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335B.010 Definitions.
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 crime" shall be limited to convictions of felonies, high
misdemeanors, and misdemeanors for which a jail sentence may be imposed.
No other criminal conviction shall be considered unless moral turpitude is
involved.
(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 17, 1978
History: Created 1978 Ky. Acts ch. 210, sec. 1, effective June 17, 1978.
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