Kentucky Revised Statutes

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 335B.010 (2026)

Definitions for KRS 335B.020 to 335B.070

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As used in KRS 335B.020 to 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;

(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. Effective: June 27, 2025 History: Amended 2025 Ky. Acts ch. 120, sec. 13, effective June 27, 2025. -- Amended 2017 Ky. Acts ch. 158, sec. 29, effective June 29, 2017. -- Created 1978 Ky. Acts ch. 210, sec. 1, effective June 17, 1978.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 2013–2013 · leading case: Fisher v. Commonwealth, Pub. Prot. Cabinet, Dep't of Hous., Bldgs. & Constr., Div. of Plumbing, 403 S.W.3d 69 (Ky. Ct. App. 2013).

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Fisher v. Commonwealth, Pub. Prot. Cabinet, Dep't of Hous., Bldgs. & Constr., Div. of Plumbing, 403 S.W.3d 69 (Ky. Ct. App. 2013). · cites it 3× “See KRS 335B.010(4); KRS 335B.060. In actuality, KRS 335B.”

— Ky. Rev. Stat. § 335B.010(4) — 1 case

Fisher v. Commonwealth, Pub. Prot. Cabinet, Dep't of Hous., Bldgs. & Constr., Div. of Plumbing, 403 S.W.3d 69 (Ky. Ct. App. 2013). “See KRS 335B.010(4); KRS 335B.060. In actuality, KRS 335B.”

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