Utah Code § 58-1-302 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-1 / § 58-1-302
§ 58-1-302. License by endorsement.
Status: in_force

7/1/2026 (1) As used in this section: (a) "License" means an authorization that permits the holder to engage in the practice of a profession regulated under this title. (b) "Limited supervised training permit" means a temporary authorization to work in a limited professional capacity that would otherwise require licensure under this title. (2) Subject to Subsections (4) through (7), the division shall issue a license to an applicant who has been licensed in another state, district, or territory of the United States if: (a) the division determines that the license issued in the other state, district, or territory encompasses a similar scope of practice as the license sought in this state; (b) the applicant has at least one year of experience practicing under the license issued in the other state, district, or territory; and (c) the applicant's license is in good standing in the other state, district, or territory where the license was issued. (3) Subject to the other provisions of this section, the division may issue a license to an applicant who: (a) has been licensed in another state, district, or territory of the United States, or in a jurisdiction outside of the United States, if: (i) (A) the division determines that the applicant's education, credentialing examination, experience, and skills demonstrate competency in the profession for which the licensure is sought in this state; and (B) the applicant has at least one year of experience practicing under the license issued in the other state, district, territory, or jurisdiction; or (ii) the division determines that the licensure requirements of the other state, district, territory, or jurisdiction at the time the license was issued were substantially similar to the current requirements for the license sought in this state; or (b) has never been licensed in a state, district, or territory of the United States, or in a jurisdiction outside of the United States, if: (i) the applicant was educated in or obtained relevant experience in a state, district, or territory of the United States, or a jurisdiction outside of the United States; and (ii) the division determines that the education, credentialing examination, and experience was substantially similar to the current education, credentialing examination, and experience requirements for the license sought in this state. (4) The division may refuse to issue a license to an applicant under this section if: (a) the division determines that there is reasonable cause to believe that the applicant is not qualified to receive the license in this state; or (b) the applicant has a previous or pending disciplinary action related to the applicant's license. (5) Before the division issues a license to an applicant under this section, the applicant shall: (a) pay a fee the department determines in accordance with Section 63J-1-504; and (b) produce satisfactory evidence of the applicant's identity, qualifications, and good standing in the profession for which licensure is sought in this state. (6) (a) For an applicant who is or has been licensed in another jurisdiction, but does not satisfy the requirements of Subsection (2) or (3), the division may evaluate and determine whether: (i) the applicant is eligible for a license under this title because the applicant's education, credentialing examination, or experience obtained in the other jurisdiction is substantially similar to the education, credentialing examination, or experience requirements for the license; or (ii) in light of the applicant's education or experience obtained in the other jurisdiction, the applicant's education or experience would be substantially similar to the education or experience requirements for a license under this title, if the applicant obtains additional education or experience. (b) After the division chooses to evaluate an applicant under Subsection (6)(a), the division may issue a limited supervised training permit to the applicant if: (i) the applicant has an employment offer from an employer in the state; (ii) the employer attests to the division that the applicant will work under the level of supervision the division requires by rule the division makes in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, of an individual who: (A) holds a license in good standing of the same classification as the limited supervised training permit; and (B) has held the license for a minimum period of time the division defines by rule the division makes in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act; (iii) (A) the division needs additional time to make a determination under Subsection (6)(a)(i); or (B) the division determines under Subsection (6)(a)(ii) that additional education or experience would make the applicant's education or experience substantially similar to the education or experience requirements for a license under this title, the applicant wishes to pursue the education or experience, and the division makes a deadline for the applicant to complete the additional education or experience; (iv) the applicant pays a fee the department determines in accordance with Section 63J-1-504; (v) the applicant meets the minimum professional standards to work in a supervised environment that the division, in consultation with the applicable board, establishes for the applicable profession; (vi) the applicant submits to a background check, if required for the license for which the applicant applied; and (vii) the applicant meets with the applicable board, if requested, to evaluate the applicant's qualifications. (c) (i) A limited supervised training permit issued under this Subsection (6) expires: (A) on the deadline that the division makes for the applicant to complete the additional education or experience described in Subsection (6)(b)(iii)(B); or (B) upon the division's grant or denial of the applicant's application for licensure by endorsement. (ii) The division may not renew or otherwise extend a limited supervised training permit unless: (A) a circumstance or hardship arose beyond the limited supervised training permit holder's control that prevented the limited supervised training permit holder from completing the licensure process; (B) the limited supervised training permit holder presents satisfactory evidence to the division that the limited supervised training permit holder is making reasonable progress toward obtaining licensure in the state; (C) the division grants the renewal or extension for a period proportionate to the circumstance or hardship; and (D) the limited supervised training permit holder's employer consents in writing to the renewal or extension. (7) The division, in consultation with the applicable licensing board, may make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, prescribing the administration and requirements of this section. (8) (a) The provisions of this section control over any conflicting licensure by endorsement provision in another chapter of this title. (b) The division, in consultation with the applicable licensing board and professional educators that help establish and monitor educational requirements for the profession of the applicant under review, shall ensure that the provisions of this section apply uniformly to the administration and enforcement of licensure by endorsement for each license type under this title. (9) The division shall compile and post on the division's website an annual report that includes: (a) the number of licenses and limited supervised training permits issued under this section during the preceding year; (b) each determination in which the division deems specified education, credentialing examination, experience, or skills substantially similar to the education, credentialing examination, experience, or skills required for a license sought under this section; and (c) documentation of each instance in which the applicable board disagreed with the division's determination that an applicant's education, credentialing examination, experience, or skills from another jurisdiction were substantially similar to the education, credentialing examination, experience, or skills required for the license sought under this section.7/1/2026 (1) As used in this section: (a) "License" means an authorization that permits the holder to engage in the practice of a profession regulated under this title. (b) "Limited supervised training permit" means a temporary authorization to work in a limited professional capacity that would otherwise require licensure under this title. (2) Subject to Subsections (4) through (7), the division shall issue a license to an applicant who has been licensed in another state, district, or territory of the United States if: (a) the division determines that the license issued in the other state, district, or territory encompasses a similar scope of practice as the license sought in this state; (b) the applicant has at least one year of experience practicing under the license issued in the other state, district, or territory; and (c) the applicant's license is in good standing in the other state, district, or territory where the license was issued. (3) Subject to the other provisions of this section, the division may issue a license to an applicant who: (a) has been licensed in another state, district, or territory of the United States, or in a jurisdiction outside of the United States, if: (i) (A) the division determines that the applicant's education, credentialing examination, experience, and skills demonstrate competency in the profession for which the licensure is sought in this state; and (B) the applicant has at least one year of experience practicing under the license issued in the other state, district, territory, or jurisdiction; or (ii) the division determines that the licensure requirements of the other state, district, territory, or jurisdiction at the time the license was issued were substantially similar to the current requirements for the license sought in this state; or (b) has never been licensed in a state, district, or territory of the United States, or in a jurisdiction outside of the United States, if: (i) the applicant was educated in or obtained relevant experience in a state, district, or territory of the United States, or a jurisdiction outside of the United States; and (ii) the division determines that the education, credentialing examination, and experience was substantially similar to the current education, credentialing examination, and experience requirements for the license sought in this state. (4) The division may refuse to issue a license to an applicant under this section if: (a) the division determines that there is reasonable cause to believe that the applicant is not qualified to receive the license in this state; or (b) the applicant has a previous or pending disciplinary action related to the applicant's license. (5) Before the division issues a license to an applicant under this section, the applicant shall: (a) pay a fee the department determines in accordance with Section 63J-1-504; and (b) produce satisfactory evidence of the applicant's identity, qualifications, and good standing in the profession for which licensure is sought in this state. (6) (a) For an applicant who is or has been licensed in another jurisdiction, but does not satisfy the requirements of Subsection (2) or (3), the division may evaluate and determine whether: (i) the applicant is eligible for a license under this title because the applicant's education, credentialing examination, or experience obtained in the other jurisdiction is substantially similar to the education, credentialing examination, or experience requirements for the license; or (ii) in light of the applicant's education or experience obtained in the other jurisdiction, the applicant's education or experience would be substantially similar to the education or experience requirements for a license under this title, if the applicant obtains additional education or experience. (b) After the division chooses to evaluate an applicant under Subsection (6)(a), the division may issue a limited supervised training permit to the applicant if: (i) the applicant has an employment offer from an employer in the state; (ii) the employer attests to the division that the applicant will work under the level of supervision the division requires by rule the division makes in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, of an individual who: (A) holds a license in good standing of the same classification as the limited supervised training permit; and (B) has held the license for a minimum period of time the division defines by rule the division makes in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act; (iii) (A) the division needs additional time to make a determination under Subsection (6)(a)(i); or (B) the division determines under Subsection (6)(a)(ii) that additional education or experience would make the applicant's education or experience substantially similar to the education or experience requirements for a license under this title, the applicant wishes to pursue the education or experience, and the division makes a deadline for the applicant to complete the additional education or experience; (iv) the applicant pays a fee the department determines in accordance with Section 63J-1-504; (v) the applicant meets the minimum professional standards to work in a supervised environment that the division, in consultation with the applicable board, establishes for the applicable profession; (vi) the applicant submits to a background check, if required for the license for which the applicant applied; and (vii) the applicant meets with the applicable board, if requested, to evaluate the applicant's qualifications. (c) (i) A limited supervised training permit issued under this Subsection (6) expires: (A) on the deadline that the division makes for the applicant to complete the additional education or experience described in Subsection (6)(b)(iii)(B); or (B) upon the division's grant or denial of the applicant's application for licensure by endorsement. (ii) The division may not renew or otherwise extend a limited supervised training permit unless: (A) a circumstance or hardship arose beyond the limited supervised training permit holder's control that prevented the limited supervised training permit holder from completing the licensure process; (B) the limited supervised training permit holder presents satisfactory evidence to the division that the limited supervised training permit holder is making reasonable progress toward obtaining licensure in the state; (C) the division grants the renewal or extension for a period proportionate to the circumstance or hardship; and (D) the limited supervised training permit holder's employer consents in writing to the renewal or extension. (7) The division, in consultation with the applicable licensing board, may make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, prescribing the administration and requirements of this section. (8) (a) The provisions of this section control over any conflicting licensure by endorsement provision in another chapter of this title. (b) The division, in consultation with the applicable licensing board and professional educators that help establish and monitor educational requirements for the profession of the applicant under review, shall ensure that the provisions of this section apply uniformly to the administration and enforcement of licensure by endorsement for each license type under this title. (9) The division shall compile and post on the division's website an annual report that includes: (a) the number of licenses and limited supervised training permits issued under this section during the preceding year; (b) each determination in which the division deems specified education, credentialing examination, experience, or skills substantially similar to the education, credentialing examination, experience, or skills required for a license sought under this section; and (c) documentation of each instance in which the applicable board disagreed with the division's determination that an applicant's education, credentialing examination, experience, or skills from another jurisdiction were substantially similar to the education, credentialing examination, experience, or skills required for the license sought under this section.
Utah Code § 58-20b-304 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-20b / § 58-20b-304
§ 58-20b-304. Continuing education.
Status: in_force

Each person holding a license under this chapter as an environmental health scientist or an environmental health scientist-in-training shall complete in each two-year period of licensure not fewer than 30 hours of professional continuing education in accordance with standards defined by division rule.
Utah Code § 58-91-303 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-91 / § 58-91-303
§ 58-91-303. Term of license -- Expiration -- Renewal.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) The division shall issue each license under this chapter in accordance with a two-year renewal cycle established by rule. (b) The division may by rule extend or shorten a renewal period by as much as one year to stagger the renewal cycles the division administers. (2) Each license automatically expires on the expiration date shown on the license unless the licensee renews the license in accordance with Section 58-1-308.
Utah Code § 58-76-201 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-76 / § 58-76-201
§ 58-76-201. Board.
Status: in_force

(1) There is created the Professional Geologist Licensing Board consisting of five members as follows: (a) three professional geologists; (b) the Utah state geologist; and (c) one member representing the general public. (2) Except for the Utah state geologist, the board shall be appointed and serve in accordance with Section 58-1-201. (3) The duties and responsibilities of the board are in accordance with Sections 58-1-202 and 58-1-203, and the board shall also: (a) designate one of its members on a permanent or rotating basis to assist the division in reviewing complaints concerning the unlawful or unprofessional conduct of professional geologists; and (b) advise the division in its investigation of these complaints. (4) A board member who has, under Subsection (3), reviewed a complaint or advised in its investigation may be disqualified from participating with the board when the board serves as a presiding officer in an adjudicative proceeding concerning the complaint.
Utah Code § 58-61-707 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-61 / § 58-61-707
§ 58-61-707. Exemptions from licensure.
Status: in_force

In addition to the exemptions from licensure in Section 58-1-307, the following when practicing within the scope of the license held, may engage in acts included in the definition of the practice of behavior analysis, subject to the stated circumstances and limitations, without being licensed under this chapter: (1) a psychologist licensed under this chapter, and those acting under the psychologist's authority and direction; (2) a registered behavior specialist under this part; (3) a registered assistant behavior specialist under this part; (4) a mental health therapist licensed under Chapter 60, Mental Health Professional Practice Act; (5) a behavior analyst who practices with non-human or non-patient clients or consumers, including applied animal behaviorists; (6) an individual who provides general behavior analysis services to an organization, if the practice of behavior analysis is for the benefit of the organization and does not involve the practice of behavior analysis on an individual; (7) an individual who teaches behavior analysis or conducts behavior analysis research, provided that the individual does not practice behavior analysis on an individual as part of the teaching or research; (8) an employee of a school district, private school, or charter school who: (a) practices behavior analysis as part of the employee's job description with the school district, private school, or charter school; and (b) limits the employee's practice to the employment settings authorized by the: (i) State Board of Education, if the employee is employed by a public school or charter school; or (ii) private school employer, if the employee is employed by a private school; (9) a matriculated graduate student in: (a) a mental health field whose activities are part of a defined program of study or professional training; or (b) education or applied behavior analysis whose activities are part of a defined program of study or professional training; (10) a person: (a) who is enrolled in a behavior analysis course sequence approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board at an accredited institution of higher education; (b) whose activities are part of a defined program of study or professional training; and (c) who is actively accruing supervision hours as defined by division rule under Section 58-1-203 and under the supervision of a licensed behavior analyst; (11) a person who: (a) has completed and passed a course sequence approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board; and (b) is completing the supervision hours as defined by division rule under Section 58-1-203 and under the supervision of a licensed behavior analyst or other supervisor as permitted by rule adopted by the division; (12) a person who: (a) has completed and passed the course sequence approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board; (b) has completed the supervision hours as defined by division rule under Section 58-1-203; (c) continues working under the supervision of a behavior analyst; and (d) is preparing to take the licensing examination or awaiting results of the licensing examination, provided the exemption under this Subsection (12)(d) does not extend beyond six months from the latter of Subsection (12)(b) or (c); (13) until November 15, 2015, a person who: (a) has completed and passed the Board Certified Behavior Analyst or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst Examination developed by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board; and (b) is in the process of applying for a license under this part; (14) an individual providing advice or counsel to another individual in a setting of the individual's association as friends or relatives and in a nonprofessional and noncommercial relationship, if there is no compensation paid for the advice or counsel; or (15) an individual exempt under Subsection 58-1-307(1)(b) only if the individual is supervised by qualified faculty or staff and the activities are a defined part of the degree program.
Utah Code § 58-60-402 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-60 / § 58-60-402
§ 58-60-402. Definitions.
Status: in_force

In addition to the definitions in Sections 58-1-102 and 58-60-102, as used in this part,"practice of clinical mental health counseling" means the practice of mental health therapy by means of observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, intervention, and treatment to effect modification of human behavior by the application of generally recognized clinical mental health counseling principles, methods, and procedures for the purpose of preventing, treating, or eliminating mental or emotional illness or dysfunction, symptoms of any of these, or maladaptive behavior.
Utah Code § 58-37e-103 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-37e / § 58-37e-103
§ 58-37e-103. Recovery of damages.
Status: in_force

