than six (6) months of an assigned support obligation or fails to comply with a subpoena or warrant relating to paternity or child support proceedings, as established in KRS 405.411, DCSS or itsa cabinet designee under 15.802(6)205.712(7) may:

(a)

Compile and furnish a list to a newspaper of general circulation in that county for publication; and

(b)

Include the name, last known address, and the past due amount owed by the obligor.

(5)

Passport denial, revocation, or limitation. If the obligor owes an arrearage of $2,500 or more, in accordance with 42 U.S.C. 652(k) and 654(31), DCSSthe cabinet shall:

(a)

 

1.

Provide the Advance Notice of Intent to Collect Past Due Support, CS-122, to the obligor of the determination to be referred for passport denial, revocation, or limitation; and

2.

Include in the notice the consequences of the referral and the right to contest the action by requesting a hearing in accordance with KRS 15.802(8)205.712(9);

(b)

Provide the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services the names of individuals and supporting documentation for the denial, revocation, or limitation of the obligor's passport; and

(c)

Notify the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that DCSSthe cabinet requests the release of the passport of an obligor that had been denied if any of the following criteria are met:

1.

There was an erroneous submittal of a Social Security number;

2.

There is a case of mistaken identity and DCSSthe cabinet has verified this information;

3.

The obligor is required to pay the past due support in full;

4.

The obligor provides documentation on company letterhead verifying travel for employment or business purposes and makes alternate payment arrangements acceptable to DCSSthe cabinet; or

5.

There are extenuating circumstances in which the reason for travel is a family emergency and supporting documentation is provided to and accepted by DCSSthe cabinet.

(6)

Delinquent list.

(a)

The cabinet shall provide to the Office of the Attorney General shall produce a list of names of delinquent obligors for publication on the Internet, as established in KRS 15.055 and 205.712(17).

(b)

DCSSThe cabinet shall send the obligor a CS-175, Notice of Intent to Place Noncustodial Parent's Name on Delinquent Listing notifying him or her of his or her right to contest by requesting a hearing.

Section 5.

Incorporation by Reference.

(1)

The following material is incorporated by reference:

(a)

"CS-44 Notice of Intent to Request Denial or Suspension", 09/202610/23;

(b)

"CS-63 Notice to Licensing/Certification Board or Agency", 09/202610/23;

(c)

"CS-68 Order to Withhold and Deliver", 09/202610/23;

(d)

"CS-69 Answer to Withhold and Deliver", 09/20269/10;

(e)

"CS-70 Release/Amendment of Order to Withhold and Deliver", 09/20269/16;

(f)

"CS-72 National Medical Support Notice", 09/202604/24;

(g)

"CS-73 Unemployment Insurance Letter", 09/20269/10;

(h)

"CS-76 Unemployment Insurance Notice of Withholding", 09/20269/10;

(i)

"CS-85 Notice of Lien", 09/202608/24;

(j)

"CS-89 Income Withholding for Support", 09/202604/24;

(k)

"CS-119 Noncustodial Parent's Notice of Lien", 09/20269/10;

(l)

"CS-121 Noncustodial Parent's Answer to Withhold and Deliver", 09/202610/23;

(m)

"CS-122 Advance Notice of Intent to Collect Past-Due Support", 09/202610/12; and

(n)

"CS-175 Notice of Intent to Place Noncustodial Parent's Name on Delinquent Listing", 09/20264/09.

(2)

This material may be inspected, copied, or obtained, subject to applicable copyright law, at DCSSthe Department for Income Support, Child Support Enforcement, 730 Schenkel Lane, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and available online at https://ag.ky.gov/Resources/Child-Support/Pages/default.aspxhttps://csws.chfs.ky.gov/csws.

