ut-20260915-R66-3: R66-3. Quality Assurance Testing on Cannabis
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This purpose of this filing is a Change in Proposed Rule (CPR) for Rule R66-3, Quality Assurance Testing on Cannabis. This CPR includes changes required by SB 121 (2026 General Session). Rule R66-3 was previously filed with proposed amendments and published on 07/01/2026. This CPR proposes additional changes to this rule before the previously proposed rule becomes effective.
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R66-3 Date of previous publication (only for CPRs): 07/01/2026
C. Summary of the new rule or change:
This CPR amends Subsection R66-3-3(15) to allow the remediation of cannabis products with methods other than irradiation. Previously, remediation via irradiation was the only allowed remediation method. The Department of Environmental Quality (department) will allow licensees to propose an alternative remediation method as part of a remediation plan submitted to the department for approval. In addition, Subsection R66-3-3(14) is amended to require remediated cannabis products to undergo mycotoxin testing to ensure safety after remediation. (EDITOR'S NOTE: The original proposed amendment upon which this change in proposed rule (CPR) was based was published in the July 1, 2026, issue of the Utah State Bulletin, on page 6. Underlining in the rule below indicates text that has been added since the publication of the proposed rule mentioned above; strike-out indicates text that has been deleted. You must view the CPR and the proposed amendment together to understand all of the changes that will be enforceable should the agency make this rule effective.) 120 UTAH STATE BULLETIN, September 15, 2026, Vol. 2026, No. 18 NOTICES OF CHANGES IN PROPOSED RULES 4. Legislative Action Information
B. If yes, any bill number and SB 121 (2026 General Session)
session: 5. Fiscal Information Provide an estimate and written explanation of the aggregate anticipated cost or savings to:
D. Non-small businesses ("non-small business" means a business employing 50 or more persons):
This CPR is not anticipated to result in fiscal impact on non-small businesses because a small business may request to utilize a remediation method. There are no expected regulatory costs related to the purchasing and operation of remediation equipment. Mycotoxin testing will be required for remediated cannabis plant and derivative products, but the department cannot calculate the costs to a non-small business because remediation is a voluntary decision. E. Persons other than small businesses, non-small businesses, state, or local government entities ("person" means any individual, partnership, corporation, association, governmental entity, or public or private organization of any character other than an agency): This CPR is not anticipated to result in fiscal impact on other persons because it only applies to cannabis businesses licensed by the department.
F. Compliance costs for affected persons:
Compliance costs are not changing. 6. Regulatory Impact Summary Table Enter the cost or savings in the relevant cell. If there is no cost or savings, enter, "$0." If a cost or savings is inestimable, enter, "inestimable." Fiscal Cost FY2027 FY2028 FY2029 FY2030 FY2031 State Budget $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Local Governments $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Small Businesses $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Non-Small Businesses $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 UTAH STATE BULLETIN, September 15, 2026, Vol. 2026, No. 18 121 NOTICES OF CHANGES IN PROPOSED RULES Other Persons $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Total Fiscal Cost $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Fiscal Benefits FY2027 FY2028 FY2029 FY2030 FY2031 State Budget $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Local Governments $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Small Businesses $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Non-Small Businesses $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Other Persons $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Total Fiscal Benefits $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Net Fiscal Benefits $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 7. Regulatory Impact Analysis Approval The Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Food, Kelly Pehrson, has reviewed and approved this regulatory impact analysis. 8. Family Impact Information
A. The agency has considered this rule's impact on family health, stability, and formation:
☒ 9. Citation Information Provide citations to the statutory authority for the rule. If there is also a federal requirement for the rule, provide a citation to that requirement: Section 4-41a-701 Section 4-41a-501 11. Public Notice Information The public may submit written or oral comments to the agency identified in box 1.
A. Comments will be accepted until: 10/15/2026
12. Effective Date Information This rule change MAY become effective on: 10/22/2026 (NOTE: This is the date the agency anticipates making the filing effective. It is NOT the effective date) 13. Agency Authorization Information Agency head or Kelly Pehrson, Commissioner Date: 08/04/2026 designee and title: R66. Agriculture and Food, Specialized Products. R66-3. QualityAssurance Testing on Cannabis. R66-3-1. Authority and Purpose. (1) Section 4-41a-701 authorizes this rule. (2) This rule establishes the standards for cannabis and cannabis product potency testing. It sets limits for water activity, foreign matter, microbial life, pesticides, residual solvents, heavy metals, and mycotoxins. R66-3-2. Definitions. The terms defined in Section 4-41a-102 and the following shall apply to this rule: (1) "Analyte" means a substance or chemical component that is undergoing analysis. (2) "Cannabinoid" means any: (a) naturally occurring derivative of cannabigerolic acid (CAS 25555-57-1); or (b) any chemical compound that is both structurally and chemically similar to a derivative of cannabigerolic acid. 122 UTAH STATE BULLETIN, September 15, 2026, Vol. 2026, No. 18 NOTICES OF CHANGES IN PROPOSED RULES (3) "Cannabinoid concentrate" means: (a) the product of any chemical or physical process applied to naturally occurring biomass that concentrates or isolates the cannabinoids contained in the biomass; or (b) any amount of natural or artificially derived cannabinoid. (4) "Cannabinoid isolate" means a concentrated form of cannabinoid with less than a 0.3% combined concentration of THC or any THC analog that is intended for use as an ingredient in a cannabinoid product but is not grown by a Utah licensed cannabis cultivation facility. (5) "CBD" means cannabidiol (CAS 13956-29-1). (6) "CBDA" means cannabidiolic acid, (CAS 1244-58-2). (7) "Certificate of analysis" (COA) means a document produced by a testing laboratory listing the quantities of the various analytes for the performed testing. (8) "Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol" or "delta-9-THC" means the cannabinoid identified as CAS #1972-08-03, the primary psychotropic cannabinoid in cannabis. (9) "Final product" means a reasonably homogenous cannabis product created using the same standard operating procedures and the same formulation: (a) in its final packaged form; or (b) for vapes, in the sealed vape cartridge. (10) "Foreign matter" means: (a) any matter that is present in a cannabis lot that is not a part of the cannabis plant; or (b) any matter that is present in a cannabis or