Title 201 | Chapter 010 | Regulation 050REG
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BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Board of Landscape Architects
(Amendment)
201 KAR 10:050.Fees.
Section 1.
Fees. The following nonrefundable fees shall apply:(1)
Renewal fees:(a)
Active license: $250;(b)
Inactive license: sixty (60) percent of the active license renewal fee established in paragraph (a) of this subsection(c)
Retired license: twenty-five (25) percent of the active license renewal fee established in paragraph (a) of this subsection;(2)
Duplicate license: twenty-five (25) dollars;(3)
Application fee: $250;(4)
Reinstatement fee:(a)
A reinstatement fee shall be based upon both the length of time that has passed since expiration or suspension, and whether active, inactive or retired licensure is sought.(b)
1.
If seeking active licensure, the reinstatement fee shall be as follows:a.
If reinstatement is sought within thirty (30) days of expiration or suspension, 120% of the license renewal fee established in subsection (1)(a) of this section;b.
If reinstatement is sought within thirty-one (31) to sixty (60) days of expiration or suspension, 140% of the license renewal fee established in subsection (1)(a) of this section;c.
If reinstatement is sought within sixty-one (61) days to one (1) year of expiration or suspension, 200% of the license renewal fee established in subsection (1)(a) of this section; andd.
If reinstatement is sought more than one (1) year after expiration or suspension, 300% of the license renewal fee established in subsection (1)(a) of this section.2.
If seeking inactive licensure, the reinstatement fee shall be as follows:a.
If reinstatement is sought within thirty (30) days of expiration or suspension, 120% of the license renewal fee established in subsection (1)(b) of this section;b.
If reinstatement is sought within thirty-one (31) to sixty (60) days of expiration or suspension, 140% of the license renewal fee established in subsection (1)(b) of this section;c.
If reinstatement is sought within sixty-one (61) days to one (1) year of expiration or suspension, 200% of the license renewal fee established in subsection (1)(b) of this section; andd.
If reinstatement is sought more than one (1) year after expiration or suspension, 300% of the license renewal fee established in subsection (1)(b) of this section.3.
If seeking retired licensure, the reinstatement fee shall be as follows:a.
If reinstatement is sought within thirty (30) days of expiration or suspension, 120% of the license renewal fee established in subsection (1)(c) of this section;b.
If reinstatement is sought within thirty-one (31) to sixty (60) days of expiration or suspension, 140% of the license renewal fee established in subsection (1)(c) of this section;c.
If reinstatement is sought within sixty-one (61) days to one (1) year of expiration or suspension, 200% of the license renewal fee established in subsection (1)(c) of this section; andd.
If reinstatement is sought more than one (1) year after expiration or suspension, 300% of the license renewal fee established in subsection (1)(c) of this section.(b)
(c)
(d)
(5)
Reactivation fee: equal to the active license renewal fee established in subsection (1)(a) of this section.Section 2.
The fees listed in Section 1(1) of this administrative regulation shall be paid annually.GARY WOLNITZEK, Chairperson
APPROVED BY AGENCY: May 20, 2025
FILED WITH LRC: August 15, 2025 at 9:45 a.m.
PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT PERIOD: A public hearing on this administrative regulation shall be held on October 22, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the Kentucky Board of Landscape Architects, 1712 Perryville Rd, Suite 200, Danville, Kentucky 40422. Individuals interested in being heard at this hearing shall notify this agency in writing by October 15, 2025, five workdays prior to the hearing, of their intent to attend. If no notification of intent to attend the hearing 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 the proposed administrative regulation. Written comments shall be accepted through October 31, 2025. 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: Morgan G. Ransdell, Board Attorney, Kentucky Board of Landscape Architects, 1712 Perryville Rd, Suite 200, Danville, Kentucky 40422; phone (502) 665-9600, email Morgan.Ransdell@ky.gov.
REGULATORY IMPACT ANALYSIS AND TIERING STATEMENT
Contact Person:
Morgan G. Ransdell
Subject Headings:
Boards and Commissions, Landscape Architects, Occupations and Professions
(1) Provide a brief summary of:
(a) What this administrative regulation does:
This administrative regulation establishes fees for landscape architect licensure.
(b) The necessity of this administrative regulation:
KRS 323A.060 requires the board to promulgate administrative regulations to establish fees for services related to landscape architect licensure.
