Title 201 | Chapter 018 | Regulation 040REG
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BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
(Amendment)
201 KAR 18:040.Fees.
Section 1.
Fees for Individual Licensure, Renewal, Reinstatement, and Reissuance.Section 2.
(1)
(1)
The board shall collect a fee for:(a)
An application for licensure; and(b)
Licensure renewal or reinstatement.(2)
An applicant for licensure who takes or retakes the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination, the Fundamentals of Surveying Examination, the Principles and Practice of Engineering Examination, or the Principles and Practice of Surveying Examination shall pay:(a)
The fee required by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying; and(b)
Application for licensure fee pursuant to subsection (3) of this section.(3)
The fee for an application shall be:(a)
Licensure by examination – zero dollars;(b)
Licensure by endorsement – $300;(c)
Renewal of license – $150;(d)
Renewal of license in retired status – twenty (20) dollars;(e)
Renewal of license in inactive status – twenty (20) dollars;(f)
Late renewal of a license that has been expired for less than one (1) year – calculated as provided by KRS 322.160(3); or(g)
Reinstatement of a license that has been expired for more than one (1) year – $500.(4)
Biennial Renewal. Renewal of a license, license in retired status, or license in inactive status shall be renewed biennially.(a)
Each licensee whose surname begins with the letters A through K shall renew in odd-numbered years.(b)
Each licensee whose surname begins with the letters L through Z shall renew in even-numbered years.(5)
An application submitted under this section shall not be evaluated by the board unless the current fee is submitted.(6)
Reissuance of a license after loss or destruction shall be twenty-five (25) dollars.(a)
(b)
(2)
(a)
(b)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Section 3.
(1)
(2)
(a)
(b)
Section 2.Section 4.
Fees for Business Entity Permit, Renewal, Reinstatement, and Reissuance(1)
(1)
The board shall collect a fee for:(a)
An application for a business entity permit; and(b)
Business entity permit renewal or reinstatement.(2)
The fee for a business entity permit shall be:(a)
Business entity permit to practice engineering – $100;(b)
Business entity permit to practice land surveying – $100;(c)
Business entity permit to practice both engineering and land surveying – $150;(d)
Renewal of a business entity permit to practice engineering – $100;(e)
Renewal of a business entity permit to practice land surveying – $100;(f)
Renewal of a business entity permit to practice both engineering and land surveying – $150;(g)
Late renewal of a business entity permit that has been expired for less than one (1) year – calculated as provided in KRS 322.160(3);(h)
Reinstatement of a business entity permit to practice engineering that has been expired for more than one (1) year – $500;(i)
Reinstatement of a business entity permit to practice land surveying that has been expired for more than one (1) year – $500; or(j)
Reinstatement of a business entity permit to practice both engineering and land surveying that has been expired for more than one (1) year – $1,000.(3)
Annual Renewal. Renewal of a business entity permit shall be annually.(4)
An application submitted under this section shall not be evaluated by the board unless the current fee is submitted.(5)
Reissuance of a business entity permit after loss or destruction shall be twenty-five (25) dollars.Section 3.Section 5.
An application for licensure or a business entity permit shall lapse, and the fee shall be forfeited if the application is not completed as follows:(1)
(a)
(b)
(2)
(1)
For an application for licensure by examination, within 180 days from the date the application form is filed with the board office;(2)
For an application for licensure by endorsement, within 180 days from the date the application form is filed with the board office;(3)
For an application for reinstatement of license, within 180 days from the date the application form is filed with the board office; or(4)
For an application for a business entity permit to practice engineering or land surveying, within 90 days from the date the permit application form is filed with the board office.Section 4.
All fees shall be nonrefundable.KYLE L. ELLIOTT, Executive Director
APPROVED BY AGENCY: April 11, 2025
FILED WITH LRC: August 12, 2025 at 9:19 a.m.
PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT PERIOD: A public hearing on this administrative regulation shall be held on October 28, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, at the Kentucky Engineering Center, 160 Democrat Drive Frankfort, Kentucky 40601. Individuals interested in being heard at this hearing shall notify this agency in writing by five (5) workdays 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 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: Kyle L. Elliott, Executive Director, Kentucky State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, 160 Democrat Drive, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, phone (502) 573-2680, fax (502) 573-6687, email kyle.elliott@ky.gov.
REGULATORY IMPACT ANALYSIS AND TIERING STATEMENT
Contact Person:
Kyle L. Elliott
Subject Headings:
Boards and Commissions, Engineers and Land Surveyors, Occupations and Professions
(1) Provide a brief summary of:
(a) What this administrative regulation does:
This administrative regulation establishes the fees for licensure as a professional engineer and professional land surveyor and for business entity permits.
