Title 040 | Chapter 012 | Regulation 610REG
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OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
Kentucky Office of Regulatory Relief
(Amendment)
40 KAR 12:610.Nonresident sellers of visualVisual aid glassesseller annual registration requirements.
Section 1.
Nonresident Seller of Visual Aid Glasses(1)
A non-resident seller shall not sell visual aid glasses to Commonwealth of Kentucky residents unless the Attorney General approves the nonresident seller's online registration application in accordance with this administrative regulation. An applicant shall submit an online application using the "Nonresident Seller of Visual Aid Glasses registration application portal" available at https://www.ag.ky.gov/Resources/Pages/Office-of-Regulatory-Relief.aspx.(2)
When submitting an online application, each applicant shall submit:(a)
Payment of the $500.00 registration fee;(b)
The applicant's certificate of existence; authorization certificate from the Kentucky Secretary of State's office, or other evidence of the applicant's authority to transact business in Kentucky; and(c)
A copy of the applicant's registration/license from the state where applicant's dispensing facility is located.(3)
(a)
An applicant shall complete its application by submitting additional information or documents within thirty (30) days of a request by the Attorney General.(b)
The Attorney General may deny an application if the applicant fails to timely complete the application by not paying the application fee or providing requested information or documents.(1)
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Section 2.
Annual Registration and Investigation Fee.(12)
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Section 3.Section 2.
Nonresident Seller of Visual Aid Glasses Renewal Application.(1)
An approved nonresident seller of visual aid glasses registration or renewal shall be valid for one (1) year from the date of written confirmation of registration or renewal approval provided by the Attorney General.(2)
Thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of a current registration, a registered nonresident seller of visual aid glasses may renew its registration. Registration renewal shall be accomplished by submitting an online renewal application using the "Nonresident Sellers of Visual Aid Glasses Renewal Application portal" available at https://www.ag.ky.gov/Resources/Pages/Office-of-Regulatory-Relief.aspx.(3)
When submitting an online renewal application, each registrant shall submit payment of the annual $500.00 registration fee.(4)
(a)
A registrant shall complete its renewal application by submitting additional information or documents for its application within thirty (30) days of a request by the Attorney General.(b)
The Attorney General may deny a renewal application if the registrant fails to timely complete the application by not paying the annual registration fee or not submitting requested information or documents.(5)
Any registration renewal by the Attorney General shall not be construed to waive or condone any violation of law that occurred prior to any registration renewal and shall not prevent subsequent proceedings against a registrant.Section 4.Section 3.
Written notification of material changes. A registered nonresident seller of visual aid glassesSection 4.
Section 5.
Record Requests. A nonresident seller of visual aid glasses shall make requested business records and documents related to an investigation or inquiry readily available to the Attorney General for inspection and copying upon request.Section 6.
Incorporation by Reference.(1)
The following material is incorporated by reference:(a)
"Nonresident Seller of Visual Aid Glasses Registration application portal, Feb. 2026; and(b)
"Nonresident Seller of Visual Aid Glasses Renewal application portal," Feb. 2026;(2)
This material may be inspected, copied, or obtained, subject to applicable copyright law, at theSTEPHEN B. HUMPHRESS, Executive Director
RUSSELL COLEMAN, Attorney General
APPROVED BY AGENCY: February 20, 2026
FILED WITH LRC: February 24, 2026 at 1:04 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT PERIOD: A public hearing on this proposed administrative regulation shall be held on May 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time at the Office of Administrative Hearings, Conference Room B, 105 Sea Hero Road, Suite 2, Conference Room B, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601. Frankfort, Kentucky 40601. Individuals interested in being heard at this hearing shall notify the Attorney General in writing at least five (5) working days prior to the hearing of their intent to attend. If no notification of intent to attend the hearing is received by that date, the hearing may be canceled. This hearing is open to the public. Any person who wishes to be heard will be given an opportunity to comment on the proposed administrative regulation. 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 the proposed administrative regulation. Written comments shall be accepted through 11:59 p.m. on May 31, 2026. Send written notification of intent to be heard at the public hearing or written comments on the proposed administrative regulation to the contact person.
CONTACT PERSON: Stephen B. Humphress, Executive Director, Kentucky Office of Regulatory Relief, Kentucky Office of Attorney General, 1024 Capital Center Drive, Suite 200, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, phone: 502-696-5408, fax: (502) 573-8317, email: steve.humphress@ky.gov.
