010. Repealed, 1952. [Repealed]

020. Repealed, 1952. [Repealed]

030. Repealed, 1952. [Repealed]

040. Repealed, 1952. [Repealed]

050. Repealed, 1952. [Repealed]

060. Repealed, 1952. [Repealed]

070. Repealed, 1952. [Repealed]

080. Repealed, 1952. [Repealed]

090. Repealed, 1952. [Repealed]

100. Repealed, 1952. [Repealed]

110. Repealed, 1952. [Repealed]

120. Repealed, 1952. [Repealed]

130. Repealed, 1952. [Repealed]

Utilization Review

131. Repealed, 2000. [Repealed]

132. Repealed, 2000. [Repealed]

133. Repealed, 2000. [Repealed]

134. Repealed, 2000. [Repealed]

135. Repealed, 2000. [Repealed]

136. Repealed, 2000. [Repealed]

137. Repealed, 2000. [Repealed]

138. Repealed, 2000. [Repealed]

139. Repealed, 2000. [Repealed]

140. Repealed, 1950. [Repealed]

150. Repealed, 1950. [Repealed]

160. Repealed, 1950. [Repealed]

Anatomical Gifts

165. Repealed, 2010. [Repealed]

170. Repealed, 1950. [Repealed]

171. Repealed, 2010. [Repealed]

175. Repealed, 2010. [Repealed]

180. Repealed, 1950. [Repealed]

185. Repealed, 2010. [Repealed]

187. Renumbered as KRS 311.1961. [Renumbered]

190. Repealed, 1950. [Repealed]

Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act

1911. Definitions for KRS 311.1911 to 311.1959.

1913. Application of KRS 311.1911 to 311.1959.

1915. Who may make anatomical gift before donor's death.

1917. Manner of making anatomical gift before donor's death.

1919. Amending or revoking anatomical gift before donor's death.

1921. Refusal to make anatomical gift -- Effect of refusal.

1923. Preclusive effect of anatomical gift, amendment, or revocation.

1925. Who may make anatomical gift of decedent's body or part.

1927. Manner of making, amending, or revoking anatomical gift of decedent's body or part.

1929. Persons that may receive anatomical gift -- Purpose of anatomical gift.

1931. Search and notification.

1933. Delivery of document of gift not required -- Right to examine.

1935. Rights and duties of procurement organization and others.

1937. Coordination of procurement and use.

1939. Sale or purchase of parts prohibited.

1941. Other prohibited acts.

1943. Immunity for persons acting in accordance with KRS 311.1911 to 311.1959, anatomical gift laws of another state, or in good faith.

1945. Law governing validity of document of gift -- Choice of law -- Presumption of validity.

1947. Statewide electronic registry for organ and tissue donations -- Collaboration among agencies -- Strategies for operation.

1949. Effect of anatomical gift or advance health-care directive.

195. Repealed, 2010. [Repealed]

1951. Cooperation among medical examiner, coroner, and tissue procurement organizations.

1953. Facilitation of anatomical gift from decedent whose body is under jurisdiction of the medical examiner or coroner.

1955. Uniformity of application and construction of the Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act, KRS 311.1911 to 311.1959.

1957. Relation of KRS 311.1911 to 311.1959 to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.

1959. Short title for KRS 311.1911 to 311.1959.

1961. Removal of cornea or corneal tissue from decedent whose death defined as a coroner's case -- Conditions -- Who may remove.