(b) The necessity of this administrative regulation:
This administrative regulation is necessary to establish the fee structure for applicants, licensees, and business entity permits.
(c) How this administrative regulation conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
This administrative regulation conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes by establishing guidelines for compliance.
(d) How this administrative regulation currently assists or will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
This administrative regulation currently assists or will assist in the effective administration of the statutes by communicating the fee structure.
(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 already existing administrative regulation updates the formatting of the current regulation to clearly set forth the fee structure. The amendment to this already existing administrative regulation also makes minor grammatical corrections to enhance clarity of the regulation.
(b) The necessity of the amendment to this administrative regulation:
The amendment to this already existing administrative regulation is necessary to clarify and communicate the fee structure.
(c) How the amendment conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
The amendment to this already existing administrative regulation conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes by providing the fee structure to those regulated by this agency.
(d) How the amendment will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
The amendment to this already existing administrative regulation will assist in the effective administration of the statutes by its clarity.
(3) Does this administrative regulation or amendment implement legislation from the previous five years?
The amendment to this already existing administrative regulation does not implement legislation from the previous five years.
(4) List the type and number of individuals, businesses, organizations, or state and local governments affected by this administrative regulation:
The amendment to this already existing administrative regulation will have no effect on individuals, businesses, organizations, or state and local governments as this amendment does not increase or decrease any fees. This amendment merely reformats and makes minor grammatical changes to the current administrative regulation.
(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:
No action
(b) In complying with this administrative regulation or amendment, how much will it cost each of the entities identified in question (4):
There are no expected costs for those identified in question (4) as a result of the amendment to this already existing administrative regulation.
(c) As a result of compliance, what benefits will accrue to the entities identified in question (4):
The amendment to this already existing administrative regulation clarifies and communicates the fee structure for applicants, licensees, and business entity permits.
(6) 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.
(7) What is the source of the funding to be used for the implementation and enforcement of this administrative regulation or this amendment:
No funds are needed for the implementation and enforcement of this administrative regulation. However, to the extent any funds are needed for the implementation and enforcement of this amendment, the funds would be from restricted agency funds. The Kentucky State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors receives no general or federal 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:
An increase in fees or funding will not be necessary to implement the amendment to this already existing administrative regulation.
(9) State whether or not this administrative regulation establishes any fees or directly or indirectly increases any fees:
No fees are created or increased directly or indirectly by the amendment of this already existing administrative regulation. This amendment merely reformats and makes minor grammatical changes to the current administrative regulation.
(10) TIERING: Is tiering applied?
Tiering is not applied as the amendment to this already existing administrative regulation applies equally to all applicants, licensees, and business entity permits.
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 322.060, KRS 322.090, KRS 322.100, KRS 322.110, KRS 322.120, KRS 322.160, KRS 322.290(4).
(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 KRS 322.100, which requires to board to promulgate an administrative regulation to establish license fees for professional engineers and professional land surveyors.
(3)(a) Identify the promulgating agency and any other affected state units, parts, or divisions:
The promulgating agency is the Kentucky State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. There are no other affected state units, parts, or divisions.
(b) Estimate the following for each affected state unit, part, or division identified in (3)(a):
1. Expenditures:
For the first year:
Not applicable.
For subsequent years:
Not applicable.
2. Revenues:
For the first year:
Not applicable.
For subsequent years:
Not applicable.
3. Cost Savings:
For the first year:
Not applicable.
For subsequent years:
Not applicable.
(4)(a) Identify affected local entities (for example: cities, counties, fire departments, school districts):
No local entities (cities, counties, fire departments, school districts) are affected.
(b) Estimate the following for each affected local entity identified in (4)(a):
1. Expenditures:
For the first year:
Not applicable.
For subsequent years:
Not applicable.
2. Revenues:
For the first year:
Not applicable.
For subsequent years:
Not applicable.
3. Cost Savings:
For the first year:
Not applicable.
For subsequent years:
Not applicable.
(5)(a) Identify any affected regulated entities not listed in (3)(a) or (4)(a):
No other regulated entities are affected by the amendment of this already existing administrative regulation.
(b) Estimate the following for each regulated entity identified in (5)(a):
1. Expenditures:
For the first year:
Not applicable.
For subsequent years:
Not applicable.
2. Revenues:
For the first year:
Not applicable.
For subsequent years:
Not applicable.
3. Cost Savings:
For the first year:
Not applicable.
For subsequent years:
Not applicable.
(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:
The amendment to this already existing administrative regulation will not have a major fiscal impact on state or local government or regulated entities.
(b) Methodology and resources used to reach this conclusion:
Not applicable.