REGULATORY IMPACT ANALYSIS AND TIERING STATEMENT
Contact Person:
Stephen B. Humphress
Subject Headings:
Attorney General; Occupations and Professions; and Visual Impairment
(1) Provide a brief summary of:
(a) What this administrative regulation does:
This administrative regulation establishes an online registration application, an online renewal application and an annual registration and investigation fee relating to nonresident visual aid glasses sellers.
(b) The necessity of this administrative regulation:
This regulation is necessary because it allows the Office of Attorney General ("Attorney General") to perform its statutory mandates.
(c) How this administrative regulation conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
KRS 15.180 directs the Attorney General to promulgate administrative regulations that will facilitate the performance of duties vested in the Attorney General and the Department of Law. KRS 367.150(4) requires the Department of Law to study the operation of all laws, rules, administrative regulations, orders, and state policies affecting consumers and to recommend administrative regulations in the consumers' interest. KRS 367.686 and 367.688 require the Attorney General to provide for annual registrations of all nonresident visual aid glasses sellers. KRS 367.688 requires the Attorney General to establish a fee for investigation and registration of nonresident sellers of visual aid glasses. KRS 367.689 authorizes the Attorney General to promulgate administrative regulations to carry out the provisions of KRS 367.680 to 367.690, pertaining to nonresident visual aid glasses sellers.
(d) How this administrative regulation currently assists or will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
This administrative regulation establishes an online registration application, an online registration renewal application, and annual registration and investigation fee relating to nonresident visual aid glasses sellers.
(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:
This amendment makes changes to comply with KRS Chapter 13A drafting requirements. The amendment provides for an online registration application and an online registration renewal application. The amendment removes unnecessary language from the regulation as duplicative and already incorporated into the online applications.
(b) The necessity of the amendment to this administrative regulation:
The Attorney General needs to update regulations to conform to KRS Chapter 13A drafting requirements. The Attorney General needs to update the regulation to remove unnecessary language. The Attorney General needs to modernize application and payment processes by providing for online processes.
(c) How the amendment conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
As previously explained, KRS 15.180, 367.150(4), 367.688, and 367.689 authorize the administrative regulation amendments.
(d) How the amendment will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
The regulation amendments will cause the regulation to conform to KRS Chapter 13A drafting requirements. The regulation amendments will provide online application and payment processes for regulated entities.
(3) Does this administrative regulation or amendment implement legislation from the previous five years?
No
(4) List the type and number of individuals, businesses, organizations, or state and local governments affected by this administrative regulation:
This administrative regulation will affect applicants and four (4) registered nonresident sellers of visual aid glasses and the Attorney General.
(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:
Applicants and nonresident sellers of visual aid glasses will be required to use the new online processes adopted by the regulation amendment. The Attorney General will review completed online forms for compliance with law.
(b) In complying with this administrative regulation or amendment, how much will it cost each of the entities identified in question (4):
Applicants and nonresident sellers of visual aid glasses will bear no additional costs as they will be able to apply online at no additional cost. The Attorney General will incur no additional costs.
(c) As a result of compliance, what benefits will accrue to the entities identified in question (4):
It is intended that the online processes adopted by the regulation amendments will make it easier for applicants and regulated entities to apply for registrations, renew registrations and pay registration fees. The Attorney General will be able to process registrations and renewals without difficulty.
(6) Provide an estimate of how much it will cost the administrative body to implement this administrative regulation:
(a) Initially:
There are no costs to implement this administrative regulation.
(b) On a continuing basis:
There are no continuing costs to implement this administrative regulation.
(7) What is the source of the funding to be used for the implementation and enforcement of this administrative regulation or this amendment:
No additional costs are associated with implementing this administrative regulation amendment.
(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 is no anticipated increase in fees or funding necessary to amend this administrative regulation.
(9) State whether or not this administrative regulation establishes any fees or directly or indirectly increases any fees:
This administrative regulation amendment does not directly or indirectly increase any fees.
(10) TIERING: Is tiering applied?
No. This administrative regulation amendment applies equally to all nonresident visual aid glasses sellers.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
(1) Identify each state statute, federal statute, or federal regulation that requires or authorizes the action taken by the administrative regulation:
. KRS 15.180, 367.150(4), 367.686. 367.688, and 367.689 authorize the action taken in this administrative regulation.