(1) One or more of the following persons may bring an action for damages caused by an individual's use of an illegal drug: (a) a parent, legal guardian, child, spouse, or sibling of the individual drug user; (b) an individual who was exposed to an illegal drug in utero; (c) an employer of the individual drug user; (d) a medical facility, insurer, governmental entity, employer, or other entity that funds a drug treatment program or employee assistance program for the individual drug user or that otherwise expended money on behalf of the individual drug user; or (e) a person injured as a result of the willful, reckless, or negligent actions of an individual drug user. (2) A person entitled to bring an action under this section may seek damages from one or more of the following: (a) a person who knowingly distributed, or knowingly participated in the chain of distribution of, an illegal drug that was actually used by the individual drug user; and (b) a person who knowingly participated in the illegal drug market if: (i) the place of illegal drug activity by the individual drug user is within the illegal drug market target community of the defendant; (ii) the defendant's participation in the illegal drug market was connected with the same type of illegal drug used by the individual drug user; and (iii) the defendant participated in the illegal drug market at any time during the individual drug user's period of illegal drug use. (3) A person entitled to bring an action under this section may recover all of the following damages: (a) economic damages, including the cost of treatment and rehabilitation, medical expenses, loss of economic or educational potential, loss of productivity, absenteeism, support expenses, accidents or injury, and any other pecuniary loss proximately caused by the illegal drug use; (b) noneconomic damages, including physical and emotional pain, suffering, physical impairment, emotional distress, mental anguish, disfigurement, loss of enjoyment, loss of companionship, services and consortium, and other nonpecuniary losses proximately caused by an individual's use of an illegal drug; (c) exemplary damages; (d) reasonable attorney fees; and (e) costs of suit, including reasonable expenses for expert testimony.
Utah Code § 58-71-302 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-71 / § 58-71-302
§ 58-71-302. Qualifications for licensure.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in Subsection (2), an applicant for licensure as a naturopathic physician shall: (a) submit an application in a form the division approves, which may include: (i) submissions by the applicant of information maintained by practitioner data banks, as designated by division rule, with respect to the applicant; and (ii) a record of professional liability claims made against the applicant and settlements paid by or on behalf of the applicant; (b) pay a fee determined by the department under Section 63J-1-504; (c) provide satisfactory documentation of having successfully completed a program of professional education preparing an individual as a naturopathic physician, as evidenced by having received an earned degree of doctor of naturopathic medicine from: (i) a naturopathic medical school or college accredited by the Council of Naturopathic Medical Education or the successor organization approved by the division; (ii) a naturopathic medical school or college that is a candidate for accreditation by the Council of Naturopathic Medical Education or the successor organization, and is approved by the division, upon a finding there is reasonable expectation the school or college shall be accredited; or (iii) a naturopathic medical school or college which, at the time of the applicant's graduation, met current criteria for accreditation by the Council of Naturopathic Medical Education or the successor organization approved by the division; (d) provide satisfactory documentation of having successfully completed, after successful completion of the education requirements described in Subsection (1)(c), 12 months of clinical experience in naturopathic medicine in a residency program recognized by the division and associated with an accredited school or college of naturopathic medicine, and under the preceptorship of a licensed naturopathic physician, physician and surgeon, or osteopathic physician; (e) pass the licensing examination sequence required by division rule; (f) be able to read, write, speak, understand, and be understood in the English language and demonstrate proficiency to the satisfaction of the division if requested by the division; (g) meet with representatives of the division, if requested, for the purpose of evaluating the applicant's qualifications for licensure; and (h) (i) consent to, and complete, a criminal background check, described in Section 58-1-301.5; (ii) meet any other standard related to the criminal background check described in Subsection (1)(h)(i), that the division establishes by rule in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act; and (iii) disclose any criminal history the division requests on a form the division approves. (2) (a) In accordance with Subsection (2)(b), an applicant for licensure as a naturopathic physician under the endorsement provision of Section 58-1-302 shall: (i) meet the requirements of Section 58-1-302; (ii) document having met all requirements for licensure under Subsection (1) except the clinical experience requirement of Subsection (1)(d); (iii) have passed the examination requirements established under Subsection (1)(e) that: (A) the applicant has not passed in connection with licensure in another state or jurisdiction; and (B) are available to the applicant to take without requiring additional professional education; (iv) have been actively engaged in the practice of a naturopathic physician for not less than 6,000 hours during the five years immediately preceding the date of application for licensure in Utah; and (v) meet with representatives of the division for the purpose of evaluating the applicant's qualifications for licensure. (b) The division may rely, either wholly or in part, on one or more credentialing associations designated by division rule to document and certify in writing to the satisfaction of the division that an applicant has met each of the requirements of this Subsection (2), including the requirements of Section 58-1-302, and that: (i) the applicant holds a current license; (ii) the education, experience, and examination requirements of the foreign country or the state, district, or territory of the United States that issued the applicant's license are, or were at the time the license was issued, equal to those of this state for licensure as a naturopathic physician; and (iii) the applicant has produced evidence satisfactory to the division of the applicant's qualifications, identity, and good standing as a naturopathic physician.
Utah Code § 58-16a-903 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-16a / § 58-16a-903
§ 58-16a-903. Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this part: (1) "Alternative channels of distribution" means any mail order company, Internet retailer, pharmacy, buying club, department store, or mass merchandise outlet, without regard to whether it is associated with a prescriber, unless the account meets the definition of a competitor as provided for in this section. (2) "Competitor" means an entity that manufactures contact lenses and sells those lenses within the state in direct competition with any other manufacturer. (3) "Manufacturer" means a manufacturer, its parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, successors, and assigns. (4) "Prescriber" means an individual licensed or authorized to prescribe contact lenses under this title.
Utah Code § 58-41-303 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-41 / § 58-41-303
§ 58-41-303. Term of license -- Expiration -- Renewal.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) Each license issued under this chapter shall be issued in accordance with a two-year renewal cycle established by rule the division makes in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act. (b) The division may extend or shorten the renewal period by as much as one year to maintain established renewal cycles or to change an established renewal cycle. (c) The division shall make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, to determine the first renewal period of an individual described in Subsection 58-41-301(3)(b). (2) At the time of renewal the licensee shall show satisfactory evidence of: (a) completing 20 hours of continuing education that the division approves by rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, within the preceding two-year renewal cycle, consistent with standards for maintaining professional competency in audiology or speech-language pathology; or (b) possessing an active certification in good standing from a nationally recognized professional organization that requires continuing education equivalent to or exceeding 20 hours per two-year cycle. (3) Each license automatically expires on the expiration date shown on the license.
Utah Code § 58-1-401 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-1 / § 58-1-401
§ 58-1-401. Grounds for denial of license -- Disciplinary proceedings -- Time limitations -- Sanctions.
Status: in_force

7/1/2026 (1) The division shall refuse to issue a license to an applicant and shall refuse to renew or shall revoke, suspend, restrict, place on probation, or otherwise act upon the license of a licensee who does not meet the qualifications for licensure under this title. (2) The division may refuse to issue a license to an applicant and may refuse to renew or may revoke, suspend, restrict, place on probation, issue a public reprimand to, or otherwise act upon the license of a licensee for the following reasons: (a) subject to the provisions of Subsection (7), the applicant or licensee engages in unprofessional conduct, as statute or rule under this title defines; (b) the applicant or licensee engages in unlawful conduct as statute under this title defines; (c) a court with jurisdiction determines that the applicant is mentally incompetent; or (d) subject to Subsections 58-31b-401(6), 58-60-108(2), 58-61-401(2), 58-67-401(2), 58-68-401(2), 58-70a-401(2), and Section 58-81-105, the applicant or licensee is unable to practice the occupation or profession with reasonable skill and safety because of a mental or physical illness or condition, or engagement in any of the behaviors listed in Subsection 58-1-501(2)(a)(v), when the condition demonstrates a threat or potential threat to the public health, safety, or welfare. (3) A licensee with a license that has been suspended, revoked, placed on probation, or restricted, may apply for reinstatement of the license at reasonable intervals when the licensee complies with the conditions that statute, rule, or the terms of the suspension, revocation, probation, or restriction impose. (4) The division may issue cease and desist orders to: (a) a licensee or applicant who may be disciplined under Subsection (1) or (2); (b) a person that engages in or represents that the person is engaged in an occupation or profession regulated under this title; and (c) a person that otherwise violates this title or a rule adopted under this title. (5) The division may impose an administrative penalty in accordance with Section 58-1-502. (6) (a) The division may not take disciplinary action against a person for unprofessional or unlawful conduct under this title, unless the division enters into a stipulated agreement or initiates an adjudicative proceeding regarding the conduct within four years after the conduct is reported to the division, except under Subsection (6)(b). (b) (i) The division may not take disciplinary action against a person for unprofessional or unlawful conduct more than 10 years after the occurrence of the conduct, unless the proceeding is in response to a civil or criminal judgment or settlement and the proceeding is initiated within one year following the judgment or settlement. (ii) Notwithstanding Subsection (6)(b)(i), the division may refuse to issue a license due to unprofessional or unlawful conduct that occurred more than 10 years before a request or application for licensure is made. (7) When the division is determining whether to refuse to issue a license to an applicant, or to refuse to renew the license of a licensee, based solely on the criminal conviction of an applicant or licensee, the division shall: (a) provide individualized consideration to the applicant or licensee; (b) determine whether the criminal conviction bears a substantial relationship to the applicant's or licensee's ability to safely or competently practice the occupation or profession; and (c) consider the applicant's or licensee's current circumstances, which may include any of the following: (i) the age of the applicant or licensee when the applicant or licensee committed the offense; (ii) the time that has elapsed since the applicant or licensee committed the offense; (iii) whether the applicant or licensee has completed the applicant's or licensee's criminal sentence; (iv) whether the applicant has completed or is actively participating in rehabilitative drug or alcohol treatment; (v) any testimonials or recommendations from other individuals that the applicant or licensee, including a progress report from the applicant's or licensee's probation or parole officer, provides; (vi) other evidence of rehabilitation the applicant or licensee provides; (vii) the education and training of the applicant or licensee; (viii) the employment history of the applicant or licensee; and (ix) other relevant information the applicant or licensee provides.7/1/2026 (1) The division shall refuse to issue a license to an applicant and shall refuse to renew or shall revoke, suspend, restrict, place on probation, or otherwise act upon the license of a licensee who does not meet the qualifications for licensure under this title. (2) The division may refuse to issue a license to an applicant and may refuse to renew or may revoke, suspend, restrict, place on probation, issue a public reprimand to, or otherwise act upon the license of a licensee for the following reasons: (a) subject to the provisions of Subsection (7), the applicant or licensee engages in unprofessional conduct, as statute or rule under this title defines; (b) the applicant or licensee engages in unlawful conduct as statute under this title defines; (c) a court with jurisdiction determines that the applicant is mentally incompetent; or (d) subject to Subsections 58-31b-401(6), 58-60-108(2), 58-61-401(2), 58-67-401(2), 58-68-401(2), 58-70a-401(2), and Section 58-81-105, the applicant or licensee is unable to practice the occupation or profession with reasonable skill and safety because of a mental or physical illness or condition, or engagement in any of the behaviors listed in Subsection 58-1-501(2)(a)(v), when the condition demonstrates a threat or potential threat to the public health, safety, or welfare. (3) A licensee with a license that has been suspended, revoked, placed on probation, or restricted, may apply for reinstatement of the license at reasonable intervals when the licensee complies with the conditions that statute, rule, or the terms of the suspension, revocation, probation, or restriction impose. (4) The division may issue cease and desist orders to: (a) a licensee or applicant who may be disciplined under Subsection (1) or (2); (b) a person that engages in or represents that the person is engaged in an occupation or profession regulated under this title; and (c) a person that otherwise violates this title or a rule adopted under this title. (5) The division may impose an administrative penalty in accordance with Section 58-1-502. (6) (a) The division may not take disciplinary action against a person for unprofessional or unlawful conduct under this title, unless the division enters into a stipulated agreement or initiates an adjudicative proceeding regarding the conduct within four years after the conduct is reported to the division, except under Subsection (6)(b). (b) (i) The division may not take disciplinary action against a person for unprofessional or unlawful conduct more than 10 years after the occurrence of the conduct, unless the proceeding is in response to a civil or criminal judgment or settlement and the proceeding is initiated within one year following the judgment or settlement. (ii) Notwithstanding Subsection (6)(b)(i), the division may refuse to issue a license due to unprofessional or unlawful conduct that occurred more than 10 years before a request or application for licensure is made. (7) When the division is determining whether to refuse to issue a license to an applicant, or to refuse to renew the license of a licensee, based solely on the criminal conviction of an applicant or licensee, the division shall: (a) provide individualized consideration to the applicant or licensee; (b) determine whether the criminal conviction bears a substantial relationship to the applicant's or licensee's ability to safely or competently practice the occupation or profession; and (c) consider the applicant's or licensee's current circumstances, which may include any of the following: (i) the age of the applicant or licensee when the applicant or licensee committed the offense; (ii) the time that has elapsed since the applicant or licensee committed the offense; (iii) whether the applicant or licensee has completed the applicant's or licensee's criminal sentence; (iv) whether the applicant has completed or is actively participating in rehabilitative drug or alcohol treatment; (v) any testimonials or recommendations from other individuals that the applicant or licensee, including a progress report from the applicant's or licensee's probation or parole officer, provides; (vi) other evidence of rehabilitation the applicant or licensee provides; (vii) the education and training of the applicant or licensee; (viii) the employment history of the applicant or licensee; and (ix) other relevant information the applicant or licensee provides.
Utah Code § 58-67-302.5 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-67 / § 58-67-302.5
§ 58-67-302.5. Licensing of graduates of foreign medical schools.
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, an individual enrolled in a medical school outside the United States, its territories, the District of Columbia, or Canada is eligible for licensure as a physician and surgeon in this state if the individual has satisfied the following requirements: (a) meets all the requirements of Subsection 58-67-302(1), except for Subsection 58-67-302(1)(d); (b) has studied medicine in a medical school located outside the United States which is recognized by an organization approved by the division; (c) has completed all of the formal requirements of the foreign medical school except internship or social service; (d) has attained a passing score on the educational commission for foreign medical graduates examination or other qualifying examinations such as the United States Medical Licensing Exam parts I and II, which are approved by the division or a medical school approved by the division; (e) has satisfactorily completed one calendar year of supervised clinical training under the direction of a United States medical education setting accredited by the liaison committee for graduate medical education and approved by the division; (f) has completed the postgraduate hospital training required by Subsection 58-67-302(1)(e)(i); and (g) has passed the examination required by the division of all applicants for licensure. (2) Satisfaction of the requirements of Subsection (1) is in lieu of: (a) the completion of any foreign internship or social service requirements; and (b) the certification required by Subsection 58-67-302(1)(d). (3) Individuals who satisfy the requirements of Subsections (1)(a) through (g) shall be eligible for admission to graduate medical education programs within the state, including internships and residencies, which are accredited by the liaison committee for graduate medical education. (4) A document issued by a medical school located outside the United States shall be considered the equivalent of a degree of doctor of medicine for the purpose of licensure as a physician and surgeon in this state if: (a) the foreign medical school is recognized by an organization approved by the division; (b) the document granted by the foreign medical school is issued after the completion of all formal requirements of the medical school except internship or social service; and (c) the foreign medical school certifies that the person to whom the document was issued has satisfactorily completed the requirements of Subsection (1)(c). (5) The division may not require as a requirement for licensure a cognitive test when the physician reaches a specified age, unless the test reflects the standards described in Subsections 58-67-302(5)(b)(i) through (x). (6) The provisions for licensure under this section shall be known as the "fifth pathway program."
Utah Code § 58-1-503 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-1 / § 58-1-503
§ 58-1-503. Maximum civil penalty for violation of court order.
Status: in_force

(1) If any written order issued under this title or if an injunction or temporary restraining order issued by a court of competent jurisdiction relating to this title is violated, the court may impose a civil penalty of not more than $2,000 for each day the written order, injunction, or temporary restraining order is violated, if the person in violation has received notice of the written order, injunction, or temporary restraining order. (2) All penalties ordered under this section shall be deposited into the General Fund.
Utah Code § 58-67a-1 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-67a / § 58-67a-1
§ 58-67a-1. Physicians Education and Enforcement Fund.
Status: in_force

(1) There is created an expendable special revenue fund known as the "Physicians Education and Enforcement Fund." (2) The division shall deposit penalties ordered and collected under this section into the Physicians Education and Enforcement Fund. (3) The Physicians Education and Enforcement Fund shall earn interest, and the division shall deposit all interest earned on account money into the account. (4) The director, with the concurrence of the board, may make distributions from the fund for the following purposes: (a) education and training: (i) that covers: (A) the requirements of this title; (B) division rules related to this title; (C) the requirements of Chapter 37, Controlled Substances, and Title 76, Chapter 18, Part 2, Offenses Concerning Controlled Substances; and (D) any division rules related to Chapter 37, Controlled Substances, and Title 76, Chapter 18, Part 2, Offenses Concerning Controlled Substances; and (ii) that the division makes available for: (A) physicians and surgeons; (B) osteopathic physicians and surgeons; (C) naturopathic physicians; (D) division staff; and (E) members of the board; and (b) enforcement of Chapter 67, Utah Medical Practice Act, Chapter 68, Utah Osteopathic Medical Practice Act, and Chapter 71, Naturopathic Physician Practice Act, by: (i) investigating unprofessional or unlawful conduct; (ii) obtaining legal representation for the division to bring an action against a person engaging in unprofessional or unlawful conduct; and (iii) monitoring compliance of renewal requirements. (5) If the balance in the fund exceeds $100,000 at the close of any fiscal year, the division shall transfer any amount that exceeds $100,000 to the General Fund. (6) The division shall report on the fund annually to the appropriate appropriations subcommittee of the Legislature.
Utah Code § 58-92-312 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-92 / § 58-92-312
§ 58-92-312. Evidence of licensure -- Identity cards.
Status: in_force

9/1/2026 (1) When the division issues a license under this chapter, the division shall: (a) issue an identification card, the design of which the division shall approve by rule in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act; and (b) indicate on the identification card's face that the holder is licensed to act as a private investigator agent, a private investigator registrant, or a private investigator apprentice. (2) The division shall issue the identification card without charge to the licensee. (3) Within five days after the day on which a license terminates for any reason, the licensee shall mail or deliver a card issued under Subsection (1) to the division for cancellation. (4) A licensee shall carry the identification card issued under Subsection (1) while engaging in work regulated under this chapter. (5) A licensee shall display the license upon the request of a peace officer or a representative of the division. (6) Upon request by a person on whose property a licensee engaging in activities governed by this chapter, or a person acting under the authority of a person on whose property the licensee engages in activities governed by this chapter, if the licensee is employed by or contracted with a private investigation agency the licensee shall immediately identify: (a) the private investigation agency's name; and (b) the name and phone number of the private investigator agent in control of the private investigation agency.
Utah Code § 58-24b-503 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-24b / § 58-24b-503
§ 58-24b-503. Lawful and unlawful use of titles and terms -- Unlawful advertising or promotion.
Status: in_force