1963. Family of donor not financially liable for cost of evaluation of donor organ suitability or retrieval of organ.

200. Repealed, 1950. [Repealed]

205. Repealed, 2010. [Repealed]

210. Repealed, 1950. [Repealed]

215. Repealed, 2010. [Repealed]

220. Repealed, 1950. [Repealed]

225. Repealed, 2010. [Repealed]

230. Repealed, 1950. [Repealed]

235. Repealed, 2010. [Repealed]

236. Repealed, 2010. [Repealed]

237. Repealed, 2010. [Repealed]

240. Repealed, 1950. [Repealed]

241. Repealed, 2010. [Repealed]

243. Renumbered as KRS 311.1963. [Renumbered]

245. Repealed, 2010. [Repealed]

247. Repealed, 2010. [Repealed]

General Provisions

250. Itinerant medical company to obtain license -- Fee.

260. Itinerant doctors not to register or practice.

270. Repealed, 1952. [Repealed]

271. Preliminary educational requirements for practitioners of healing arts.

275. Request to expunge minor violations from permanent record -- Administrative regulations.

280. Repealed, 1952. [Repealed]

281. Testing of organs, skin, or other human tissue for HIV and other communicable diseases, with informed consent.

282. Disclosure or failure to disclose confidential information under specified circumstances not to create civil or criminal liability.

285. Repealed, 1996. [Repealed]

290. Repealed, 1952. [Repealed]

300. Professor of medical college may procure dead bodies.

310. Bond filed with county clerk -- Fee.

320. Use of bodies.

330. Relatives or friends of deceased to be notified -- Time within which body may not be used.

340. Burial after dissection.

350. College to keep record of bodies.

352. Repealed, 1970. [Repealed]

354. Repealed, 1970. [Repealed]

356. Repealed, 1970. [Repealed]

360. Repealed, 1956. [Repealed]

370. Repealed, 1956. [Repealed]

375. Conditions governing use of title "Doctor" or "Dr." -- Penalty.

376. Construction of KRS 311.375.

377. Waiver of claim for damages by applicant for or grantee of staff privileges -- Records confidential -- Exceptions -- Federal immunity provisions.

378. Warning of dangers of drinking alcoholic beverages during pregnancy to be posted -- Penalty.

379. In-service training for persons licensed or certified by board on child sexual abuse.

Practice of Podiatry

380. Definitions for KRS 311.390 to 311.510.

390. Scope and application of law -- Exemptions.

400. License required.

410. State Board of Podiatry -- Qualifications, terms of members -- Officers -- Powers -- Meetings -- Immunity.

415. Repealed, 1962. [Repealed]

420. Examinations -- Qualifications -- National board examinations -- Fees -- Issuance of licenses -- Expenses of board members -- Rules and regulations.

430. Repealed 1962.

440. Registration of licenses.

450. Expiration date of licenses -- Renewal -- Delinquent licensees -- Penalty -- Deposit and use of fees.

460. Practice under own name -- Titles that may be used.

470. Display of licenses -- Advertising.

475. Reciprocal licensure.

480. Grounds for denial, refusal to renew, suspension, probation or revocation of license.

490. Hearing to revoke, suspend, probate, or refuse to renew license -- Violation may be enjoined -- Enforcement -- Appeal.

495. County and Commonwealth's attorneys to prosecute violations -- Powers of investigators and others.

500. Record of revocation or suspension.

510. Repealed, 1996. [Repealed]

520. Repealed, 1958. [Repealed]

Practice of Medicine and Osteopathy

530. State Board of Medical Licensure -- Membership.

535. Terms -- Expiration.

540. Meetings -- Officers -- Compensation.

541. Repealed, 1994. [Repealed]

545. Contract with other state agencies -- Records -- Annual report to Governor.

550. Definitions for KRS 311.530 to 311.620 and KRS 311.990(4) to (6).

555. Legislative declaration of policy -- Standards for judicial review.

560. Prohibition against practice of medicine or osteopathy without license -- Exceptions.

565. Powers and functions of board -- Fees -- Fines -- Guidelines and training for allegations of sexual misconduct by professionals.

567. Repealed, 2002. [Repealed]

570. Repealed, 1984. [Repealed]

571. Qualifications for licenses -- Exception in extraordinary circumstances.

572. Order to show cause -- Hearing.

575. Issuance and cancellation of temporary permit -- Notice -- Application of temporary permit fees upon regular license fee.

