Ohio Rev. Code § 3123.41: Board, license defined.

As used in sections 3123.41 to 3123.50 of the Revised Code:

(A) "Board" means any entity that has the authority pursuant to Title XLVII of the Revised Code to issue a license, and any other agency of this state, other than the supreme court, that has the authority to issue a license that authorizes an individual to engage in an occupation or profession. "Board" includes an administrative officer that has authority to issue a license that authorizes an individual to engage in an occupation or profession.

(B) "License" includes a license, certificate, permit, registration, or other authorization to engage in an occupation or profession.