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BARBER, COSMETOLOGIST/BARBER,

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ESTHETICIAN, ELECTROLOGIST, AND

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NAIL TECHNICIAN LICENSING ACT

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AMENDMENTS

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2009 GENERAL SESSION

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STATE OF UTAH

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Chief Sponsor: Merlynn T. Newbold

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Senate Sponsor: Gregory S. Bell

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             10      LONG TITLE
             11      General Description:
             12          This bill modifies provisions of the Barber, Cosmetologist/Barber, Esthetician,
             13      Electrologist, and Nail Technician Licensing Act.
             14      Highlighted Provisions:
             15          This bill:
             16          .    modifies definitions in the Barber, Cosmetologist/Barber, Esthetician,
             17      Electrologist, and Nail Technician Licensing Act, to include barber instructor,
             18      cosmetologist/barber instructor, esthetician instructor, nail technician instructor,
             19      the practice of barbering instruction, the practice of cosmetology/barbering
             20      instruction, the practice of electrology, the practice of electrology instruction, the
             21      practice of esthetics instruction, and the practice of nail technology;
             22          .    modifies qualifications for licensure as a barber, a cosmetologist/barber, an
             23      esthetician, a master esthetician, and a nail technician;
             24          .    modifies apprenticeship provisions for barbershop apprenticeships and nail
             25      technician apprenticeships;
             26          .    modifies unprofessional and unlawful conduct provisions; and
             27          .    makes certain technical changes.
             28      Monies Appropriated in this Bill:
             29          None


             30      Other Special Clauses:
             31          None
             32      Utah Code Sections Affected:
             33      AMENDS:
             34          58-11a-102, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2008, Chapter 382
             35          58-11a-301, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2007, Chapter 209
             36          58-11a-302, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2008, Chapter 382
             37          58-11a-306, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2007, Chapter 209
             38          58-11a-501, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2007, Chapter 209
             39          58-11a-502, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2007, Chapter 209
             40     
             41      Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
             42          Section 1. Section 58-11a-102 is amended to read:
             43           58-11a-102. Definitions.
             44          As used in this chapter:
             45          (1) "Approved barber or cosmetologist/barber apprenticeship" means an
             46      apprenticeship that meets the requirements of Subsection 58-11a-306 (1) for barbers or
             47      Subsection 58-11a-306 (2) for cosmetologist/barbers and the requirements established by rule
             48      by the division in collaboration with the board in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah
             49      Administrative Rulemaking Act.
             50          (2) "Approved esthetician apprenticeship" means an apprenticeship that meets the
             51      requirements of Subsection 58-11a-306 (3) and the requirements established by rule by the
             52      division in collaboration with the board in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah
             53      Administrative Rulemaking Act.
             54          (3) "Approved master esthetician apprenticeship" means an apprenticeship that meets
             55      the requirements of Subsection 58-11a-306 (4) and the requirements established by rule by the
             56      division in collaboration with the board in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah
             57      Administrative Rulemaking Act.


             58          (4) "Approved nail technician apprenticeship" means an apprenticeship that meets the
             59      requirements of Subsection 58-11a-306 (5) and the requirements established by rule by the
             60      division in collaboration with the board in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah
             61      Administrative Rulemaking Act.
             62          (5) "Barber" means a person who is licensed under this chapter to engage in the
             63      practice of barbering.
             64          (6) "Barber instructor" means a barber who is licensed under this chapter to teach
             65      barbering at a licensed barber school or in an apprenticeship program as defined in Section
             66      58-11a-306 .
             67          (7) "Board" means the Barber, Cosmetology/Barbering, Esthetics, Electrology, and
             68      Nail Technology Licensing Board created in Section 58-11a-201 .
             69          (8) "Cosmetologist/barber" means a person who is licensed under this chapter to
             70      engage in the practice of cosmetology/barbering.
             71          (9) "Cosmetologist/barber instructor" means a cosmetologist/barber who is licensed
             72      under this chapter to teach cosmetology/barbering at a licensed cosmetology/barber school,
             73      licensed barber school, licensed nail technology school, or in an apprenticeship program as
             74      defined in Subsection 58-11a-306 (2).
             75          (10) "Direct supervision" means that the supervisor of an apprentice or the instructor
             76      of a student is immediately available for consultation, advice, instruction, and evaluation.
             77          (11) "Electrologist" means a person who is licensed under this chapter to engage in the
             78      practice of electrology.
             79          (12) "Electrologist instructor" means an electrologist who is licensed under this
             80      chapter to teach electrology at a licensed electrology school.
             81          (13) "Esthetician" means a person who is licensed under this chapter to engage in the
             82      practice of esthetics.
             83          (14) "Esthetician instructor" means a master esthetician who is licensed under this
             84      chapter to teach the practice of esthetics and the practice of master-level esthetics at a licensed
             85      esthetics school, a licensed cosmetology/barber school, or in an apprenticeship program as