(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 1960 Ky. Acts ch. 68, Art. II, sec. 1; 1972 Ky. Acts ch. 4, sec. 4; and 2003 Ky. Acts ch. 1, sec. 10.
(3)(a) Identify the promulgating agency and any other affected state units, parts, or divisions:
The Office of Attorney General, Kentucky Office of Regulatory Relief ("Attorney General") is the promulgating agency. The regulation does not affect any other state agencies. (b) Estimate the following for each affected state unit, part, or division in (3)(a):
(b) Estimate the following for each affected state unit, part, or division identified in (3)(a):
1. Expenditures:
For the first year:
There are no expenditures to administer this administrative regulation for the first year.
For subsequent years:
There will be no expenditures to administer the administrative regulation in subsequent years.
2. Revenues:
For the first year:
The administrative regulation will generate no revenue for the Attorney General in the first year.
For subsequent years:
The administrative regulation will generate no revenues to the Attorney General in subsequent years.
3. Cost Savings:
For the first year:
In the first year, the Attorney General will have cost savings through adopted online processes in the regulation amendment which are difficult to estimate at this time but estimated to be de minimis.
For subsequent years:
In subsequent years, the Attorney General will have cost savings through adopted online processes in the regulation amendment which are difficult to estimate at this time but estimated to be de minimis.
(4)(a) Identify affected local entities (for example: cities, counties, fire departments, school districts):
The administrative regulation will not affect any local entities.
(b) Estimate the following for each affected local entity identified in (4)(a):
1. Expenditures:
For the first year:
This administrative regulation will not cause expenditures by local entities for the first year.
For subsequent years:
This administrative regulation will not cause expenditures by local entities in subsequent years.
2. Revenues:
For the first year:
Local entities will receive no revenues from this administrative regulation for the first year.
For subsequent years:
Local entities will receive no revenues from this administrative regulation in subsequent years.
3. Cost Savings:
For the first year:
Local entities will receive no cost savings from this administrative regulation for the first year.
For subsequent years:
Local entities will receive no cost savings from this administrative regulation for subsequent years.
(5)(a) Identify any affected regulated entities not listed in (3)(a) or (4)(a):
Applicants and nonresident sellers of visual aid glasses will be affected by this administrative regulation.
(b) Estimate the following for each regulated entity identified in (5)(a):
1. Expenditures:
For the first year:
This administrative regulation will not cause nonresident sellers of visual aid glasses to have any additional expenditures for the first year.
For subsequent years:
This administrative regulation will not cause nonresident sellers of visual aid glasses to have any additional expenditures in subsequent years.
2. Revenues:
For the first year:
Nonresident sellers of visual aid glasses will not receive any revenues directly from this administrative regulation for the first year.
For subsequent years:
Nonresident sellers of visual aid glasses will not receive any revenues directly from this administrative regulation in subsequent years.
3. Cost Savings:
For the first year:
For the first year, nonresident sellers of visual aid glasses will receive cost savings through the adopted online processes in the regulation amendment, which are difficult to estimate at this time but estimated to be de minimis.
For subsequent years:
For subsequent years, nonresident sellers of visual aid glasses will receive cost savings from the adopted online processes in this regulation amendment, which are difficult to estimate at this time but estimated to be de minimis.
(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:
This administrative regulation will have no fiscal impact. The new regulation adopts an online registration application, an online renewal application, and online payment processes for nonresident sellers of visual aid glasses. The regulation does not affect any other governmental agencies or local governments. The regulation does not increase any fees. For these reasons, the regulation is not expected to have any significant fiscal impact.
(b) Methodology and resources used to reach this conclusion:
The Attorney General used a quantitative methodology analysis based on history of administrative agencies which license or register businesses in a specific subject area and the resulting facts from this regulation. The Attorney General used staff resources to determine the fiscal impact.
(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):
There is not an expected "major economic impact" from this regulation for the Attorney General, any local entities, or affected regulated entities.
(b) The methodology and resources used to reach this conclusion:
The Attorney General used a quantitative methodology analysis based on history of administrative agencies which license or register businesses in a specific subject area and resulting facts from this regulation. The Attorney General used staff resources to reach the conclusion that no overall negative or adverse major economic impact results from this administrative regulation.
OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
Kentucky Office of Regulatory Relief
(Amendment)
40 KAR 12:610.Nonresident sellers of visual aid glasses.
Section 1.
