17-78-1005. Prohibition on licensing or certification of child care programs.
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Effective 11/6/2025
17-78-1005. Prohibition on licensing or certification of child care programs.
(a)As used in this section, "child care program" means a child care facility or program operated by a person who holds a license or certificate from the Department of Health and Human Services under Title 26B, Chapter 2, Part 4, Child Care Licensing .
(b)"Child care program" does not include a child care program for which a county provides oversight, as described in Subsection 26B-2-405(2)(e) .
(2)A county may not enact or enforce an ordinance that:
(a)imposes licensing or certification requirements for a child care program; or
(b)governs the manner in which care is provided in a child care program.
(3)This section does not prohibit a county from:
(a)requiring a business license to operate a business within the county; or
(b)imposing requirements related to building, health, and fire codes.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 14 , 2025 Special Session 1