Title 201 | Chapter 014 | Regulation 015


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201 KAR 14:015.Retaking of examination.

Section 1.

Apprentice License Examination Requirements.

(1)

An applicant shall pass each portion of the apprentice examination with a score of at least seventy-five (75) percent.

(2)

 

(a)

Except as provided by paragraphs (b) and (c) of this subsection, an applicant who does not successfully complete one (1) portion of the apprentice exam may reapply to sit for the failed portion only.

(b)

A passing score on one (1) portion of the apprentice exam shall only be used for a period of one (1) year to exempt the applicant from retaking that portion of the examination.

(c)

 

1.

If an applicant has failed one (1) or more portions of the apprentice examination two (2) consecutive times, the applicant shall be required to:

a.

Return to a barber school licensed by the board for eighty (80) additional hours of training; and

b.

Retake the entire examination.

2.

Each unsuccessful attempt to pass the examination thereafter shall require the applicant to complete the conditions delineated in subparagraph 1. of this paragraph.

Section 2.

An examination fee shall be required for each examination, in accordance with 201 KAR 14:180.

Section 3.

Instructor License Examination Requirements.

(1)

An applicant who has failed one (1) or more portions of the instructor exam may reapply to sit for:

(a)

The entire exam; or

(b)

The failed portion or portions only.

(2)

A passing score on one (1) or more portions of the instructor exam shall only be used for a period of one (1) year to exempt the applicant from retaking that portion or portions of the examination.

HISTORY: (KBB:Appr.Exam.1; 1 Ky.R. 723; eff. 6-11-1975; 10 Ky.R. 892; 1067; eff. 2-1-1984; 38 Ky.R. 86; 508; eff. 10-7-2011; 40 Ky.R. 1856; 2412; eff. 6-6-2014; 42 Ky.R. 2920; 43 Ky.R. 194; eff. 9-2-2016; 48 Ky.R. 1830; eff. 7-5-2022.)

JASON CROCKETT, Chair
APPROVED BY AGENCY: November 8, 2021
FILED WITH LRC: November 15, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.
PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT PERIOD: A public hearing on this administrative regulation shall be held on January 24, 2022, at 9:00 a.m., at Kentucky Board of Barbering. Individuals interested in being heard at 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 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 11:59 p.m. on January 31, 2022. 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: Christopher D. Hunt, General Counsel, 312 Whittington Pkwy Suite 110, Louisville, Kentucky 40222, phone +1 (502) 782-0778, fax +1 (502) 324-6192, email chrisd.hunt@ky.gov.

REGULATORY IMPACT ANALYSIS AND TIERING STATEMENT
Contact Person:
Christopher D. Hunt
(1) Provide a brief summary of:
(a) What this administrative regulation does:
This administrative regulation establishes guidelines and fees for retaking examinations that fails one or more portion of an exam.
(b) The necessity of this administrative regulation:
This administrative regulation is necessary to satisfy statutory requirements that licensing guidelines be established. The regulation also ensures compliance with requirements to pass Board Exams and obtain licensure.
(c) How this administrative regulation conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
KRS 317.440(1)(f) requires the Board of Barbering to promulgate administrative regulations pertaining to exam requirements.
(d) How this administrative regulation currently assists or will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
This administrative regulation provides a structure for a student to retake an exam after failure and establishes parameters for anyone who choses to retake the exam.
(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 removes confusing language relating to industry licensure and provides continuity of terms.
(b) The necessity of the amendment to this administrative regulation:
This amendment is necessary to remove language that conflicts industry standards and provides continuity of language with other administrative regulations.
(c) How the amendment conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
This amendment conforms with the requirement of KRS 317.440(1)(f) requires the Board of Barbering to promulgate administrative regulations pertaining to exam requirements.
(d) How the amendment will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
This amendment will clarify language used and provide continuity throughout administrative regulations. This will in turn make the administration of regulations more efficient.
(3) List the type and number of individuals, businesses, organizations, or state and local governments affected by this administrative regulation:
This administrative regulation affects approximately 4,550 license holders, in the following categories: master barbers, apprentice barbers, student barbers, barber instructors, barber schools, and barber shops. This administrative regulation will also affect future license applicants. (4) Provide an analysis of how the entities identified in the previous question 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 each of the regulated entities have to take to comply with this regulation or amendment: No action will be required of current license holders. The requirement for obtaining a new license. (b) In complying with this administrative regulation or amendment, how much will it cost each of the entities: There is no cost anticipated for compliance with the amended language. (c) As a result of compliance, what benefits will accrue to the entities: License holders will benefit from a clearer, more concise description of their responsibilities when retaking exams for licensure.
(4) Provide an analysis of how the entities identified in question (3) 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 (3) will have to take to comply with this administrative regulation or amendment:
(b) In complying with this administrative regulation or amendment, how much will it cost each of the entities identified in question (3):
(c) As a result of compliance, what benefits will accrue to the entities identified in question (3):
(5) Provide an estimate of how much it will cost the administrative body to implement this administrative regulation:
(a) Initially:
None.
(b) On a continuing basis:
None.
(6) What is the source of the funding to be used for the implementation and enforcement of this administrative regulation:
None – not applicable to this amendment.
(7) 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 increase in fees or funding will be necessary to implement this amendment.
(8) State whether or not this administrative regulation established any fees or directly or indirectly increased any fees:
This administrative regulation does not establish any new fees, nor does it alter or increase existing fees.
(9) TIERING: Is tiering applied?
Tiering was not appropriate in this administrative regulation because the administrative regulation applies equally to all those individuals or entities regulated by it.

FISCAL NOTE ON STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT
(1) What units, parts or divisions of state or local government (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) will be impacted by this administrative regulation?
Kentucky Board of Barbering.
(2) Identify each state or federal statute or federal regulation that requires or authorizes the action taken by the administrative regulation.
KRS 317.450(3); KRS 317.440.
(3) Estimate the effect of this administrative regulation on the expenditures and revenues of a state or local government agency (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) for the first full year the administrative regulation is to be in effect.
If specific dollar estimates cannot be determined, provide a brief narrative to explain the fiscal impact of the administrative regulation. The Board of Barbering is the only agency that would be directly impacted by this regulation. There are no expected impacts on expenditures or revenue, as the agency already employs inspectors, who determine compliance with all applicable regulations on their inspection visits. The only possible revenue would be from fines associated with failures to comply with the administrative regulation. This revenue would be variable and negligible.
(a) How much revenue will this administrative regulation generate for the state or local government (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) for the first year?
$0-$500.
(b) How much revenue will this administrative regulation generate for the state or local government (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) for subsequent years?
$0-$500.
(c) How much will it cost to administer this program for the first year?
No additional costs are anticipated; any expenses are included with current expenditures for agency inspectors and staff.
(d) How much will it cost to administer this program for subsequent years?
No additional costs are anticipated; any expenses are included with current expenditures for agency inspectors and staff.
Note: If specific dollar estimates cannot be determined, provide a brief narrative to explain the fiscal impact of the administrative regulation.
Revenues (+/-):
NA
Expenditures (+/-):
NA
Other Explanation:
NA

7-Year Expiration: 7/5/2029

Last Updated: 7/7/2022


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