Nonresident Seller of Visual Aid Glasses Registration Application.(1)
A non-resident seller shall not sell visual aid glasses to Commonwealth of Kentucky residents unless the Attorney General approves the nonresident seller's online registration application in accordance with this administrative regulation. An applicant shall submit an online application using the "Nonresident Seller of Visual Aid Glasses registration application portal" available at https://www.ag.ky.gov/Resources/Pages/Office-of-Regulatory-Relief.aspx.(2)
When submitting an online application, each applicant shall submit:(a)
Payment of the $500.00 registration fee;(b)
The applicant's certificate of existence; authorization certificate from the Kentucky Secretary of State's office, or other evidence of the applicant's authority to transact business in Kentucky; and(c)
A copy of the applicant's registration/license from the state where applicant's dispensing facility is located.(3)
(a)
An applicant shall complete its application by submitting additional information or documents within thirty (30) days of a request by the Attorney General.(b)
The Attorney General may deny an application if the applicant fails to timely complete the application by not paying the application fee or providing requested information or documents.Section 2.
Annual Registration and Investigation Fee. The annual registration and investigation fee for a nonresident seller of visual aid glasses shall be $500.00.Section 3.
Nonresident Seller of Visual Aid Glasses Renewal Application.(1)
An approved nonresident seller of visual aid glasses registration or renewal shall be valid for one (1) year from the date of written confirmation of registration or renewal approval provided by the Attorney General.(2)
Thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of a current registration, a registered nonresident seller of visual aid glasses may renew its registration. Registration renewal shall be accomplished by submitting an online renewal application using the "Nonresident Sellers of Visual Aid Glasses Renewal Application portal" available at https://www.ag.ky.gov/Resources/Pages/Office-of-Regulatory-Relief.aspx.(3)
When submitting an online renewal application, each registrant shall submit payment of the annual $500.00 registration fee.(4)
(a)
A registrant shall complete its renewal application by submitting additional information or documents for its application within thirty (30) days of a request by the Attorney General.(b)
The Attorney General may deny a renewal application if the registrant fails to timely complete the application by not paying the annual registration fee or not submitting requested information or documents.(5)
Any registration renewal by the Attorney General shall not be construed to waive or condone any violation of law that occurred prior to any registration renewal and shall not prevent subsequent proceedings against a registrant.Section 4.
Written notification of material changes. A registered nonresident seller of visual aid glasses shall notify the Attorney General, in writing, within fourteen (14) days of any material change to information provided in the registrant's original application, any renewal application or application attachments.Section 5.
Record Requests. A nonresident seller of visual aid glasses shall make requested business records and documents related to an investigation or inquiry readily available to the Attorney General for inspection and copying upon request..Section 6.
Incorporation by Reference.(1)
The following material is incorporated by reference:(a)
"Nonresident Seller of Visual Aid Glasses Registration application portal, Feb. 2026; and(b)
"Nonresident Seller of Visual Aid Glasses Renewal application portal," Feb. 2026;(2)
This material may be inspected, copied, or obtained, subject to applicable copyright law, at the Office of the Attorney General, Capital Complex East, 1024 Capital Center Drive, Suite 200, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This material is also available on the Attorney General's website, https://ag.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx.STEPHEN B. HUMPHRESS, Executive Director
RUSSELL COLEMAN, Attorney General
APPROVED BY AGENCY: February 20, 2026
FILED WITH LRC: February 24, 2026 at 1:04 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT PERIOD: A public hearing on this proposed administrative regulation shall be held on May 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time at the Office of Administrative Hearings, Conference Room B, 105 Sea Hero Road, Suite 2, Conference Room B, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601. Frankfort, Kentucky 40601. Individuals interested in being heard at this hearing shall notify the Attorney General in writing at least five (5) working days prior to the hearing of their intent to attend. If no notification of intent to attend the hearing is received by that date, the hearing may be canceled. This hearing is open to the public. Any person who wishes to be heard will be given an opportunity to comment on the proposed administrative regulation. 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 the proposed administrative regulation. Written comments shall be accepted through 11:59 p.m. on May 31, 2026. Send written notification of intent to be heard at the public hearing or written comments on the proposed administrative regulation to the contact person.