cannabinoid product that is not listed as an ingredient, including seeds. (11) "Industrial hemp" means a cannabis plant that contains less than 0.3% total THC by dry weight. (12) "Lot" means the quantity of: (a) flower from a single strain of cannabis and growing cycle produced on a particular date and time, following clean up until the next clean up during which the same materials are used; or (b) trim, leaves, or other plant matter from cannabis plants produced on a particular date and time, following clean up until the next clean up. (13) "Pesticide" means any: (a) substance or mixture of substances, including a living organism, that is intended to prevent, destroy, control, repel, attract, or mitigate any insect, rodent, nematode, snail, slug, fungus, weed, or other forms of plant or animal life that are normally considered to be a pest or that the commissioner declares to be a pest; (b) any substance or mixture of substances intended to be used as a plant regulator, defoliant, or desiccant; and (c) any spray adjuvant, such as a wetting agent, spreading agent, deposit builder, adhesive, or emulsifying agent with deflocculating properties of its own, used with a pesticide to aid in the application or effect of a pesticide. (14) "Sampling technician" means a person tasked with collecting a representative sample of a cannabis plant product, cannabis concentrate, or cannabis product from a cannabis production establishment who is: (a) an employee of the department; (b) an employee of an independent cannabis laboratory that is licensed by the department to perform sampling; or (c) a person authorized by the department to perform sampling. (15) "Standard operating procedure" (SOP) means a document providing detailed instructions for the performance of a task. (16) "THCA" means delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (CAS 23978-85-0). (17) "Total CBD" means the sum of the determined amounts of CBD and CBDA. (18) "Unit" means each individual portion of an individually packaged product. (19) "Unknown Cannabinoid" means any component of a cannabis plant product, cannabis concentrate, or cannabis product that a laboratory determines is likely to be a cannabinoid by comparison of physical properties, including molecular weight, retention time, and absorption spectra but is not included in Table 2 or Table 3. (20) "Water activity" is a dimensionless measure of the water present in a substance that is available to microorganisms; calculated as the partial vapor pressure of water in the substance divided by the standard state partial vapor pressure of pure water at the same temperature. R66-3-3. Required Cannabis, Cannabis Product, and Cannabinoid Isolate Tests. (1) Before the transfer of cannabis biomass from a cannabis cultivation facility to a cannabis processing facility, the cultivation facility shall make a declaration to the department that the biomass to be transferred is either a cannabis plant product or a cannabis cultivation byproduct. (2) Arepresentativesampleofeach batchorlotofcannabisplantproductshallbetestedbyanindependentcannabistestinglaboratory to determine: (a) the water activity of the sample; (b) the amount of total THC, total CBD, and any THC analog known to be present in the sample; and (c) the presence of adulterants in the sample, as specified in Table 1. (3) Required testing shall be performed either: (a) before the transfer of the cannabis plant product to a cannabis processing facility; or (b) following the transfer of the cannabis plant product to a cannabis processing facility. UTAH STATE BULLETIN, September 15, 2026, Vol. 2026, No. 18 123 NOTICES OF CHANGES IN PROPOSED RULES (4) If a cannabis plant product is tested before being transferred to a cannabis processing facility, the cannabis plant product shall be tested for microbial contaminants and foreign matter a second time following the transfer. (5) A cannabis processor may test a cannabis plant product bulk batch for cannabinoids. After testing, the processor shall limit processing to packaging and labeling, unless the processor: (a) declares the plant product as a byproduct within ten business days after testing; and (b) notifies the department. (6) A cannabis processor may test a cannabis derivative product bulk batch for cannabinoids if post-testing processing is limited to packaging and labeling. (7) Acannabis processor shall perform any other final product adulterant testing after packaging. (8) Cannabis cultivation byproduct shall either be: (a) chemically or physically processed to produce a cannabis concentrate for incorporation into a cannabis derivative product; or (b) destroyed pursuant to Section 4-41a-405. (9) An independent cannabis testing laboratory shall test cannabis concentrate before incorporating it into a cannabis derivative product to determine: (a) the cannabinoid profile; and (b) the presence of adulterants in the sample, as specified in Table 1. (10) A medical cannabis processor shall isolate any artificially derived cannabinoids present in the cannabis concentrate to a purity of greater than 95%, with a 5% margin of error, as determined by an independent cannabis testing laboratory using liquid chromatography- mass spectroscopy or an equivalent method. (11) Before the transfer of a cannabis product to a medical cannabis pharmacy, an independent cannabis testing laboratory shall test a representative sample of the product to determine: (a) the water activity of the sample, as determined applicable by the department; (b) the quantity of any cannabinoid or terpene to be listed on the product label; and (c) the presence of adulterants in the sample, as specified in Table 1. (12) Testing results for cannabis concentrate may be applied to cannabis product derived therefrom, provided that the processing steps used to produce the product are unlikely to change the results of the test, as determined by the department. (13) The department may require mycotoxin testing of a cannabis plant product or cannabis product if they have reason to believe that mycotoxins may be present. (14) The department shall require mycotoxin testing for cannabis concentrate and remediated cannabis products. (15) A cannabis production facility may remediate a cannabis plant product, cannabis concentrate, or cannabis product that fails microbial testing standards[ by irradiation,] after submitting and gaining approval for a remediation plan from the department. (16) Acannabis processing facility may remediate a cannabis concentrate or cannabis product that fails a required adulterant testing standards, after the facility submits a remediation plan, and the department approves the plan. (17)(a) A cannabis processing facility shall submit a remediation plan to the department within 15 days of the receipt of a failed testing result. (b) The facility shall carry out the remediation plan and prepare the cannabis product or cannabis concentrate for resampling within 60 days of department approval of the remediation plan. (18) Resampling or retesting of a cannabis concentrate batch that fails any of the required testing standards is not allowed until the batch has been remediated. (19) Acannabis lot or cannabis product batch that is not or cannot be remediated in the specified time shall be destroyed pursuant to Section 4-41a-405. (20) If test results cannot be retained in the Inventory Control System, the laboratory shall: (a) keep a record of test results; (b) issue a COAfor required tests; and (c) keep a copy of the COAon the laboratory premises. (21) Cannabinoid isolate shall be tested for: (a) solvents; (b) pesticides; (c) microbials; (d) heavy metals; and (e) mycotoxins. (22) Cannabinoid isolate shall be accompanied by a COA that complies with the standards included in Section R66-3-5 through Section R66-3-12. (23) Cannabinoid isolate shall receive cannabinoid testing from an independent cannabis testing laboratory before being used to create a cannabis derivative product. 