Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XXVI. Occupations and Professions § 335B.010.Definitions for KRS 335B.020 to 335B.070

(1) “Occupation” includes all occupations, trades, vocations, professions, businesses, or employment of any kind for which a license is required to be issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, its agencies, or political subdivisions;

(2) “License” includes all licenses, permits, certificates, registrations, or other means required to engage in an occupation which are granted or issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, its agents or political subdivisions before a person can pursue, practice, or engage in any occupation;

(3) “Public employment” includes all employment with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, its agencies, or political subdivisions;

(4) “Conviction of a crime” shall be limited to convictions of felonies or misdemeanors;

(5) “Hiring or licensing authority” shall mean the person, board, commission, or department of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, its agencies or political subdivisions, responsible by law for the hiring of persons for public employment or the licensing of persons for occupations;

(6) “Diversity, equity, and inclusion training” has the same meaning as in KRS 164.2894; and

(7) “Licensing authority” means the person, board, commission, department, or other entity of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, its agencies, or political subdivisions, responsible by law for the licensing of persons for occupations.