58-5a-306. Exemptions from licensure.

431 words·~2 min read·/ut/title-58/chapter-5a/58-5a-306

A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.

Effective 7/1/2026

The following individuals may practice podiatry, subject to stated circumstances and limitations, without being licensed under this chapter:

(1)a podiatric physician serving in the armed forces of the United States, the United States Public Health Service, the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, or other federal agencies while engaged in activities regulated under this chapter as a part of the podiatric physician's employment with that federal agency if the podiatric physician holds a valid license to practice podiatry that any other state or jurisdiction the division recognizes issues;

(2)a student engaged in activities that constitute the practice of podiatry while in training in a recognized school the division approves to the extent the activities are under the supervision of qualified faculty or staff and the activities are a defined part of the training program;

(3)an individual engaged in an internship, residency, preceptorship, postceptorship, fellowship, apprenticeship, or on-the-job training program the division approves while under the supervision of qualified persons;

(4)an individual residing in another state and licensed to practice podiatry there, who is called in for a consultation by an individual licensed in this state and services provided are limited to that consultation or who is invited by a recognized school, association, society, or other body the division approves to conduct a lecture, clinic, or demonstration of the practice of podiatry so long as that individual does not establish a place of business or regularly engage in the practice of podiatry in the state;

(5)a person licensed under the laws of this state to practice or engage in any other occupation or profession while engaged in the lawful, professional, and competent practice of that occupation or profession;

(6)a person that fits or sells corrective shoes, arch supports, or similar devices, to the extent their acts and practices involve only the fitting and selling of these items; or

(7)a medical assistant working under the indirect supervision of a licensed podiatric physician, if the medical assistant:

(a)engages only in tasks appropriately that the licensed podiatric physician delegates in accordance with the standards and ethics of the practice of podiatry, and consistent with this chapter;

(b)does not perform surgical procedures;

(c)does not prescribe prescription medications;

(d)does not administer anesthesia, except for a local anesthetic; and

(e)does not engage in other practices or procedures defined by the division by rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act , and in collaboration with the board.

Amended by Chapter 64 , 2026 General Session