1. (1) Except as provided in Subsection (3), the division may not issue a legacy barbering license after January 1, 2026.

2. (2) An individual with a legacy barbering license may engage in the practice of barbering, which includes:

   1. (a) cutting, clipping, or trimming the hair of the head of an individual by using scissors, shears, clippers, or other appliances;
   2. (b) engaging in draping, shampooing, scalp treatments, basic wet styling, and blow drying;
   3. (c) cutting, wet styling, fitting, measuring, or forming caps for wigs and hairpieces on the human head;
   4. (d) removing hair from the face or neck of an individual by using shaving equipment; and
   5. (e) when providing other services described in this Subsection (2), gently massaging the head, back of the neck, and shoulders by manual or mechanical means.

3. (3) The division shall grant a legacy barbering license to an individual who:

   1. (a)

      1. (i) has registered a barbering apprenticeship that meets the requirements of Subsection (4)(a) with the division on or before January 1, 2026; and
      2. (ii) completes the requirements described in Subsection (4)(a); or

   2. (b)

      1. (i) has enrolled and started a barbering program that meets the requirements of Subsection (4)(b) with a licensed school on or before January 1, 2026; and
      2. (ii) completes the requirements described in Subsection (4)(b).

4. (4)

   1. (a) An individual described in Subsection (3)(a) shall complete at least 1,250 hours of apprenticeship training that is supervised by a licensed barbering instructor who provides one-on-one supervision of the apprentice during the apprenticeship.
   2. (b) An individual described in Subsection (3)(b) shall graduate from a licensed school with a minimum of 1,000 hours or the equivalent number of credit hours.
5. (5) An individual with a legacy barbering license may apply credit hours to another license or permit under this chapter, as allowed in Subsection 58-11a-302(2).

Amended by Chapter 64, 2026 General Session