             86      defined in Subsection 58-11a-306 (3).
             87          (15) "Fund" means the Barber, Cosmetologist/Barber, Esthetician, Electrologist, and
             88      Nail Technician Education and Enforcement Fund created in Section 58-11a-103 .
             89          (16) "Licensed barber or cosmetology/barber school" means a barber or
             90      cosmetology/barber school licensed under this chapter.
             91          (17) "Licensed electrology school" means an electrology school licensed under this
             92      chapter.
             93          (18) "Licensed esthetics school" means an esthetics school licensed under this chapter.
             94          (19) "Licensed nail technology school" means a nail technology school licensed under
             95      this chapter.
             96          (20) "Master esthetician" means an individual who is licensed under this chapter to
             97      engage in the practice of master-level esthetics.
             98          (21) "Nail technician" means an individual who is licensed under this chapter to
             99      engage in the practice of nail technology.
             100          (22) "Nail technician instructor" means a nail technician licensed under this chapter to
             101      teach the practice of nail technology in a licensed nail technology school, a licensed
             102      cosmetology/barber school, or in an apprenticeship program as defined in Subsection
             103      58-11a-306 (5).
             104          (23) "Practice of barbering" means:
             105          (a) cutting, clipping, or trimming the hair of the head of any person by the use of
             106      scissors, shears, clippers, or other appliances; [and]
             107          (b) draping, shampooing, scalp treatments, basic wet styling, and blow drying; and
             108          [(b)] (c) removing hair from the face or neck of a person by the use of shaving
             109      equipment.
             110          (24) "Practice of barbering instruction" means instructing barbering in a licensed
             111      barber school, licensed cosmetology/barber school, or in an apprenticeship program as defined
             112      in Subsection 58-11a-306 (1).
             113          (25) "Practice of basic esthetics" means any one of the following skin care procedures


             114      done on the head, face, neck, arms, hands, legs, feet, eyebrows, or eyelashes for cosmetic
             115      purposes and not for the treatment of medical, physical, or mental ailments:
             116          (a) cleansing, stimulating, manipulating, exercising, applying oils, antiseptics, clays,
             117      or masks, manual extraction, including a comodone extractor, depilatories, waxes, tweezing,
             118      natural nail manicures or pedicures, or callous removal by buffing or filing;
             119          (b) limited chemical exfoliation as defined by rule;
             120          (c) removing superfluous hair by means other than electrolysis [or laser procedures;
             121      or];
             122          (d) other esthetic preparations or procedures with the use of the hands, a
             123      high-frequency or galvanic electrical apparatus, or a heat lamp for cosmetic purposes and not
             124      for the treatment of medical, physical, or mental ailments[.]; or
             125          (e) cosmetic laser procedures under direct supervision of a licensed health care
             126      practitioner as defined by rule, limited to the following:
             127          (i) superfluous hair removal;
             128          (ii) anti-aging resurfacing enhancements;
             129          (iii) photo rejuvenation; or
             130          (iv) tattoo removal.
             131          (26) (a) "Practice of cosmetology/barbering" means:
             132          (i) styling, arranging, dressing, curling, waving, permanent waving, cleansing,
             133      singeing, bleaching, dyeing, tinting, coloring, or similarly treating the hair of the head of a
             134      person;
             135          (ii) cutting, clipping, or trimming the hair by the use of scissors, shears, clippers, or
             136      other appliances;
             137          (iii) arching eyebrows, or tinting eyebrows or eyelashes, or both;
             138          (iv) removing hair from the face, neck, shoulders, arms, back, torso, feet, bikini line,
             139      or legs of a person by the use of depilatories, waxing, or shaving equipment;
             140          (v) cutting, curling, styling, fitting, measuring, or forming caps for wigs or hairpieces
             141      or both on the human head; or


