58-11a-302.20. Practice of nail technology -- Nail technology license -- Qualifications.

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Effective 1/1/2026

(1)The practice of nail technology includes:

(a)trimming, cutting, cleaning, manicuring, shaping, massaging hands to elbows and feet to knees, or enhancing the appearance of the hands, feet, and nails of an individual by using the nail technician's hands, mechanical or electrical preparation, antiseptic, lotion, or cream;

(b)applying and removing sculptured or artificial nails; and

(c)using blades, including corn or callus planer or rasp, for smoothing, shaving, or removing dead skin from the feet.

(2)An individual may not engage in the practice of nail technology unless the individual holds a nail technology license.

(3)An applicant for a nail technology license shall comply with the requirements of Section 58-11a-302 and:

(a)attend a licensed or recognized school and complete a curriculum that:

(i)covers:

(A)manicures and pedicures; and

(B)artificial nails; and

(ii)has a minimum of 300 hours of instruction or the equivalent number of credit hours; or

(b)complete an approved nail technology apprenticeship.

(4)If the applicant graduates from a recognized school with less than 300 hours of instruction, the applicant may count hours practiced as a licensed nail technician in a jurisdiction other than Utah to satisfy the 300 total hours requirement.

(5)An individual with a nail technology license may apply credit hours to another license or permit under this chapter, as allowed in Subsection 58-11a-302(2) .

Enacted by Chapter 491 , 2025 General Session