124 UTAH STATE BULLETIN, September 15, 2026, Vol. 2026, No. 18 NOTICES OF CHANGES IN PROPOSED RULES TABLE 1 Required Test by Sample Type Cannabis Test Cannabis Plant Product Cannabis Concentrate Product Moisture Content Required X X WaterActivity Required X X Foreign Matter Required Required Required Potency Required Required Required Microbial Required Required Required Pesticides Required Required Required Residual Solvents X Required Required Heavy Metals Required Required Required Terpenes Required Required X R66-3-4. Sampling Cannabis and Cannabis Products. (1) The entity that requests testing of a cannabis plant product lot, cannabis concentrate batch, or cannabis product batch shall make the entirety of the lot or batch available to the sampling technician. (2) The lot or batch being sampled shall be contained in a single location and physically separated from other lots or batches. (3) The sample shall be collected by a sampling technician who is unaffiliated with the entity that requested testing of the cannabis lot or cannabis product batch unless the department grants an exception. (4) The owner of the cannabis lot or cannabis product batch and any of their employees may not assist in the selection of the sample. (5) The sampling technician shall collect the representative sample outlined in a SOP that is ISO 17025 compliant, maintained by the laboratory that will perform the testing. (6) When collecting the representative sample, the sampling technician shall: (a) use sterile gloves, instruments, and a glass or plastic container to collect the sample; (b) place tamper proof tape on the container; and (c) appropriately label the sample pursuant to Section R66-4-6. (7) For cannabis plant product lots, the sampling technician shall take a minimum representative sample according to the following schedule: (a) 10 subunits with an average weight of one gram each for lots weighing 5 kilograms or less; (b) 16 subunits with an average weight of one gram each for lots weighing 5.01-9 kilograms; (c) 22 subunits with an average weight of one gram each for lots weighing 9.01-14 kilograms; (d) 28 subunits with an average weight of one gram each for lots weighing 14.01-18 kilograms; (e) 32 subunits with an average weight of one gram each for lots weighing 18.01-23 kilograms. (8) For cannabis concentrate, the sampling technician shall take a minimum representative sample according to the following schedule: (a) 10 mL or grams for batches of one liter or kilogram or less; or (b) 20 mL or grams for batches of four liters or kilograms or less. (9) For cannabis products in their final product form, the sampling technician shall take the following minimum number of sample units, the combined total weight of which must be at least 10 grams, not including packaging materials: (a) four units for a sample product batch with 5-500 products; (b) six units for a sample product batch with 501-1000 products; (c) eight units for a sample product batch with 1,001-5,000 products; and (d) ten units for a sample product batch with 5,001-10,000 products. (10) The representative sample may include additional material if the material is necessary to perform the required testing. R66-3-5. Moisture Content Testing and WaterActivity Standards. (1) The COAshall report the moisture content of a sample and the related lot of cannabis as a mass over mass percentage. (2) Asample and related lot of cannabis fail quality assurance testing if the water activity of the representative sample is found to be greater than 0.65. UTAH STATE BULLETIN, September 15, 2026, Vol. 2026, No. 18 125 NOTICES OF CHANGES IN PROPOSED RULES (3) Asample and related cannabis or cannabinoid product batch intended for human consumption fail quality assurance testing if the water activity of the representative sample is greater than 0.65, unless water is a component of the product formulation and is listed as an ingredient. R66-3-6. Foreign Matter Standards. Asample and related lot or batch of cannabis, cannabis product, or cannabinoid product fail quality assurance testing if: (1) the sample contains foreign matter visible to the unaided human eye; (2) the sample is found to contain microscopic foreign matter considered to be harmful or estimated to comprise greater than 3% of the mass of the representative sample as determined by the testing laboratory; or (3) foreign matter is found that is suspected of having been intentionally added to the sample to increase its visual appeal or market value; or (4) for a cannabis plant product, the total number of seeds found is greater than the net weight of the sample collected divided by 1.75. R66-3-7. Potency Testing. (1) Alot or batch of cannabis plant product, cannabis concentrate, or cannabis product shall have its cannabinoid profile determined and listed on a COAas total THC, total CBD, and the total concentration of any THC analog known to be present. (2) Alot or batch of cannabis plant product, cannabis concentrate, or cannabis product fail quality assurance testing for cannabinoid content if: (a) it is not analyzed for each of the analytes listed in Table 2; (b) the determined amount of any analyte exceeds its action level given in Table 2; (c) any tetrahydrocannabinol acetate (THC-OAc) is found in a cannabis concentrate with a relative peak area greater than 1% of the total cannabinoid peakarea or ina cannabis product with a relative peak area greater than 0.5% of the total cannabinoid peakarea as determined by high-performance liquid chromatography with a diode array detector; (d) any of the artificially derived cannabinoids listed in Table 3 are found to have a peak area greater than 1% of total cannabinoid peak area as determined by high-performance liquid chromatography with a diode array detector (HPLC-DAD); or (e) greater than 10% of the total cannabinoid peak area is comprised of unknown cannabinoids after peaks smaller than 1% of the total peak area have been excluded as determined by high-performance liquid chromatography with a diode array detector (HPLC-DAD). TABLE 2 Cannabinoid Components andAction Levels Analyte ChemicalAbstract Action Level Service Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabidiol (Δ9-THC) 1972-08-03 No Limit Δ8-Tetrahydrocannabidiol (Δ8-THC) 5957-75-5 No Limit Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA) 23978-85-0 No Limit Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) 31262-37-0 No Limit Cannabidiol (CBD) 13956-29-1 No Limit Cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) 1244-58-2 No Limit Cannabidivarin (CBDV) 24274-48-4 No Limit Cannabinol (CBN) 521-35-7 No Limit Cannabigerol (CBG) 25654-31-3 No Limit Cannabichromene (CBC) 20675-51-8 No Limit Cannabigerolic acid (CBGA) 25555-57-1 No Limit Cannabichromenic acid (CBCA) 20408-52-0 No Limit 126 UTAH STATE BULLETIN, September 15, 2026, Vol. 2026, No. 18 NOTICES OF CHANGES IN PROPOSED RULES 9R-Δ6a,10a-Tetrahydrocannabidiol (Δ3-THC) 95720-01-7 1% 1 9S-Δ6a,10a-Tetrahydrocannabidiol (Δ3-THC) 95720-02-8 1% 1 (6aR,9R)-Δ10-Tetrahydrocannabidiol 95543-62-7 1% 1 1 (6aR,9S)-Δ10-Tetrahydrocannabidiol 95588-87-7 1% Cannabicitran (CBTC) 31508-71-1 2% 1 If the laboratory performing the testing cannot chromatographically separate 9(R+S)-Δ6a,10a-Tetrahydrocannabidiol