(1) A person who is a licensed physical therapist shall use the letters "PT" in connection with the person's name or business in order to indicate that the person is a licensed physical therapist. (2) A person who is a licensed physical therapist assistant shall use the letters "PTA" in connection with the person's name or business in order to indicate that the person is a licensed physical therapist assistant. (3) It is unlawful for a person who is not a licensed physical therapist, a licensed physical therapist assistant, or a person described in Subsection 58-24b-304(1)(e) to: (a) use, in connection with the person's name or business, any of the following words or abbreviations: (i) physical therapy, except to the extent that the word is used to describe conduct that a person is licensed to engage in under another law of the state; (ii) physiotherapy; or (iii) any other word, abbreviation, or insignia, indicating or implying, directly or indirectly, that the person practices physical therapy; or (b) offer, provide, or bill a person for: (i) physical therapy services or anything that is characterized as physical therapy services; or (ii) physiotherapy services or anything that is characterized as physiotherapy services. (4) It is unlawful for a person who is not a licensed physical therapist to: (a) except as provided in Subsection (6), use, in connection with the person's name or business, any of the following words or abbreviations: (i) physical therapist; (ii) physiotherapist; (iii) PT; (iv) DPT; (v) MPT; or (vi) any other word, abbreviation, or insignia, indicating or implying, directly or indirectly, that the person is a physical therapist or physiotherapist; (b) advertise that a person who is not a licensed physical therapist is a physical therapist or physiotherapist; or (c) promote a person who is not a licensed physical therapist as a physical therapist or physiotherapist. (5) It is unlawful for a person who is not a licensed physical therapist assistant to: (a) use, in connection with the person's name or business, any of the following words or abbreviations: (i) physical therapist assistant; (ii) physiotherapist assistant; (iii) PTA; or (iv) any other word, abbreviation, or insignia, indicating or implying, directly or indirectly, that the person is a physical therapist assistant or a physiotherapist assistant; (b) advertise that a person who is not a licensed physical therapist assistant is a physical therapist assistant or a physiotherapist assistant; or (c) promote a person who is not a licensed physical therapist assistant as a physical therapist assistant or physiotherapist assistant. (6) Subsection (4)(a) does not prohibit a person from using a word or abbreviation described in Subsection (4)(a) in connection with the person's business, if the person employs a physical therapist at the person's business.
Utah Code § 58-17b-610 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-17b / § 58-17b-610
§ 58-17b-610. Patients' immediate needs -- Dispensing drug samples.
Status: in_force

(1) This chapter may not be construed to prevent the personal administration of drugs or medicines by practitioners licensed to prescribe in order to supply the immediate needs of the practitioner's patients. (2) Immediate need for a patient includes giving out drug samples that: (a) are not Schedule II drugs, opioids, or benzodiazepines; (b) are prepackaged by the original manufacturer; (c) are provided to the prescribing practitioner free of charge and provided to the patient free of any direct or indirect charge; (d) do not exceed a 30-day supply for: (i) controlled substances; or (ii) non-controlled substances, unless a prescribing practitioner documents that providing more than a 30-day supply is medically necessary; and (e) (i) are marked on the immediate container to indicate that the drug is a sample; or (ii) are recorded in the patient's chart with the name and number of samples provided. (3) A prescribing practitioner who provides samples for a patient shall comply with Subsection (2).
Utah Code § 58-37f-602 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-37f / § 58-37f-602
§ 58-37f-602. Failure by pharmacist to submit information -- Penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) The failure of a pharmacist-in-charge, a pharmacy, or a third party under contract with a pharmacist-in-charge to submit information to the database in accordance with the requirements of Section 58-37f-203, after the division has submitted a specific written request for the information or when the division determines the pharmacist-in-charge, pharmacy, or third party has a demonstrable pattern of failing to submit the information as required, is grounds for the division to take the following actions in accordance with Section 58-1-401: (a) refuse to issue a license to the pharmacist-in-charge or the pharmacy; (b) refuse to renew the license of the pharmacist-in-charge or the pharmacy; (c) revoke, suspend, restrict, or place on probation the license of the pharmacist-in-charge or the pharmacy; (d) issue a public reprimand to the pharmacist-in-charge or the pharmacy; (e) issue a cease and desist order to the pharmacist-in-charge, the pharmacy, or the third party; and (f) impose a civil penalty on the pharmacist-in-charge, the pharmacy, or the third party of up to $1,000 for each dispensed prescription regarding which the required information is not submitted in accordance with the requirements of Section 58-37f-203. (2) Civil penalties assessed under Subsection (1)(f) shall be deposited in the General Fund as a dedicated credit to be used by the division under Subsection 58-37f-502(1). (3) The procedure for determining a civil violation of this section shall be in accordance with Section 58-1-108, regarding adjudicative proceedings within the division.
Utah Code § 58-16a-307 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-16a / § 58-16a-307
§ 58-16a-307. Licenses held on effective date.
Status: in_force

An individual holding a current license as an optometrist that was issued under any prior state law is considered to hold a current license in the same scope of practice under this chapter.
Utah Code § 58-42b-112 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-42b / § 58-42b-112
§ 58-42b-112. Section 12 -- Date of implementation of the Interstate Commission for Occupational Therapy Practice and associated rules, withdrawal, and amendment.
Status: in_force

(A) The Compact shall come into effect on the date on which the Compact statute is enacted into law in the tenth Member State. The provisions, which become effective at that time, shall be limited to the powers granted to the Commission relating to assembly and the promulgation of Rules. Thereafter, the Commission shall meet and exercise Rulemaking powers necessary to the implementation and administration of the Compact.(B) Any State that joins the Compact subsequent to the Commission's initial adoption of the Rules shall be subject to the Rules as they exist on the date on which the Compact becomes law in that State. Any Rule that has been previously adopted by the Commission shall have the full force and effect of law on the day the Compact becomes law in that State.(C) Any Member State may withdraw from this Compact by enacting a statute repealing the same.(1) A Member State's withdrawal shall not take effect until six (6) months after enactment of the repealing statute.(2) Withdrawal shall not affect the continuing requirement of the withdrawing State's Occupational Therapy Licensing Board to comply with the investigative and Adverse Action reporting requirements of this act prior to the effective date of withdrawal.(D) Nothing contained in this Compact shall be construed to invalidate or prevent any Occupational Therapy licensure agreement or other cooperative arrangement between a Member State and a non-Member State that does not conflict with the provisions of this Compact.(E) This Compact may be amended by the Member States. No amendment to this Compact shall become effective and binding upon any Member State until it is enacted into the laws of all Member States.
Utah Code § 58-11a-302.18 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-11a / § 58-11a-302.18
§ 58-11a-302.18. Practice of master esthetics -- Master esthetics license -- Qualifications.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) The practice of master esthetics includes: (i) body wraps, as defined by administrative rules made by the division; (ii) hydrotherapy, as defined by administrative rules made by the division; (iii) limited chemical exfoliation and chemical exfoliation, as defined by administrative rules made by the division; (iv) callous removal by buffing or filing; (v) sanding, including microdermabrasion; (vi) advanced extraction; (vii) dermaplaning; (viii) other esthetic preparations or procedures that use: (A) the hands; or (B) a mechanical or electrical apparatus that is approved for use by administrative rules made by the division; (ix) the use of a cosmetic medical device to perform nonablative procedures, including: (A) laser hair removal; (B) body contouring; (C) anti-aging resurfacing enhancements; and (D) photo rejuvenation; (x) lymphatic massage by manual or other means as defined by administrative rules made by the division; (xi) manual hair removal; (xii) cleansing, stimulating, manipulating, exercising, applying oils, antiseptics, clays or masks, and manual extraction, including a comedone extractor; (xiii) natural nail manicures and pedicures; and (xiv) eyelash and eyebrow technology. (b) An individual with a master esthetics license may not perform any service described in Subsection (1)(a) for the treatment of medical, physical, or mental ailments. (c) An individual with a master esthetics license may perform: (i) a procedure described in Subsections (1)(a)(ix)(A) through (D) pursuant to the requirements described in Section 58-1-506; and (ii) chemical exfoliation pursuant to the supervision requirements established by administrative rules made by the division in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act. (d) Except as required in Subsection (1)(c), a procedure described in this section that is performed by an individual with a master esthetics license may be performed without supervision by a medical professional. (2) An individual may not engage in the practice of master esthetics unless the individual holds a master esthetics license. (3) An applicant for a master esthetics 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) eyelash and eyebrow technology; (B) cosmetic medical procedures; (C) body contouring and lymphatic massage; and (D) advanced skincare; and (ii) has a minimum of 1,200 hours of instruction or the equivalent number of credit hours; or (b) complete an approved master esthetics apprenticeship. (4) If the applicant graduates from a recognized school with less than 1,200 hours of instruction, the applicant may count hours practiced as an esthetician in a jurisdiction other than Utah to satisfy the 1,200 total hours requirement. (5) An individual with a master esthetics license may apply credit hours to another license or permit under this chapter, as allowed in Subsection 58-11a-302(2).
Utah Code § 58-17b-1003 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-17b / § 58-17b-1003
§ 58-17b-1003. Voluntary participation.
Status: in_force

This part does not create a duty or standard of care for a person to prescribe or dispense an injectable epinephrine rescue medication, glucagon kit, or stock albuterol.
Utah Code § 58-85-101 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-85 / § 58-85-101
§ 58-85-101. Title.
Status: in_force

This chapter is known as the "Utah Right to Try Act."
Utah Code § 58-67b-111 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-67b / § 58-67b-111
§ 58-67b-111. Section 10 -- Disciplinary actions.
Status: in_force

(1) Any disciplinary action taken by any member board against a physician licensed through the Compact shall be deemed unprofessional conduct which may be subject to discipline by other member boards, in addition to any violation of the medical practice act or regulations in that state. (2) If a license granted to a physician by the member board in the state of principal license is revoked, surrendered or relinquished in lieu of discipline, or suspended, then all licenses issued to the physician by member boards shall automatically be placed, without further action necessary by any member board, on the same status. If the member board in the state of principal license subsequently reinstates the physician's license, a license issued to the physician by any other member board shall remain encumbered until that respective member board takes action to reinstate the license in a manner consistent with the medical practice act of that state. (3) If disciplinary action is taken against a physician by a member board not in the state of principal license, any other member board may deem the action conclusive as to matter of law and fact decided, and: (a) impose the same or lesser sanctions against the physician so long as such sanctions are consistent with the medical practice act of that state; or (b) pursue separate disciplinary action against the physician under its respective medical practice act, regardless of the action taken in other member states. (4) If a license granted to a physician by a member board is revoked, surrendered or relinquished in lieu of discipline, or suspended, then any licenses issued to the physician by any other member boards shall be suspended, automatically and immediately without further action necessary by the other member boards, for 90 days upon entry of the order by the disciplining board, to permit the member boards to investigate the basis for the action under the medical practice act of that state. A member board may terminate the automatic suspension of the license it issued prior to the completion of the 90-day suspension period in a manner consistent with the medical practice act of that state.
Utah Code § 58-1-511 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-1 / § 58-1-511
§ 58-1-511. Prohibition on providing conversion therapy to a minor.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section: (a) "Conversion therapy" means a practice or treatment by which a health care professional intends to change a minor client's sexual orientation or gender identity, or to impose a different sexual orientation or gender identity upon a minor client, including a practice or treatment that: (i) subjects a minor client to physical discomfort through aversive treatment that causes nausea, vomiting, or other unpleasant physical sensation; (ii) provides electric shock or other electrical therapy, including electroconvulsive therapy or transcranial magnetic stimulation; (iii) subjects a minor client to touching themself or another individual as part of the therapy; or (iv) causes the minor client to engage in physical self-harm or physical self-inflicted pain. (b) "Health care professional" means an individual who is licensed, or an individual who provides mental health therapy as part of the individual's training for a profession that is licensed, under: (i) Chapter 31b, Nurse Practice Act; (ii) Chapter 60, Mental Health Professional Practice Act; (iii) Chapter 61, Psychologist Licensing Act; (iv) Chapter 67, Utah Medical Practice Act; (v) Chapter 68, Utah Osteopathic Medical Practice Act; or (vi) Chapter 70a, Utah Physician Assistant Act. (c) "Minor client" means an individual who is younger than 18 years old and who consults, is examined or interviewed by, or receives services, care, or treatment from a health care professional who is acting in their professional capacity. (d) "Religious advisor" means an individual who is designated by a religious organization or association as clergy, minister, pastor, priest, rabbi, imam, bishop, stake president, or other spiritual advisor. (e) (i) "Sexual orientation" means the same as that term is defined in Section 34A-5-102. (ii) "Sexual orientation" does not include an action that would constitute sexual abuse or sexual exploitation as those terms are defined in Section 80-1-102. (2) A health care professional who is acting in their professional capacity may not provide conversion therapy to a minor client. (3) A health care professional who is not intending to change a minor client's sexual orientation or gender identity, or to impose a different sexual orientation or gender identity upon a minor client, may engage in any professional and lawful conduct, including a practice or treatment by which the health care professional: (a) is neutral with respect to sexual orientation and gender identity; (b) provides a minor client with acceptance, support, and understanding; (c) provides treatment to a minor client who is considering a gender transition in any direction, including exploration of the timing thereof; (d) facilitates a minor client's social support, ability to cope, or the exploration and development of the minor client's identity, including sexual orientation or gender identity; (e) addresses unlawful, unsafe, premarital, or extramarital sexual activities in a manner that is neutral with respect to sexual orientation and gender identity; (f) discusses moral, philosophical, or religious beliefs or practices; (g) addresses body-image issues, social pressure, or sex or gender stereotypes; (h) addresses co-occurring mental health, neurological, developmental, trauma, or family issues; (i) helps a minor client to understand and assess the stages and timing of identity development; (j) consistent with other applicable laws, rules, orders, and ethical standards, discusses with a minor client's parent or guardian the mental health or development of a minor client; or (k) assists the minor client to understand the medical, social, or other implications of decisions related to sexual orientation or gender identity. (4) Subsection (2) does not apply to: (a) an individual who is both a health care professional and a religious advisor, when the individual is acting substantially in the capacity of a religious advisor and not in the capacity of a health care professional; or (b) an individual who is both a health care professional and a parent or grandparent, when the individual is acting substantially in the capacity of a parent or grandparent and not in the capacity of a health care professional. (5) A violation of this section is unprofessional conduct. (6) A rule adopted under this title that defines "unprofessional conduct" shall be consistent with this section. (7) If any provision of this section or the application of any provision to any person or circumstance is held invalid by a final decision of a court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this section which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this section are severable.
Utah Code § 58-20b-302 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-20b / § 58-20b-302
§ 58-20b-302. Qualifications for licensure.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in Subsection (2), an applicant for licensure as an environmental health scientist shall: (a) submit an application in a form approved by the division; (b) pay a fee determined by the department under Section 63J-1-504; (c) hold, at a minimum, a bachelor's degree; (d) pass an examination as determined by division rule in collaboration with the board; and (e) pass the Utah Law and Rules Examination for Environmental Health Scientists administered by the division. (2) An applicant for licensure as an environmental health scientist-in-training shall: (a) submit an application in a form approved by the division; (b) pay a fee determined by the department under Section 63J-1-504; (c) hold, at a minimum, a bachelor's degree; (d) pass the Utah Law and Rules Examination for Environmental Health Scientists administered by the division; and (e) present evidence acceptable to the division and the board that the applicant, when licensed under this Subsection (2), will practice as an environmental health scientist-in-training only under the general supervision of a supervising environmental health scientist licensed under this chapter.
Utah Code § 58-17b-802 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-17b / § 58-17b-802
§ 58-17b-802. Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this part: (1) (a) "Cosmetic drug" means a prescription drug that: (i) is for the purpose of promoting attractiveness or altering the appearance of an individual; and (ii) (A) is listed as a cosmetic drug subject to the exemption under this section by the division by administrative rule; or (B) has been expressly approved for online dispensing, whether or not it is dispensed online or through a physician's office. (b) "Cosmetic drug" does not include a prescription drug that is: (i) a controlled substance; (ii) compounded by the physician; or (iii) prescribed for or used by the patient for the purpose of diagnosing, curing, or preventing a disease. (2) "Employer sponsored clinic" means: (a) an entity that has a medical director who is licensed as a physician as defined in Section 58-67-102 and offers health care only to the employees of an exclusive group of employers and the employees' dependents; or (b) a clinic designated as a clinic for state employees and their dependents by the Public Employees' Benefit and Insurance Program under the pilot program created by Section 49-20-413 including all the patients at that clinic, regardless of the patients' participation in the pilot program. (3) "Health care" is as defined in Section 31A-1-301. (4) (a) "Injectable weight loss drug" means an injectable prescription drug: (i) prescribed to promote weight loss; and (ii) listed as an injectable prescription drug subject to exemption under this section by the division by administrative rule. (b) "Injectable weight loss drug" does not include a prescription drug that is a controlled substance. (5) "Prepackaged drug" means a prescription drug that: (a) is not listed under federal or state law as a Schedule I, II, III, IV, or V drug; and (b) is packaged in a fixed quantity per package by: (i) the drug manufacturer; (ii) a pharmaceutical wholesaler or distributor; or (iii) a pharmacy licensed under this title.
Utah Code § 58-1-508 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-1 / § 58-1-508
§ 58-1-508. Failure to follow certain health care claims practices -- Penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, "health care provider" means an individual who is licensed to provide health care services under this title. (2) The division may assess a fine of up to $500 per violation against a health care provider that violates Section 31A-26-313. (3) The division shall waive the fine described in Subsection (2) if: (a) the health care provider demonstrates to the division that the health care provider mitigated and reversed any damage to the insured caused by the health care provider or third party's violation; or (b) the insured does not pay the full amount due on the bill that is the subject of the violation, including any interest, fees, costs, and expenses, within 120 days after the day on which the health care provider or third party makes a report to a credit bureau or takes an action in violation of Section 31A-26-313.
Utah Code § 58-75-303 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-75 / § 58-75-303
§ 58-75-303. Term of license -- Expiration -- Renewal.
Status: in_force

(1) The division shall issue each license under this chapter in accordance with a two-year renewal cycle established by rule. The division may by rule extend or shorten a renewal cycle by as much as one year to stagger the renewal cycles it administers. (2) Each licensee shall, at the time of applying for renewal, demonstrate compliance with continuing education requirements established by rule by the division. (3) Each license automatically expires on the expiration date shown on the license unless the licensee renews it in accordance with Section 58-1-308.
Utah Code § 58-67-503 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-67 / § 58-67-503
§ 58-67-503. Penalties and administrative actions for unlawful and unprofessional conduct.
Status: in_force

