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

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

   1. (a) a cosmetology license under Subsection 58-11a-302.13(1); and
   2. (b) a legacy esthetics license under Subsection 58-11a-302.23(2).

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

   1. (a)

      1. (i) has registered a cosmetology/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 cosmetology/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 2,500 hours of cosmetology/barbering apprenticeship training that is supervised by a licensed cosmetology/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 1,600 hours or the equivalent number of credit hours.
5. (5) An individual with a legacy cosmetology/barbering license may apply credit hours to another license or permit under this chapter, as allowed in Subsection 58-11a-302(2).

Enacted by Chapter 64, 2026 General Session