# KRS § 327.020: 327.020 License required -- Exceptions -- Use of designation or name > Kentucky · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C327_S327.020 ## Section - **Citation:** KRS § 327.020 - **Heading:** 327.020 License required -- Exceptions -- Use of designation or name - **Jurisdiction:** Kentucky - **Kind:** Statutes - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** KY Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 327 / Section 327.020 ## Text 327.020 License required -- Exceptions -- Use of designation or name. (1) No person shall practice or hold himself or herself out as being able to practice physical therapy unless the person: (a) 1. Meets the educational requirements of this chapter; 2. Is licensed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter; 3. Is in good standing with the board; and 4. Holds a license that is not suspended or revoked; or (b) Is eligible to practice or work through a compact privilege granted under KRS 327.300. (2) Nothing contained in this chapter shall prohibit any person licensed in this state under any other law from engaging in the practice for which that person is duly licensed. Nothing contained in this chapter shall prohibit routine and restorative services performed by personnel employed by hospitals, physicians, or licensed health care facilities as relates to physical therapists. This chapter does not preclude certified occupational therapists, respiratory technicians, or respiratory therapists from practicing as defined in the United States Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Public Health Service, Health Resources Administration, Bureau of Health Manpower, DHEW publication No. (HRA) 80-28, "A Report On Allied Health Personnel." Persons regularly employed by the United States shall be exempted from the provisions of this chapter while engaged in this employment. (3) A licensed physical therapist may hold himself or herself out as a "physical therapist" or "licensed physical therapist" and may use the abbreviations "P.T." or "L.P.T." as a part of or immediately following the physical therapist's name, in connection with his or her profession. (4) It shall be unlawful for any person, or for any business entity, its employees, agents, or representatives to use in connection with the person's or entity's name or business activity the words "physical therapy," "physical therapist," "physiotherapy," "physiotherapist," "registered physical therapist," the letters "P.T.," "L.P.T.," or any other words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying directly or indirectly that physical therapy is provided or supplied or to bill for physical therapy unless that physical therapy is provided by or under the supervision of a physical therapist licensed and practicing in accordance with this chapter. (5) The provisions of subsections (1), (2), and (4) of this section shall not apply to volunteer health practitioners providing services under KRS 39A.350 to 39A.366. ## Nearby sections - [KRS § 327.010 327.010 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C327_S327.010.md) - [KRS § 327.020 327.020 License required -- Exceptions -- Use of designation or name](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C327_S327.020.md) - [KRS § 327.025 327.025 Obligation to report concerning practitioner's qualifications to practice](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C327_S327.025.md) - [KRS § 327.030 327.030 State Board of Physical Therapy -- Membership -- Qualifications -- Vacancies](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C327_S327.030.md) - [KRS § 327.040 327.040 Duties and powers of the board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C327_S327.040.md) - [KRS § 327.045 327.045 Impaired physical therapy practitioners committee -- Purposes -- Assessments to support functions -- Immunity of members -- Privileged information -- Annual report](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C327_S327.045.md) - [KRS § 327.050 327.050 Licensing provisions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C327_S327.050.md) - [KRS § 327.060 327.060 Licensing requirements for persons holding a license in another state and persons trained in a foreign country](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C327_S327.060.md) - [KRS § 327.065 327.065 Licensure reciprocity](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C327_S327.065.md) - [KRS § 327.070 327.070 Disciplinary actions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C327_S327.070.md) - [KRS § 327.075 327.075 Reinstatement of license or certificate -- Appeal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C327_S327.075.md) - [KRS § 327.080 327.080 Expenses of board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C327_S327.080.md) - [KRS § 327.100 327.100 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C327_S327.100.md) - [KRS § 327.200 327.200 Duty of treating physical therapist utilizing telehealth to ensure patient's informed consent and maintain confidentiality -- Board to promulgate administrative regulations -- Definition of "telehealth"](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C327_S327.200.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C327_S327.020. 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