(1) Any person that violates the unlawful conduct provisions of Section 58-67-501 or Section 58-1-501 is guilty of a third degree felony. (2) (a) Subject to Subsection (4), the division may punish unprofessional or unlawful conduct by: (i) assessing administrative penalties; or (ii) taking other appropriate administrative action. (b) The division shall deposit a monetary administrative penalty imposed under this section into the Physician Education and Enforcement Fund created in Section 58-67a-1. (3) If a licensee is convicted of unlawful conduct, described in Section 58-67-501, before an administrative proceeding regarding the same conduct, the division may not assess an additional administrative fine under this chapter for the same conduct. (4) (a) If the division concludes that an individual has violated provisions of Section 58-67-501, Section 58-67-502, Chapter 1, Division of Professional Licensing Act, Chapter 37, Controlled Substances, or Title 76, Chapter 18, Part 2, Offenses Concerning Controlled Substances, or a provision described in a statute previously in effect in this state that is the same or substantially similar to a provision described in Section 58-67-501, Section 58-67-502, Chapter 1, Division of Professional Licensing Act, Chapter 37, Controlled Substances, or Title 76, Chapter 18, Part 2, Offenses Concerning Controlled Substances, or any rule or order issued with respect to these provisions, and disciplinary action is appropriate, the director or director's designee shall: (i) issue a citation to the individual; (ii) attempt to negotiate a stipulated settlement; or (iii) (A) notify the individual that the division will commence an adjudicative proceeding conducted under Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act; and (B) invite the individual to appear. (b) The division may take the following action against an individual who is in violation of a provision described in Subsection (4)(a), as evidenced by an uncontested citation, a stipulated settlement, or a finding of violation in an adjudicative proceeding: (i) assess a fine of up to $10,000 per single violation or up to $2,000 per day of ongoing violation, whichever is greater, in accordance with a fine schedule established by rule; or (ii) order to cease and desist from the behavior that constitutes a violation of the provisions described in Subsection (4)(a). (c) The division may not suspend or revoke an individual's license through a citation. (d) Each citation issued under this section shall: (i) be in writing; (ii) clearly describe or explain: (A) the nature of the violation, including a reference to the provision of the chapter, rule, or order alleged to have been violated; (B) that the recipient must notify the division in writing within 20 calendar days from the day on which the citation is served if the recipient wishes to contest the citation at a hearing conducted under Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act; and (C) the consequences of failure to timely contest the citation or pay the fine assessed by the citation within the time specified in the citation; and (iii) be served in accordance with the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure. (e) (i) If the individual to whom the division issues the citation fails to request a hearing to contest the citation within 20 calendar days from the day on which the division serves the citation , the citation: (A) becomes the final order of the division; and (B) is not subject to further agency review. (ii) The division may extend the period to contest the citation for cause. (f) The division may refuse to issue or renew or suspend, revoke, or place on probation the license of an individual who fails to comply with a citation after the citation becomes final. (g) The failure of an applicant for licensure to comply with a citation after the citation becomes final is grounds for denial of license. (h) The division may not issue a citation under this section after the expiration of one year following the date on which the division receives the report of the violation that is the subject of the citation. (5) (a) The director may collect a penalty imposed under this section that is not paid by: (i) referring the matter to a collection agency; or (ii) bringing an action in the district court of the county where the person against whom the penalty is imposed resides or in the county where the office of the director is located. (b) A county attorney or the attorney general of the state shall provide legal assistance and advice to the director in an action to collect a penalty. (c) A court shall award reasonable attorney fees and costs to the prevailing party in an action brought by the division to collect a penalty.
Utah Code § 58-17b-610.7 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-17b / § 58-17b-610.7
§ 58-17b-610.7. Partial filling of a Schedule II controlled substance prescription.
Status: in_force

(1) For purposes of this section, "Schedule II controlled substance" means a substance classified as a Schedule II controlled substance by the federal Controlled Substances Act, Title II, Pub. L. No. 91-513 et seq., or Section 58-37-108. (2) A prescription for a Schedule II controlled substance for a patient in a long-term care facility or a patient with a terminal illness may be partially filled in accordance with federal law. (3) A prescription for a Schedule II controlled substance for a patient other than a patient described in Subsection (2) may be partially filled: (a) in accordance with federal law and rules made under Subsection (5); and (b) at the request of the practitioner who issued the prescription, or the patient. (4) For purposes of Subsection (3), "partially filled" means that less than the full amount of the prescription is dispensed. (5) For purposes of Subsection (3), the division shall makes rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act: (a) specifying how to record the date, quantity supplied, and quantity remaining of a prescription partially filled under Subsection (3); and (b) otherwise necessary for the implementation of Subsections (2) and (3).
Utah Code § 58-60-502 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-60 / § 58-60-502
§ 58-60-502. Definitions.
Status: in_force

7/1/2026As used in this part: (1) (a) "Counseling" means a collaborative process that facilitates the client's progress toward mutually determined treatment goals and objectives. (b) "Counseling" includes: (i) methods that are sensitive to an individual client's characteristics, to the influence of significant others, and to the client's cultural and social context; and (ii) an understanding, appreciation, and ability to appropriately use the contributions of various addiction counseling models as the counseling models apply to modalities of care for individuals, groups, families, couples, and significant others. (2) "Direct supervision" means: (a) a minimum of one hour of supervision by a supervisor of the substance use disorder counselor for every 40 hours of client care provided by the substance use disorder counselor, which supervision may include group supervision; (b) the supervision is conducted in a face-to-face manner, unless the division otherwise approves in collaboration with the board; and (c) a supervisor is available for consultation with the counselor at all times. (3) "General supervision" shall be defined by division rule the division makes in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act. (4) "Group supervision" means more than one counselor licensed under this part meets with the supervisor at the same time. (5) "Individual supervision" means only one counselor licensed under this part meets with the supervisor at a given time. (6) "Practice as an advanced substance use disorder counselor" means: (a) providing the services described in Subsections (9)(a) and (b); (b) screening and assessing of individuals, including identifying substance use disorder symptoms and behaviors and co-occurring mental health issues; (c) treatment planning for substance use disorders, including initial planning, reviewing and updating treatment plans for substance use disorders, ongoing intervention, continuity of care, discharge planning, planning for relapse prevention, and long term recovery support; (d) supervising a substance use disorder counselor in accordance with Subsection 58-60-508(2); and (e) conducting supportive counseling and psychosocial education for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders, including: (i) providing individual and group support; (ii) providing individual and group psychosocial education; and (iii) providing manualized therapeutic interventions if: (A) conducted under the supervision of a mental health therapist; (B) for the treatment of mild to moderate behavioral health symptoms or disorders, as a mental health therapist diagnoses; and (C) consistent with the client's treatment plan that a mental health therapist approves. (7) "Practice as a master addiction counselor" means the practice of mental health therapy by means of observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, intervention, and treatment to effect modification of human behavior: (a) by the application of generally recognized substance use disorder counseling and addiction counseling principles, methods, and procedures for the purpose of preventing, treating, or eliminating mental or emotional illness or dysfunction, symptoms of any of these, or maladaptive behavior; and (b) under the supervision of an advanced substance use disorder counselor or a substance use disorder counselor. (8) "Practice as an associate master addiction counselor" means the same as the practice as a master addiction counselor, except while under the supervision of a clinical supervisor. (9) (a) "Practice as a substance use disorder counselor" means providing services as an employee of a substance use disorder agency under the general supervision of a licensed mental health therapist to individuals or groups of persons, whether in person or remotely, for conditions of substance use disorders consistent with the education and training of a substance use disorder counselor required under this part, and the standards and ethics of the profession as the division approves in collaboration with the board. (b) "Practice as a substance use disorder counselor" includes: (i) administering the screening process by which a client is determined to need substance use disorder services, which may include screening, brief intervention, and treatment referral; (ii) conducting the administrative intake procedures for admission to a program; (iii) conducting orientation of a client, including: (A) describing the general nature and goals of the program; (B) explaining rules governing client conduct and infractions that can lead to disciplinary action or discharge from the program; (C) explaining hours during which services are available in a nonresidential program; (D) treatment costs to be borne by the client, if any; and (E) describing the client's rights as a program participant; (iv) conducting assessment procedures by which a substance use disorder counselor gathers information related to an individual's strengths, weaknesses, needs, and substance use disorder symptoms for the development of the treatment plan; (v) participating in the process of treatment planning, including recommending specific interventions to support existing treatment goals and objectives developed by the substance use disorder counselor, the mental health therapist, and the client to: (A) identify and rank problems needing resolution; (B) establish agreed upon immediate and long term goals; and (C) decide on a treatment process and the resources to be utilized; (vi) monitoring compliance with treatment plan progress; (vii) providing substance use disorder counseling services to alcohol and drug use disorder clients and significant people in the client's life as part of a comprehensive treatment plan, including: (A) leading specific task-oriented groups, didactic groups, and group discussions; (B) cofacilitating group therapy with a licensed mental health therapist; and (C) engaging in one-on-one interventions and interactions coordinated by a mental health therapist; (viii) performing case management activities that bring services, agencies, resources, or people together within a planned framework of action toward the achievement of established goals, including, when appropriate, liaison activities and collateral contacts; (ix) providing substance use disorder crisis intervention services; (x) providing client education to individuals and groups concerning alcohol and other substance use disorders, including identification and description of available treatment services and resources; (xi) identifying the needs of the client that cannot be met by the substance use disorder counselor or substance use disorder agency and referring the client to appropriate services and community resources; (xii) developing and providing effective reporting and recordkeeping procedures and services, which include charting the results of the assessment and treatment plan, writing reports, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other client-related data; and (xiii) consulting with other professionals in regard to client treatment and services to assure comprehensive quality care for the client. (c) "Practice as a substance use disorder counselor" does not include: (i) the diagnosing of mental illness, including substance use disorders, as defined in Section 58-60-102; (ii) engaging in the practice of mental health therapy as defined in Section 58-60-102; or (iii) the performance of a substance use disorder diagnosis, other mental illness diagnosis, or psychological testing. (10) "Program" means a substance use disorder agency that provides substance use disorder services, including recovery support services. (11) "Recovery support services" means services provided to an individual who is identified as having need of substance use disorder preventive or treatment services, either before, during, or after an episode of care that meets the level of care standards the division makes by rule in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act. (12) "Substance use disorder agency" means a public or private agency, health care facility, or health care practice that: (a) provides substance use disorder services, recovery support services, primary health care services, or substance use disorder preventive services; and (b) employs qualified mental health therapists in sufficient number to: (i) evaluate the condition of clients being treated by each counselor licensed under this part and employed by the substance use disorder agency; and (ii) ensure that appropriate substance use disorder services are being given. (13) "Substance use disorder education program" means a formal program of substance use disorder education offered by an accredited institution of higher education that meets standards the division makes by rule in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.7/1/2026As used in this part: (1) (a) "Counseling" means a collaborative process that facilitates the client's progress toward mutually determined treatment goals and objectives. (b) "Counseling" includes: (i) methods that are sensitive to an individual client's characteristics, to the influence of significant others, and to the client's cultural and social context; and (ii) an understanding, appreciation, and ability to appropriately use the contributions of various addiction counseling models as the counseling models apply to modalities of care for individuals, groups, families, couples, and significant others. (2) "Direct supervision" means: (a) a minimum of one hour of supervision by a supervisor of the substance use disorder counselor for every 40 hours of client care provided by the substance use disorder counselor, which supervision may include group supervision; (b) the supervision is conducted in a face-to-face manner, unless the division otherwise approves in collaboration with the board; and (c) a supervisor is available for consultation with the counselor at all times. (3) "General supervision" shall be defined by division rule the division makes in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act. (4) "Group supervision" means more than one counselor licensed under this part meets with the supervisor at the same time. (5) "Individual supervision" means only one counselor licensed under this part meets with the supervisor at a given time. (6) "Practice as an advanced substance use disorder counselor" means: (a) providing the services described in Subsections (9)(a) and (b); (b) screening and assessing of individuals, including identifying substance use disorder symptoms and behaviors and co-occurring mental health issues; (c) treatment planning for substance use disorders, including initial planning, reviewing and updating treatment plans for substance use disorders, ongoing intervention, continuity of care, discharge planning, planning for relapse prevention, and long term recovery support; (d) supervising a substance use disorder counselor in accordance with Subsection 58-60-508(2); and (e) conducting supportive counseling and psychosocial education for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders, including: (i) providing individual and group support; (ii) providing individual and group psychosocial education; and (iii) providing manualized therapeutic interventions if: (A) conducted under the supervision of a mental health therapist; (B) for the treatment of mild to moderate behavioral health symptoms or disorders, as a mental health therapist diagnoses; and (C) consistent with the client's treatment plan that a mental health therapist approves. (7) "Practice as a master addiction counselor" means the practice of mental health therapy by means of observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, intervention, and treatment to effect modification of human behavior: (a) by the application of generally recognized substance use disorder counseling and addiction counseling principles, methods, and procedures for the purpose of preventing, treating, or eliminating mental or emotional illness or dysfunction, symptoms of any of these, or maladaptive behavior; and (b) under the supervision of an advanced substance use disorder counselor or a substance use disorder counselor. (8) "Practice as an associate master addiction counselor" means the same as the practice as a master addiction counselor, except while under the supervision of a clinical supervisor. (9) (a) "Practice as a substance use disorder counselor" means providing services as an employee of a substance use disorder agency under the general supervision of a licensed mental health therapist to individuals or groups of persons, whether in person or remotely, for conditions of substance use disorders consistent with the education and training of a substance use disorder counselor required under this part, and the standards and ethics of the profession as the division approves in collaboration with the board. (b) "Practice as a substance use disorder counselor" includes: (i) administering the screening process by which a client is determined to need substance use disorder services, which may include screening, brief intervention, and treatment referral; (ii) conducting the administrative intake procedures for admission to a program; (iii) conducting orientation of a client, including: (A) describing the general nature and goals of the program; (B) explaining rules governing client conduct and infractions that can lead to disciplinary action or discharge from the program; (C) explaining hours during which services are available in a nonresidential program; (D) treatment costs to be borne by the client, if any; and (E) describing the client's rights as a program participant; (iv) conducting assessment procedures by which a substance use disorder counselor gathers information related to an individual's strengths, weaknesses, needs, and substance use disorder symptoms for the development of the treatment plan; (v) participating in the process of treatment planning, including recommending specific interventions to support existing treatment goals and objectives developed by the substance use disorder counselor, the mental health therapist, and the client to: (A) identify and rank problems needing resolution; (B) establish agreed upon immediate and long term goals; and (C) decide on a treatment process and the resources to be utilized; (vi) monitoring compliance with treatment plan progress; (vii) providing substance use disorder counseling services to alcohol and drug use disorder clients and significant people in the client's life as part of a comprehensive treatment plan, including: (A) leading specific task-oriented groups, didactic groups, and group discussions; (B) cofacilitating group therapy with a licensed mental health therapist; and (C) engaging in one-on-one interventions and interactions coordinated by a mental health therapist; (viii) performing case management activities that bring services, agencies, resources, or people together within a planned framework of action toward the achievement of established goals, including, when appropriate, liaison activities and collateral contacts; (ix) providing substance use disorder crisis intervention services; (x) providing client education to individuals and groups concerning alcohol and other substance use disorders, including identification and description of available treatment services and resources; (xi) identifying the needs of the client that cannot be met by the substance use disorder counselor or substance use disorder agency and referring the client to appropriate services and community resources; (xii) developing and providing effective reporting and recordkeeping procedures and services, which include charting the results of the assessment and treatment plan, writing reports, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other client-related data; and (xiii) consulting with other professionals in regard to client treatment and services to assure comprehensive quality care for the client. (c) "Practice as a substance use disorder counselor" does not include: (i) the diagnosing of mental illness, including substance use disorders, as defined in Section 58-60-102; (ii) engaging in the practice of mental health therapy as defined in Section 58-60-102; or (iii) the performance of a substance use disorder diagnosis, other mental illness diagnosis, or psychological testing. (10) "Program" means a substance use disorder agency that provides substance use disorder services, including recovery support services. (11) "Recovery support services" means services provided to an individual who is identified as having need of substance use disorder preventive or treatment services, either before, during, or after an episode of care that meets the level of care standards the division makes by rule in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act. (12) "Substance use disorder agency" means a public or private agency, health care facility, or health care practice that: (a) provides substance use disorder services, recovery support services, primary health care services, or substance use disorder preventive services; and (b) employs qualified mental health therapists in sufficient number to: (i) evaluate the condition of clients being treated by each counselor licensed under this part and employed by the substance use disorder agency; and (ii) ensure that appropriate substance use disorder services are being given. (13) "Substance use disorder education program" means a formal program of substance use disorder education offered by an accredited institution of higher education that meets standards the division makes by rule in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.
Utah Code § 58-28-603 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-28 / § 58-28-603
§ 58-28-603. Medical records.
Status: in_force

Medical records maintained by a person licensed under this chapter: (1) shall meet the standards and ethics of the profession; (2) shall be maintained in accordance with administrative rules adopted by the division in consultation with the board; and (3) may be maintained in electronic format.
Utah Code § 58-31b-801 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-31b / § 58-31b-801
§ 58-31b-801. Practice within limits of competency.
Status: in_force

(1) Each person licensed under this chapter is responsible for confining the person's practice as a nurse to those acts and practices permitted by law. (2) A person licensed under this act may not engage in any act or practice for which the person is not competent.
Utah Code § 58-1-501.3 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-1 / § 58-1-501.3
§ 58-1-501.3. Health professional prescribing exceptions for expedited partner therapy for sexually transmitted diseases.
Status: in_force