580. Forms of licenses and permits.

585. Repealed, 1972. [Repealed]

586. Report to board of physician's address -- Notice of change of address.

590. Falsification of statement, forgery of documents, dishonesty, fraud, deceit, collusion, or conspiracy concerning licensure prohibited.

591. Inquiry and hearing panels -- Grievances -- Review by inquiry panel -- Complaints -- Hearing by hearing panel -- Final order -- Discipline -- Release of information -- Privacy.

592. Emergency order suspending, limiting, or restricting license -- Hearing.

593. Judicial review of orders of board.

594. Probation or indefinite restriction or limitation-- Inquiry relating to violation -- Motion to revoke probation or indefinite restriction or limitation-- Hearing -- Order.

595. Denial, probation, suspension, or revocation of licenses and permits.

596. Repealed, 1984. [Repealed]

597. Acts declared to constitute dishonorable, unethical, or unprofessional conduct.

5975. Duty of treating physician utilizing telehealth to insure patient's informed consent and maintain confidentiality -- Board to promulgate administrative regulations.

598. Repealed, 1984. [Repealed]

599. Mental or physical examination of physician -- Effect of failure to submit to examination -- Opportunity to have license renewed.

600. Repealed, 1972. [Repealed]

601. Adoption of administrative regulations.

602. Request to board for opinion on actions which might constitute unacceptable conduct.

603. Immunity for official acts.

604. Clinical competency examination and skills assessment program -- Demonstration of competency to resume practice.

605. Reports of violations -- Enforcement powers of agents of board -- Injunctions.

606. Medical association, hospital, or its medical staff to report actions taken against licensed physicians -- Violations to be reported by physicians -- Reports by court clerks.

607. Petition for new license two years after revocation -- Probation period.

610. Deposit and use of fees.

615. Continuation of existing licenses -- Limitation of authority.

616. Impaired physicians program.

617. Creation, support, and maintenance of committee -- Authority for administrative regulations.

618. Repealed, 2002. [Repealed]

619. Confidentiality and privileged status of program's records.

6191. Nonliability of persons who furnish information to program.

620. Short title.

Kentucky Living Will Directive Act

621. Definitions for KRS 311.621 to 311.643.

622. Repealed, 1994. [Repealed]

623. Living will directive -- Eligible persons -- Scope -- Effect -- Recognition of person's desire not to be resuscitated.

6231. Court-appointed fiduciary bound by terms of grantor's advance directive -- Power of surrogate to act.

624. Repealed, 1994. [Repealed]

625. Form of living will directive.

626. Repealed, 1994. [Repealed]

627. Revocation.

628. Repealed, 1994. [Repealed]

629. Powers of health care surrogate.

630. Repealed, 1994. [Repealed]

631. Responsible parties authorized to make health care decisions.

632. Repealed, 1994. [Repealed]

633. Notification to attending physician and health care facility -- Effect of refusal to comply -- Unlawful discriminatory practices.

634. Repealed, 1994. [Repealed]

635. Exemptions from criminal prosecution and civil liability -- Exceptions -- Presumption of voluntary and valid execution.

636. Repealed, 1994. [Repealed]

637. Withholding or withdrawal of life-prolonging treatment under KRS 311.621 to 311.643 not to constitute suicide -- Effect on insurance or health care coverage -- Directives made outside KRS 311.621 to 311.643.

