# KRS § 309.080: 309.080 Definitions for KRS 309.080 to 309.089

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## Section

- **Citation:** KRS § 309.080
- **Heading:** 309.080 Definitions for KRS 309.080 to 309.089
- **Jurisdiction:** Kentucky
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** KY Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 309 / Section 309.080

## Text

309.080 Definitions for KRS 309.080 to 309.089.

As used in KRS 309.080 to 309.089, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) "Associate alcohol and drug counselor I" means a person certified by the board who

meets the requirements of KRS 309.0841;

(2) "Associate alcohol and drug counselor II" means a person certified by the board

who meets the requirements of KRS 309.0842;

(3) "Board" means the Kentucky Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors;

(4) "Certified alcohol and drug counselor" means a person certified by the board who

meets the requirements in KRS 309.083;

(5) "Certified clinical supervisor" means a person certified by the board who meets the

requirements of KRS 309.0834;

(6) "Certificate holder" means an alcohol and drug counselor who is certified pursuant

to KRS 309.080 to 309.089;

(7) "Licensed alcohol and drug counselor" means a person licensed by the board who

meets the requirements of KRS 309.0830;

(8) "Licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor" means a person licensed by the

board who meets the requirements of KRS 309.0832;

(9) "Licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor associate" means a person licensed

by the board who meets the requirements of KRS 309.0833;

(10) "Licensee" means a clinical alcohol and drug counselor who is licensed pursuant to

KRS 309.080 to 309.089;

(11) "Practice of alcohol and drug counseling":

(a) Means the assessment and counseling of an individual, family, or group

dealing with an alcohol or drug problem or addiction; and

(b) Does not include the diagnosis or treatment of a mental health condition, or

the administration or interpretation of psychological tests;

(12) "Registered alcohol and drug peer support specialist" means a person registered by

the board who meets the requirements in KRS 309.0831; and

(13) "Registrant" means an alcohol and drug peer support specialist who is registered

pursuant to KRS 309.080 to 309.089.

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