1. (1) The division shall issue a registered nurse apprentice license to an individual who meets the qualifications under Subsection 58-31b-302(6).

2. (2) Unless the division extends the license for a specified period of time by written notification provided to the individual, the license expires on the earlier of:

   1. (a) one year from the day on which the license is issued;
   2. (b) 75 days after the day on which the division receives notice from the examination agency that the individual failed to take or pass the examinations described in Subsection 58-31b-302(5)(a)(vi); or
   3. (c) the day on which the division issues the individual a license as a registered nurse.

3. (3) A license described in Subsection (1) is:

   1. (a) valid only in Utah; and
   2. (b) not an eligible license under Chapter 31e, Nurse Licensure Compact - Revised.
4. (4) The division may make rules to administer the license described in Subsection (1) in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.

Amended by Chapter 96, 2026 General Session