638. Repealed, 1994. [Repealed]

639. Mercy killing not condoned, authorized, or approved.

640. Repealed, 1994. [Repealed]

641. Civil liability and criminal penalty for falsification or destruction of advance directive.

642. Repealed, 1994. [Repealed]

643. Short title for KRS 311.621 to 311.643.

644. Repealed, 1994. [Repealed]

Paramedics

650. Repealed, 2000. [Repealed]

652. Repealed, 2002. [Repealed]

6521. Repealed, 2002. [Repealed]

6522. Repealed, 2002. [Repealed]

6523. Repealed, 2002. [Repealed]

6524. Repealed, 2002. [Repealed]

6525. Repealed, 2002. [Repealed]

6526. Repealed, 2002. [Repealed]

653. Renumbered as KRS 311A.115. [Renumbered]

6531. Renumbered as KRS 311A.120. [Renumbered]

654. Repealed, 2002. [Repealed]

6541. Repealed, 2002. [Repealed]

655. Repealed, 2003. [Repealed]

656. Repealed, 2002. [Repealed]

6561. Repealed, 2002. [Repealed]

6563. Repealed, 2002. [Repealed]

657. Renumbered as KRS 311A.027. [Renumbered]

6577. Repealed, 2002. [Repealed]

6579. Repealed, 2002. [Repealed]

658. Repealed, 2002. [Repealed]

660. Repealed, 2002. [Repealed]

Automated External Defibrillators

665. Legislative intent for use of automated external defibrillators.

666. Definitions for KRS 311.665 to 311.669.

667. Requirements for person or entity acquiring an automated external defibrillator.

668. Immunity from civil liability for user of automated external defibrillator -- Exemption from KRS 311.667 for Good Samaritan.

669. Professionals to whom KRS 311.665 to 311.669 does not apply -- Licensing boards may require continuing education and training.

Acupuncturists

671. Applicability of KRS 311.671 to 311.686.

672. Definitions for 311.671 to 311.686.

673. Acupuncture Advisory Committee -- Membership -- Meetings -- Duties.

674. Certification as an acupuncturist -- Approval and denial of applications -- Renewal -- Reciprocity.

675. Temporary certification as an acupuncturist -- Notification upon cancellation of temporary certificate.

676. Requirement for use of designation and display of certificate -- Prohibited activities -- Penalties.

677. Persons and activities not regulated by KRS 311.671 to 311.686.

678. Required disclosure to patients -- Informed consent.

679. Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

680. Written plan governing consultation with patients and medical emergencies -- Treatment of patients with serious disorders or conditions -- Administrative regulations.

681. Renewal of certification -- Grace period -- Termination, suspension, revocation, and reinstatement of certificate.

682. Continuing education requirements.

683. Application for certificate of inactive status -- Reactivation.

684. Revocation of certificate -- Written admonishment -- Other disciplinary proceedings.

685. Hearing required before imposition of sanctions -- Right to hearing and appeal -- Petition for reissuance of revoked certificate -- Probation -- Decisions of board not subject to judicial review.

686. Emergency order suspending, limiting, or restricting certificate -- Complaint and hearing -- Procedural rules for hearing -- Emergency order invalid after issuance of final order.

Abortions

710. Legislative findings.

715. Use of public funds for abortion or in-vitro fertilization prohibited -- Use of public medical facilities for in-vitro fertilization permitted -- "Public funds" defined.

720. Definitions for KRS 311.710 to 311.820 and other laws.

723. When physician may perform abortion -- Guidelines.

725. Requirement of voluntary and informed written consent for abortion -- Cabinet's duty to produce and make available informational materials -- Abortions in medical emergencies.

726. Repealed, 1998. [Repealed]

729. Repealed, 1998. [Repealed]

730. Repealed, 1982. [Repealed]

732. Performance of abortion upon a minor -- Definitions -- Consent requirement -- Petition in District or Circuit Court -- Medical emergencies.

733. Severability.

735. Notice to spouse -- Exceptions -- Civil remedies.

740. Repealed, 1982. [Repealed]

750. Performance by other than licensed physician prohibited.

760. Minimum standards for performance of abortion.

765. Prohibition against partial-birth abortion.

770. Restriction on use of saline method.

780. Prohibition of abortion after viability -- Exceptions.

790. Issuance of birth and death certificates for live-born child after attempted abortion.

800. Abortions in publicly owned hospital or health care facility prohibited -- Exception -- Injunction to enforce compliance -- Abortions in private hospital or health care facility -- Unlawful discriminatory practices.