or (6aR,9(R+S))-Δ10- Tetrahydrocannabidiol, then the action level for the combined isomers will be 1.5%. TABLE 3 Artificially Derived Cannabinoids Analyte ChemicalAbstract Service Hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) 36403-90-4, 36403-91-5 3-Heptyl-delta(1)-tetrahydrocannabinol (THCP) 54763-99-4, 51768-60-6 R66-3-8. Microbial Standards. (1) A sample and related lot or batch of cannabis plant product, cannabis concentrate, or cannabis product fail quality assurance testing for microbiological contaminants if the results exceed the limits in Table 4. (2) Each sample and related lot or batch of cannabis plant product, cannabis concentrate, or cannabis product shall be tested for total aerobic microbial count and total combined yeast and mold. The specific pathogens listed in Table 4 may be tested for at the discretion of the department. TABLE 4 MicrobialAnalytes andAction Levels Material Microbial Limit Requirement TotalAerobic Microbial Count ≤100,000 cfu/g Not detected in 1g: Cannabis Plant Product Salmonella spp., STEC, Aspergillus fumigatus, Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus niger, and Aspergillus terreus TotalAerobic Microbial Count ≤10,000 cfu/g Total CombinedYeast and Mold Count ≤1,000 cfu/g Cannabinoid Concentrate Not detectable in 1g: STEC, Salmonella spp., Aspergillus fumigatus, Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus niger, and Aspergillus terreus TotalAerobic Microbial Count ≤10,000 cfu/g Infused Edible Products Total CombinedYeast and Mold Count ≤1,000 cfu/g Not detectable in 1g: STEC, Salmonella spp. TotalAerobic Microbial Count ≤250 cfu/g Total Yeast and Mold Count ≤250 cfu/g Infused Non-edible Products Not detectable in 1g: Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus UTAH STATE BULLETIN, September 15, 2026, Vol. 2026, No. 18 127 NOTICES OF CHANGES IN PROPOSED RULES TotalAerobic Microbial Count ≤10,000 cfu/g Total CombinedYeast and Mold Count ≤1,000 cfu/g Infused Suppository Products Not detectable in 1 g: STEC, Salmonella spp., Pseudomonas, Staphylococcus aureus R66-3-9. Pesticide Standards. (1) Only pesticides allowed by the department may be used in the cultivation of cannabis. (2) If an independent cannabis laboratory identifies a pesticide that is not allowed under Subsection R66-3-9(1) and is above the action levels provided in Subsection R66-3-9(3), that lot or batch from which the sample was taken has failed quality assurance testing. (3) Asampleand relatedlotorbatchofcannabis,cannabisproduct,orcannabinoidproduct fail qualityassurancetestingforpesticides if the results exceed the limits in Table 5. TABLE 5 PesticideAnalytes andAction Levels Analyte ChemicalAbstract Service (CAS) Action Level ppm Registry number Abamectin 71751-41-2 0.5 Acephate 30560-19-1 0.4 Acequinocyl 57960-19-7 2 Acetamiprid 135410-20-7 0.2 Aldicarb 116-06-3 0.4 Azoxystrobin 131860-33-8 0.2 Bifenazate 149877-41-8 0.2 Bifenthrin 82657-04-3 0.2 Boscalid 188425-85-6 0.4 Carbaryl 63-25-2 0.2 Carbofuran 1563-66-2 0.2 Chlorantraniliprole 500008-45-7 0.2 Chlorfenapyr 122453-73-0 1 Chlorpyrifos 2921-88-2 0.2 Clofentezine 74115-24-5 0.2 Cyfluthrin 68359-37-5 1 Cypermethrin 52315-07-8 1 Daminozide 1596-84-5 1 DDVP (Dichlorvos) 62-73-7 0.1 Diazinon 333-41-5 0.2 Dimethoate 60-51-5 0.2 128 UTAH STATE BULLETIN, September 15, 2026, Vol. 2026, No. 18 NOTICES OF CHANGES IN PROPOSED RULES Ethoprophos 13194-48-4 0.2 Etofenprox 80844-07-1 0.4 Etoxazole 153233-91-1 0.2 Fenoxycarb 72490-01-8 0.2 Fenpyroximate 134098-61-6 0.4 Fipronil 120068-37-3 0.4 Flonicamid 158062-67-0 1 Fludioxonil 131341-86-1 0.4 Hexythiazox 78587-05-0 1 Imazalil 35554-44-0 0.2 Imidacloprid 138261-41-3 0.4 Kresoxim-methyl 143390-89-0 0.4 Malathion 143390-89-0 0.2 Metalaxyl 57837-19-1 0.2 Methiocarb 2032-65-7 0.2 Methomyl 16752-77-5 0.4 Methyl parathion 298-00-0 0.2 MGK-264 113-48-4 0.2 Myclobutanil 88671-89-0 0.2 Naled 300-76-5 0.5 Oxamyl 23135-22-0 1 Paclobutrazol 76738-62-0 0.4 Permethrins 52645-53-1 0.2 Phosmet 732-11-6 0.2 Piperonyl_butoxide 51-03-6 2 Prallethrin 23031-36-9 0.2 Propiconazole 60207-90-1 0.4 Propoxur 114-26-1 0.2 Pyrethrins 8003-34-7 1 Pyridaben 96489-71-3 0.2 Spinosad 168316-95-8 0.2 UTAH STATE BULLETIN, September 15, 2026, Vol. 2026, No. 18 129 NOTICES OF CHANGES IN PROPOSED RULES Spiromesifen 283594-90-1 0.2 Spirotetramat 203313-25-1 0.2 Spiroxamine 118134-30-8 0.4 Tebuconazole 80443-41-0 0.4 Thiacloprid 111988-49-9 0.2 Thiamethoxam 153719-23-4 0.2 Trifloxystrobin 141517-21-7 0.2 (4) Permethrins should be measured as the cumulative residue of cis- and trans-permethrin isomers (CAS numbers 54774-45-7 and 51877-74-8). (5) Pyrethrins should be measured as the cumulative residues of pyrethrin I (CAS 121-21-1), pyrethrin II (CAS 121-29-9), cinerin 1 (CAS 25402-06-6), and jasmolin 1 (CAS 4466-14-2). (6) Abamectin is a composite of the amounts of avermectin B1a and avermectin B1b. R66-3-10. Residual Solvent Standards. (1) A sample and related lot or batch of cannabis plant product, cannabis concentrate, or cannabis product fails quality assurance testing for residual solvents if the results exceed the limits provided in Table 6, unless the solvent is: (a) a component of the product formulation; (b) listed as an ingredient; and (c) generally considered to be safe for the intended form of use. TABLE 6 List of Solvents andAction Levels Solvent ChemicalAbstract Service (CAS) Action level ppm Registry number 1,2 Dimethoxyethane 110-71-4 100 1,4 Dioxane 123-9 380 1-Butanol 71-36-3 5,000 1-Pentanol 71-41-0 5,000 1-Propanol 71-23-8 5,000 2-Butanol 78-92-2 5,000 2-Butanone 78-93-3 5,000 2-Ethoxyethanol 110-80-5 160 2-methylbutane 78-78-4 5,000 2-Propanol (IPA) 67-63-0 5,000 Acetone 67-64-1 5,000 Acetonitrile 75-05-8 410 Benzene 71-43-2 2 130 UTAH STATE BULLETIN, September 15, 2026, Vol. 2026, No. 18 NOTICES OF CHANGES IN PROPOSED RULES Butane 106-97-8 5,000 Cumene 98-82-8 70 Cyclohexane 110-82-7 3,880 Dichloromethane 75-09-2 600 2,2-dimethylbutane 75-83-2 290 2,3-dimethylbutane 79-29-8 290 1,2-dimethylbenzene 95-47-6 See Xylenes 1,3-dimethylbenzene 108-38-3 See Xylenes 1,4-dimethylbenzene 106-42-3 See Xylenes Dimethyl sulfoxide 67-68-5 5,000 Ethanol 64-17-5 5,000 Ethyl acetate 141-78-6 5,000 Ethylbenzene 100-41-4 See Xylenes Ethyl ether 60-29-7 5,000 Ethylene glycol 107-21-1 620 Ethylene Oxide 75-21-8 50 Heptane 142-82-5 5,000 n-Hexane 110-54-3 290 Isopropyl acetate 290 5,000 Methanol 67-56-1 3,000 Methylpropane 75-28-5 5,000 2-Methylpentane 107-83-5 290 3-Methylpentane 96-14-0 290 N,N-dimethylacetamide 127-19-5 1,090 N,N-dimethylformamide 68-12-2 880 Pentane 109-66-0 5,000 Propane 74-98-6 5,000 Pyridine 110-86-1 100 Sulfolane 126-33-0 160 Tetrahydrofuran 109-99-9 720 Toluene 108-88-3 890 UTAH STATE BULLETIN, September 15, 2026, Vol. 2026, No. 18 131 NOTICES OF CHANGES IN PROPOSED RULES Xylenes 1330-20-7 2,170 (2) Xylenes are a combination of the following: (a) 1,2-dimethylbenzene; (b) 1,3-dimethylbenzene; (c) 1,4-dimethylbenzene; and (d) ethyl benzene. R66-3-11. Heavy Metal Standards. A sample and related lot or batch of cannabis plant product, cannabis concentrate, cannabis product, or vaporizer cartridges fail quality assurance testing for heavy metals if the results exceed the limits provided in Table 7. TABLE 7 Heavy Metals Metals Natural Health Products: Acceptable limits in parts per million (ppm) Arsenic <2 Cadmium <0.82 Lead <1.2 Mercury <0.4 R66-3-12. Mycotoxin Standards. Asample and related lot or batch of cannabis plant product, cannabis concentrate, or cannabis product fails quality assurance testing for mycotoxin if the results exceed the limits provided in