1. (1) There is created the Cosmetology and Associated Professions Licensing Board consisting of the following members:

   1. (a)

      1. (i) one cosmetologist; or
      2. (ii) one cosmetologist instructor;

   2. (b)

      1. (i) one master esthetician; or
      2. (ii) one master esthetician instructor;

   3. (c)

      1. (i) one nail technician; or
      2. (ii) one nail technician instructor;

   4. (d)

      1. (i) one electrologist; or
      2. (ii) one electrologist instructor;
   5. (e) one representative of a licensed school that is publicly funded;
   6. (f) one representative of a licensed school that is privately funded;
   7. (g) one supervisor as defined in Section 58-1-505; and
   8. (h) two members from the general public.

2. (2)

   1. (a) The board shall be appointed and serve in accordance with Section 58-1-201.
   2. (b) Except for the members specified in Subsections (1)(e) and (1)(f), a member may not participate as a representative of a licensed school.

3. (3)

   1. (a) The board shall perform the duties and responsibilities described in Sections 58-1-202 and 58-1-203.

   2. (b) The board shall designate one of the board members on a permanent or rotating basis to:

      1. (i) assist the division in reviewing complaints concerning the unlawful or unprofessional conduct of a licensee; and
      2. (ii) advise the division in the division's investigation of these complaints.
4. (4) A board member who has, under Subsection (3), reviewed a complaint or advised in the investigation of the complaint may be disqualified from participating with the board when the board serves as a presiding officer in an adjudicative proceeding concerning the complaint.

Amended by Chapter 491, 2025 General Session