Rep. Norm Thurston — Voting Record

Bill

Number

S.B. 87 First Substitute (2021GS)

Sponsor

Sen. Bramble, C.

Final action

Governor Signed 3/16/2021

Outcome

Became law — signed by Gov. Spencer J. Cox

Summary

What it does

• This bill:
• creates an exemption from licensure under the cosmetology act for an individual who:
• only dries, styles, arranges, dresses, curls, hot irons, shampoos, or conditions hair; and
• displays a sign in the individual's place of business informing the public that the individual is not licensed under the cosmetology act; and
• makes technical changes.

Every vote on this bill

Bill text

PROFESSIONAL LICENSING AMENDMENTS
GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Chief Sponsor: Curtis S. Bramble
House Sponsor: 
 Candice B. Pierucci
LONG TITLE
General Description:
This bill modifies provisions of the Cosmetology and Associated Professions Licensing
Act (cosmetology act). 
Highlighted Provisions:
This bill:
▸ creates an exemption from licensure under the cosmetology act for an individual
who:
• only dries, styles, arranges, dresses, curls, hot irons, shampoos, or conditions
hair; and
• displays a sign in the individual's place of business informing the public that the
individual is not licensed under the cosmetology act; and
▸ makes technical changes.
Money Appropriated in this Bill:
None
Other Special Clauses:
None
Utah Code Sections Affected:
AMENDS:
58-11a-304
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2020, Chapter 339
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
Section 1. Section 
58-11a-304
 is amended to read:
58-11a-304.
Exemptions from licensure.
In addition to the exemptions from licensure in Section 
58-1-307
, the following persons
may engage in the practice of barbering, cosmetology/barbering, hair design, esthetics,
master-level esthetics, electrology, or nail technology without being licensed under this
chapter:
(1) a person licensed under the laws of this state to engage in the practice of medicine,
surgery, osteopathy, or chiropractic when engaged in the practice of the profession for which
they are licensed;
(2) a commissioned physician or surgeon serving in the armed forces of the United
States or another federal agency;
(3) a registered nurse, undertaker, or mortician licensed under the laws of this state
when engaged in the practice of the profession for which the person is licensed;
(4) a person who visits the state to engage in instructional seminars, advanced classes,
trade shows, or competitions of a limited duration;
(5) a person who engages in the practice of barbering, cosmetology/barbering, hair
design, esthetics, master-level esthetics, electrology, or nail technology without compensation;
(6) a person instructing an adult education class or other educational program directed
toward persons who are not licensed under this chapter and that is not intended to train persons
to become licensed under this chapter, provided:
(a) an attendee receives no credit toward educational requirements for licensure under
this chapter;
(b) the instructor informs each attendee in writing that taking such a class or program
will not certify or qualify the attendee to perform a service for compensation that requires
licensure under this chapter; and
(c) (i) the instructor is properly licensed; or
(ii) the instructor receives no compensation;
(7) a person providing instruction in workshops, seminars, training meetings, or other
educational programs whose purpose is to provide continuing professional development to
licensed barbers, cosmetologists/barbers, hair designers, estheticians, master estheticians,
electrologists, or nail technicians;
(8) a person enrolled in a licensed barber, cosmetology/barber, or hair design school
when participating in an on the job training internship under the direct supervision of a licensed
barber, cosmetologist/barber, or hair designer upon completion of a basic program under the
standards established by rule by the division in collaboration with the board;
(9) a person enrolled in an approved apprenticeship pursuant to Section 
58-11a-306
;
(10) an employee of a company that is primarily engaged in the business of selling
products used in the practice of barbering, cosmetology/barbering, hair design, esthetics,
master-level esthetics, electrology, or nail technology when demonstrating the company's
products to a potential customer, provided the employee makes no representation to a potential
customer that attending such a demonstration will certify or qualify the attendee to perform a
service for compensation that requires licensure under this chapter;
(11) a person who:
(a) is qualified to engage in the practice of barbering, cosmetology/barbering, hair
design, esthetics, master-level esthetics, electrology, or nail technology in another jurisdiction
as evidenced by licensure, certification, or lawful practice in the other jurisdiction;
(b) is employed by, or under contract with, a motion picture company; and
(c) engages in the practice of barbering, cosmetology/barbering, hair design, esthetics,
master-level esthetics, electrology, or nail technology in the state:
(i) solely to assist in the production of a motion picture; and
(ii) for no more than 120 days per calendar year; [
and
]
(12) a person who:
(a) engages in hair braiding; and
(b) unless it is expressly exempted under this section or Section 
58-1-307
, does not
engage in other activity requiring licensure under this chapter[
.
]
; and
(13) a person who:
(a) dries, styles, arranges, dresses, curls, hot irons, shampoos, or conditions hair;
(b) does not cut the hair;
(c) does not apply dye to alter the color of the hair;
(d) does not apply reactive chemicals to straighten, curl, or alter the structure of the
hair;
(e) unless it is expressly exempted under this section or Section 
58-1-307
, does not
engage in other activity requiring licensure under this chapter; and
(f) displays a sign in a conspicuous location in the person's place of business notifying
the public that the person's services are not provided by a person who has a license under this
chapter.