Table 8. TABLE 8 Mycotoxin Test Specification Total Aflatoxins: B1, <20 parts per billion B2; G1, and G2. (ppb) of substance OchratoxinA. <20 ppb of substance R66-3-13. Terpene Standards. An independent cannabis testing laboratory shall test each sample and the related lot or batch of cannabis plant product, cannabis concentrate, or cannabis product for terpenes. KEY: cannabis testing, quality assurance, cannabis laboratory, water activity standards, foreign matter standards, microbial life, pesticide standards, residual solvents standards, heavy metal standards, mycotoxin standards, terpene standards Date of Last Change: 2026 Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 4-41a-501; 4-41a-701 End of the Notices of Changes in Proposed Rules Section 132 UTAH STATE BULLETIN, September 15, 2026, Vol. 2026, No. 18 NOTICES OF 120-DAY (EMERGENCY) RULES An agency may file a 120-DAY (EMERGENCY ) RULE when it finds that regular rulemaking procedures would: (a) cause an imminent peril to the public health, safety, or welfare; (b) cause an imminent budget reduction because of budget restraints or federal requirements; or (c) place the agency in violation of federal or state law (Subsection 63G-3-304(1)). As with a P ROPOSED RULE , a 120-DAY R ULE is preceded by a R ULE A NALYSIS. This analysis provides summary information about the 120-DAY RULE including the name of a contact person, justification for filing aAY2RULE , anticipated cost impact of the rule, and legal cross-references. Following the RULE ANALYSIS , the text of the 12AYDR ULE is printed. New text is underlined (example) and text to be deleted is struck out with brackets surrounding the deleted text ([example]). An emergency rule that is new is entirely underlined. Likewise, an emergency rule that repeals an existing rule shows the text completely struck out. A row of dots in the text (. . . . . . .) indicates that unaffected text was removed to conserve space. A 120-D AY RULE is effective when filed with the Office of Administrative Rules, or on a later date designated by the agency. A 120-D AY RULE is effective for 120 days or until it is superseded by a permanent rule. Because of its temporary nature, a 120-DAY RULE is not codified as part of the Utah Administrative Code. The law does not require a public comment period for 120-DAY RULES . However, when an agency files a 120-D AY R ULE, it may file ROPOSED R ULE at the same time, to make the requirements permanent. Emergency or 120-D AYR ULES are governed by Section 63G-3-304, and Section R15-4-8. NOTICE OF EMERGENCY (120-DAY) RULE Rule or section Number: R156-92 Filing ID: 58199 Effective date: 09/01/2026
A. Rule or section catchline:
R156-92. Private Investigation Licensing Act Rule UTAH STATE BULLETIN, September 15, 2026, Vol. 2026, No. 18 133 NOTICES OF 120-DAY (EMERGENCY) RULES
B. Purpose of the new rule or reason for the change:
The Division of Professional Licensing (Division) is filing this proposed rule in accordance with statutory changes made by SB 149 in the 2026 General Session that moved the administration of private investigation licensing from the Department of Public Safety to the Division of Professional Licensing. New Title 58, Chapter 92, Private Investigation Licensing Act, governs four licenses: 1) private investigation agency license; 2) private investigator agent license, which is a new license; 3) private investigator registrant license; and 4) private investigator apprentice license. The Division is filing this emergency rule because Division does not have enough time to follow the traditional rule approval process to enact this rule on 09/01/2026, when administration of these professions will be transferred from the Department of Public Safety to the Division. The Division is filing this emergency rule to temporarily enact licensure requirements and will file a second rule filing following the traditional rule approval process that will permanently enact these requirements.
B. If yes, any bill number and SB 149 (2026 General Session)
session: 5. Emergency Rule Information
A. State budget:
This proposed new Rule R156-92 is not expected to impact state government revenues or expenditures beyond the fiscal impact of new Title 58, Chapter 92, Private Investigation Licensing Act, as described in the fiscal note for SB 149 (2026) at: https://le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/SB0149.html. This proposed new is established in accordance with the mandates of Title 58, Chapter 92, Private Investigation Licensing Act, to administer the licenses under that Chapter and establish operating standards that encompass the statutory requirements and 134 UTAH STATE BULLETIN, September 15, 2026, Vol. 2026, No. 18 NOTICES OF 120-DAY (EMERGENCY) RULES practices in the profession and will not affect existing state government procedures beyond those identified in the fiscal note for SB 149 (2026).
B. Local governments:
This proposed new Rule R156-92 is not expected to impact local governments' revenues or expenditures beyond the fiscal impact of new Title 58, Chapter 92, Private Investigation Licensing Act as described in the fiscal note for SB 149 (2026) at: https://le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/SB0149.html. This proposed new is established in accordance with the mandates of Title 58, Chapter 92, Private Investigation Licensing Act, to administer the licenses under that Chapter and establish operating standards that encompass the statutory requirements and practices in the profession and will not affect existing local government procedures beyond those identified in the fiscal note for SB 149 (2026).
C. Small businesses ("small business" means a business employing 1-49 persons):
This proposed new Rule R156-92 does not create new obligations for small businesses or increase the costs associated with any existing obligation for small businesses. This proposed new rule is not expected to impact small businesses' revenues or expenditures beyond the fiscal impact of new Title 58, Chapter 92, Private Investigation Licensing Act, as described in the fiscal note for SB 149 (2026) at: https://le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/SB0149.html. This proposed new is established in accordance with the mandates of Title 58, Chapter 92, Private Investigation Licensing Act, to administer the licenses under that Chapter and establish operating standards that encompass the statutory requirements and practices in the profession and will not affect existing small businesses' procedures beyond those identified in the fiscal note for SB 149 (2026). D. Persons other than small businesses, state, or local government entities ("person" means any individual, partnership, corporation, association, governmental entity, or public or private organization of any character other than an agency): This proposed new rule is not expected to impact the revenues or expenditures of persons other than small businesses, state, or local government entities beyond the fiscal impact of new Title 58, Chapter 92, Private Investigation Licensing Act as described in the fiscal note for SB 149 (2026) at: https://le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/SB0149.html. This proposed new is established in accordance with the mandates of Title 58, Chapter 92, Private Investigation Licensing Act, to administer the licenses under that Chapter and establish operating standards that encompass the statutory requirements and practices in the profession and will not affect existing procedures of other persons beyond those identified in the fiscal note for SB 149 (2026).