(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):
The amendment to this already existing administrative regulation will not have a "major economic impact."
(b) The methodology and resources used to reach this conclusion:
Not applicable.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
(Amendment)
201 KAR 18:040.Fees.
Section 1.
Fees for Individual Licensure, Renewal, Reinstatement, and Reissuance.(1)
The board shall collect a fee for:(a)
An application for licensure; and(b)
Licensure renewal or reinstatement.(2)
An applicant for licensure who takes or retakes the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination, the Fundamentals of Surveying Examination, the Principles and Practice of Engineering Examination, or the Principles and Practice of Surveying Examination shall pay:(a)
The fee required by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying; and(b)
Application for licensure fee pursuant to subsection (3) of this section.(3)
The fee for an application shall be:(a)
Licensure by examination – zero dollars;(b)
Licensure by endorsement – $300;(c)
Renewal of license – $150;(d)
Renewal of license in retired status – twenty (20) dollars;(e)
Renewal of license in inactive status – twenty (20) dollars;(f)
Late renewal of a license that has been expired for less than one (1) year – calculated as provided by KRS 322.160(3); or(g)
Reinstatement of a license that has been expired for more than one (1) year – $500.(4)
Biennial Renewal. Renewal of a license, license in retired status, or license in inactive status shall be renewed biennially.(a)
Each licensee whose surname begins with the letters A through K shall renew in odd-numbered years.(b)
Each licensee whose surname begins with the letters L through Z shall renew in even-numbered years.(5)
An application submitted under this section shall not be evaluated by the board unless the current fee is submitted.(6)
Reissuance of a license after loss or destruction shall be twenty-five (25) dollars.Section 2.
Fees for Business Entity Permit, Renewal, Reinstatement, and Reissuance.(1)
The board shall collect a fee for:(a)
An application for a business entity permit; and(b)
Business entity permit renewal or reinstatement.(2)
The fee for a business entity permit shall be:(a)
Business entity permit to practice engineering – $100;(b)
Business entity permit to practice land surveying – $100;(c)
Business entity permit to practice both engineering and land surveying – $150;(d)
Renewal of a business entity permit to practice engineering – $100;(e)
Renewal of a business entity permit to practice land surveying – $100;(f)
Renewal of a business entity permit to practice both engineering and land surveying – $150;(g)
Late renewal of a business entity permit that has been expired for less than one (1) year – calculated as provided in KRS 322.160(3);(h)
Reinstatement of a business entity permit to practice engineering that has been expired for more than one (1) year – $500;(i)
Reinstatement of a business entity permit to practice land surveying that has been expired for more than one (1) year – $500; or(j)
Reinstatement of a business entity permit to practice both engineering and land surveying that has been expired for more than one (1) year – $1,000.(3)
Annual Renewal. Renewal of a business entity permit shall be annually.(4)
An application submitted under this section shall not be evaluated by the board unless the current fee is submitted.(5)
Reissuance of a business entity permit after loss or destruction shall be twenty-five (25) dollars.Section 3.
An application for licensure or a business entity permit shall lapse, and the fee shall be forfeited if the application is not completed as follows:(1)
For an application for licensure by examination, within 180 days from the date the application form is filed with the board office;(2)
For an application for licensure by endorsement, within 180 days from the date the application form is filed with the board office;(3)
For an application for reinstatement of license, within 180 days from the date the application form is filed with the board office; or(4)
For an application for a business entity permit to practice engineering or land surveying, within 90 days from the date the permit application form is filed with the board office.Section 4.
All fees shall be nonrefundable.KYLE L. ELLIOTT, Executive Director
APPROVED BY AGENCY: April 11, 2025
FILED WITH LRC: August 12, 2025 at 9:19 a.m.
PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT PERIOD: A public hearing on this administrative regulation shall be held on October 28, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, at the Kentucky Engineering Center, 160 Democrat Drive Frankfort, Kentucky 40601. Individuals interested in being heard at this hearing shall notify this agency in writing by five (5) workdays 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 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: Kyle L. Elliott, Executive Director, Kentucky State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, 160 Democrat Drive, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, phone (502) 573-2680, fax (502) 573-6687, email kyle.elliott@ky.gov.
REGULATORY IMPACT ANALYSIS AND TIERING STATEMENT
Contact Person:
Kyle L. Elliott
Subject Headings:
Boards and Commissions, Engineers and Land Surveyors, Occupations and Professions
(1) Provide a brief summary of:
(a) What this administrative regulation does:
This administrative regulation establishes the fees for licensure as a professional engineer and professional land surveyor and for business entity permits.
(b) The necessity of this administrative regulation:
This administrative regulation is necessary to establish the fee structure for applicants, licensees, and business entity permits.