(c) How this administrative regulation conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
This administrative regulation establishes fees for landscape architect licensure.
(d) How this administrative regulation currently assists or will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
This administrative regulation establishes fees for statutorily mandated services related to landscape architect licensure.
(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 provides a detailed and accurate description of the fees required for reinstatement to active, inactive, and retired licensure status.
(b) The necessity of the amendment to this administrative regulation:
The amendment is needed to ensure an accurate description of the fees required for reinstatement to active, inactive, and retired licensure status.
(c) How the amendment conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
The amendment provides an accurate statement regarding fees for reinstatement of landscape architect licensure.
(d) How the amendment will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
The amendment provides an accurate statement regarding fees for reinstatement of landscape architect licensure.
(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:
The 347 licensees subject to the Board’s regulatory authority, and future applicants.
(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:
Per KRS 323A.060, the regulation sets the fees paid by applicants for initial licensure, renewal, and reinstatement. The amendment does not alter the fee amounts.
(b) In complying with this administrative regulation or amendment, how much will it cost each of the entities identified in question (4):
The amendment does not alter the fees paid by applicants for initial licensure, renewal, and reinstatement.
(c) As a result of compliance, what benefits will accrue to the entities identified in question (4):
Fees are the sole source of agency revenue; therefore, fees allow for the existence of the agency, and the corresponding protection of both the public and the integrity of the profession of landscape architecture.
(6) Provide an estimate of how much it will cost the administrative body to implement this administrative regulation:
(a) Initially:
There are no monetary costs associated with the implementation of the amendment, either initially or on an ongoing basis.
(b) On a continuing basis:
There are no monetary costs associated with the implementation of the amendment, either initially or on an ongoing basis.
(7) What is the source of the funding to be used for the implementation and enforcement of this administrative regulation or this amendment:
Agency funds.
(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:
No fee increase or funding is required.
(9) State whether or not this administrative regulation establishes any fees or directly or indirectly increases any fees:
It does not.
(10) TIERING: Is tiering applied?
Tiering is not applied.
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 323A.040, 323A.050, 323A.060, 323A.100(1), (4), 323A.105, and KRS 323A.210(2)(b).
(2) State whether this administrative regulation is expressly authorized by an act of the General Assembly, and if so, identify the act:
KRS 323A.210(2)(b) authorizes the agency to adopt all reasonable administrative regulations consistent with this chapter that are necessary to carry into effect the purposes of this chapter.
(3)(a) Identify the promulgating agency and any other affected state units, parts, or divisions:
The Kentucky Board of Landscape Architects.
(b) Estimate the following for each affected state unit, part, or division identified in (3)(a):
1. Expenditures:
For the first year:
The amendment will not impact expenditures.
For subsequent years:
The amendment will not impact expenditures.
2. Revenues:
For the first year:
The amendment will not impact revenues.
For subsequent years:
The amendment will not impact revenues.
3. Cost Savings:
For the first year:
Nominal cost savings will be attained through the use of online documents and forms in lieu of mailing hard copies; however, the precise amount of the savings is not known.
For subsequent years:
Nominal cost savings will be attained through the use of online documents and forms in lieu of generating and mailing hard copies; however, the precise amount of the savings is not known.
(4)(a) Identify affected local entities (for example: cities, counties, fire departments, school districts):
None.
(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):
Licensure applicants and licensees.
(b) Estimate the following for each regulated entity identified in (5)(a):
1. Expenditures:
For the first year:
The amendment does not alter the fee amounts paid by licensure applicants and licensees.
For subsequent years:
The amendment does not alter the fee amounts paid by licensure applicants and licensees.
2. Revenues:
For the first year:
No revenues to estimate.
For subsequent years:
No revenues to estimate.
3. Cost Savings:
For the first year:
No cost savings for regulated entities.
For subsequent years:
No cost savings for regulated entities.
(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:
Nominal. Fees are the sole source of agency revenue; therefore, fees allow for the existence of the agency, and the corresponding protection of both the public and the integrity of the profession of landscape architecture. The amendment does not alter the fee amounts paid by licensure applicants and licensees; therefore, the amendment will have no fiscal impact.
(b) Methodology and resources used to reach this conclusion:
None.
(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):
This administrative regulation will not have a major economic impact as it relates to the entities identified in (3)(a), (4)(a), and (5)(a).