             142          (vi) practicing hair weaving or hair fusing or servicing previously medically
             143      implanted hair.
             144          (b) The term "practice of cosmetology/barbering" includes:
             145          (i) the practice of basic esthetics; and
             146          (ii) the practice of nail technology.
             147          (27) "Practice of cosmetology/barbering instruction" means instructing
             148      cosmetology/barbering as defined in Subsection (26) in a licensed cosmetology/barber school
             149      or in an apprenticeship program as defined in Subsection 58-11a-306 (2).
             150          (28) "Practice of electrology" means:
             151          (a) the removal of superfluous hair from the body of a person by the use of
             152      electricity[.], waxing, shaving, or tweezing; or
             153          (b) cosmetic laser procedures under the general supervision of a licensed health care
             154      practitioner as defined by rule, limited to superfluous hair removal.
             155          (29) "Practice of electrology instruction" means instructing electrology in a licensed
             156      electrology school.
             157          (30) "Practice of esthetics instruction" means instructing esthetics [or] in a licensed
             158      esthetics school, a licensed cosmetology/barber school, or instructing master-level esthetics in
             159      a licensed esthetics school or in an apprenticeship program as defined in Subsections
             160      58-11a-306 (2), (3), and (4).
             161          (31) (a) "Practice of master-level esthetics" means:
             162          (i) any of the following when done for cosmetic purposes on the head, face, neck,
             163      torso, abdomen, back, arms, hands, legs, feet, eyebrows, or eyelashes and not for the treatment
             164      of medical, physical, or mental ailments:
             165          (A) body wraps as defined by rule;
             166          (B) hydrotherapy as defined by rule;
             167          (C) chemical exfoliation as defined by rule;
             168          (D) advanced pedicures as defined by rule;
             169          (E) sanding, including microdermabrasion;


             170          (F) advanced extraction; [or]
             171          (G) other esthetic preparations or procedures with the use of:
             172          (I) the hands; or
             173          (II) a mechanical or electrical apparatus which is approved for use by division rule for
             174      beautifying or similar work performed on the body for cosmetic purposes and not for the
             175      treatment of a medical, physical, or mental ailment; [and] or
             176          (H) cosmetic laser procedures under the general supervision of a licensed health care
             177      practitioner as defined by rule, with a physician's evaluation before the procedure, as needed,
             178      and limited to the following:
             179          (I) superfluous hair removal;
             180          (II) anti-aging resurfacing enhancements;
             181          (III) photo rejuvenation; or
             182          (IV) tattoo removal with a physician's evaluation before the tattoo removal procedure;
             183      and
             184          (ii) lymphatic massage by manual or other means as defined by rule.
             185          (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection (31)(a), a master-level esthetician
             186      may perform procedures listed in Subsection (31)(a)(i) for noncosmetic purposes if done under
             187      the supervision of a licensed health care practitioner acting within the scope of the licensed
             188      health care practitioner's license as defined by rule.
             189          (c) The term "practice of master-level esthetics" includes the practice of esthetics.
             190          (32) "Practice of nail technology" means to trim, cut, clean, manicure, shape, massage,
             191      or enhance the appearance of the hands, feet, and nails of an individual by the use of hands,
             192      mechanical, or electrical preparation, antiseptic, lotions, or creams, including the application
             193      and removal of sculptured or artificial nails.
             194          (33) "Practice of nail technology instruction" means instructing nail technology in a
             195      licensed nail technician school, licensed cosmetology/barber school, or in an apprenticeship
             196      program as defined in Subsection 58-11a-306 (5).
             197          (34) "Recognized barber school" means a barber school located in a state other than