(1) For purposes of this section: (a) "Drug to treat a sexually transmitted disease" means a drug: (i) as defined in Section 58-17b-102; and (ii) that is: (A) an antibiotic; and (B) prescribed in accordance with guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for patient delivered expedited partner therapy in the management of sexually transmitted disease. (b) "Partner" means a person: (i) with whom a practitioner does not have a bonafide practitioner-patient relationship; and (ii) who is identified as, or claims to be a sexual partner of a patient. (c) "Patient" means a person who: (i) has a sexually transmitted disease; and (ii) has a bonafide practitioner-patient relationship with a practitioner. (d) "Sexually transmitted disease" means: (i) gonorrhea; or (ii) chlamydia. (2) This section does not require a practitioner or a licensee under this chapter to prescribe or dispense a drug to treat a sexually transmitted disease for patient delivered expedited partner therapy. A practitioner's or licensee's decision to use expedited partner therapy as allowed by this section is voluntary. (3) Notwithstanding Sections 58-1-501, 58-17b-501, and 58-17b-502, it is not unlawful conduct or unprofessional conduct, and it does not violate the provisions of this chapter if: (a) a practitioner, in accordance with this Subsection (3): (i) issues a prescription for a drug to treat a sexually transmitted disease to a partner by: (A) writing "partner of (patient name)" on the prescription order; and (B) giving the partner's prescription to the patient for subsequent use by the partner; or (ii) notwithstanding Section 58-17b-610, dispenses a drug sample to treat a sexually transmitted disease to the patient for the subsequent use of the partner; or (b) a pharmacist, in accordance with this Subsection (3), dispenses a prescription drug for the treatment of a sexually transmitted disease to: (i) a person who: (A) claims to be a partner; and (B) presents a prescription for the drug to the pharmacist which is written for the unnamed partner of a named patient; (ii) the patient for the subsequent use by the unnamed partner; or (iii) an agent of the patient or partner. (4) (a) For purposes of Subsection (3), and notwithstanding Section 58-17b-602: (i) the partner does not have to be identified on the prescription order by information that would disclose the identity of the partner; and (ii) when dispensing a drug to treat a sexually transmitted disease directly to the partner, the patient's identifying information may, but does not need to, be included on the partner's drug label. (b) Information provided by a pharmacist to a patient or the patient's agent for subsequent use by a partner satisfies the requirements of patient counseling for both the patient and the partner under Section 58-17b-613. (5) (a) The Legislature finds that the prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases in the state is a compelling public health issue. (b) A practitioner or licensee under this chapter is not liable for a medical malpractice action if the use of expedited partner therapy is in compliance with this section, except for those acts which are grossly negligent or willful and wanton.
Utah Code § 58-22-401 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-22 / § 58-22-401
§ 58-22-401. Grounds for denial of license and disciplinary proceedings.
Status: in_force

The division may refuse to issue a license to an applicant, refuse to renew the license of a licensee, revoke, suspend, restrict, or place on probation the license of a licensee, issue a public or private reprimand to a licensee, and issue cease and desist orders in accordance with Section 58-1-401.
Utah Code § 58-71-503 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-71 / § 58-71-503
§ 58-71-503. Penalty for unlawful conduct.
Status: in_force

(1) Any person who violates the unlawful conduct provisions of Section 58-71-501, Subsection 58-1-501(1)(a), or 58-1-501(1)(c) is guilty of a third degree felony. (2) The division may assess administrative penalties in accordance with the provisions of Section 58-71-402, for acts of unlawful conduct. (3) (a) The director may collect a penalty that is not paid by: (i) referring the matter to a collection agency; or (ii) bringing an action in the district court of the county where the person against whom the penalty is imposed resides or in the county where the office of the director is located. (b) A county attorney or the attorney general of the state shall provide legal assistance and advice to the director in an action to collect a penalty. (c) A court shall award reasonable attorney fees and costs to the prevailing party in an action brought by the division to collect a penalty.
Utah Code § 58-37-204 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-37 / § 58-37-204
§ 58-37-204. Investigators -- Status of peace officers.
Status: in_force

Investigators for the Department of Commerce shall, for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this chapter or Title 76, Chapter 18, Part 2, Offenses Concerning Controlled Substances, have the status of peace officers.
Utah Code § 58-16a-101 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-16a / § 58-16a-101
§ 58-16a-101. Short title.
Status: in_force

This chapter is known as the "Utah Optometry Practice Act."
Utah Code § 58-13-2 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-13 / § 58-13-2
§ 58-13-2. Emergency care rendered by licensee.
Status: in_force

(1) A person licensed under Title 58, Occupations and Professions, to practice as any of the following health care professionals, who is under no legal duty to respond, and who in good faith renders emergency care at the scene of an emergency gratuitously and in good faith, is not liable for any civil damages as a result of any acts or omissions by the person in rendering the emergency care: (a) osteopathic physician; (b) physician and surgeon; (c) naturopathic physician; (d) dentist or dental hygienist; (e) chiropractic physician; (f) physician assistant; (g) optometrist; (h) nurse licensed under Section 58-31b-301 or 58-31d-102; (i) podiatrist; (j) certified nurse midwife; (k) respiratory care practitioner; (l) pharmacist, pharmacy technician, and pharmacy intern; (m) direct-entry midwife licensed under Section 58-77-301; (n) veterinarian; or (o) acupuncturist licensed under Chapter 72, Acupuncture Licensing Act. (2) This Subsection (2) applies to a health care professional: (a) (i) described in Subsection (1); and (ii) who is under no legal duty to respond to the circumstances described in Subsection (3); (b) who is: (i) (A) activated as a member of a medical reserve corps as described in Section 26A-1-126 during the time of an emergency or declaration for public health related activities as provided in Subsection 26A-1-126(2); or (B) participating in training to prepare the medical reserve corps to respond to a declaration of an emergency or request for public health related activities pursuant to Subsection 26A-1-126(2); (ii) acting within the scope of: (A) the health care professional's license; or (B) practice as modified under Subsection 58-1-307(4) or Section 26A-1-126; and (iii) acting in good faith without compensation or remuneration as defined in Subsection 58-13-3(2); or (c) who is acting as a volunteer health practitioner under Title 26B, Chapter 4, Part 8, Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act. (3) A health care professional described in Subsection (2) is not liable for any civil damages as a result of any acts or omissions by the health care professional in rendering care as a result of: (a) implementation of measures to control the causes of epidemic and communicable diseases and other conditions significantly affecting the public health or necessary to protect the public health as set out in Title 26A, Chapter 1, Local Health Departments; (b) investigating and controlling suspected bioterrorism and disease as set out in Title 26B, Chapter 7, Part 4, Treatment, Isolation, and Quarantine Procedures for Communicable Diseases; and (c) responding to a national, state, or local emergency, a public health emergency as defined in Section 26B-7-301, or a declaration by the President of the United States or other federal official requesting public health-related activities. (4) The immunity in Subsection (3) is in addition to any immunity or protection in state or federal law that may apply. (5) For purposes of Subsection (2)(b)(iii) remuneration does not include: (a) food supplied to the volunteer; (b) clothing supplied to the volunteer to help identify the volunteer during the time of the emergency; or (c) other similar support for the volunteer.
Utah Code § 58-60a-101 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-60a / § 58-60a-101
§ 58-60a-101. Section 1 -- Purpose.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this Compact is to facilitate interstate practice of Licensed Professional Counselors with the goal of improving public access to Professional Counseling services. The practice of Professional Counseling occurs in the State where the client is located at the time of the counseling services. The Compact preserves the regulatory authority of States to protect public health and safety through the current system of State licensure.This Compact is designed to achieve the following objectives:A. Increase public access to Professional Counseling services by providing for the mutual recognition of other Member State licenses;B. Enhance the States' ability to protect the public's health and safety;C. Encourage the cooperation of Member States in regulating multistate practice for Licensed Professional Counselors;D. Support spouses of relocating Active Duty Military personnel;E. Enhance the exchange of licensure, investigative, and disciplinary information among Member States;F. Allow for the use of Telehealth technology to facilitate increased access to Professional Counseling services;G. Support the uniformity of Professional Counseling licensure requirements throughout the States to promote public safety and public health benefits;H. Invest all Member States with the authority to hold a Licensed Professional Counselor accountable for meeting all State practice laws in the State in which the client is located at the time care is rendered through the mutual recognition of Member State licenses;I. Eliminate the necessity for licenses in multiple States; andJ. Provide opportunities for interstate practice by Licensed Professional Counselors who meet uniform licensure requirements.
Utah Code § 58-94-306 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-94 / § 58-94-306
§ 58-94-306. Exemptions from licensure.
Status: in_force

1/1/2027In addition to the exemptions from licensure in Section 58-1-307, an individual may engage as an alarm company agent without a license if the individual is: (1) the owner of an alarm system; or (2) an employee of the owner of an alarm system.
Utah Code § 58-42a-103 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-42a / § 58-42a-103
§ 58-42a-103. Rulemaking.
Status: in_force

When exercising rulemaking authority under this chapter, the division shall comply with the requirements of Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.
Utah Code § 58-55-604 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-55 / § 58-55-604
§ 58-55-604. Proof of licensure to maintain or commence action.
Status: in_force

1/1/2027 (1) As used in this section, "qualifying violation" means a violation of: (a) Section 58-55-503; (b) Section 58-55-504; (c) Subsections 58-55-601(1) through (3), (7), (9), (10), (12), (14)(e), and (16), or Subsection 58-55-601(18) through (24); or (d) Subsection 58-55-602(4) or (6). (2) (a) If an investigation shows a person committed a qualifying violation, or violated a division rule or order related to a qualifying violation, the division shall: (i) issue a citation; (ii) attempt a stipulated settlement; or (iii) require the person to appear in an adjudicative proceeding in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act. (b) The division may assess a fine and issue a cease-and-desist order based on: (i) an uncontested citation; (ii) a stipulated settlement; or (iii) a violation finding in an adjudicative proceeding regarding a qualifying violation. (3) (a) Each citation shall: (i) be in writing; (ii) describe the qualifying violation with specific reference to statute, rule, or order; (iii) instruct the recipient to request a hearing in writing within 20 calendar days after the day on which the division issues the citation if the recipient contests; and (iv) state the consequences of failing to contest or pay fines. (b) The division may serve the citation: (i) according to the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure; (ii) in person or through an agent; or (iii) by mail. (c) If the recipient does not request a hearing within 20 calendar days after the day on which the citation is issued, the citation becomes a final division order. (d) The division may extend the 20 calendar day period for cause. (4) (a) The division may deny, suspend, revoke, place on probation, or refuse to issue or renew the license of a person that does not comply with a final citation. (b) The division shall issue a citation within one year of the reported qualifying violation. (5) The director or the director's designee shall assess fines as follows: (a) except as provided in Subsection (5)(b), for a qualifying violation: (i) for a first offense, up to $1,000; (ii) for a second offense, up to $2,000; and (iii) for an additional qualifying violation, other than a violation described in Subsection 58-55-601(14)(e) or (24), up to $2,000 per day of continued offense; and (b) for a violation of Subsection 58-55-601(14)(e) or (24): (i) for a first offense, up to $2,000; (ii) for a second offense, up to $4,000; and (iii) for an additional violation of Subsection 58-55-601(14)(e) or (24), up to $4,000 per day of continued qualifying violation. (6) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (8), the division shall consider a qualifying violation a second or additional offense if: (i) a prior final order established a qualifying violation; or (ii) the division initiated an action for an earlier offense and finds a second qualifying violation during a new investigation before resolving the initial case. (b) The division shall follow this section when issuing final orders for repeated qualifying violations. (7) (a) The division shall revoke a license if the licensee violates Subsection 58-55-601(19) or (20) two or more times in a 12-month period. (b) The division may exempt a licensee from revocation under Subsection 58-55-601(19) if the licensee proves the licensee verified the individual's federal work status using a status verification system under Section 13-47-102. (c) Each qualifying violation under Subsection 58-55-601(20) or (21) involving a different individual counts as a separate qualifying violation. (8) If five or more years pass between qualifying violations, the division may not treat a new qualifying violation as a second or additional qualifying violation. (9) The division may treat each instance of the same type of qualifying violation under Section 58-55-601 as a separate offense and may impose a separate penalty for each. (10) The division and commission may suspend a license if: (a) the licensee receives a citation for violating: (i) Section 58-55-503; (ii) Section 58-55-504; or (iii) Section 58-55-601; or (b) the licensee fails to: (i) apply for a new license for a new business structure; (ii) maintain or demonstrate financial responsibility in accordance with Section 58-55-205, while holding a contractor license under Part 2, Contractors; or (iii) notify the division of insurance loss or change in qualifier.1/1/2027 (1) As used in this section, "qualifying violation" means a violation of: (a) Section 58-55-503; (b) Section 58-55-504; (c) Subsections 58-55-601(1) through (3), (7), (9), (10), (12), (14)(e), and (16), or Subsection 58-55-601(18) through (24); or (d) Subsection 58-55-602(4) or (6). (2) (a) If an investigation shows a person committed a qualifying violation, or violated a division rule or order related to a qualifying violation, the division shall: (i) issue a citation; (ii) attempt a stipulated settlement; or (iii) require the person to appear in an adjudicative proceeding in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act. (b) The division may assess a fine and issue a cease-and-desist order based on: (i) an uncontested citation; (ii) a stipulated settlement; or (iii) a violation finding in an adjudicative proceeding regarding a qualifying violation. (3) (a) Each citation shall: (i) be in writing; (ii) describe the qualifying violation with specific reference to statute, rule, or order; (iii) instruct the recipient to request a hearing in writing within 20 calendar days after the day on which the division issues the citation if the recipient contests; and (iv) state the consequences of failing to contest or pay fines. (b) The division may serve the citation: (i) according to the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure; (ii) in person or through an agent; or (iii) by mail. (c) If the recipient does not request a hearing within 20 calendar days after the day on which the citation is issued, the citation becomes a final division order. (d) The division may extend the 20 calendar day period for cause. (4) (a) The division may deny, suspend, revoke, place on probation, or refuse to issue or renew the license of a person that does not comply with a final citation. (b) The division shall issue a citation within one year of the reported qualifying violation. (5) The director or the director's designee shall assess fines as follows: (a) except as provided in Subsection (5)(b), for a qualifying violation: (i) for a first offense, up to $1,000; (ii) for a second offense, up to $2,000; and (iii) for an additional qualifying violation, other than a violation described in Subsection 58-55-601(14)(e) or (24), up to $2,000 per day of continued offense; and (b) for a violation of Subsection 58-55-601(14)(e) or (24): (i) for a first offense, up to $2,000; (ii) for a second offense, up to $4,000; and (iii) for an additional violation of Subsection 58-55-601(14)(e) or (24), up to $4,000 per day of continued qualifying violation. (6) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (8), the division shall consider a qualifying violation a second or additional offense if: (i) a prior final order established a qualifying violation; or (ii) the division initiated an action for an earlier offense and finds a second qualifying violation during a new investigation before resolving the initial case. (b) The division shall follow this section when issuing final orders for repeated qualifying violations. (7) (a) The division shall revoke a license if the licensee violates Subsection 58-55-601(19) or (20) two or more times in a 12-month period. (b) The division may exempt a licensee from revocation under Subsection 58-55-601(19) if the licensee proves the licensee verified the individual's federal work status using a status verification system under Section 13-47-102. (c) Each qualifying violation under Subsection 58-55-601(20) or (21) involving a different individual counts as a separate qualifying violation. (8) If five or more years pass between qualifying violations, the division may not treat a new qualifying violation as a second or additional qualifying violation. (9) The division may treat each instance of the same type of qualifying violation under Section 58-55-601 as a separate offense and may impose a separate penalty for each. (10) The division and commission may suspend a license if: (a) the licensee receives a citation for violating: (i) Section 58-55-503; (ii) Section 58-55-504; or (iii) Section 58-55-601; or (b) the licensee fails to: (i) apply for a new license for a new business structure; (ii) maintain or demonstrate financial responsibility in accordance with Section 58-55-205, while holding a contractor license under Part 2, Contractors; or (iii) notify the division of insurance loss or change in qualifier.
Utah Code § 58-26a-401 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-26a / § 58-26a-401
§ 58-26a-401. Grounds for denial of license -- Disciplinary proceedings.
Status: in_force

Grounds for refusing to issue a license to an applicant, for refusing to renew the license of a licensee, for revoking, suspending, restricting, or placing on probation the license of a licensee, for issuing a public or private reprimand to a licensee, and for issuing a cease and desist order shall be in accordance with Section 58-1-401.
Utah Code § 58-17b-806 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-17b / § 58-17b-806
§ 58-17b-806. Enforcement of dispensing medical practitioner and dispensing medical practitioner clinic pharmacy compliance with Pharmacy Practice Act.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) The division shall consult with the dispensing medical practitioner's appropriate licensing board as designated in Subsection 58-17b-102(23)(a) regarding a violation of this chapter; and (b) the Pharmacy Board shall, if requested by the licensing board of the dispensing medical practitioner, assist the licensing board for the dispensing medical practitioner with reviewing the violations of the provisions of this chapter. (2) The division may take appropriate action against a dispensing medical practitioner, in accordance with this chapter, if the licensing board designated in Subsection 58-17b-102(23)(a) recommends to the division that action be taken under this chapter. (3) The division, in consultation with the board is the primary enforcer under this chapter for a dispensing medical practitioner clinic pharmacy licensed under Section 58-17b-804.
Utah Code § 58-76-302 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-76 / § 58-76-302
§ 58-76-302. Qualifications for licensure.
Status: in_force

Each applicant for licensure as a professional geologist shall: (1) submit an application in a form as approved by the division; (2) pay a fee as determined by the department under Section 63J-1-504; (3) provide satisfactory evidence of: (a) at a minimum, a bachelor's degree in the geosciences with a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours of course work in the geosciences; or (b) completion of other equivalent educational requirements as determined by the division in collaboration with the board; (4) provide satisfactory evidence of: (a) with a bachelor's degree, a specific record of five years of active professional practice in geological work of a character satisfactory to the division, indicating the applicant is competent to be placed in a responsible charge of the work; (b) with a masters degree, a specific record of three years of active professional practice in geological work of a character satisfactory to the division, indicating the applicant is competent to be placed in a responsible charge of the work; or (c) with a doctorate degree, a specific record of one year of active professional practice in geological work of a character satisfactory to the division, indicating the applicant is competent to be placed in a responsible charge of the work; and (5) meet the examination requirement established by rule by the division in collaboration with the board.
Utah Code § 58-61-713 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-61 / § 58-61-713
§ 58-61-713. Confidentiality -- Exemptions.
Status: in_force