(b) The methodology and resources used to reach this conclusion:
None.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Board of Landscape Architects
(Amendment)
201 KAR 10:050.Fees.
Section 1.
Fees. The following nonrefundable fees shall apply:(1)
Renewal fees:(a)
Active license: $250;(b)
Inactive license: sixty (60) percent of the active license renewal fee established in paragraph (a) of this subsection;(c)
Retired license: twenty-five (25) percent of the active license renewal fee established in paragraph (a) of this subsection;(2)
Duplicate license: twenty-five (25) dollars;(3)
Application fee: $250;(4)
Reinstatement fee:(a)
A reinstatement fee shall be based upon both the length of time that has passed since expiration or suspension, and whether active, inactive or retired licensure is sought.(b)
1.
If seeking active licensure, the reinstatement fee shall be as follows:a.
If reinstatement is sought within thirty (30) days of expiration or suspension, 120% of the license renewal fee established in subsection (1)(a) of this section;b.
If reinstatement is sought within thirty-one (31) to sixty (60) days of expiration or suspension, 140% of the license renewal fee established in subsection (1)(a) of this section;c.
If reinstatement is sought within sixty-one (61) days to one (1) year of expiration or suspension, 200% of the license renewal fee established in subsection (1)(a) of this section; andd.
If reinstatement is sought more than one (1) year after expiration or suspension, 300% of the license renewal fee established in subsection (1)(a) of this section.2.
If seeking inactive licensure, the reinstatement fee shall be as follows:a.
If reinstatement is sought within thirty (30) days of expiration or suspension, 120% of the license renewal fee established in subsection (1)(b) of this section;b.
If reinstatement is sought within thirty-one (31) to sixty (60) days of expiration or suspension, 140% of the license renewal fee established in subsection (1)(b) of this section;c.
If reinstatement is sought within sixty-one (61) days to one (1) year of expiration or suspension, 200% of the license renewal fee established in subsection (1)(b) of this section; andd.
If reinstatement is sought more than one (1) year after expiration or suspension, 300% of the license renewal fee established in subsection (1)(b) of this section.3.
If seeking retired licensure, the reinstatement fee shall be as follows:a.
If reinstatement is sought within thirty (30) days of expiration or suspension, 120% of the license renewal fee established in subsection (1)(c) of this section;b.
If reinstatement is sought within thirty-one (31) to sixty (60) days of expiration or suspension, 140% of the license renewal fee established in subsection (1)(c) of this section;c.
If reinstatement is sought within sixty-one (61) days to one (1) year of expiration or suspension, 200% of the license renewal fee established in subsection (1)(c) of this section; andd.
If reinstatement is sought more than one (1) year after expiration or suspension, 300% of the license renewal fee established in subsection (1)(c) of this section.(5)
Reactivation fee: equal to the active license renewal fee established in subsection (1)(a) of this section.Section 2.
The fees listed in Section 1(1) of this administrative regulation shall be paid annually.GARY WOLNITZEK, Chairperson
APPROVED BY AGENCY: May 20, 2025
FILED WITH LRC: August 15, 2025 at 9:45 a.m.
PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT PERIOD: A public hearing on this administrative regulation shall be held on October 22, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the Kentucky Board of Landscape Architects, 1712 Perryville Rd, Suite 200, Danville, Kentucky 40422. Individuals interested in being heard at this hearing shall notify this agency in writing by October 15, 2025, five workdays prior to the hearing, of their intent to attend. If no notification of intent to attend the hearing 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 the proposed administrative regulation. Written comments shall be accepted through October 31, 2025. 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: Morgan G. Ransdell, Board Attorney, Kentucky Board of Landscape Architects, 1712 Perryville Rd, Suite 200, Danville, Kentucky 40422; phone (502) 665-9600, email Morgan.Ransdell@ky.gov.
REGULATORY IMPACT ANALYSIS AND TIERING STATEMENT
Contact Person:
Morgan G. Ransdell
Subject Headings:
Boards and Commissions, Landscape Architects, Occupations and Professions
(1) Provide a brief summary of:
(a) What this administrative regulation does:
This administrative regulation establishes fees for landscape architect licensure.
(b) The necessity of this administrative regulation:
KRS 323A.060 requires the board to promulgate administrative regulations to establish fees for services related to landscape architect licensure.
(c) How this administrative regulation conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
This administrative regulation establishes fees for landscape architect licensure.
