58-11a-302.26. Practice of cosmetology/barbering -- Legacy cosmetology/barbering license -- Qualifications.
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Effective 7/1/2026
58-11a-302.26. Practice of cosmetology/barbering -- Legacy cosmetology/barbering license -- Qualifications.
(1)Except as provided in Subsection
(3), the division may not issue a legacy cosmetology/barbering license after January 1, 2026.
(2)An individual with a legacy cosmetology/barbering license may engage in the practice of cosmetology/barbering, which includes the scope of practice for:
(a)a cosmetology license under Subsection 58-11a-302.13(1) ; and
(b)a legacy esthetics license under Subsection 58-11a-302.23(2) .
(3)The division shall grant a legacy cosmetology/barbering license to an individual who:
(i)has registered a cosmetology/barbering apprenticeship that meets the requirements of Subsection (4)(a) with the division on or before January 1, 2026; and
(ii)completes the requirements described in Subsection (4)(a) ; or
(i)has enrolled and started a cosmetology/barbering program that meets the requirements of Subsection (4)(b) with a licensed school on or before January 1, 2026; and
(ii)completes the requirements described in Subsection (4)(b) .
(a)An individual described in Subsection (3)(a) shall complete at least 2,500 hours of cosmetology/barbering apprenticeship training that is supervised by a licensed cosmetology/barbering instructor who provides one-on-one supervision of the apprentice during the apprenticeship.
(b)An individual described in Subsection (3)(b) shall graduate from a licensed school with a minimum of 1,600 hours or the equivalent number of credit hours.
(5)An individual with a legacy cosmetology/barbering license may apply credit hours to another license or permit under this chapter, as allowed in Subsection 58-11a-302(2) .
Enacted by Chapter 64 , 2026 General Session