(1) A behavior analyst or behavior specialist under this chapter may not disclose any confidential communication with a client or patient without the express written consent of: (a) the client or patient; (b) the parent or legal guardian of a minor client or patient; or (c) a person authorized to consent to the disclosure of the confidential communication by the client or patient in a written document: (i) that is signed by the client or the patient; and (ii) in which the client's or the patient's signature is reasonably verifiable. (2) A behavior analyst or behavior specialist is not subject to Subsection (1) if: (a) the behavior analyst or behavior specialist is permitted or required by state or federal law, rule, regulation, or order to report or disclose any confidential communication, including: (i) reporting under Title 26B, Chapter 6, Part 2, Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult; (ii) reporting under Title 80, Chapter 2, Part 6, Child Abuse and Neglect Reports; (iii) reporting under Title 78B, Chapter 3, Part 5, Limitation of Therapist's Duty to Warn; or (iv) reporting of a communicable disease as required under Section 26B-7-206; (b) the disclosure is part of an administrative, civil, or criminal proceeding and is made under an exemption from evidentiary privilege under Utah Rules of Evidence, Rule 506; or (c) the disclosure is made under a generally recognized professional or ethical standard that authorizes or requires the disclosure.
Utah Code § 58-4a-108 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-4a / § 58-4a-108
§ 58-4a-108. Emergency order.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter precludes the division from issuing an emergency order pursuant to Section 63G-4-502 regarding a licensee's participation in the program.
Utah Code § 58-42b-110 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-42b / § 58-42b-110
§ 58-42b-110. Section 10 -- Rulemaking.
Status: in_force

(A) The Commission shall exercise its Rulemaking powers pursuant to the criteria set forth in this Section and the Rules adopted thereunder. Rules and amendments shall become binding as of the date specified in each Rule or amendment.(B) The Commission shall promulgate reasonable rules in order to effectively and efficiently achieve the purposes of the Compact. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event the Commission exercises its rulemaking authority in a manner that is beyond the scope of the purposes of the Compact, or the powers granted hereunder, then such an action by the Commission shall be invalid and have no force and effect.(C) If a majority of the legislatures of the Member States rejects a Rule, by enactment of a statute or resolution in the same manner used to adopt the Compact within four years of the date of adoption of the Rule, then such Rule shall have no further force and effect in any Member State.(D) Rules or amendments to the Rules shall be adopted at a regular or special meeting of the Commission.(E) Prior to promulgation and adoption of a final Rule or Rules by the Commission, and at least thirty (30) days in advance of the meeting at which the Rule will be considered and voted upon, the Commission shall file a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: (1) On the website of the Commission or other publicly accessible platform; and(2) On the website of each Member State Occupational Therapy Licensing Board or other publicly accessible platform or the publication in which each State would otherwise publish proposed Rules.(F) The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking shall include: (1) The proposed time, date, and location of the meeting in which the Rule will be considered and voted upon;(2) The text of the proposed Rule or amendment and the reason for the proposed Rule;(3) A request for comments on the proposed Rule from any interested person; and(4) The manner in which interested persons may submit notice to the Commission of their intention to attend the public hearing and any written comments.(G) Prior to adoption of a proposed Rule, the Commission shall allow persons to submit written data, facts, opinions, and arguments, which shall be made available to the public.(H) The Commission shall grant an opportunity for a public hearing before it adopts a Rule or amendment if a hearing is requested by: (1) At least 25 persons;(2) A State or federal governmental subdivision or agency; or(3) An association or organization having at least 25 members.(I) If a hearing is held on the proposed Rule or amendment, the Commission shall publish the place, time, and date of the scheduled public hearing. If the hearing is held via electronic means, the Commission shall publish the mechanism for access to the electronic hearing. (1) All persons wishing to be heard at the hearing shall notify the executive director of the Commission or other designated member in writing of their desire to appear and testify at the hearing not less than five business days before the scheduled date of the hearing.(2) Hearings shall be conducted in a manner providing each person who wishes to comment a fair and reasonable opportunity to comment orally or in writing.(3) All hearings will be recorded. A copy of the recording will be made available on request.(4) Nothing in this section shall be construed as requiring a separate hearing on each Rule. Rules may be grouped for the convenience of the Commission at hearings required by this section.(J) Following the scheduled hearing date, or by the close of business on the scheduled hearing date if the hearing was not held, the Commission shall consider all written and oral comments received.(K) If no written notice of intent to attend the public hearing by interested parties is received, the Commission may proceed with promulgation of the proposed Rule without a public hearing.(L) The Commission shall, by majority vote of all members, take final action on the proposed Rule and shall determine the effective date of the Rule, if any, based on the Rulemaking record and the full text of the Rule.(M) Upon determination that an emergency exists, the Commission may consider and adopt an emergency Rule without prior notice, opportunity for comment, or hearing, provided that the usual Rulemaking procedures provided in the Compact and in this section shall be retroactively applied to the Rule as soon as reasonably possible, in no event later than ninety (90) days after the effective date of the Rule. For the purposes of this provision, an emergency Rule is one that must be adopted immediately in order to: (1) Meet an imminent threat to public health, safety, or welfare;(2) Prevent a loss of Commission or Member State funds;(3) Meet a deadline for the promulgation of an administrative Rule that is established by federal law or Rule; or(4) Protect public health and safety.(N) The Commission or an authorized committee of the Commission may direct revisions to a previously adopted Rule or amendment for purposes of correcting typographical errors, errors in format, errors in consistency, or grammatical errors. Public notice of any revisions shall be posted on the website of the Commission. The revision shall be subject to challenge by any person for a period of 30 days after posting. The revision may be challenged only on grounds that the revision results in a material change to a Rule. A challenge shall be made in writing and delivered to the chair of the Commission prior to the end of the notice period. If no challenge is made, the revision will take effect without further action. If the revision is challenged, the revision may not take effect without the approval of the Commission.
Utah Code § 58-37-405 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-37 / § 58-37-405
§ 58-37-405. Enforcement.
Status: in_force

(1) A law enforcement officer, as that term is defined in Section 53-13-103, except for an officially designated drug enforcement task force regarding conduct that is not in accordance with Title 4, Chapter 41a, Cannabis Production Establishments and Pharmacies, or Title 26B, Chapter 4, Part 2, Cannabinoid Research and Medical Cannabis, may not expend any state or local resources, including the law enforcement officer's time, to: (a) effect any arrest or seizure of cannabis, as that term is defined in Section 26B-4-201, or conduct any investigation, on the sole basis of activity the law enforcement officer believes to constitute a violation of federal law if the law enforcement officer has reason to believe that the activity is in compliance with the state medical cannabis laws; (b) enforce a law that restricts an individual's right to acquire, own, or possess a firearm based solely on the individual's possession or use of cannabis in accordance with state medical cannabis laws; or (c) provide any information or logistical support related to an activity described in Subsection (1)(a) to any federal law enforcement authority or prosecuting entity. (2) An agency or political subdivision of the state may not take an adverse action against a person for providing a professional service to a medical cannabis pharmacy, as that term is defined in Section 28B-4-201, the state central patient portal, as that term is defined in Section 26B-4-201, or a cannabis production establishment, as that term is defined in Section 4-41a-102, on the sole basis that the service is a violation of federal law.
Utah Code § 58-37-209 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-37 / § 58-37-209
§ 58-37-209. Privileged communication.
Status: in_force

Any information communicated to a licensed practitioner in an attempt to unlawfully procure, or to procure the administration of, a controlled substance is not considered to be a privileged communication.
Utah Code § 58-61b-102 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-61b / § 58-61b-102
§ 58-61b-102. Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact.
Status: in_force

