For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
MINOR. Any person under 18 years of age.
PROVIDER. Any person licensed, certified or registered to provide professional counseling including, but not limited to, behavior analysts, licensed professional counselors, marital and family therapists or associates, physicians or assistants, osteopaths or assistants, registered or practical nurses or assistive personnel, certified nurse aides, physical or occupational therapists or assistants, psychologists or psychological associates, social workers or associates, licensed professional conservators or guardians, naturopaths or a person who performs counseling as part of the person’s professional training, including those licensed under KRS 335.
SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR GENDER IDENTITY CHANGE EFFORTS OR CONVERSION THERAPY. Any counseling, practice or treatment that seek to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity, including, but not limited to, efforts to change behaviors or gender expression, or reduce or eliminate sexual or romantic attraction or feelings toward a person of the same gender. SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR GENDER IDENTITY CHANGE EFFORTS do not include counseling that does not seek to change sexual orientation or gender identity and:
(1) Assists a person undergoing gender transition;
(2) Provides acceptance, support and understanding to the person; or
(3) Facilitates a person’s coping, social support, identity exploration and development, including sexual orientation and gender identity neutral interventions to prevent or address unlawful conduct or unsafe sexual practices.
(1984 Code, § 111.902) (Ord. O-07-20, passed 3-24-2020)