E. Compliance costs for affected persons:
As described in Box 6.E for other persons, the Division does not anticipate compliance costs for any affected persons. F. Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact this rule may have on businesses (Include the name and title of the department head): The Executive Director of the Department of Commerce, Margaret W. Busse, has reviewed this regulatory impact analysis and determined that there is no anticipated fiscal impact on businesses. 7. Citation Information Provide citations to the statutory authority for the rule. If there is also a federal requirement for the rule, provide a citation to that requirement: Subsection 58-1-106(1)(a) Subsection 58-1-202(1)(a) Section 58-92-201 9. Agency Authorization Information Agency head or Adam Watson, Assistant Division Date: 08/25/2026 designee and title: Director UTAH STATE BULLETIN, September 15, 2026, Vol. 2026, No. 18 135 NOTICES OF 120-DAY (EMERGENCY) RULES R156. Commerce, Professional Licensing. R156-92. Private Investigation LicensingAct Rule. R156-92-101. Title --Authority -- Relationship to Rule R156-1. (1) This rule is known as the "Private Investigation LicensingAct Rule." (2) This rule is adopted by the Division under the authority of Subsection 58-1-106(1)(a) to enable the Division to administer Title 58, Chapter 92, Private Investigation LicensingAct. (3) The organization of this rule and its relationship to Rule R156-1 is as described in Section R156-1-101. R156-92-102. Definitions. Terms used in this rule are defined in Title 58, Chapter 1, Division of Professional Licensing Act, and Title 58, Chapter 92, Private Investigation LicensingAct. In addition: (1) "Advertise," "advertising," or "advertisement" means the submission of a bid, contracting or making known by any public notice, publication, or solicitation of business, directly or indirectly, that services regulated under Title 58, Chapter 92, Private Investigation Licensing Act, are available for consideration. (2) "Compensation" as used in Subsection (4)(a)(i) means: (a) payment in the form of W-2 wages; or (b) if the qualifying PI agent is a company owner of the PI agency company, the company owner's profit distributions or dividends. (3) "Conflict of interest" includes a situation where: (a) representation of one client will be directly adverse to the representation of another client; (b) there is a significant risk that the individual's business, activities, or employment will materially limit the individual's ability to faithfully and impartially fulfill the individual's duties and responsibilities as a licensee under Title 58, Chapter 92, Private Investigation LicensingAct, and this rule; or (c) an individual holds public duties and responsibilities that the individual cannot exercise concurrently with the duties and responsibilities that the individual would owe to a client as a licensee under Title 58, Chapter 92, Private Investigation LicensingAct, and this rule. (4)(a) "Employee" means an individual providing services for a PI agency: (i) for compensation as a W-2 employee; (ii) who is listed on the PI agency's or employer's payroll records; and (iii) who is under the PI agency's or employer's direction and control. (b) "Employee" does not include an independent contractor. (5) "General supervision" is as defined in Subsection R156-1-102a(1)(c). (6) "PI agency" means a private investigation agency under Subsection 58-92-101(6). (7) "PI agent" means a private investigator agent under Subsection 58-92-101(7). (8) "PI apprentice" means a private investigator apprentice under Subsection 58-92-101(8). (9) "PI registrant" means a private investigator registrant under Subsection 58-92-101(9). (10) "Qualified continuing education" or "qualified CE" means professional continuing education that meets the standards under Section R156-92-309. (11) "Supervising PI agent" as used in Section R156-92-305 means an individual who: (a) is licensed in Utah as a PI agent and is in good standing; (b) holds collective and individual liability with the licensee for compliance under Title 58, Chapter 92, Private Investigation LicensingAct, and this rule and may be held fully responsible for a violation; and (c) is approved by the Division. (12) "Unprofessional conduct" as defined in Title 58, Chapter 1, Division of Professional Licensing Act, and Title 58, Chapter 92, Private Investigation LicensingAct, is further defined under Subsection 58-1-203(1)(e), in Section R156-92-502. (13) "Verification of Investigative Experience Form" means a form that meets the requirements of Subsection R156-92-303(1)(c) or R156-92-304(e). (14) "Withdrawal" as used in Subsection 58-92-502(5) means the right that a licensee has to withdraw from a case and refund any portion of the retainer for which investigative work has not been completed. R156-92-201a. Renewal Cycle -- Procedures -- Renewal Requirements. (1) Under Subsection 58-92-201(6): (a) a current and valid license issued to a licensee under Title 53, Chapter 9, Private Investigator RegulationAct, shall expire on the expiration date shown on the license; and (b) a licensee with a license issued under Title 53, Chapter 9, Private Investigator Regulation Act, shall relicense under Title 58, Chapter 1, Division of Professional LicensingAct, Title 58, Chapter 92, Private Investigation LicensingAct, and this rule. (2) Under Subsections 58-1-308(1) and 58-92-201(6), the renewal date for the two-year renewal cycle applicable to licensees under Title 58, Chapter 92, Private Investigation LicensingAct, shall be inAugust of each odd-numbered year. (3) Renewal procedures shall be in accordance with Sections R156-1-308a through R156-1-308l. (4) Under Subsections 58-1-308(3)(b)(i) and 58-92-201(6), a PI agent, or PI registrant, or PI apprentice applying for renewal shall: (a) meet the CE requirements under Section R156-92-309; and (b) submit to the Division: (i) a Division-approved renewal form; 136 UTAH STATE BULLETIN, September 15, 2026, Vol. 2026, No. 18 NOTICES OF 120-DAY (EMERGENCY) RULES (ii) one color passport photograph that: (A) was taken in the six months immediately preceding the date on which the licensee submits the renewal application; and (B) if a hard copy is submitted, has the following written on the back of the photograph: (I) the licensee's name; and (II) the date the passport photograph was taken; (iii) a photocopy of the licensee's government issued picture identification; and (iv) evidence that the licensee has a current and valid surety bond that meets the requirements of: (A) Subsection R156-92-303(1)(d), if the applicant is a PI agent; (B) Subsection R156-92-304(1)(f), if the applicant is a PI registrant; or (C) Subsection R156-92-305(1)(f), if the applicant is a PI apprentice. (5) Under Subsection 58-1-308(3), a PI agent who applies for renewal of the PI agent's PI agency license shall: (a) meet the requirements of Subsection (4); and (b) submit to the Division: (i) a Division-approved renewal form for a PI agency; and (ii) evidence that the PI agency has current and valid: (A) comprehensive general liability insurance for the licensee in an amount of at least $500,000; and (B) workers' compensation insurance, if applicable. R156-92-302. Qualifications for Licensure -- Background Check Requirements. Under Subsections 58-92-302(1)(e) and (1)(f), a licensee shall submit the following with the application: (1) two fingerprint cards; and (2) a fee established in accordance with Section 63J-1-504 equal to the cost of conducting a check of records for each individual required to provide a fingerprint card under Subsection (1) with: (a) the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); and (b) the Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) of the Utah Department of Public Safety. R156-92-303. Qualifications for Licensure -- Experience -- Examination -- Private InvestigatorAgent. (1) Under Subsection 58-92-303(1), an applicant for licensure as a PI agent shall submit the following to the Division: (a) a copy of the applicant's government issued picture identification; (b) a color passport photograph of the applicant that: (i) was taken in the six months immediately preceding the date on which the applicant submits the application for licensure; and (ii) if a hard copy is submitted, has the following written on the back of the photograph: (A) the applicant's name; and (B) the date the passport photograph was taken; (c) under Subsection 58-92-303(1)(c), a completed and signed Verification of Investigative Experience Form that: (i) verifies that the applicant has completed at least 5,000 hours of investigative experience that the applicant performed: (A) within ten years from the date of the application; and (B) while the applicant was working as a licensed private investigator or an investigator for a governmental entity; (ii) describes the applicant's investigative experience in detail including: (A) the number of hours; and (B) the type of work which the applicant performed; and (iii) is signed and certified by: (A) the private investigator or governmental employer for whom the applicant performed the investigative work; or (B) the individual for whom the applicant performed the investigative work, if the applicant cannot provide certification from a private investigator or governmental employer under Subsection (1)(c)(iii)(A); (d) evidence that the PI agent has a current and valid surety bond: (i) in an amount of at least $10,000; and (ii) that meets the requirements of Subsection 