The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact is enacted and entered into with all other jurisdictions that legally join in the compact, which is, in form, substantially as follows:ARTICLE IPURPOSEWhereas, states license psychologists, in order to protect the public through verification of education, training, and experience and ensure accountability for professional practice;Whereas, this Compact is intended to regulate the day to day practice of telepsychology (i.e. the provision of psychological services using telecommunication technologies) by psychologists across state boundaries in the performance of their psychological practice as assigned by an appropriate authority;Whereas, this Compact is intended to regulate the temporary in-person, face-to-face practice of psychology by psychologists across state boundaries for 30 days within a calendar year in the performance of their psychological practice as assigned by an appropriate authority;Whereas, this Compact is intended to authorize State Psychology Regulatory Authorities to afford legal recognition, in a manner consistent with the terms of the Compact, to psychologists licensed in another state;Whereas, this Compact recognizes that states have a vested interest in protecting the public's health and safety through their licensing and regulation of psychologists and that such state regulation will best protect public health and safety;Whereas, this Compact does not apply when a psychologist is licensed in both the Home and Receiving States; andWhereas, this Compact does not apply to permanent in-person, face-to-face practice, it does allow for authorization of temporary psychological practice.Consistent with these principles, this Compact is designed to achieve the following purposes and objectives:1. Increase public access to professional psychological services by allowing for telepsychological practice across state lines as well as temporary in-person, face-to-face services into a state in which the psychologist is not licensed to practice psychology;2. Enhance the states' ability to protect the public's health and safety, especially client/patient safety;3. Encourage the cooperation of Compact States in the areas of psychology licensure and regulation;4. Facilitate the exchange of information between Compact States regarding psychologist licensure, adverse actions, and disciplinary history;5. Promote compliance with the laws governing psychological practice in each Compact State; and6. Invest all Compact States with the authority to hold licensed psychologists accountable through the mutual recognition of Compact State licenses.ARTICLE IIDEFINITIONSA. "Adverse Action" means: any action taken by a State Psychology Regulatory Authority which finds a violation of a statute or regulation that is identified by the State Psychology Regulatory Authority as discipline and is a matter of public record.B. "Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB)" means: the recognized membership organization composed of State and Provincial Psychology Regulatory Authorities responsible for the licensure and registration of psychologists throughout the United States and Canada.C. "Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology" means: a licensed psychologist's authority to practice telepsychology, within the limits authorized under this Compact, in another Compact State.D. "Bylaws" means: those Bylaws established by the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Commission pursuant to Section X for its governance, or for directing and controlling its actions and conduct.E. "Client/Patient" means: the recipient of psychological services, whether psychological services are delivered in the context of healthcare, corporate, supervision, and/or consulting services.F. "Commissioner" means: the voting representative appointed by each State Psychology Regulatory Authority pursuant to Section X.G. "Compact State" means: a state, the District of Columbia, or United States territory that has enacted this Compact legislation and which has not withdrawn pursuant to Article XIII, Section C or been terminated pursuant to Article XII, Section B.H. "Coordinated Licensure Information System" also referred to as "Coordinated Database" means: an integrated process for collecting, storing, and sharing information on psychologists' licensure and enforcement activities related to psychology licensure laws, which is administered by the recognized membership organization composed of State and Provincial Psychology Regulatory Authorities.I. "Confidentiality" means: the principle that data or information is not made available or disclosed to unauthorized persons and/or processes.J. "Day" means: any part of a day in which psychological work is performed.K. "Distant State" means: the Compact State where a psychologist is physically present (not through the use of telecommunications technologies), to provide temporary in-person, face-to-face psychological services.L. "E.Passport" means: a certificate issued by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB) that promotes the standardization in the criteria of interjurisdictional telepsychology practice and facilitates the process for licensed psychologists to provide telepsychological services across state lines.M. "Executive Board" means: a group of directors elected or appointed to act on behalf of, and within the powers granted to them by, the Commission.N. "Home State" means: a Compact State where a psychologist is licensed to practice psychology. If the psychologist is licensed in more than one Compact State and is practicing under the Authorization to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology, the Home State is the Compact State where the psychologist is physically present when the telepsychological services are delivered. If the psychologist is licensed in more than one Compact State and is practicing under the Temporary Authorization to Practice, the Home State is any Compact State where the psychologist is licensed.O. "Identity History Summary" means: a summary of information retained by the FBI, or other designee with similar authority, in connection with arrests and, in some instances, federal employment, naturalization, or military service.P. "In-Person, Face-to-Face" means: interactions in which the psychologist and the client/patient are in the same physical space and which do not include interactions that may occur through the use of telecommunication technologies.Q. "Interjurisdictional Practice Certificate (IPC)" means: a certificate issued by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB) that grants temporary authority to practice based on notification to the State Psychology Regulatory Authority of intention to practice temporarily, and verification of one's qualifications for such practice.R. "License" means: authorization by a State Psychology Regulatory Authority to engage in the independent practice of psychology, which would be unlawful without the authorization.S. "Non-Compact State" means: any state which is not at the time a Compact State.T. "Psychologist" means: an individual licensed for the independent practice of psychology.U. "Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Commission" also referred to as "Commission" means: the national administration of which all Compact States are members.V. "Receiving State" means: a Compact State where the client/patient is physically located when the telepsychological services are delivered.W. "Rule" means: a written statement by the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Commission promulgated pursuant to Section XI of the Compact that is of general applicability, implements, interprets, or prescribes a policy or provision of the Compact, or an organizational, procedural, or practice requirement of the Commission and has the force and effect of statutory law in a Compact State, and includes the amendment, repeal, or suspension of an existing rule.X. "Significant Investigatory Information" means:1. investigative information that a State Psychology Regulatory Authority, after a preliminary inquiry that includes notification and an opportunity to respond if required by state law, has reason to believe, if proven true, would indicate more than a violation of state statute or ethics code that would be considered more substantial than minor infraction; or2. investigative information that indicates that the psychologist represents an immediate threat to public health and safety regardless of whether the psychologist has been notified and/or had an opportunity to respond.Y. "State" means: a state, commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States, or the District of Columbia.Z. "State Psychology Regulatory Authority" means: the Board, office, or other agency with the legislative mandate to license and regulate the practice of psychology.AA. "Telepsychology" means: the provision of psychological services using telecommunication technologies.BB. "Temporary Authorization to Practice" means: a licensed psychologist's authority to conduct temporary in-person, face-to-face practice, within the limits authorized under this Compact, in another Compact State.CC. "Temporary In-Person, Face-to-Face Practice" means: where a psychologist is physically present (not through the use of telecommunications technologies), in the Distant State to provide for the practice of psychology for 30 days within a calendar year and based on notification to the Distant State.ARTICLE IIIHOME STATE LICENSUREA. The Home State shall be a Compact State where a psychologist is licensed to practice psychology.B. A psychologist may hold one or more Compact State licenses at a time. If the psychologist is licensed in more than one Compact State, the Home State is the Compact State where the psychologist is physically present when the services are delivered as authorized by the Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology under the terms of this Compact.C. Any Compact State may require a psychologist not previously licensed in a Compact State to obtain and retain a license to be authorized to practice in the Compact State under circumstances not authorized by the Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology under the terms of this Compact.D. Any Compact State may require a psychologist to obtain and retain a license to be authorized to practice in a Compact State under circumstances not authorized by Temporary Authorization to Practice under the terms of this Compact.E. A Home State's license authorizes a psychologist to practice in a Receiving State under the Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology only if the Compact State:1. Currently requires the psychologist to hold an active E.Passport;2. Has a mechanism in place for receiving and investigating complaints about licensed individuals;3. Notifies the Commission, in compliance with the terms herein, of any adverse action or significant investigatory information regarding a licensed individual;4. Requires an Identity History Summary of all applicants at initial licensure, including the use of the results of fingerprints or other biometric data checks compliant with the requirements of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), or other designee with similar authority, no later than ten years after activation of the Compact; and5. Complies with the Bylaws and Rules of the Commission.F. A Home State's license grants Temporary Authorization to Practice to a psychologist in a Distant State only if the Compact State:1. Currently requires the psychologist to hold an active IPC;2. Has a mechanism in place for receiving and investigating complaints about licensed individuals;3. Notifies the Commission, in compliance with the terms herein, of any adverse action or significant investigatory information regarding a licensed individual;4. Requires an Identity History Summary of all applicants at initial licensure, including the use of the results of fingerprints or other biometric data checks compliant with the requirements of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), or other designee with similar authority, no later than ten years after activation of the Compact; and5. Complies with the Bylaws and Rules of the Commission.ARTICLE IVCOMPACT PRIVILEGE TO PRACTICE TELEPSYCHOLOGYA. Compact States shall recognize the right of a psychologist, licensed in a Compact State in conformance with Article III, to practice telepsychology in other Compact States (Receiving States) in which the psychologist is not licensed, under the Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology as provided in the Compact.B. To exercise the Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology under the terms and provisions of this Compact, a psychologist licensed to practice in a Compact State must:1. Hold a graduate degree in psychology from an institute of higher education that was, at the time the degree was awarded:a. Regionally accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to grant graduate degrees, or authorized by Provincial Statute or Royal Charter to grant doctoral degrees; orb. A foreign college or university deemed to be equivalent to Article IV, Subsection B.1.a., by a foreign credential evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or by a recognized foreign credential evaluation service; and2. Hold a graduate degree in psychology that meets the following criteria:a. The program, wherever it may be administratively housed, must be clearly identified and labeled as a psychology program. Such a program must specify in pertinent institutional catalogues and brochures its intent to educate and train professional psychologists;b. The psychology program must stand as a recognizable, coherent, organizational entity within the institution;c. There must be a clear authority and primary responsibility for the core and specialty areas whether or not the program cuts across administrative lines;d. The program must consist of an integrated, organized sequence of study;e. There must be an identifiable psychology faculty sufficient in size and breadth to carry out its responsibilities;f. The designated director of the program must be a psychologist and a member of the core faculty;g. The program must have an identifiable body of students who are matriculated in that program for a degree;h. The program must include supervised practicum, internship, or field training appropriate to the practice of psychology;i. The curriculum shall encompass a minimum of three academic years of full-time graduate study for doctoral degrees and a minimum of one academic year of full-time graduate study for master's degrees; andj. The program includes an acceptable residency as defined by the Rules of the Commission.3. Possess a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice psychology in a Home State which is a Compact State;4. Have no history of adverse action that violates the Rules of the Commission;5. Have no criminal record history reported on an Identity History Summary that violates the Rules of the Commission;6. Possess a current, active E.Passport;7. Provide attestations in regard to areas of intended practice, conformity with standards of practice, and competence in telepsychology technology, criminal background; and knowledge and adherence to legal requirements in the Home and Receiving States, and provide a release of information to allow for primary source verification in a manner specified by the Commission; and8. Meet other criteria as defined by the Rules of the Commission.C. The Home State maintains authority over the license of any psychologist practicing into a Receiving State under the Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology.D. A psychologist practicing into a Receiving State under the Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology will be subject to the Receiving State's scope of practice. A Receiving State may, in accordance with that state's due process law, limit or revoke a psychologist's Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology in the Receiving State and may take any other necessary actions under the Receiving State's applicable law to protect the health and safety of the Receiving State's citizens. If a Receiving State takes action, the state shall promptly notify the Home State and the Commission.E. If a psychologist's license in any Home State or another Compact State, or any Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology in any Receiving State, is restricted, suspended, or otherwise limited, the E.Passport shall be revoked and therefore the psychologist shall not be eligible to practice telepsychology in a Compact State under the Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology.ARTICLE VCOMPACT TEMPORARY AUTHORIZATION TO PRACTICEA. Compact States shall also recognize the right of a psychologist, licensed in a Compact State in conformance with Article III, to practice temporarily in other Compact States (Distant States) in which the psychologist is not licensed, as provided in the Compact.B. To exercise the Temporary Authorization to Practice under the terms and provisions of this Compact, a psychologist licensed to practice in a Compact State must:1. Hold a graduate degree in psychology from an institute of higher education that was, at the time the degree was awarded:a. Regionally accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to grant graduate degrees, or authorized by Provincial Statute or Royal Charter to grant doctoral degrees; orb. A foreign college or university deemed to be equivalent to Article V, Subsection B.1.a., by a foreign credential evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or by a recognized foreign credential evaluation service; and2. Hold a graduate degree in psychology that meets the following criteria:a. The program, wherever it may be administratively housed, must be clearly identified and labeled as a psychology program. Such a program must specify in pertinent institutional catalogues and brochures its intent to educate and train professional psychologists;b. The psychology program must stand as a recognizable, coherent, organizational entity within the institution;c. There must be a clear authority and primary responsibility for the core and specialty areas whether or not the program cuts across administrative lines;d. The program must consist of an integrated, organized sequence of study;e. There must be an identifiable psychology faculty sufficient in size and breadth to carry out its responsibilities;f. The designated director of the program must be a psychologist and a member of the core faculty;g. The program must have an identifiable body of students who are matriculated in that program for a degree;h. The program must include supervised practicum, internship, or field training appropriate to the practice of psychology;i. The curriculum shall encompass a minimum of three academic years of full-time graduate study for doctoral degrees and a minimum of one academic year of full-time graduate study for master's degrees; andj. The program includes an acceptable residency as defined by the Rules of the Commission.3. Possess a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice psychology in a Home State which is a Compact State;4. No history of adverse action that violates the Rules of the Commission;5. No criminal record history that violates the Rules of the Commission;6. Possess a current, active IPC;7. Provide attestations in regard to areas of intended practice and work experience and provide a release of information to allow for primary source verification in a manner specified by the Commission; and8. Meet other criteria as defined by the Rules of the Commission.C. A psychologist practicing into a Distant State under the Temporary Authorization to Practice shall practice within the scope of practice authorized by the Distant State.D. A psychologist practicing into a Distant State under the Temporary Authorization to Practice will be subject to the Distant State's authority and law. A Distant State may, in accordance with that state's due process law, limit or revoke a psychologist's Temporary Authorization to Practice in the Distant State and may take any other necessary actions under the Distant State's applicable law to protect the health and safety of the Distant State's citizens. If a Distant State takes action, the state shall promptly notify the Home State and the Commission.E. If a psychologist's license in any Home State or another Compact State, or any Temporary Authorization to Practice in any Distant State, is restricted, suspended, or otherwise limited, the IPC shall be revoked and therefore the psychologist shall not be eligible to practice in a Compact State under the Temporary Authorization to Practice.ARTICLE VICONDITIONS OF TELEPSYCHOLOGY PRACTICE IN A RECEIVING STATEA. A psychologist may practice in a Receiving State under the Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology only in the performance of the scope of practice for psychology as assigned by an appropriate State Psychology Regulatory Authority, as defined in the Rules of the Commission, and under the following circumstances:1. The psychologist initiates a client/patient contact in a Home State via telecommunications technologies with a client/patient in a Receiving State; and2. Other conditions regarding telepsychology as determined by Rules promulgated by the Commission.ARTICLE VIIADVERSE ACTIONSA. A Home State shall have the power to impose adverse action against a psychologist's license issued by the Home State. A Distant State shall have the power to take adverse action on a psychologist's Temporary Authorization to Practice within that Distant State.B. A Receiving State may take adverse action on a psychologist's Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology within that Receiving State. A Home State may take adverse action against a psychologist based on an adverse action taken by a Distant State regarding temporary in-person, face-to-face practice.C. If a Home State takes adverse action against a psychologist's license, that psychologist's Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology is terminated and the E.Passport is revoked. Furthermore, that psychologist's Temporary Authorization to Practice is terminated and the IPC is revoked.1. All Home State disciplinary orders which impose adverse action shall be reported to the Commission in accordance with the Rules promulgated by the Commission. A Compact State shall report adverse actions in accordance with the Rules of the Commission.2. In the event discipline is reported on a psychologist, the psychologist will not be eligible for telepsychology or temporary in-person, face-to-face practice in accordance with the Rules of the Commission.3. Other actions may be imposed as determined by the Rules promulgated by the Commission.D. A Home State's Psychology Regulatory Authority shall investigate and take appropriate action with respect to reported inappropriate conduct engaged in by a licensee which occurred in a Receiving State as it would if such conduct had occurred by a licensee within the Home State. In such cases, the Home State's law shall control in determining any adverse action against a psychologist's license.E. A Distant State's Psychology Regulatory Authority shall investigate and take appropriate action with respect to reported inappropriate conduct engaged in by a psychologist practicing under Temporary Authorization to Practice which occurred in that Distant State as it would if such conduct had occurred by a licensee within the Home State. In such cases, Distant State's law shall control in determining any adverse action against a psychologist's Temporary Authorization to Practice.F. Nothing in this Compact shall override a Compact State's decision that a psychologist's participation in an alternative program may be used in lieu of adverse action and that such participation shall remain non-public if required by the Compact State's law. Compact States must require psychologists who enter any alternative programs to not provide telepsychology services under the Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology or provide temporary psychological services under the Temporary Authorization to Practice in any other Compact State during the term of the alternative program.G. No other judicial or administrative remedies shall be available to a psychologist in the event a Compact State imposes an adverse action pursuant to Article VII, Section C.ARTICLE VIIIADDITIONAL AUTHORITIES INVESTED IN A COMPACTSTATE'S PSYCHOLOGY REGULATORY AUTHORITYA. In addition to any other powers granted under state law, a Compact State's Psychology Regulatory Authority shall have the authority under this Compact to:1. Issue subpoenas, for both hearings and investigations, which require the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of evidence. Subpoenas issued by a Compact State's Psychology Regulatory Authority for the attendance and testimony of witnesses, and/or the production of evidence from another Compact State, shall be enforced in the latter state by any court of competent jurisdiction, according to that court's practice and procedure in considering subpoenas issued in its own proceedings. The issuing State Psychology Regulatory Authority shall pay any witness fees, travel expenses, mileage, and other fees required by the service statutes of the state where the witnesses and/or evidence are located; and2. Issue cease and desist and/or injunctive relief orders to revoke a psychologist's Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology and/or Temporary Authorization to Practice.B. During the course of any investigation, a psychologist may not change his/her Home State licensure. A Home State Psychology Regulatory Authority is authorized to complete any pending investigations of a psychologist and to take any actions appropriate under its law. The Home State Psychology Regulatory Authority shall promptly report the conclusions of such investigations to the Commission. Once an investigation has been completed, and pending the outcome of said investigation, the psychologist may change his/her Home State licensure. The Commission shall promptly notify the new Home State of any such decisions as provided in the Rules of the Commission. All information provided to the Commission or distributed by Compact States pursuant to the psychologist shall be confidential, filed under seal, and used for investigatory or disciplinary matters. The Commission may create additional rules for mandated or discretionary sharing of information by Compact States.ARTICLE IXCOORDINATED LICENSURE INFORMATION SYSTEMA. The Commission shall provide for the development and maintenance of a Coordinated Licensure Information System (Coordinated Database) and reporting system containing licensure and disciplinary action information on all psychologists to whom this Compact is applicable in all Compact States as defined by the Rules of the Commission.B. Notwithstanding any other provision of state law to the contrary, a Compact State shall submit a uniform data set to the Coordinated Database on all licensees as required by the Rules of the Commission, including:1. Identifying information;2. Licensure data;3. Significant investigatory information;4. Adverse actions against a psychologist's license;5. An indicator that a psychologist's Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology and/or Temporary Authorization to Practice is revoked;6. Non-confidential information related to alternative program participation information;7. Any denial of application for licensure, and the reasons for such denial; and8. Other information which may facilitate the administration of this Compact, as determined by the Rules of the Commission.C. The Coordinated Database administrator shall promptly notify all Compact States of any adverse action taken against, or significant investigative information on, any licensee in a Compact State.D. Compact States reporting information to the Coordinated Database may designate information that may not be shared with the public without the express permission of the Compact State reporting the information.E. Any information submitted to the Coordinated Database that is subsequently required to be expunged by the law of the Compact State reporting the information shall be removed from the Coordinated Database.ARTICLE XESTABLISHMENT OF THE PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONALCOMPACT COMMISSIONA. The Compact States hereby create and establish a joint public agency known as the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Commission.1. The Commission is a body politic and an instrumentality of the Compact States.2. Venue is proper and judicial proceedings by or against the Commission shall be brought solely and exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction where the principal office of the Commission is located. The Commission may waive venue and jurisdictional defenses to the extent it adopts or consents to participate in alternative dispute resolution proceedings.3. Nothing in this Compact shall be construed to be a waiver of sovereign immunity.B. Membership, voting, and meetings1. The Commission shall consist of one voting representative appointed by each Compact State who shall serve as that state's Commissioner. The State Psychology Regulatory Authority shall appoint its delegate. This delegate shall be empowered to act on behalf of the Compact State. This delegate shall be limited to:a. Executive Director, Executive Secretary, or similar executive;b. Current member of the State Psychology Regulatory Authority of a Compact State; orc. Designee empowered with the appropriate delegate authority to act on behalf of the Compact State.2. Any Commissioner may be removed or suspended from office as provided by the law of the state from which the Commissioner is appointed. Any vacancy occurring in the Commission shall be filled in accordance with the laws of the Compact State in which the vacancy exists.3. Each Commissioner shall be entitled to one (1) vote with regard to the promulgation of Rules and creation of Bylaws and shall otherwise have an opportunity to participate in the business and affairs of the Commission. A Commissioner shall vote in person or by such other means as provided in the Bylaws. The Bylaws may provide for Commissioners' participation in meetings by telephone or other means of communication.4. The Commission shall meet at least once during each calendar year. Additional meetings shall be held as set forth in the Bylaws.5. All meetings shall be open to the public, and public notice of meetings shall be given in the same manner as required under the rulemaking provisions in Article XI.6. The Commission may convene in a closed, non-public meeting if the Commission must discuss:a. Non-compliance of a Compact State with its obligations under the Compact;b. The employment, compensation, discipline or other personnel matters, practices or procedures related to specific employees, or other matters related to the Commission's internal personnel practices and procedures;c. Current, threatened, or reasonably anticipated litigation against the Commission;d. Negotiation of contracts for the purchase or sale of goods, services, or real estate;e. Accusation against any person of a crime or formally censuring any person;f. Disclosure of trade secrets or commercial or financial information which is privileged or confidential;g. Disclosure of information of a personal nature where disclosure would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy;h. Disclosure of investigatory records compiled for law enforcement purposes;i. Disclosure of information related to any investigatory reports prepared by or on behalf of or for use of the Commission or other committee charged with responsibility for investigation or determination of compliance issues pursuant to the Compact; orj. Matters specifically exempted from disclosure by federal and state statute.7. If a meeting, or portion of a meeting, is closed pursuant to this provision, the Commission's legal counsel or designee shall certify that the meeting may be closed and shall reference each relevant exempting provision. The Commission shall keep minutes which fully and clearly describe all matters discussed in a meeting and shall provide a full and accurate summary of actions taken, of any person participating in the meeting, and the reasons therefore, including a description of the views expressed. All documents considered in connection with an action shall be identified in such minutes. All minutes and documents of a closed meeting shall remain under seal, subject to release only by a majority vote of the Commission or order of a court of competent jurisdiction.C. The Commission shall, by a majority vote of the Commissioners, prescribe Bylaws and/or Rules to govern its conduct as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes and exercise the powers of the Compact, including but not limited to:1. Establishing the fiscal year of the Commission;2. Providing reasonable standards and procedures:a. for the establishment and meetings of other committees; andb. governing any general or specific delegation of any authority or function of the Commission;3. Providing reasonable procedures for calling and conducting meetings of the Commission, ensuring reasonable advance notice of all meetings, and providing an opportunity for attendance of such meetings by interested parties, with enumerated exceptions designed to protect the public's interest, the privacy of individuals of such proceedings, and proprietary information, including trade secrets. The Commission may meet in closed session only after a majority of the Commissioners vote to close a meeting to the public in whole or in part. As soon as practicable, the Commission must make public a copy of the vote to close the meeting revealing the vote of each Commissioner with no proxy votes allowed;4. Establishing the titles, duties and authority, and reasonable procedures for the election of the officers of the Commission;5. Providing reasonable standards and procedures for the establishment of the personnel policies and programs of the Commission. Notwithstanding any civil service or other similar law of any Compact State, the Bylaws shall exclusively govern the personnel policies and programs of the Commission;6. Promulgating a Code of Ethics to address permissible and prohibited activities of Commission members and employees;7. Providing a mechanism for concluding the operations of the Commission and the equitable disposition of any surplus funds that may exist after the termination of the Compact after the payment and/or reserving of all of its debts and obligations;8. The Commission shall publish its Bylaws in a convenient form and file a copy thereof, and a copy of any amendment thereto, with the appropriate agency or officer in each of the Compact States;9. The Commission shall maintain its financial records in accordance with the Bylaws; and10. The Commission shall meet and take such actions as are consistent with the provisions of this Compact and the Bylaws.D. The Commission shall have the following powers:1. The authority to promulgate uniform rules to facilitate and coordinate implementation and administration of this Compact. The rule shall have the force and effect of law and shall be binding in all Compact States;2. To bring and prosecute legal proceedings or actions in the name of the Commission, provided that the standing of any State Psychology Regulatory Authority or other regulatory body responsible for psychology licensure to sue or be sued under applicable law shall not be affected;3. To purchase and maintain insurance and bonds;4. To borrow, accept, or contract for services of personnel, including, but not limited to, employees of a Compact State;5. To hire employees, elect or appoint officers, fix compensation, define duties, grant such individuals appropriate authority to carry out the purposes of the Compact, and to establish the Commission's personnel policies and programs relating to conflicts of interest, qualifications of personnel, and other related personnel matters;6. To accept any and all appropriate donations and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials, and services, and to receive, utilize, and dispose of the same; provided that at all times the Commission shall strive to avoid any appearance of impropriety and/or conflict of interest;7. To lease, purchase, accept appropriate gifts or donations of, or otherwise to own, hold, improve, or use, any property, real, personal, or mixed; provided that at all times the Commission shall strive to avoid any appearance of impropriety;8. To sell, convey, mortgage, pledge, lease, exchange, abandon, or otherwise dispose of any property, real, personal, or mixed;9. To establish a budget and make expenditures;10. To borrow money;11. To appoint committees, including advisory committees comprised of Members, state regulators, state legislators or their representatives, and consumer representatives, and such other interested persons as may be designated in this Compact and the Bylaws;12. To provide and receive information from, and to cooperate with, law enforcement agencies;13. To adopt and use an official seal; and14. To perform such other functions as may be necessary or appropriate to achieve the purposes of this Compact consistent with the state regulation of psychology licensure, temporary in-person, face-to-face practice, and telepsychology practice.E. The Executive BoardThe elected officers shall serve as the Executive Board, which shall have the power to act on behalf of the Commission according to the terms of this Compact.1. The Executive Board shall be comprised of six members:a. Five voting members who are elected from the current membership of the Commission by the Commission; andb. One ex-officio, nonvoting member from the recognized membership organization composed of State and Provincial Psychology Regulatory Authorities.2. The ex-officio member must have served as staff or member on a State Psychology Regulatory Authority and will be selected by its respective organization.3. The Commission may remove any member of the Executive Board as provided in Bylaws.4. The Executive Board shall meet at least annually.5. The Executive Board shall have the following duties and responsibilities:a. Recommend to the entire Commission changes to the Rules or Bylaws, changes to this Compact legislation, and fees paid by Compact States such as annual dues and any other applicable fees;b. Ensure Compact administration services are appropriately provided, contractual or otherwise;c. Prepare and recommend the budget;d. Maintain financial records on behalf of the Commission;e. Monitor Compact compliance of member states and provide compliance reports to the Commission;f. Establish additional committees as necessary; andg. Other duties as provided in Rules or Bylaws.F. Financing of the Commission1. The Commission shall pay, or provide for the payment of, the reasonable expenses of its establishment, organization, and ongoing activities.2. The Commission may accept any and all appropriate revenue sources and donations and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials, and services.3. The Commission may levy on and collect an annual assessment from each Compact State or impose fees on other parties to cover the cost of the operations and activities of the Commission and its staff which must be in a total amount sufficient to cover its annual budget as approved each year for which revenue is not provided by other sources. The aggregate annual assessment amount shall be allocated based upon a formula to be determined by the Commission which shall promulgate a rule binding upon all Compact States.4. The Commission shall not incur obligations of any kind prior to securing the funds adequate to meet the same; nor shall the Commission pledge the credit of any of the Compact States, except by and with the authority of the Compact State.5. The Commission shall keep accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements. The receipts and disbursements of the Commission shall be subject to the audit and accounting procedures established under its Bylaws. However, all receipts and disbursements of funds handled by the Commission shall be audited yearly by a certified or licensed public accountant and the report of the audit shall be included in and become part of the annual report of the Commission.G. Qualified immunity, defense, and indemnification1. The members, officers, Executive Director, employees, and representatives of the Commission shall be immune from suit and liability, either personally or in their official capacity, for any claim for damage to or loss of property or personal injury or other civil liability caused by or arising out of any actual or alleged act, error, or omission that occurred, or that the person against whom the claim is made had a reasonable basis for believing occurred, within the scope of Commission employment, duties, or responsibilities; provided that nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to protect any such person from suit and/or liability for any damage, loss, injury, or liability caused by the intentional or willful or wanton misconduct of that person.2. The Commission shall defend any member, officer, Executive Director, employee, or representative of the Commission in any civil action seeking to impose liability arising out of any actual or alleged act, error, or omission that occurred within the scope of Commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, or that the person against whom the claim is made had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of Commission employment, duties, or responsibilities; provided that nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit that person from retaining his or her own counsel; and provided further that the actual or alleged act, error, or omission did not result from that person's intentional or willful or wanton misconduct.3. The Commission shall indemnify and hold harmless any member, officer, Executive Director, employee, or representative of the Commission for the amount of any settlement or judgment obtained against that person arising out of any actual or alleged act, error, or omission that occurred within the scope of Commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, or that such person had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of Commission employment, duties, or responsibilities; provided that the actual or alleged act, error, or omission did not result from the intentional or willful or wanton misconduct of that person.ARTICLE XIRULEMAKINGA. The Commission shall exercise its rulemaking powers pursuant to the criteria set forth in this Article and the Rules adopted thereunder. Rules and amendments shall become binding as of the date specified in each rule or amendment.B. If a majority of the legislatures of the Compact States rejects a rule, by enactment of a statute or resolution in the same manner used to adopt the Compact, then such rule shall have no further force and effect in any Compact State.C. Rules or amendments to the Rules shall be adopted at a regular or special meeting of the Commission.D. Prior to promulgation and adoption of a final rule or Rules by the Commission, and at least sixty (60) days in advance of the meeting at which the rule will be considered and voted upon, the Commission shall file a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking:1. On the website of the Commission; and2. On the website of each Compact States' Psychology Regulatory Authority or the publication in which each state would otherwise publish proposed rules.E. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking shall include:1. The proposed time, date, and location of the meeting in which the rule will be considered and voted upon;2. The text of the proposed rule or amendment and the reason for the proposed rule;3. A request for comments on the proposed rule from any interested person; and4. The manner in which interested persons may submit notice to the Commission of their intention to attend the public hearing and any written comments.F. Prior to adoption of a proposed rule, the Commission shall allow persons to submit written data, facts, opinions, and arguments, which shall be made available to the public.G. The Commission shall grant an opportunity for a public hearing before it adopts a rule or amendment if a hearing is requested by:1. At least twenty-five (25) persons who submit comments independently of each other;2. A governmental subdivision or agency; or3. A duly appointed person in an association that has at least twenty-five (25) members.H. If a hearing is held on the proposed rule or amendment, the Commission shall publish the place, time, and date of the scheduled public hearing.1. All persons wishing to be heard at the hearing shall notify the Executive Director of the Commission or other designated member in writing of their desire to appear and testify at the hearing not less than five (5) business days before the scheduled date of the hearing.2. Hearings shall be conducted in a manner providing each person who wishes to comment a fair and reasonable opportunity to comment orally or in writing.3. No transcript of the hearing is required, unless a written request for a transcript is made, in which case the person requesting the transcript shall bear the cost of producing the transcript. A recording may be made in lieu of a transcript under the same terms and conditions as a transcript. This subsection shall not preclude the Commission from making a transcript or recording of the hearing if it so chooses.4. Nothing in this section shall be construed as requiring a separate hearing on each rule. Rules may be grouped for the convenience of the Commission at hearings required by this section.I. Following the scheduled hearing date, or by the close of business on the scheduled hearing date if the hearing was not held, the Commission shall consider all written and oral comments received.J. The Commission shall, by majority vote of all members, take final action on the proposed rule and shall determine the effective date of the rule, if any, based on the rulemaking record and the full text of the rule.K. If no written notice of intent to attend the public hearing by interested parties is received, the Commission may proceed with promulgation of the proposed rule without a public hearing.L. Upon determination that an emergency exists, the Commission may consider and adopt an emergency rule without prior notice, opportunity for comment, or hearing, provided that the usual rulemaking procedures provided in the Compact and in this section shall be retroactively applied to the rule as soon as reasonably possible, in no event later than ninety (90) days after the effective date of the rule. For the purposes of this provision, an emergency rule is one that must be adopted immediately in order to:1. Meet an imminent threat to public health, safety, or welfare;2. Prevent a loss of Commission or Compact State funds;3. Meet a deadline for the promulgation of an administrative rule that is established by federal law or rule; or4. Protect public health and safety.M. The Commission or an authorized committee of the Commission may direct revisions to a previously adopted rule or amendment for purposes of correcting typographical errors, errors in format, errors in consistency, or grammatical errors. Public notice of any revisions shall be posted on the website of the Commission. The revision shall be subject to challenge by any person for a period of thirty (30) days after posting. The revision may be challenged only on grounds that the revision results in a material change to a rule. A challenge shall be made in writing and delivered to the Chair of the Commission prior to the end of the notice period. If no challenge is made, the revision will take effect without further action. If the revision is challenged, the revision may not take effect without the approval of the Commission.ARTICLE XIIOVERSIGHT, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, AND ENFORCEMENTA. Oversight1. The Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches of state government in each Compact State shall enforce this Compact and take all actions necessary and appropriate to effectuate the Compact's purposes and intent. The provisions of this Compact and the rules promulgated hereunder shall have standing as statutory law.2. All courts shall take judicial notice of the Compact and the rules in any judicial or administrative proceeding in a Compact State pertaining to the subject matter of this Compact which may affect the powers, responsibilities, or actions of the Commission.3. The Commission shall be entitled to receive service of process in any such proceeding and shall have standing to intervene in such a proceeding for all purposes. Failure to provide service of process to the Commission shall render a judgment or order void as to the Commission, this Compact, or promulgated rules.B. Default, Technical Assistance, and Termination1. If the Commission determines that a Compact State has defaulted in the performance of its obligations or responsibilities under this Compact or the promulgated rules, the Commission shall:a. Provide written notice to the defaulting state and other Compact States of the nature of the default, the proposed means of remedying the default, and/or any other action to be taken by the Commission; andb. Provide remedial training and specific technical assistance regarding the default.2. If a state in default fails to remedy the default, the defaulting state may be terminated from the Compact upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the Compact States, and all rights, privileges, and benefits conferred by this Compact shall be terminated on the effective date of termination. A remedy of the default does not relieve the offending state of obligations or liabilities incurred during the period of default.3. Termination of membership in the Compact shall be imposed only after all other means of securing compliance have been exhausted. Notice of intent to suspend or terminate shall be submitted by the Commission to the Governor, the majority and minority leaders of the defaulting state's legislature, and each of the Compact States.4. A Compact State which has been terminated is responsible for all assessments, obligations, and liabilities incurred through the effective date of termination, including obligations which extend beyond the effective date of termination.5. The Commission shall not bear any costs incurred by the state which is found to be in default or which has been terminated from the Compact, unless agreed upon in writing between the Commission and the defaulting state.6. The defaulting state may appeal the action of the Commission by petitioning the U.S. District Court for the state of Georgia or the federal district where the Compact has its principal offices. The prevailing member shall be awarded all costs of such litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees.C. Dispute Resolution1. Upon request by a Compact State, the Commission shall attempt to resolve disputes related to the Compact which arise among Compact States and between Compact and Non-Compact States.2. The Commission shall promulgate a rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes that arise before the Commission.D. Enforcement1. The Commission, in the reasonable exercise of its discretion, shall enforce the provisions and Rules of this Compact.2. By majority vote, the Commission may initiate legal action in the U.S. District Court for the state of Georgia or the federal district where the Compact has its principal offices against a Compact State in default to enforce compliance with the provisions of the Compact and its promulgated Rules and Bylaws. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing member shall be awarded all costs of such litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees.3. The remedies herein shall not be the exclusive remedies of the Commission. The Commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or state law.ARTICLE XIIIDATE OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PSYCHOLOGYINTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT COMMISSION AND ASSOCIATEDRULES, WITHDRAWAL, AND AMENDMENTSA. The Compact shall come into effect on the date on which the Compact is enacted into law in the seventh Compact State. The provisions which become effective at that time shall be limited to the powers granted to the Commission relating to assembly and the promulgation of Rules. Thereafter, the Commission shall meet and exercise rulemaking powers necessary to the implementation and administration of the Compact.B. Any state which joins the Compact subsequent to the Commission's initial adoption of the Rules shall be subject to the Rules as they exist on the date on which the Compact becomes law in that state. Any rule which has been previously adopted by the Commission shall have the full force and effect of law on the day the Compact becomes law in that state.C. Any Compact State may withdraw from this Compact by enacting a statute repealing the same.1. A Compact State's withdrawal shall not take effect until six (6) months after enactment of the repealing statute.2. Withdrawal shall not affect the continuing requirement of the withdrawing State's Psychology Regulatory Authority to comply with the investigative and adverse action reporting requirements of this act prior to the effective date of withdrawal.D. Nothing contained in this Compact shall be construed to invalidate or prevent any psychology licensure agreement or other cooperative arrangement between a Compact State and a Non-Compact State which does not conflict with the provisions of this Compact.E. This Compact may be amended by the Compact States. No amendment to this Compact shall become effective and binding upon any Compact State until it is enacted into the law of all Compact States.ARTICLE XIVCONSTRUCTION AND SEVERABILITYThis Compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes thereof. If this Compact shall be held contrary to the constitution of any state member thereto, the Compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining Compact States.
Utah Code § 58-4a-103 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-4a / § 58-4a-103
§ 58-4a-103. Program established.
Status: in_force