             198      Utah, whose students, upon graduation, are recognized as having completed the educational
             199      requirements for licensure in that state.
             200          (35) "Recognized cosmetology/barber school" means a cosmetology/barber school
             201      located in a state other than Utah, whose students, upon graduation, are recognized as having
             202      completed the educational requirements for licensure in that state.
             203          (36) "Recognized electrology school" means an electrology school located in a state
             204      other than Utah, whose students, upon graduation, are recognized as having completed the
             205      educational requirements for licensure in that state.
             206          (37) "Recognized esthetics school" means an esthetics school located in a state other
             207      than Utah, whose students, upon graduation, are recognized as having completed the
             208      educational requirements for licensure in that state.
             209          (38) "Recognized nail technology school" means a nail technology school located in a
             210      state other than Utah, whose students, upon graduation, are recognized as having completed
             211      the educational requirements for licensure in that state.
             212          (39) "Salon" means a place, shop, or establishment in which cosmetology/barbering,
             213      esthetics, electrology, or nail technology is practiced.
             214          (40) "Unlawful conduct" is as defined in Sections 58-1-501 and 58-11a-502 .
             215          (41) "Unprofessional conduct" is as defined in Sections 58-1-501 and 58-11a-501 and
             216      as may be further defined by rule by the division in collaboration with the board in accordance
             217      with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.
             218          Section 2. Section 58-11a-301 is amended to read:
             219           58-11a-301. Licensure required -- License classifications.
             220          (1) Except as specifically provided in Section 58-1-307 or 58-11a-304 , a license is
             221      required to:
             222          (a) engage in the practice of:
             223          (i) barbering;
             224          (ii) barbering instruction;
             225          (iii) operating a barbering school;


             226          (iv) cosmetology/barbering;
             227          (v) cosmetology/barbering instruction; or
             228          (vi) electrology; [or]
             229          (b) operate a cosmetology/barbering school[.];
             230          [(2) Beginning October 1, 2001, except as specifically provided in Section 58-1-307
             231      or 58-11a-304 , a license is required to:]
             232          [(a)] (c) engage in the practice of:
             233          (i) electrology instruction;
             234          (ii) esthetics;
             235          (iii) master-level esthetics;
             236          (iv) esthetics instruction;
             237          (v) nail technology; or
             238          (vi) nail technology instruction; or
             239          [(b)] (d) operate:
             240          (i) an electrology school;
             241          (ii) an esthetics school; or
             242          (iii) a nail technology school.
             243          [(3)] (2) The division shall issue to a person who qualifies under this chapter a license
             244      in the following classifications:
             245          (a) barber;
             246          (b) barber instructor;
             247          (c) barber school;
             248          (d) cosmetologist/barber;
             249          (e) cosmetologist/barber instructor;
             250          (f) cosmetology/barber school;
             251          (g) electrologist;
             252          (h) electrologist instructor;
             253          (i) electrology school;


             254          (j) esthetician;
             255          (k) master esthetician;
             256          (l) esthetician instructor;
             257          (m) esthetics school;
             258          (n) nail technology;
             259          (o) nail technology instructor; and
             260          (p) nail technology school.
             261          Section 3. Section 58-11a-302 is amended to read:
             262           58-11a-302. Qualifications for licensure.
             263          (1) Each applicant for licensure as a barber shall:
             264          (a) submit an application in a form prescribed by the division;
             265          (b) pay a fee determined by the department under Section 63J-1-303 ;
             266          (c) be of good moral character;
             267          (d) provide satisfactory documentation of:
             268          (i) graduation from a licensed or recognized barber school or a licensed or recognized
             269      cosmetology/barber school whose curriculum consists of a minimum of 1,000 hours of
             270      instruction or the equivalent number of credit hours over a period of not less than [six months]
             271      25 weeks;
             272          (ii) (A) having graduated from a recognized barber school located in a state other than
             273      Utah whose curriculum consists of less than 1,000 hours of instruction or the equivalent
             274      number of credit hours; and
             275          (B) having practiced as a licensed barber for a period of not less than 2,000 hours; or
             276          (iii) having completed an approved barber apprenticeship; and
             277          (e) meet the examination requirement established by rule.
             278          (2) Each applicant for licensure as a barber instructor shall:
             279          (a) submit an application in a form prescribed by the division;
             280          (b) pay a fee determined by the department under Section 63J-1-303 ;
             281          (c) provide satisfactory documentation that the applicant is currently licensed as a


