As used in KRS § 335B.020 to KRS § 335B.070, unless the context requires otherwise:
(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.

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(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.
Effective:June 29, 2017
History: Amended 2017 Ky. Acts ch. 158, sec. 29, effective June 29, 2017. — Created 1978 Ky. Acts ch. 210, sec. 1, effective June 17, 1978.