Title 201 | Chapter 016 | Regulation 735REG
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BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Board of Veterinary Examiners
(Amended at ARRS Committee)
201 KAR 16:735.Renewal requirements for AAHP licensespermits -- renewal notice -- expiration.
Section 1.
Renewal Notices and Timeliness of Renewal Applications.(1)
The board shall, not later than August 31 of each year, email or mail to each licensed(2)
The Renewal Application for AAHP Licenses(3)
Timely receipt of renewal application.(a)
Renewals bearing a postmark, or, if an online renewal, a timestamp, of September 30 or earlier shall be considered received on time.(b)
Renewals bearing a postmark, or, if an online renewal, a timestamp, between October 1 and November 30 shall be considered late and therefore incur a late fee pursuant to 201 KAR 16:513.(4)
The renewal fee, as established in 201 KAR 16:513, shall be attached to the completed Renewal Application for AAHP LicensesSection 2.
Continuing Education (CE) Required.(1)
Each AAHP licensee(a)
For AAHP animal chiropractic providers (ACPs), licensees1.
Ana.
American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA); orb.
International Veterinary Chiropractic Association (IVCA); or2.
Animal chiropractic focused CE from one (1) or more of the following organizations:a.
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) or its affiliate organizations as listed on the AVMA website available at https://www.avma.org/about/state-and-allied-groups;b.
American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE); orc.
A board-approved CE program.(b)
For AAHP Equine Dental Providers (EDPs), licensees shall show proof of CE for a minimum of six (6) clinical hours annually from:1.
The International Association of Equine Dentistry (IAED) annual conference; or2.
Equine dental focused CE from one (1) or more of the following organizations:a.
b.
Veterinary Dental Forum;c.
American Association of Equine Providers (AAEP);d.
3.
A board-approved CE program.(b)
(2)
AAHP CE hours shall be clinical in a topic specifically related to the area of practice for which they hold a license. Additional CE hours in practice management, wellness, or other topics may be earned, but shall not count toward the CE requirement for renewal or reinstatement of the AAHP license.(3)
CE Format. An AAHP licensee(a)
A minimum of three (3) of the required six (6) hours CE for AAHP providers that is(b)
No more than three (3) of the required six (6) CE hours in an online format that is pre-recorded or non-interactive.(4)
All CE earned shall be new continuing education. An AAHP licensee shall not apply CE earned in a prior renewal period, or earned and applied for licensure reinstatement toward renewal of their license in the current renewal cycle.(5)(3)
Continuing education shall be earned from October 1 of each renewal period until September 30 at the end of the period, or until November 30 at the end of the grace period with the addition of a late fee in accordance with 201 KAR 16:513.(6)
Continuing education hours earned during the grace period of a renewal cycle shall not be eligible for credit on(7)(4)
The board shall not renew the license(8)
Continuing education requirements shall be waived for a new licensee completing their initial term of licensure who has also achieved board-approved certification within twelve (12) months of initial licensure.Section 3.
The board shall not be held responsible or liable for lost renewal notices, or renewal notices not received, or not received on time.(1)
Regardless of cause, the board shall not be required to refund money to a licensee(2)
Failure to renew by the grace period deadline and in compliance with all requirements of the board shall cause the license(3)
The former licenseeSection 4.
Duty to Report. Each AAHP licensee(1)
Legal(2)
Legal(3)
Legitimate(4)
Current(5)
Current(6)
Within thirty (30) days, notify the board of any changes to their name or addresses or email address by submitting a completed Request for Name or Address Change form, incorporated by reference in 201 KAR 16:570 or online equivalent form.Section 5.
Incorporation by Reference.(1)
"Renewal Application for AAHP Licenses(2)
This material may be inspected, copied, or obtained, subjected to applicable copyright law, at the Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners, 4047 Iron Works Parkway, Suite 104, Kentucky 40511, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This material may also be obtained at kbve.ky.gov.FILED WITH LRC: February 9, 2026
CONTACT PERSON: Michelle M. Shane, KBVE Executive Director, 4047 Iron Works Parkway, Suite 104, Lexington, Kentucky 40511, phone 502-564-5433, fax 502-573-1458, email Michelle.Shane@ky.gov.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Board of Veterinary Examiners
(Amended at ARRS Committee)
201 KAR 16:735.Renewal requirements for AAHP licenses -- renewal notice -- expiration.
Section 1.
Renewal Notices and Timeliness of Renewal Applications.(1)
The board shall, not later than August 31 of each year, email or mail to each licensed allied animal health professional a renewal notice.(2)
The Renewal Application for AAHP Licenses shall be completed by the licensee and returned to the board, including all required attachments, fees as required by 201 KAR 16:513, and, if required by the board, proof of course completion for the required continuing education.(3)
Timely receipt of renewal application.(a)
Renewals bearing a postmark, or, if an online renewal, a timestamp, of September 30 or earlier shall be considered received on time.(b)
Renewals bearing a postmark, or, if an online renewal, a timestamp, between October 1 and November 30 shall be considered late and therefore incur a late fee pursuant to 201 KAR 16:513.(4)
The renewal fee, as established in 201 KAR 16:513, shall be attached to the completed Renewal Application for AAHP Licenses form when it is returned to the board or paid online.Section 2.