             282      barber;
             283          (d) be of good moral character;
             284          (e) provide satisfactory documentation of completion of:
             285          (i) an instructor training program conducted by a [barber] licensed or recognized
             286      school as defined by rule consisting of a minimum of 500 hours or the equivalent number of
             287      credit hours; or
             288          (ii) a minimum of 2,000 hours of experience as a barber; and
             289          (f) meet the examination requirement established by rule.
             290          (3) Each applicant for licensure as a barber school shall:
             291          (a) submit an application in a form prescribed by the division;
             292          (b) pay a fee determined by the department under Section 63J-1-303 ; and
             293          (c) provide satisfactory documentation:
             294          (i) of appropriate registration with the Division of Corporations and Commercial
             295      Code;
             296          (ii) of business licensure from the city, town, or county in which the school is located;
             297          (iii) that the applicant's physical facilities comply with the requirements established by
             298      rule; and
             299          (iv) that the applicant meets the standards for barber schools, including staff and
             300      accreditation requirements, established by rule.
             301          (4) Each applicant for licensure as a cosmetologist/barber shall:
             302          (a) submit an application in a form prescribed by the division;
             303          (b) pay a fee determined by the department under Section 63J-1-303 ;
             304          (c) be of good moral character;
             305          (d) provide satisfactory documentation of:
             306          (i) graduation from a licensed or recognized cosmetology/barber school whose
             307      curriculum consists of a minimum of 2,000 hours of instruction, with full flexibility within the
             308      2,000 hours, or the equivalent number of credit hours over a period of not less than [12
             309      months] 50 weeks;


             310          (ii) (A) having graduated from a recognized cosmetology/barber school located in a
             311      state other than Utah whose curriculum consists of less than 2,000 hours of instruction, with
             312      full flexibility within the 2,000 hours, or the equivalent number of credit hours; and
             313          (B) having practiced as a licensed cosmetologist/barber for a period of not less than
             314      4,000 hours; or
             315          (iii) having completed an approved cosmetology/barber apprenticeship; and
             316          (e) meet the examination requirement established by rule.
             317          (5) Each applicant for licensure as a cosmetologist/barber instructor shall:
             318          (a) submit an application in a form prescribed by the division;
             319          (b) pay a fee determined by the department under Section 63J-1-303 ;
             320          (c) provide satisfactory documentation that the applicant is currently licensed as a
             321      cosmetologist/barber;
             322          (d) be of good moral character;
             323          (e) provide satisfactory documentation of completion of:
             324          (i) an instructor training program conducted by a [cosmetology/barber] licensed or
             325      recognized school as defined by rule consisting of a minimum of 1,000 hours or the equivalent
             326      number of credit hours; or
             327          (ii) a minimum of 4,000 hours of experience as a cosmetologist/barber; and
             328          (f) meet the examination requirement established by rule.
             329          (6) Each applicant for licensure as a cosmetologist/barber school shall:
             330          (a) submit an application in a form prescribed by the division;
             331          (b) pay a fee determined by the department under Section 63J-1-303 ; and
             332          (c) provide satisfactory documentation:
             333          (i) of appropriate registration with the Division of Corporations and Commercial
             334      Code;
             335          (ii) of business licensure from the city, town, or county in which the school is located;
             336          (iii) that the applicant's physical facilities comply with the requirements established
             337      by rule; and


             338          (iv) that the applicant meets the standards for cosmetology schools, including staff and
             339      accreditation requirements, established by rule.
             340          (7) Each applicant for licensure as an electrologist shall:
             341          (a) submit an application in a form prescribed by the division;
             342          (b) pay a fee determined by the department under Section 63J-1-303 ;
             343          (c) be of good moral character;
             344          (d) provide satisfactory documentation of having graduated from a licensed or
             345      recognized electrology school after completing a curriculum of 600 hours of instruction or the
             346      equivalent number of credit hours; and
             347          (e) meet the examination requirement established by rule.
             348          (8) Each applicant for licensure as an electrologist instructor shall:
             349          (a) submit an application in a form prescribed by the division;
             350          (b) pay a fee determined by the department under Section 63J-1-303 ;
             351          (c) provide satisfactory documentation that the applicant is currently licensed as an
             352      electrologist;
             353          (d) be of good moral character;
             354          (e) provide satisfactory documentation of completion of:
             355          (i) an instructor training program conducted by [an electrology] a licensed or
             356      recognized school as defined by rule consisting of a minimum of 175 hours or the equivalent
             357      number of credit hours; or
             358          (ii) a minimum of 1,000 hours of experience as an electrologist; and
             359          (f) meet the examination requirement established by rule.
             360          (9) Each applicant for licensure as an electrologist school shall:
             361          (a) submit an application in a form prescribed by the division;
             362          (b) pay a fee determined by the department under Section 63J-1-303 ; and
             363          (c) provide satisfactory documentation:
             364          (i) of appropriate registration with the Division of Corporations and Commercial
             365      Code;