(c) How this administrative regulation conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
This administrative regulation conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes by establishing guidelines for compliance.
(d) How this administrative regulation currently assists or will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
This administrative regulation currently assists or will assist in the effective administration of the statutes by communicating the fee structure.
(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 already existing administrative regulation updates the formatting of the current regulation to clearly set forth the fee structure. The amendment to this already existing administrative regulation also makes minor grammatical corrections to enhance clarity of the regulation.
(b) The necessity of the amendment to this administrative regulation:
The amendment to this already existing administrative regulation is necessary to clarify and communicate the fee structure.
(c) How the amendment conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
The amendment to this already existing administrative regulation conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes by providing the fee structure to those regulated by this agency.
(d) How the amendment will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
The amendment to this already existing administrative regulation will assist in the effective administration of the statutes by its clarity.
(3) Does this administrative regulation or amendment implement legislation from the previous five years?
The amendment to this already existing administrative regulation does not implement legislation from the previous five years.
(4) List the type and number of individuals, businesses, organizations, or state and local governments affected by this administrative regulation:
The amendment to this already existing administrative regulation will have no effect on individuals, businesses, organizations, or state and local governments as this amendment does not increase or decrease any fees. This amendment merely reformats and makes minor grammatical changes to the current administrative regulation.
(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:
No action
(b) In complying with this administrative regulation or amendment, how much will it cost each of the entities identified in question (4):
There are no expected costs for those identified in question (4) as a result of the amendment to this already existing administrative regulation.
(c) As a result of compliance, what benefits will accrue to the entities identified in question (4):
The amendment to this already existing administrative regulation clarifies and communicates the fee structure for applicants, licensees, and business entity permits.
(6) 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.
(7) What is the source of the funding to be used for the implementation and enforcement of this administrative regulation or this amendment:
No funds are needed for the implementation and enforcement of this administrative regulation. However, to the extent any funds are needed for the implementation and enforcement of this amendment, the funds would be from restricted agency funds. The Kentucky State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors receives no general or federal 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:
An increase in fees or funding will not be necessary to implement the amendment to this already existing administrative regulation.
(9) State whether or not this administrative regulation establishes any fees or directly or indirectly increases any fees:
No fees are created or increased directly or indirectly by the amendment of this already existing administrative regulation. This amendment merely reformats and makes minor grammatical changes to the current administrative regulation.
(10) TIERING: Is tiering applied?
Tiering is not applied as the amendment to this already existing administrative regulation applies equally to all applicants, licensees, and business entity permits.
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 322.060, KRS 322.090, KRS 322.100, KRS 322.110, KRS 322.120, KRS 322.160, KRS 322.290(4).
(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 KRS 322.100, which requires to board to promulgate an administrative regulation to establish license fees for professional engineers and professional land surveyors.
(3)(a) Identify the promulgating agency and any other affected state units, parts, or divisions:
The promulgating agency is the Kentucky State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. There are no other affected state units, parts, or divisions.
(b) Estimate the following for each affected state unit, part, or division identified in (3)(a):
1. Expenditures:
For the first year:
Not applicable.
For subsequent years:
Not applicable.
2. Revenues:
For the first year:
Not applicable.
For subsequent years:
Not applicable.
3. Cost Savings:
For the first year:
Not applicable.
For subsequent years:
Not applicable.
(4)(a) Identify affected local entities (for example: cities, counties, fire departments, school districts):
No local entities (cities, counties, fire departments, school districts) are affected.
(b) Estimate the following for each affected local entity identified in (4)(a):
1. Expenditures:
For the first year:
Not applicable.
For subsequent years:
Not applicable.
2. Revenues:
For the first year:
Not applicable.
For subsequent years:
Not applicable.
3. Cost Savings:
For the first year:
Not applicable.
For subsequent years:
Not applicable.
(5)(a) Identify any affected regulated entities not listed in (3)(a) or (4)(a):
No other regulated entities are affected by the amendment of this already existing administrative regulation.
(b) Estimate the following for each regulated entity identified in (5)(a):
1. Expenditures:
For the first year:
Not applicable.
For subsequent years:
Not applicable.
2. Revenues:
For the first year:
Not applicable.
For subsequent years:
Not applicable.
3. Cost Savings:
For the first year:
Not applicable.
For subsequent years:
Not applicable.
(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:
The amendment to this already existing administrative regulation will not have a major fiscal impact on state or local government or regulated entities.
(b) Methodology and resources used to reach this conclusion:
Not applicable.
(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):
The amendment to this already existing administrative regulation will not have a "major economic impact."
(b) The methodology and resources used to reach this conclusion:
Not applicable.