Continuing Education (CE) Required.(1)
Each AAHP licensee shall list their continuing education hours received on the Renewal Application for AAHP Licenses form or online equivalent form, including all required attachments, and if required, proof of attendance or completion of training to the board.(a)
For AAHP animal chiropractic providers (ACPs), licensees shall show proof of CE for a minimum of six (6) clinical hours annually from:1.
An approved program of the:a.
American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA); orb.
International Veterinary Chiropractic Association (IVCA); or2.
Animal chiropractic focused CE from one (1) or more of the following organizations:a.
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) or its affiliate organizations as listed on the AVMA website available at https://www.avma.org/about/state-and-allied-groups;b.
American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE); orc.
A board-approved CE program.(b)
For AAHP Equine Dental Providers (EDPs), licensees shall show proof of CE for a minimum of six (6) clinical hours annually from:1.
The International Association of Equine Dentistry (IAED) annual conference; or2.
Equine dental focused CE from one (1) or more of the following organizations:a.
AVMA or its affiliate organizations as listed on the AVMA website available at https://www.avma.org/about/state-and-allied-groups;b.
Veterinary Dental Forum;c.
American Association of Equine Providers (AAEP);d.
AAVSBRACE; or3.
A board-approved CE program.(2)
AAHP CE hours shall be clinical in a topic specifically related to the area of practice for which they hold a license. Additional CE hours in practice management, wellness, or other topics may be earned, but shall not count toward the CE requirement for renewal or reinstatement of the AAHP license.(3)
CE Format. An AAHP licensee shall earn:(a)
A minimum of three (3) of the required six (6) hours CE for AAHP providers that is earned in person; and(b)
No more than three (3) of the required six (6) CE hours in an online format that is pre-recorded or non-interactive.(4)
All CE earned shall be new continuing education. An AAHP licensee shall not apply CE earned in a prior renewal period, or earned and applied for licensure reinstatement toward renewal of their license in the current renewal cycle.(5)
Continuing education shall be earned from October 1 of each renewal period until September 30 at the end of the period, or until November 30 at the end of the grace period with the addition of a late fee in accordance with 201 KAR 16:513.(6)
Continuing education hours earned during the grace period of a renewal cycle shall not be eligible for credit on subsequent renewal applications.(7)
The board shall not renew the license of any person who fails to appropriately document the required hours of continuing education.(8)
Continuing education requirements shall be waived for a new licensee completing their initial term of licensure who has also achieved board-approved certification within twelve (12) months of initial licensure.Section 3.
The board shall not be held responsible or liable for lost renewal notices, or renewal notices not received, or not received on time.(1)
Regardless of cause, the board shall not be required to refund money to a licensee who fails to renew in a timely manner pursuant to Section 1(3) of this administrative regulation.(2)
Failure to renew by the grace period deadline and in compliance with all requirements of the board shall cause the license to move to expired status. The licensee shall no longer be eligible to practice as an allied animal health professional in Kentucky.(3)
The former licensee may apply for reinstatement of the license within five (5) years from the date of expiration in accordance with 201 KAR 16:732. A Reinstatement Application for Registered AAHP Facilities, as incorporated by reference in 201 KAR 16:775, shall be required during this period; an Application for AAHP Facility Registration, as incorporated by reference in 201 KAR 16:772, for a new license shall not be accepted until five (5) years after the last date of expiration.Section 4.
Duty to Report. Each AAHP licensee shall maintain on file with the board their:(1)
Legal name;(2)
Legal residential address;(3)
Legitimate mailing address. The mailing address shall be subject to public disclosure;(4)
Current employer;(5)
Current email address and phone number; and(6)
Within thirty (30) days, notify the board of any changes to their name or addresses or email address by submitting a completed Request for Name or Address Change form, incorporated by reference in 201 KAR 16:570 or online equivalent form.Section 5.
Incorporation by Reference.(1)
"Renewal Application for AAHP Licenses", 11/2025, is incorporated by reference.(2)
This material may be inspected, copied, or obtained, subjected to applicable copyright law, at the Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners, 4047 Iron Works Parkway, Suite 104, Kentucky 40511, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This material may also be obtained at kbve.ky.gov.FILED WITH LRC: February 9, 2026
CONTACT PERSON: Michelle M. Shane, KBVE Executive Director, 4047 Iron Works Parkway, Suite 104, Lexington, Kentucky 40511, phone 502-564-5433, fax 502-573-1458, email Michelle.Shane@ky.gov.