(1) The division, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, shall establish the Utah Professionals Health Program to provide an alternative to public disciplinary action for licensees who have substance use disorders. (2) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the division shall make rules governing the criteria for: (a) entry into and participation of licensees in the program; (b) successful completion of the program; (c) expulsion from the program; and (d) disqualifying a licensee from participation in the program. (3) The division shall promote the program by: (a) engaging in wellness education and outreach to licensees, students, and the community in order to make them aware of the existence and purpose of the program; (b) partnering with health care organizations, universities, trade associations, and other stakeholder groups to promote professional awareness and wellness; and (c) providing guidance to employers, colleagues, and family members on initiating conversations with licensees about substance use.
Utah Code § 58-61-305 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-61 / § 58-61-305
§ 58-61-305. Qualifications for admission to examination.
Status: in_force

All applicants for admission to any examination qualifying an individual for licensure under this chapter shall: (1) submit an application on a form provided by the division; (2) pay the fee established for the examination; and (3) certify under penalty of perjury as evidenced by notarized signature on the application for admission to the examination that the applicant: (a) has completed the education requirement under this chapter and been awarded the earned degree required for licensure; and (b) has successfully completed the supervised training required under this chapter for licensure.
Utah Code § 58-61-708 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-61 / § 58-61-708
§ 58-61-708. License and registration denial and discipline.
Status: in_force

The division's grounds for refusing to issue a license or registration to an applicant, for refusing to renew the license of a licensed individual or registration of a registered individual, for revoking, suspending, restricting, or placing on probation the license of a licensed individual or registration of a registered individual, for issuing a public or private reprimand to a licensed individual or registered individual, and for issuance of a cease and desist order are under Section 58-1-401.
Utah Code § 58-47b-302.2 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-47b / § 58-47b-302.2
§ 58-47b-302.2. Qualifications for registration -- Massage establishments.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) The owner of a massage establishment shall register the massage establishment. (b) If the massage establishment has multiple owners, the owners of the massage establishment shall choose one owner to register the massage establishment. (2) To register a massage establishment, the owner shall: (a) submit an application in a form the division approves; (b) pay a fee determined by the department under Section 63J-1-504; (c) provide satisfactory documentation: (i) of registration with the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code; (ii) of business licensure if the municipality or county in which the massage establishment is located requires a business license; (iii) that the massage establishment's physical facilities comply with the requirements the division requires by rule in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act; and (iv) of each owner's ownership or right to possession of the premises where the massage establishment will be operated; (d) (i) consent to, and complete, a criminal background check, described in Section 58-1-301.5; (ii) meet any standard related to the criminal background check described in Subsection (2)(d)(i), that the division requires by rule in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act; and (iii) disclose any criminal history the division requests on a form the division approves; (e) submit the following information for each individual for whom a criminal background check is required under Subsection (3): (i) full name; (ii) any name used; (iii) date of birth; (iv) social security number or other satisfactory evidence of the applicant's identity permitted by rule made by the division in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act; (v) address; (vi) phone number; (vii) email address; (viii) license number, if licensed under this chapter; (ix) registration number, if registered under this chapter; (x) a recent color photograph of each owner; and (xi) fingerprints in a form the division approves; (f) allow the division to verify that the applicant and each individual listed in Subsection (3) is legally present in the United States; (g) submit a signed attestation in a form the division approves by rule attesting that the massage establishment does not engage in illegal activities including human trafficking, sex advertising, or unlicensed practice; and (h) meet with the division or board if requested by the division or board. (3) An individual shall consent to and complete a criminal background check in accordance with Subsection (2)(d) if the individual: (a) personally or constructively holds, including as the beneficiary of a trust: (i) at least 10% of the entity's outstanding stock; or (ii) more than $25,000 of the fair market value of the entity; (b) has a direct or indirect participating interest through shares, stock, or otherwise, regardless of whether voting rights are included, of more than 10% of the profits, proceeds, or capital gains of the entity; (c) is a member of the board of directors or other governing body of the entity; or (d) serves as: (i) an elected officer of the entity; or (ii) a general manager of the entity. (4) A minor who is an owner of the massage establishment as the beneficiary of a trust is exempt from Subsections (2)(d) and (2)(e). (5) The division may require an owner to prove continuing right of possession at any time during the registration period.
Utah Code § 58-55-205 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-55 / § 58-55-205
§ 58-55-205. Financial responsibility.
Status: in_force

1/1/2027 (1) Before issuing, renewing, or reinstating a contractor license, the division shall require an applicant to demonstrate financial responsibility by: (a) (i) completing a financial responsibility questionnaire the division prepares; and (ii) signing the questionnaire and certifying the accuracy of the information provided; or (b) submitting a bond in the form and amount the commission determines by rule, made with the concurrence of the director and in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act. (2) An applicant, a licensee, or a person that holds an ownership interest in an unincorporated contractor licensee shall maintain financial responsibility throughout the period of licensure. (3) At the division's discretion, the division may audit the financial responsibility of an applicant, a licensee, or a person that holds an ownership interest in an unincorporated entity licensee. (4) The applicant, the licensee, and a person that holds an ownership interest in an unincorporated entity licensee bear the burden of demonstrating financial responsibility. (5) (a) When reviewing the financial responsibility of an unincorporated entity, the division: (i) shall consider the personal financial information of each person that holds an ownership interest in the entity; and (ii) may at any time: (A) audit the personal financial information of a person that holds an ownership interest; or (B) request and obtain a credit report for a person that holds an ownership interest. (b) If the division determines, based on the financial information of the applicant, the licensee, or a person that holds an ownership interest in an unincorporated entity that an applicant or licensee lacks the financial responsibility to engage successfully in business as a contractor, the division may: (i) prohibit the person from engaging in a construction trade; (ii) prohibit the applicant or licensee from engaging in a construction trade unless the applicant or licensed entity dissociates from the person the division determines lacks financial responsibility within 10 days after the division makes the determination of lack of financial responsibility; or (iii) require the applicant or licensee to post a bond that is: (A) in the amount and form the commission determines by rule, made with the concurrence of the director and in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act; or (B) equal to 20% of the applicant or licensee's annual gross distributions to the licensee's owners, including coverage for unpaid obligations including taxes.
Utah Code § 58-11a-302.10 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-11a / § 58-11a-302.10
§ 58-11a-302.10. Practice of barbering -- Barbering permit -- Qualifications.
Status: in_force

(1) The practice of barbering includes: (a) cutting, clipping, or trimming the hair of the head of an individual by using scissors, shears, clippers, or other appliances; (b) engaging in draping, shampooing, scalp treatments, basic wet styling, and blow drying; (c) cutting, wet styling, fitting, measuring, or forming caps for wigs and hairpieces on the human head; (d) removing hair from the face or neck of an individual by using shaving equipment, including an electric trimmer; and (e) when providing other services described in this Subsection (1), gently massaging the head, back of the neck, and shoulders by manual or mechanical means. (2) An individual may not engage in the practice of barbering unless the individual holds a barbering permit. (3) An applicant for a barbering permit shall comply with the requirements in Section 58-11a-302 and: (a) attend a licensed or recognized school and complete a curriculum that: (i) covers: (A) hair safety requirements; and (B) barbering; and (ii) has a minimum of 130 hours of instruction or the equivalent number of credit hours; or (b) complete an approved barber apprenticeship. (4) If the applicant graduates from a recognized school with less than 130 hours of instruction, the applicant may count hours practiced as a barber in a jurisdiction other than Utah to satisfy the 130 total hours requirement. (5) An individual with a barbering permit may apply credit hours to another license or permit under this chapter, as allowed in Subsection 58-11a-302(2).
Utah Code § 58-16a-701 — Utah Code / Title 58 / Chapter 58-16a / § 58-16a-701
§ 58-16a-701. Form of practice.
Status: in_force

(1) An optometrist licensed under this chapter may engage in practice as an optometrist or in the practice of optometry only as an individual licensee. However, as an individual licensee, the optometrist may be: (a) an individual operating as a business proprietor; (b) an employee of another person or corporation; (c) a partner in a lawfully organized partnership; (d) a lawfully formed professional corporation; (e) a lawfully organized limited liability company; (f) a lawfully organized business corporation; or (g) any other form of organization recognized by the state and which is not prohibited by division rule made in collaboration with the board. (2) Regardless of the form in which a licensee engages in the practice of optometry, the licensee may only permit the practice of optometry in that form of practice to be conducted by an individual: (a) licensed in Utah as an optometrist under Section 58-16a-301; and (b) who is able to lawfully and competently engage in the practice of optometry.