(d) How this administrative regulation currently assists or will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
This administrative regulation establishes fees for statutorily mandated services related to landscape architect licensure.
(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 provides a detailed and accurate description of the fees required for reinstatement to active, inactive, and retired licensure status.
(b) The necessity of the amendment to this administrative regulation:
The amendment is needed to ensure an accurate description of the fees required for reinstatement to active, inactive, and retired licensure status.
(c) How the amendment conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
The amendment provides an accurate statement regarding fees for reinstatement of landscape architect licensure.
(d) How the amendment will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
The amendment provides an accurate statement regarding fees for reinstatement of landscape architect licensure.
(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:
The 347 licensees subject to the Board’s regulatory authority, and future applicants.
(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:
Per KRS 323A.060, the regulation sets the fees paid by applicants for initial licensure, renewal, and reinstatement. The amendment does not alter the fee amounts.
(b) In complying with this administrative regulation or amendment, how much will it cost each of the entities identified in question (4):
The amendment does not alter the fees paid by applicants for initial licensure, renewal, and reinstatement.
(c) As a result of compliance, what benefits will accrue to the entities identified in question (4):
Fees are the sole source of agency revenue; therefore, fees allow for the existence of the agency, and the corresponding protection of both the public and the integrity of the profession of landscape architecture.
(6) Provide an estimate of how much it will cost the administrative body to implement this administrative regulation:
(a) Initially:
There are no monetary costs associated with the implementation of the amendment, either initially or on an ongoing basis.
(b) On a continuing basis:
There are no monetary costs associated with the implementation of the amendment, either initially or on an ongoing basis.
(7) What is the source of the funding to be used for the implementation and enforcement of this administrative regulation or this amendment:
Agency funds.
(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:
No fee increase or funding is required.
(9) State whether or not this administrative regulation establishes any fees or directly or indirectly increases any fees:
It does not.
(10) TIERING: Is tiering applied?
Tiering is not applied.
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 323A.040, 323A.050, 323A.060, 323A.100(1), (4), 323A.105, and KRS 323A.210(2)(b).
(2) State whether this administrative regulation is expressly authorized by an act of the General Assembly, and if so, identify the act:
KRS 323A.210(2)(b) authorizes the agency to adopt all reasonable administrative regulations consistent with this chapter that are necessary to carry into effect the purposes of this chapter.
(3)(a) Identify the promulgating agency and any other affected state units, parts, or divisions:
The Kentucky Board of Landscape Architects.
(b) Estimate the following for each affected state unit, part, or division identified in (3)(a):
1. Expenditures:
For the first year:
The amendment will not impact expenditures.
For subsequent years:
The amendment will not impact expenditures.
2. Revenues:
For the first year:
The amendment will not impact revenues.
For subsequent years:
The amendment will not impact revenues.
3. Cost Savings:
For the first year:
Nominal cost savings will be attained through the use of online documents and forms in lieu of mailing hard copies; however, the precise amount of the savings is not known.
For subsequent years:
Nominal cost savings will be attained through the use of online documents and forms in lieu of generating and mailing hard copies; however, the precise amount of the savings is not known.
(4)(a) Identify affected local entities (for example: cities, counties, fire departments, school districts):
None.
(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):
Licensure applicants and licensees.
(b) Estimate the following for each regulated entity identified in (5)(a):
1. Expenditures:
For the first year:
The amendment does not alter the fee amounts paid by licensure applicants and licensees.
For subsequent years:
The amendment does not alter the fee amounts paid by licensure applicants and licensees.
2. Revenues:
For the first year:
No revenues to estimate.
For subsequent years:
No revenues to estimate.
3. Cost Savings:
For the first year:
No cost savings for regulated entities.
For subsequent years:
No cost savings for regulated entities.
(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:
Nominal. Fees are the sole source of agency revenue; therefore, fees allow for the existence of the agency, and the corresponding protection of both the public and the integrity of the profession of landscape architecture. The amendment does not alter the fee amounts paid by licensure applicants and licensees; therefore, the amendment will have no fiscal impact.
(b) Methodology and resources used to reach this conclusion:
None.
(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):
This administrative regulation will not have a major economic impact as it relates to the entities identified in (3)(a), (4)(a), and (5)(a).
(b) The methodology and resources used to reach this conclusion:
None.