810. Discrimination for refusal to submit to abortion prohibited.

820. Abortion referral or counseling agency not to charge fee -- Penalty.

830. Severability.

Physician Assistants

840. Definitions for KRS 311.840 to 311.862.

842. Administrative regulations -- Physicians Assistant Advisory Committee -- Physician assistant students.

844. Licensing of physician assistants -- Requirements -- Endorsement from other state -- Renewal of license.

845. Temporary licensing of physician assistants -- Cancellation.

846. Examination -- Educational and training programs.

848. Medical emergency -- Approval of additional physician assistants -- Emergency permit.

850. Discipline of physician assistants.

852. Emergency order issued by inquiry panel suspending, limiting, or restricting license.

854. Approval of supervising physician -- Requirements -- Application -- Number of assistants -- Restrictions on practice and supervision.

856. Duties of supervising physician.

858. Services and procedures that may be performed by physician assistant -- Restrictions.

860. Services performed in location separate from supervising physician -- Nonseparate location -- Definition and exceptions.

862. Practice as anesthesiology assistant.

Surgical Assistants

864. Definitions for KRS 311.864 to 311.890.

866. Certification requirement -- When not required.

868. Advisory Committee for Surgical Assistants.

870. Administrative regulations and records.

872. Public interest information.

874. Investigations and disciplinary procedures.

876. Duty to report violations -- Immunity from civil liability.

878. Application for certification -- Eligibility.

880. Out-of-state applicants.

882. Issuance of certificate before July 1, 2005.

884. Fees for use in administering provisions of KRS 311.864 to 311.890.

886. Renewal of surgical assistant certificate.

888. No authorization to practice medicine or registered nursing -- No condition for reimbursement.

890. Revocation, suspension, denial, declination to renew, limitation, restriction of certification -- Fines, reprimands, probation.

Certification of Athletic Trainers

900. Definitions for KRS 311.900 to 311.928.

901. Administrative regulations for licensed athletic trainers -- Educational requirements -- Kentucky Athletic Trainers Advisory Council.

902. Repealed, 2006. [Repealed]

903. Prohibited services by licensed athletic trainers -- Responsibilities and duties of licensed athletic trainers -- Prohibited billing.

904. Repealed, 2006. [Repealed]

905. Requirements to be licensed as an athletic trainer -- Exception to requirements -- Inactive status -- Automatic licensure.

906. Repealed, 2006. [Repealed]

907. Temporary licenses -- Cancellation of temporary licenses.

908. Repealed, 2006. [Repealed]

909. Disciplinary measures by the board -- Grounds -- Procedures.

910. Repealed, 2006. [Repealed]

911. Inquiry panel powers.

912. Repealed, 2006. [Repealed]

914. Repealed, 2006. [Repealed]

916. Repealed, 2006. [Repealed]

918. Repealed, 2006. [Repealed]

920. Repealed, 2006. [Repealed]

922. Repealed, 2006. [Repealed]

924. Repealed, 2006. [Repealed]

926. Repealed, 2006. [Repealed]

928. Limitation on construction of KRS 311.900 to 311.928.

Disseminating Information on Treatment of Breast Cancer

935. Preparation of standardized written summary of information on alternatives in treatment of breast cancer -- Distribution to patients.

Laetrile

950. Status of laetrile -- May be prescribed, when.

952. Availability of laetrile to patient.

954. Manufacture, sale, or distribution permissive.

956. Prescription and administration by physician.

958. Written informed request.

960. Written informed request to be filed with state board.

962. Physician's liability limited.

964. Health care facility not to restrict use of laetrile -- Exception.

966. Laetrile not endorsed as treatment.

Health Care Surrogates

970. Repealed, 1994. [Repealed]

972. Repealed, 1994. [Repealed]

974. Repealed, 1994. [Repealed]

976. Repealed, 1994. [Repealed]

978. Repealed, 1994. [Repealed]

980. Repealed, 1994. [Repealed]

982. Repealed, 1994. [Repealed]

984. Repealed, 1994. [Repealed]

986. Repealed, 1994. [Repealed]

Penalties

990. Penalties.

991. Penalty.

992. Penalty for violation of KRS 311.715.