58-93-302. General qualifications for licensure.

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Effective 9/1/2026

(1)An applicant for licensure under this chapter, or the qualifier for an applicant if applicable:

(a)shall:

(i)except for an applicant for a bail recovery apprentice license, be at least 21 years old;

(ii)be a citizen or legal resident of the United States;

(iii)provide the applicant's or qualifier's name, address, date of birth, social security number, and fingerprints to the division;

(iv)disclose any criminal history the division requests on a form the division approves;

(v)consent to, and complete, a criminal background check, described in Section 58-1-301.5 ; and

(vi)meet any other standard related to the criminal background check described in Subsection (1)(a)(v) , that the division establishes by rule in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act; and

(b)may not:

(i)have been convicted of:

(A)a felony;

(B)an act involving illegally using, carrying, or possessing a dangerous weapon;

(C)an act of personal violence or force on a person or threatening to commit an act of personal violence or force against another person;

(D)an act constituting dishonesty or fraud;

(E)impersonating a peace officer; or

(F)an act that, when considered with the functions and duties imposed by this title, and that bears a substantial relationship to the individual's ability to safely or competently perform the duties expected of a person licensed under this chapter, indicates that the best interests of the public are not served by granting the applicant a license;

(ii)be on probation, parole, community supervision, or named in an outstanding arrest warrant;

(iii)have been previously found or presently be in violation of this chapter; or

(iv)be employed as a peace officer.

(2)If currently licensed in another state or jurisdiction, the applicant or qualifier shall be in good standing within that state or jurisdiction.

Enacted by Chapter 44 , 2026 General Session