CONTACT PERSON: Stephen B. Humphress, Executive Director, Kentucky Office of Regulatory Relief, Kentucky Office of Attorney General, 1024 Capital Center Drive, Suite 200, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, phone: 502-696-5408, fax: (502) 573-8317, email: steve.humphress@ky.gov.
REGULATORY IMPACT ANALYSIS AND TIERING STATEMENT
Contact Person:
Stephen B. Humphress
Subject Headings:
Attorney General; Occupations and Professions; and Visual Impairment
(1) Provide a brief summary of:
(a) What this administrative regulation does:
This administrative regulation establishes an online registration application, an online renewal application and an annual registration and investigation fee relating to nonresident visual aid glasses sellers.
(b) The necessity of this administrative regulation:
This regulation is necessary because it allows the Office of Attorney General ("Attorney General") to perform its statutory mandates.
(c) How this administrative regulation conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
KRS 15.180 directs the Attorney General to promulgate administrative regulations that will facilitate the performance of duties vested in the Attorney General and the Department of Law. KRS 367.150(4) requires the Department of Law to study the operation of all laws, rules, administrative regulations, orders, and state policies affecting consumers and to recommend administrative regulations in the consumers' interest. KRS 367.686 and 367.688 require the Attorney General to provide for annual registrations of all nonresident visual aid glasses sellers. KRS 367.688 requires the Attorney General to establish a fee for investigation and registration of nonresident sellers of visual aid glasses. KRS 367.689 authorizes the Attorney General to promulgate administrative regulations to carry out the provisions of KRS 367.680 to 367.690, pertaining to nonresident visual aid glasses sellers.
(d) How this administrative regulation currently assists or will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
This administrative regulation establishes an online registration application, an online registration renewal application, and annual registration and investigation fee relating to nonresident visual aid glasses sellers.
(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:
This amendment makes changes to comply with KRS Chapter 13A drafting requirements. The amendment provides for an online registration application and an online registration renewal application. The amendment removes unnecessary language from the regulation as duplicative and already incorporated into the online applications.
(b) The necessity of the amendment to this administrative regulation:
The Attorney General needs to update regulations to conform to KRS Chapter 13A drafting requirements. The Attorney General needs to update the regulation to remove unnecessary language. The Attorney General needs to modernize application and payment processes by providing for online processes.
(c) How the amendment conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
As previously explained, KRS 15.180, 367.150(4), 367.688, and 367.689 authorize the administrative regulation amendments.
(d) How the amendment will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
The regulation amendments will cause the regulation to conform to KRS Chapter 13A drafting requirements. The regulation amendments will provide online application and payment processes for regulated entities.
(3) Does this administrative regulation or amendment implement legislation from the previous five years?
No
(4) List the type and number of individuals, businesses, organizations, or state and local governments affected by this administrative regulation:
This administrative regulation will affect applicants and four (4) registered nonresident sellers of visual aid glasses and the Attorney General.
(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:
Applicants and nonresident sellers of visual aid glasses will be required to use the new online processes adopted by the regulation amendment. The Attorney General will review completed online forms for compliance with law.
(b) In complying with this administrative regulation or amendment, how much will it cost each of the entities identified in question (4):
Applicants and nonresident sellers of visual aid glasses will bear no additional costs as they will be able to apply online at no additional cost. The Attorney General will incur no additional costs.
(c) As a result of compliance, what benefits will accrue to the entities identified in question (4):
It is intended that the online processes adopted by the regulation amendments will make it easier for applicants and regulated entities to apply for registrations, renew registrations and pay registration fees. The Attorney General will be able to process registrations and renewals without difficulty.
(6) Provide an estimate of how much it will cost the administrative body to implement this administrative regulation:
(a) Initially:
There are no costs to implement this administrative regulation.
(b) On a continuing basis:
There are no continuing costs to implement this administrative regulation.
(7) What is the source of the funding to be used for the implementation and enforcement of this administrative regulation or this amendment:
No additional costs are associated with implementing this administrative regulation amendment.
(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 is no anticipated increase in fees or funding necessary to amend this administrative regulation.
(9) State whether or not this administrative regulation establishes any fees or directly or indirectly increases any fees:
This administrative regulation amendment does not directly or indirectly increase any fees.
(10) TIERING: Is tiering applied?
No. This administrative regulation amendment applies equally to all nonresident visual aid glasses sellers.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
(1) Identify each state statute, federal statute, or federal regulation that requires or authorizes the action taken by the administrative regulation:
. KRS 15.180, 367.150(4), 367.686. 367.688, and 367.689 authorize the action taken in this administrative regulation.
