Bill > SB0043

This bill modifies provisions related to licensed professions. The key provisions are: This bill renames the "Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing" to the "Division of Professional Licensing" throughout the Utah Code. It also makes various other technical changes to remove references to the "Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing" and replace them with the new name. The bill allows the division to establish competency-based licensing requirements as an alternative to time-based licensing requirements for certain occupations and professions. It also modifies provisions related to licensing by endorsement, allowing the division to issue a license to individuals licensed in other jurisdictions if the individual's education, experience, and skills demonstrate competency. The bill makes changes to the duties and responsibilities of the professional licensing boards, allowing them to recommend statutory changes to the legislature, including changes to remove regulations that are no longer necessary or effective in protecting the public and enhancing commerce. The bill also contains various other miscellaneous changes related to the regulation of certain licensed professions and industries in the state.

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