58-92-303(1)(d); and (e) an attestation that the applicant does not have a conflict of interest with the individual's duties and responsibilities under Title 58, Chapter 92, Private Investigation LicensingAct, or this rule. (2) Under Subsection 58-92-303(1)(c) and Section 58-92-308, an applicant for licensure as a PI agent shall obtain a score of at least 75% on the Private Investigator Law and Ethics Examination. (3)(a) Under Subsections 58-92-201(6) and 58-92-303(4), a PI agent shall notify the Division in writing and within 30 days if the PI agent's surety bond is cancelled or is expired. (b) Under Subsections 58-92-201(6) and 58-92-303(4), if the Division receives notice that a PI agent's surety bond is cancelled or is expired under Subsection (3)(a), the Division may take action against: (i) the PI agent's license; and (ii) the PI agent's PI agency license, if applicable. R156-92-304. Qualifications for Licensure -- Private Investigator Registrant. (1) Under Subsection 58-92-304(1), an applicant for licensure as a PI registrant shall submit the following to the Division: (a) the name of the licensed PI agency for which the applicant will be an employee or independent contractor; UTAH STATE BULLETIN, September 15, 2026, Vol. 2026, No. 18 137 NOTICES OF 120-DAY (EMERGENCY) RULES (b) authorization from a licensed PI agency indicating that the PI agency will employ or contract with the applicant; (c) a copy of the applicant's government issued picture identification; (d) a color passport photograph of the applicant that: (i) was taken in the six months immediately preceding the date on which the applicant submits the application for licensure; and (ii) if a hard copy is submitted, has the following written on the back of the photograph: (A) the applicant's name; and (B) the date the passport photograph was taken; (e) under Subsection 58-92-304(1)(c), a completed and signed Verification of Investigative Experience Form that: (i) verifies that the applicant has completed at least 2,000 hours of investigative experience that the applicant performed: (A) within ten years from the date of the application; and (B) while the applicant was working as a licensed private investigator or an investigator for a governmental entity; (ii) describes the applicant's investigative experience in detail including: (A) the number of hours; and (B) the type of work which the applicant performed; and (iii) is signed and certified by: (A) the private investigator or governmental employer for whom the applicant performed the investigative work; or (B) the individual for whom the applicant performed the investigative work, if the applicant cannot provide certification from a private investigator or governmental employer under Subsection (1)(e)(iii)(A); (f) evidence that the PI registrant applicant has a current and valid surety bond: (i) in an amount of at least $10,000; and (ii) that meets the requirements of Subsection 58-92-304(1)(d); and (g) an attestation that the applicant does not have a conflict of interest with the individual's duties and responsibilities under Title 58, Chapter 92, Private Investigation LicensingAct, or this rule. (2) Under Subsection 58-92-304(2)(a) or (b), a PI registrant shall only work under the direction of a PI agency as: (a) an employee; or (b) an independent contractor. (3) Under Subsection 58-92-304(3), a PI registrant may not: (a) advertise the licensed registrant's services; (b) conduct investigations independent from the PI agency's direction for the general public; or (c) employ or hire as independent contractor another licensee under Title 58, Chapter 92, Private Investigation LicensingAct. (4)(a) Under Subsections 58-92-201(6) and 58-92-304(3), a PI registrant shall notify the Division in writing and within 30 days if the licensee's surety bond is cancelled or is expired. (b) Under Subsections 58-92-201(6) and 58-92-304(3), if the Division receives notice that a PI registrant's surety bond is cancelled or is expired, the Division may take action against the PI registrant's license. R156-92-305. Qualifications for Licensure -- Private InvestigatorApprentice. (1) Under Subsection 58-92-305(1)(d), an applicant for licensure as a PI apprentice shall submit the following with the application: (a) the name of the licensed PI agency for which the applicant will be an employee or independent contractor; (b) authorization from a licensed PI agency indicating that the PI agency will employ or contract with the applicant; (c) a copy of the applicant's government issued picture identification; (d) a color passport photograph of the applicant that: (i) was taken in the six months immediately preceding the date on which the applicant submits the application for licensure; and (ii) if a hard copy is submitted, has the following written on the back of the photograph: (A) the applicant's name; and (B) the date the passport photograph was taken; (e) name and license number of the supervising PI agent for Division approval; (f) evidence that the PI agent has a current and valid surety bond: (i) in an amount of at least $10,000; (ii) that shall remain in effect throughout the applicant's entire licensing period; and (iii) that provides that the issuer of the surety bond shall notify the Division if the bond is cancelled or is expired; and (g) an attestation that the applicant does not have a conflict of interest with the individual's duties and responsibilities under Title 58, Chapter 92, Private Investigation LicensingAct, or this rule. (2) Under Subsection 58-92-305(2)(a) or (2)(b), a private PI apprentice shall only work: (a) for a licensed PI agency as: (i) an employee; or (ii) an independent contractor; and (b) under the general supervision of a Division-approved PI agent. (3) Under Subsection 58-92-305(3), a PI apprentice may not: (a) advertise the licensed PI apprentice's services; (b) conduct investigations independent of a supervising PI agent for the general public; or (c) employ or hire as independent contractor another licensee under Title 58, Chapter 92, Private Investigation LicensingAct; or 138 UTAH STATE BULLETIN, September 15, 2026, Vol. 2026, No. 18 NOTICES OF 120-DAY (EMERGENCY) RULES (d) obtain information from the Utah State Tax Commission's Motor Vehicle Division or the Department of Public Safety's Driver License Division, except the PI apprentice may utilize information from these agencies for a legitimate business need and under the general supervision and guidance of a licensed PI agency. (4)(a) Under Subsections 58-92-201(6) and 58-92-305(3), a PI apprentice shall notify the Division in writing and within 30 days if the licensee's surety bond is cancelled or is expired. (b) Under Subsections 58-92-201(6) and 58-92-305(3), if the Division receives notice that a PI apprentice's surety bond is cancelled or is expired, the Division may take action against the PI apprentice's license. (c) Under Subsections 58-92-201(6) and 58-92-305(3), if the Division takes action against a PI apprentice's license under Subsection (4)(b), the PI apprentice shall notify: (i) the PI apprentice's supervising PI agent; and (ii) the PI apprentice's PI agency. R156-92-309. Qualified Continuing Education (CE). (1) Under Section 58-92-309, the qualified CE requirement for a PI agent, PI registrant, or a PI apprentice licensed under Title 58, Chapter 92, Private Investigation LicensingAct, is established in this section. (2) During each two-year period commencing inAugust of each odd-numbered year, a licensee under Subsection (1) shall complete at least 16 hours of qualified CE that includes: (a) at least four hours of ethics education provided by a nationally recognized association; (b) at least four hours of education on Utah law, including Title 58, Chapter 92, Private Investigation LicensingAct; and (c) at least eight hours of education: (i) that is directly related to the licensee's scope of practice; and (ii) obtained from a nationally recognized association. (3) Aqualified CE course shall: (a) have an identifiable clear statement of purpose and defined objective for the educational program that is directly related to the licensee's scope of practice; (b) be relevant to the licensee's professional practice; (c) be presented in a competent, well-organized, and sequential manner consistent with the stated purpose and objective of the program; (d) be prepared and presented by individuals who are qualified by education, training, and experience; and (e) have records of registration and completion available for review. (4) The number of required CE hours shall be increased or decreased proportionately based on the date of licensure within the two- year renewal cycle. (5) The Division may defer or waive CE requirements as provided in Section R156-1-308d. (6) A licensee shall maintain documentation sufficient to prove compliance with the CE requirements of this section for a period of three years from the end of the renewal period for which the CE hours are due. R156-92-310. Qualified Credit for Specified Training. (1)(a) Under Section 58-92-310, an applicant may receive credit for a portion of the required investigative experience hours in Section 58-92-307 in accordance with this section. (b) An applicant requesting credit under this section shall submit to the Division for review: (i) official transcripts, if the applicant is requesting credit under Subsection (2) or (4); or (ii) evidence of having successfully completed a training or experience substantially similar to the training and experience required under Title 