(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 1960 Ky. Acts ch. 68, Art. II, sec. 1; 1972 Ky. Acts ch. 4, sec. 4; and 2003 Ky. Acts ch. 1, sec. 10.
(3)(a) Identify the promulgating agency and any other affected state units, parts, or divisions:
The Office of Attorney General, Kentucky Office of Regulatory Relief ("Attorney General") is the promulgating agency. The regulation does not affect any other state agencies. (b) Estimate the following for each affected state unit, part, or division in (3)(a):
(b) Estimate the following for each affected state unit, part, or division identified in (3)(a):
1. Expenditures:
For the first year:
There are no expenditures to administer this administrative regulation for the first year.
For subsequent years:
There will be no expenditures to administer the administrative regulation in subsequent years.
2. Revenues:
For the first year:
The administrative regulation will generate no revenue for the Attorney General in the first year.
For subsequent years:
The administrative regulation will generate no revenues to the Attorney General in subsequent years.
3. Cost Savings:
For the first year:
In the first year, the Attorney General will have cost savings through adopted online processes in the regulation amendment which are difficult to estimate at this time but estimated to be de minimis.
For subsequent years:
In subsequent years, the Attorney General will have cost savings through adopted online processes in the regulation amendment which are difficult to estimate at this time but estimated to be de minimis.
(4)(a) Identify affected local entities (for example: cities, counties, fire departments, school districts):
The administrative regulation will not affect any local entities.
(b) Estimate the following for each affected local entity identified in (4)(a):
1. Expenditures:
For the first year:
This administrative regulation will not cause expenditures by local entities for the first year.
For subsequent years:
This administrative regulation will not cause expenditures by local entities in subsequent years.
2. Revenues:
For the first year:
Local entities will receive no revenues from this administrative regulation for the first year.
For subsequent years:
Local entities will receive no revenues from this administrative regulation in subsequent years.
3. Cost Savings:
For the first year:
Local entities will receive no cost savings from this administrative regulation for the first year.
For subsequent years:
Local entities will receive no cost savings from this administrative regulation for subsequent years.
(5)(a) Identify any affected regulated entities not listed in (3)(a) or (4)(a):
Applicants and nonresident sellers of visual aid glasses will be affected by this administrative regulation.
(b) Estimate the following for each regulated entity identified in (5)(a):
1. Expenditures:
For the first year:
This administrative regulation will not cause nonresident sellers of visual aid glasses to have any additional expenditures for the first year.
For subsequent years:
This administrative regulation will not cause nonresident sellers of visual aid glasses to have any additional expenditures in subsequent years.
2. Revenues:
For the first year:
Nonresident sellers of visual aid glasses will not receive any revenues directly from this administrative regulation for the first year.
For subsequent years:
Nonresident sellers of visual aid glasses will not receive any revenues directly from this administrative regulation in subsequent years.
3. Cost Savings:
For the first year:
For the first year, nonresident sellers of visual aid glasses will receive cost savings through the adopted online processes in the regulation amendment, which are difficult to estimate at this time but estimated to be de minimis.
For subsequent years:
For subsequent years, nonresident sellers of visual aid glasses will receive cost savings from the adopted online processes in this regulation amendment, which are difficult to estimate at this time but estimated to be de minimis.
(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:
This administrative regulation will have no fiscal impact. The new regulation adopts an online registration application, an online renewal application, and online payment processes for nonresident sellers of visual aid glasses. The regulation does not affect any other governmental agencies or local governments. The regulation does not increase any fees. For these reasons, the regulation is not expected to have any significant fiscal impact.
(b) Methodology and resources used to reach this conclusion:
The Attorney General used a quantitative methodology analysis based on history of administrative agencies which license or register businesses in a specific subject area and the resulting facts from this regulation. The Attorney General used staff resources to determine the fiscal impact.
(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):
There is not an expected "major economic impact" from this regulation for the Attorney General, any local entities, or affected regulated entities.
(b) The methodology and resources used to reach this conclusion:
The Attorney General used a quantitative methodology analysis based on history of administrative agencies which license or register businesses in a specific subject area and resulting facts from this regulation. The Attorney General used staff resources to reach the conclusion that no overall negative or adverse major economic impact results from this administrative regulation.