             366          (ii) of business licensure from the city, town, or county in which the school is located;
             367          (iii) that the applicant's facilities comply with the requirements established by rule;
             368      and
             369          (iv) that the applicant meets the standards for electrologist schools, including staff,
             370      curriculum, and accreditation requirements, established by rule.
             371          (10) Each applicant for licensure as an esthetician shall:
             372          (a) submit an application in a form prescribed by the division;
             373          (b) pay a fee determined by the department under Section 63J-1-303 ;
             374          (c) be of good moral character; [and]
             375          (d) provide satisfactory documentation of one of the following:
             376          (i) [(A)] graduation from a licensed or recognized esthetic school or a licensed or
             377      recognized cosmetology/barber school whose curriculum consists of not less than 15 weeks of
             378      esthetic instruction with a minimum of 600 hours or the equivalent number of credit hours;
             379      [and]
             380          [(B) having met the examination requirement established by division rule;]
             381          (ii) [(A)] completion of an approved esthetician apprenticeship; [and] or
             382          [(B) having met the examination requirement established by division rule; or]
             383          [(iii) having met the examination requirement established by division rule prior to
             384      December 31, 2001.]
             385          (iii) (A) having graduated from a recognized cosmetology/barber school located in a
             386      state other than Utah whose curriculum consists of less than 2,000 hours of instruction with
             387      full flexibility within the 2,000 hours or the equivalent number of credit hours; and
             388          (B) having practiced as a licensed cosmetologist/barber for a period of not less than
             389      4,000 hours; and
             390          (e) meet the examination requirement established by division rule.
             391          (11) Each applicant for licensure as a master esthetician shall:
             392          (a) submit an application in a form prescribed by the division;
             393          (b) pay a fee determined by the department under Section 63J-1-303 ;


             394          (c) be of good moral character; and
             395          (d) provide satisfactory documentation of one of the following:
             396          (i) (A) completion of at least 1,200 hours of training or the equivalent number of
             397      credit hours over a period of not less than 30 weeks at a licensed or recognized esthetics
             398      school; or
             399          (B) accepting up to 600 hours or credit hours towards the 1,200 hours of training or
             400      equivalent number of credit hours from an applicant who has graduated from a licensed or
             401      recognized cosmetology/barbering school whose curriculum consists of a minimum of 2,000
             402      hours of instruction with full flexibility within the 2,000 hours, or the equivalent number of
             403      credit hours; and
             404          [(B) having met the examination requirement established by division rule; and]
             405          (C) for practice of lymphatic massage, provide satisfactory documentation to show
             406      completion of 200 hours of training or equivalent number of credit hours in lymphatic
             407      massage as defined by division rule; or
             408          (ii) [(A)] completion of an approved master esthetician apprenticeship; [and] or
             409          [(B) having met the examination requirement established by division rule; or]
             410          [(iii) having met the examination requirement established by division rule prior to
             411      December 31, 2001.]
             412          (iii) accepting up to 600 hours or credit hours towards the 1,200 hours of training or
             413      equivalent number of credit hours from a recognized cosmetology/barber school located in a
             414      state other than Utah whose curriculum consists of less than 2,000 hours of instruction or the
             415      equivalent number of credit hours; and
             416          (e) meet the examination requirement established by division rule.
             417          (12) Each applicant for licensure as an esthetician instructor shall:
             418          (a) submit an application in a form prescribed by the division;
             419          (b) pay a fee determined by the department under Section 63J-1-303 ;
             420          (c) provide satisfactory documentation that the applicant is currently licensed as a
             421      master esthetician;


             422          (d) be of good moral character;
             423          (e) provide satisfactory documentation of completion of:
             424          (i) an instructor training program conducted by a licensed or recognized [esthetics]
             425      school as defined by rule, consisting of a minimum of 300 hours or the equivalent number of
             426      credit hours; or
             427          (ii) a minimum of 1,000 hours of experience in esthetics; and
             428          (f) meet the examination requirement established by rule.
             429          (13) Each applicant for licensure as an esthetics school shall:
             430          (a) submit an application in a form prescribed by the division;
             431          (b) pay a fee determined by the department under Section 63J-1-303 ; and
             432          (c) provide satisfactory documentation:
             433          (i) of appropriate registration with the Division of Corporations and Commercial
             434      Code;
             435          (ii) of business licensure from the city, town, or county in which the school is located;
             436          (iii) that the applicant's physical facilities comply with the requirements established by
             437      rule; and
             438          (iv) that the applicant meets the standards for esthetics schools, including staff,
             439      curriculum, and accreditation requirements, established by division rule made in collaboration
             440      with the board.
             441          (14) Each applicant for licensure as a nail technician shall:
             442          (a) submit an application in a form prescribed by the division;
             443          (b) pay a fee determined by the department under Section 63J-1-303 ;
             444          (c) be of good moral character; and
             445          (d) provide satisfactory documentation of [one of the following]:
             446          (i) [(A)] graduation from a licensed or recognized nail technology school or a licensed
             447      or recognized cosmetology/barber school whose curriculum consists of not less than 300 hours
             448      or the equivalent number of credit hours of not more than eight hours a day and six days a
             449      week during the program; [and] or