40 KAR 11:050
AMY C. BURKE, DCSS Chief
RUSSELL M. COLEMAN, Attorney General
APPROVED BY AGENCY: September 28, 2026
FILED WITH LRC: October 12, 2026 at 11:20 a.m.
PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT PERIOD: A public hearing on this administrative regulation shall be held on December 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the Office of Administrative Hearings, 105 Sea Hero Road, Suite 2, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601. Individuals interested in attending this hearing shall notify this agency in writing by five workdays prior to the hearing, of their intent to attend. If no notification of intent to attend was received by that date, the hearing may be cancelled. A transcript of the public hearing will not be made unless a written request for a transcript is made. If you do not wish to be heard at the public hearing, you may submit written comments on this proposed administrative regulation. Written comments shall be accepted through December 31, 2026. Send written notification of intent to attend the public hearing or written comments on the proposed administrative regulation to the contact person.
CONTACT PERSON: Stacy Byrns Taulbee, General Counsel, Department of Child Support Services, 730 Schenkel Drive, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601; Phone (502) 229-2088; email: stacy.byrnstaulbee@ky.gov

REGULATORY IMPACT ANALYSIS AND TIERING STATEMENT
Contact Person:
Stacy Byrns Taulbee, Phone Number: (502) 229-2088, Email: stacy.byrnstaulbee@ky.gov
Subject Headings:
Child Support; Attorney General; Children and Minors
(1) Provide a brief summary of:
(a) What this administrative regulation does:
This administrative regulation transfers procedures for the collection and enforcement of child support from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) to the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) pursuant to Senate Bill 48 of the 2023 RS.
(b) The necessity of this administrative regulation:
This administrative regulation is necessary to implement the requirements to collect and enforce child support obligations in accordance with 31 C.F.R. 285.1, 285.3, 45 C.F.R. 303.6, 15 U.S.C. 1676, 42 U.S.C. 652, 654, 664, 666(a)(1)-(4), (6)-(12), (14)-(19), (b), and (c).
(c) How this administrative regulation conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
This regulation conforms to KRS 15.802 which requires the Department of Child Support Services within the Office of the Attorney General to collect and enforce child support obligations and authorizes DCSS to promulgate administrative regulations to implement its duties. This administrative regulation establishes procedures for collection and enforcement if child support.
(d) How this administrative regulation currently assists or will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
The administrative regulation will assist in establishing procedures to ensure effective administration of child support programs as mandated by federal law and in compliance with KRS 15.802.
(2) If this is an amendment to an existing administrative regulation, provide a brief summary of:
(a) How the amendment will change this existing administrative regulation:
The amendment to this administrative regulation removes the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and the Department for Income Support as the entity required to promulgate administrative regulations for the Department of Child Support Services. It also updates regulatory and statutory citations to conform with Senate Bill 48 of the 2023 RS.
(b) The necessity of the amendment to this administrative regulation:
The amendment to this administrative regulation is necessary to conform with the transfer of the child support enforcement program to the Department of Child Support Services within the Department of Law.
(c) How the amendment conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
The amendment conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes by complying with federal law requirements.
(d) How the amendment will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
The amendment will assist in the effective administration of the statutes by updating statutory and regulatory citations implemented by Senate Bill 48 of the 2023 RS.
(3) Does this administrative regulation or amendment implement legislation from the previous five years?
The amendment implements legislation from Senate Bill 48 of the 2023 RS.
(4) List the type and number of individuals, businesses, organizations, or state and local governments affected by this administrative regulation:
1. Administrative Office of the Courts – 868 employees, 113 district judges, 97 circuit judges, 61 family court judges 2. Private attorneys – 19,581 3. Child support attorneys and staff – 725 4. Participants in the child support program – 601,231
(5) Provide an analysis of how the entities identified in question (4) will be impacted by either the implementation of this administrative regulation, if new, or by the change, if it is an amendment, including:
(a) List the actions that each of the regulated entities identified in question (4) will have to take to comply with this administrative regulation or amendment:
Each regulated entity will be advised that the Office of the Attorney General is now the entity required to promulgate administrative regulations for the Department of Child Support Services. They will also be advised on the updated statutory and regulatory citations and given guidance on where this information can be obtained.
(b) In complying with this administrative regulation or amendment, how much will it cost each of the entities identified in question (4):
The amendment to this administrative regulation will create no new or additional costs to regulated entities.
(c) As a result of compliance, what benefits will accrue to the entities identified in question (4):
The amendment to this regulation will not accrue benefits to regulated entities.
(6) Provide an estimate of how much it will cost the administrative body to implement this administrative regulation:
(a) Initially:
There will be no initial costs to the administrative body to implement this administrative regulation.
(b) On a continuing basis:
There will be no costs to the administrative body on a continuing basis.
(7) What is the source of the funding to be used for the implementation and enforcement of this administrative regulation or this amendment:
The sources of funding include state General Funds and Federal Funds under 42 U.S.C. 601-619, Title IV-D of the Social Security Act.
(8) Provide an assessment of whether an increase in fees or funding will be necessary to implement this administrative regulation, if new, or by the change if it is an amendment:
There will be no increase in fees or funding to implement amendment to this administrative regulation.
(9) State whether or not this administrative regulation establishes any fees or directly or indirectly increases any fees:
This administrative regulation does establish any fees or directly or indirectly increase any fees.
(10) TIERING: Is tiering applied?
Tiering is not applicable as compliance with this administrative regulation applies equally to all individuals or entities.

FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
(1) Identify each state statute, federal statute, or federal regulation that requires or authorizes the action taken by the administrative regulation:
13B.010(2), 15.055, 131.570, 15.802(3) – 15.866, 237.110(4), 405.060(2), (3), 427.005, 31 C.F.R. 285.1, 285.3, 45 C.F.R. 303.6, 15 U.S.C. 1673, 42 U.S.C. 652, 654, 664, 666(a)(1)-(4), (6)-(12), (14)- (19), (b), (c), 669a
(2) State whether this administrative regulation is expressly authorized by an act of the General Assembly, and if so, identify the act:
This administrative regulation is expressly authorized by 2023 Ky Acts Ch. 124.
(3)(a) Identify the promulgating agency and any other affected state units, parts, or divisions:
Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law, Department of Child Support Services
(b) Estimate the following for each affected state unit, part, or division identified in (3)(a):
1. Expenditures:
For the first year:
N/A
For subsequent years:
N/A
2. Revenues:
For the first year:
N/A
For subsequent years:
N/A
3. Cost Savings:
For the first year:
N/A
For subsequent years:
N/A
(4)(a) Identify affected local entities (for example: cities, counties, fire departments, school districts):
Local entities will not be affected. (b) Estimate the following for the first year:
(b) Estimate the following for each affected local entity identified in (4)(a):
1. Expenditures:
For the first year:
N/A
For subsequent years:
N/A
2. Revenues:
For the first year:
N/A
For subsequent years:
N/A
3. Cost Savings:
For the first year:
N/A
For subsequent years:
N/A
(5)(a) Identify any affected regulated entities not listed in (3)(a) or (4)(a):
Administrative Office of the Courts, private attorneys, DCSS attorneys and staff, new and existing child support program participants.
(b) Estimate the following for each regulated entity identified in (5)(a):
1. Expenditures:
For the first year:
N/A
For subsequent years:
N/A
2. Revenues:
For the first year:
N/A
For subsequent years:
N/A
3. Cost Savings:
For the first year:
N/A
For subsequent years:
N/A (6) Provide a narrative to explain the following for each identified in (3)(a), (4)(a), and (5)(a):
(6) Provide a narrative to explain the following for each entity identified in (3)(a), (4)(a), and (5)(a)
(a) Fiscal impact of this administrative regulation:
There is no fiscal impact of this administrative regulation.
(b) Methodology and resources used to reach this conclusion:
N/A
(7) Explain, as it relates to the entities identified in (3)(a), (4)(a), and (5)(a):
(a) Whether this administrative regulation will have a "major economic impact", as defined by KRS 13A.010(14):
N/A
(b) The methodology and resources used to reach this conclusion:
N/A

FEDERAL MANDATE ANALYSIS COMPARISON
(1) Federal statute or regulation constituting the federal mandate.
: 31 C.F.R. 285.1, 285.3, 45 C.F.R. 303.6
(2) State compliance standards.
13B.010(2), 15.055, 131.570, 15.802(3) – 15.866, 237.110(4), 405.060(2), (3), 427.005
(3) Minimum or uniform standards contained in the federal mandate.
15 U.S.C. 1673, 42 U.S.C. 652, 654, 664, 666(a)(1)-(4), (6)-(12), (14)- (19), (b), (c), 669a
(4) Will this administrative regulation impose stricter requirements, or additional or different responsibilities or requirements, than those required by the federal mandate?
This administrative regulation will not impose stricter requirements, or additional or different responsibilities or requirements, than those required by the federal mandate.
(5) Justification for the imposition of the stricter standard, or additional or different responsibilities or requirements.
This administrative regulation will not impose stricter requirements, or additional or different responsibilities or requirements, than those required by the federal mandate.

7-Year Expiration: 2/2/2031


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