             450          [(B) having met the examination requirement established by division rule;]
             451          (ii) (A) having graduated from a recognized nail technology school located in a state
             452      other than Utah whose curriculum consists of less than 300 hours of instruction or the
             453      equivalent number of credit hours; and
             454          (B) having practiced as a licensed nail technician for a period of not less than 1,000
             455      hours; or
             456          [(ii) (A)] (iii) having completed an approved nail technician apprenticeship; and
             457          [(B) having met] (e) meet the examination requirement established by division rule[;
             458      or].
             459          [(iii) having met the examination requirement established by division rule prior to
             460      December 31, 2001.]
             461          (15) Each applicant for licensure as a nail technician instructor shall:
             462          (a) submit an application in a form prescribed by the division;
             463          (b) pay a fee determined by the department under Section 63J-1-303 ;
             464          (c) provide satisfactory documentation that the applicant is currently licensed as a nail
             465      technician;
             466          (d) be of good moral character;
             467          (e) provide satisfactory documentation of completion of:
             468          (i) an instructor training program conducted by a licensed or recognized [nail
             469      technology] school as defined by rule consisting of a minimum of 150 hours or the equivalent
             470      number of credit hours; or
             471          (ii) a minimum of 600 hours of experience in nail technology; and
             472          (f) meet the examination requirement established by rule.
             473          (16) Each applicant for licensure as a nail technology school shall:
             474          (a) submit an application in a form prescribed by the division;
             475          (b) pay a fee determined by the department under Section 63J-1-303 ; and
             476          (c) provide satisfactory documentation:
             477          (i) of appropriate registration with the Division of Corporations and Commercial


             478      Code;
             479          (ii) of business licensure from the city, town, or county in which the school is located;
             480          (iii) that the applicant's facilities comply with the requirements established by rule;
             481      and
             482          (iv) that the applicant meets the standards for nail technology schools, including staff,
             483      curriculum, and accreditation requirements, established by rule.
             484          (17) Each applicant for licensure under this chapter whose education in the field for
             485      which a license is sought was completed at a foreign school may satisfy the educational
             486      requirement for licensure by demonstrating, to the satisfaction of the division, the educational
             487      equivalency of the foreign school education with a licensed school under this chapter.
             488          Section 4. Section 58-11a-306 is amended to read:
             489           58-11a-306. Apprenticeship.
             490          (1) An approved barber apprenticeship shall:
             491          (a) consist of not less than 1,250 hours of training in not less than eight months; and
             492          (b) be conducted by a supervisor who:
             493          (i) is licensed under this chapter as a barber instructor or a cosmetology/barber
             494      instructor; and
             495          (ii) provides direct one-on-one supervision of the barber apprentice during the
             496      apprenticeship program.
             497          (2) An approved cosmetologist/barber apprenticeship shall:
             498          (a) consist of not less than 2,500 hours of training in not less than 15 months; and
             499          (b) be conducted by a supervisor who:
             500          (i) is licensed under this chapter as a cosmetologist/barber instructor; and
             501          (ii) provides direct one-on-one supervision of the cosmetologist/barber apprentice
             502      during the apprenticeship program.
             503          (3) An approved esthetician apprenticeship shall:
             504          (a) consist of not less than 800 hours of training in not less than five months; and
             505          (b) be conducted by a supervisor who:


             506          (i) is licensed under this chapter as an esthetician instructor; and
             507          (ii) provides direct one-on-one supervision of the esthetician apprentice during the
             508      apprenticeship program.
             509          (4) An approved master esthetician apprenticeship shall:
             510          (a) consist of not less than 1,500 hours of training in not less than ten months; and
             511          (b) be conducted by a supervisor who:
             512          (i) is licensed under this chapter as a master-level esthetician instructor; and
             513          (ii) provides direct one-on-one supervision of the master esthetician apprentice during
             514      the apprenticeship program.
             515          (5) An approved nail technician apprenticeship shall:
             516          (a) consist of not less than 375 hours of training in not less than three months; and
             517          (b) be conducted by a supervisor who:
             518          (i) is licensed under this chapter as a nail technician instructor or a
             519      cosmetology/barber instructor; and
             520          (ii) provides direct one-on-two supervision of the nail technician apprentice during the
             521      apprenticeship program.
             522          Section 5. Section 58-11a-501 is amended to read:
             523           58-11a-501. Unprofessional conduct.
             524          Unprofessional conduct includes:
             525          (1) failing as a licensed school to obtain or maintain accreditation as required by rule;
             526          (2) failing as a licensed school to comply with the standards of accreditation
             527      applicable to such schools;
             528          (3) failing as a licensed school to provide adequate instruction to enrolled students;
             529          (4) failing as an apprentice supervisor to provide direct supervision to the apprentice;
             530          (5) failing as an instructor to provide direct supervision to students under their
             531      instruction;
             532          (6) failing as an apprentice supervisor to comply with division rules relating to
             533      apprenticeship programs under this chapter;


             534          (7) keeping a salon or school, its furnishing, tools, utensils, linen, or appliances in an
             535      unsanitary condition;
             536          (8) failing to comply with Title 26, Utah Health Code;
             537          (9) failing to display licenses or certificates as required under Section 58-11a-305 ;
             538          (10) failing to comply with physical facility requirements established by rule;
             539          (11) failing to maintain mechanical or electrical equipment in safe operating
             540      condition;
             541          (12) failing to adequately monitor patrons using steam rooms, dry heat rooms, baths,
             542      showers, or saunas;
             543          (13) prescribing or administering prescription drugs;
             544          (14) failing to comply with all applicable state and local health or sanitation laws;
             545          (15) engaging in any act or practice in a professional capacity that is outside the
             546      applicable scope of practice;
             547          (16) engaging in any act or practice in a professional capacity which the licensee is
             548      not competent to perform through education or training;
             549          (17) in connection with the use of a chemical exfoliant, unless under the supervision
             550      of a licensed health care practitioner acting within the scope of his or her license:
             551          (a) using any acid, concentration of an acid, or combination of treatments which
             552      violates the standards established by rule;
             553          (b) removing any layer of skin deeper than the stratum corneum of the epidermis; or
             554          (c) using an exfoliant that contains phenol, TCA acid of over 15%, or BCA acid;
             555          (18) in connection with the sanding of the skin, unless under the supervision of a
             556      licensed health care practitioner acting within the scope of his or her license, removing any
             557      layer of skin deeper than the stratum corneum of the epidermis; or
             558          (19) using as a barber, cosmetologist/barber, [esthetician, master esthetician,] or nail
             559      technician any laser procedure or intense, pulsed light source, except that nothing in this
             560      chapter precludes an individual licensed under this chapter from using a nonprescriptive laser
             561      device.


             562          Section 6. Section 58-11a-502 is amended to read:
             563           58-11a-502. Unlawful conduct.
             564          Unlawful conduct includes:
             565          (1) practicing or engaging in, or attempting to practice or engage in activity for which
             566      a license is required under this chapter unless:
             567          (a) the person holds the appropriate license under this chapter; or
             568          (b) an exemption in Section 58-1-307 or 58-11a-304 applies;
             569          (2) knowingly employing any other person to engage in or practice or attempt to
             570      engage in or practice any occupation or profession licensed under this chapter if the employee
             571      is not licensed to do so under this chapter or exempt from licensure;
             572          (3) touching, or applying an instrument or device to the following areas of a client's
             573      body:
             574          (a) the genitals or the anus, except in cases where the patron states to a licensee that
             575      the patron requests a hair removal procedure and signs a written consent form, which must
             576      also include the witnessed signature of a legal guardian if the patron is a minor, authorizing
             577      the licensee to perform a hair removal procedure; or
             578          (b) the breast of a female patron, except in cases in which the female patron states to a
             579      licensee that the patron requests breast skin procedures and signs a written consent form,
             580      which must also include the witnessed signature of a parent or legal guardian if the patron is a
             581      minor, authorizing the licensee to perform breast skin procedures; and
             582          (4) using or possessing as a nail technician a solution composed of at least 10%
             583      methyl methacrylete on a client.


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