58, Chapter 92, Private Investigation LicensingAct, and this rule, if the applicant is requesting credit under Subsection (5). (2) Under Subsection 58-92-310(1), an applicant with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from an accredited college or university may receive 4,000 hours of investigative experience credit. (3) UnderSubsection58-92-310(2),anapplicantwho successfullycompletedthestatePeaceOfficersStandardsandTraining(POST) basic training course may receive 1,000 hours of investigative experience credit. (4) Under Subsection 58-92-310(3), an applicant with a bachelor's degree in police science from an accredited college or university may receive 4,000 hours of investigative experience credit. (5) Under Subsection 58-92-310(3), an individual may submit to the Division for review evidence that the applicant successfully completed a training or experience substantially similar to the training and experience required underTitle 58, Chapter 92, Private Investigation LicensingAct, and this rule. R156-92-311. Qualification for Private Investigation Agency Licensure -- Comprehensive General Liability Insurance -- Worker's Compensation -- Cancellation or Expiration -- Revocation -- Change in Name orAddress. (1) Under Subsections 58-92-201(6) and 58-92-311(3)(b), a PI agent applying for licensure of a PI agency shall submit to the Division: (a) the name under which the applicant intends to do business; (b) a current certificate of comprehensive general liability insurance policy for the PI agency that: (i) contains a limit of liability of at least $500,000; (ii) is continuous in form and runs concurrently with the license period; and (iii) requires the insurance company to provide notice to the Division if the liability insurance is cancelled or expires; and UTAH STATE BULLETIN, September 15, 2026, Vol. 2026, No. 18 139 NOTICES OF 120-DAY (EMERGENCY) RULES (c) a current certificate of workers' compensation insurance policy for the PI agency, if applicable. (2)(a) The PI agency applicant's comprehensive general liability insurance under Subsection (1)(b) shall name the Division of Professional Licensing as the certificate holder; and (b) API agency licensee shall maintain a current comprehensive general liability insurance: (i) for the duration of the licensing period; (ii) that meets the requirements of this section; and (iii) that is available for immediate inspection by the Division during normal working hours. (3) Under Subsection 58-92-201(6), a PI agency shall notify the Division in writing and within 30 days if the PI agency's: (a) comprehensive general liability insurance is cancelled or is expired; or (b) workers' compensation is cancelled or is expired. (4) Under Subsection 58-92-201(6), if the Division receives notice that a PI agency's comprehensive general liability insurance or worker's compensation is cancelled or is expired, the Division may take action against the PI agency's license. R156-92-312. Identification Card. (1) Under Subsection 58-92-312(1), the Division shall issue to the licensee an identification card that includes on the identification card's face: (a) the licensee's name; (b) indicate that the licensee is licensed as a PI agent, PI registrant, PI apprentice, or PI agency; (c) the license number; (d) the license expiration date; and (e) a current color photograph of the licensee. (2) Under Subsections 58-92-201(6) and 58-92-312(1), the Division-issued identification card under Subsection (1) shall state that the licensee is: (a) under the direction of a licensed PI agency and may not do investigative work independently for the public, if the licensee is a PI registrant; or (b) under the general supervision of a licensed PI agency and may not do investigative work independently for the public, if the licensee is a PI apprentice. R156-92-313. Operating Standards -- Prohibitions. (1) Under Section 58-92-313, a licensee may not: (a) wear a uniform, use a title, insignia, badge, or designation, or make any representation or statement that would reasonably cause another individual to believe that the licensee is associated with the federal government, a state government, any political subdivision of a state government, or a public law enforcement agency; or (b) display a badge or shield in conjunction with performing the duties of a licensee under Title 58, Chapter 92, Private Investigation LicensingAct. (2) Under Section 58-92-313, a PI agency may not use: (a) a name that implies that the PI agency is connected to or associated with a public law enforcement agency; or (b) a logo that bears markings similar to the seal, emblem, acronym, or configuration of a public law enforcement agency of the federal government, a state government, a state political subdivision, a municipal, or a military branch. R156-92-314. Principal Place of Business -- Records. (1) Under Subsection 58-92-201(6), a licensee shall meet the requirements of this section. (2) Each PI agency shall: (a) have at least one physical location from which the PI agency conducts normal business; and (b) update any change in the address of the PI agency's physical location with the Division within 10 days. (3) A PI agency licensee shall post the PI agency license issued by the Division in a conspicuous place in the PI agency's principal office. (4) Alicensee shall maintain client records for at least five years at: (a) the licensee's principal place of business; or (b) another location the Division approves for a licensee whose license is: (i) expired; or (ii) suspended or revoked. (5) On request by the Division, a licensee shall make the records under Subsection (4) available immediately to the Division during normal business hours or another time acceptable to the parties, unless the Division grants an extension. R156-92-315. Limited-Use License. (1) As used in this section: (a) "Legislative body" means: (i) the Legislature; (ii) the Utah House of Representatives; (iii) the Utah Senate; (iv) a special investigative committee; or 140 UTAH STATE BULLETIN, September 15, 2026, Vol. 2026, No. 18 NOTICES OF 120-DAY (EMERGENCY) RULES (v) a staff office of the Legislature. (b) "Special investigative committee" is as defined in Subsection 36-12-9(1). (2) Under Subsection 58-92-201(6), the Division may issue a limited-use license to a person qualified under this section. (3) Notwithstanding any provision of this rule, a person is qualified to receive a limited-use license if the person: (a) is licensed, in good standing, by another state, district, or territory of the United States to provide the services of a private investigator; and (b) is retained by a legislative body to provide the services of a private investigator for: (i) a special investigative committee; or (ii) a purpose relating to impeachment. (4) Aperson holding a limited-use license may only provide the services described in Subsection (3)(b). (5) The Division shall issue a limited-use license to a person within five days after the day on which the Division receives notice from a legislative body that: (a) the person meets the qualifications described in Subsection (3)(a); and (b) the legislative body has retained the person to provide the services described in Subsection (3)(b). (6) The Division may not: (a) impose a qualification for the receipt of a limited-use license other than the qualifications described in Subsection (3)(a); or (b) charge a fee to issue a limited-use license. (7) Alimited-use license expires when the person to whom it is issued is no longer retained by a legislative body to provide a service described in Subsection (3)(b). R156-92-502. Unprofessional Conduct. Under Subsection 58-1-203(1)(e), "unprofessional conduct" includes: (1) committing an act listed under Subsection 58-92-302(2), whether before or after licensure; (2) employs or contracts with any unlicensed or improperly licensed person or PI agency to conduct activities regulated under Title 58, Chapter 92, Private Investigation LicensingAct, if the licensure status was known or could have been ascertained by reasonable inquiry; (3) fails to maintain in full force and effect comprehensive general liability insurance or workers' compensation insurance if the licensee is a PI agency; (4) fails to maintain in full force and effect a surety bond, if the licensee is a PI agent, PI registrant, or PI apprentice; (5) fails to notify the Division of a change of name or address under Subsection 58-1-301.7(1)(a); (6) accepts employment, contracts, or in any way engages in employment that has an adverse impact on investigations being conducted on behalf of clients; (7) advertises in a false, deceptive, or misleading manner; (8) refuses to display the identification card issued by the Division to any person having reasonable cause to verify the validity of the license; (9) is convicted of any act of illegally obtaining or disseminating private, controlled, or protected records under Section 63G-2-801; or (10) engaging in any business, activity, or employment that: (a) createsa conflict of interest witha licensee's dutiesand responsibilitiesunderTitle 58, Chapter 92, Private Investigation Licensing Act, or this rule; or (b) infringes upon the confidentiality of a client. R156-92-503. Penalties. (1) In addition to the penalties in Section 58-92-503, the penalties under Sections 58-1-502 and R156-1-502 shall apply to a violation of Title 58, Chapter 92, Private Investigation LicensingAct. (2) Citation procedures shall be in accordance with Sections 58-1-502 and 58-92-503 and Rule R156-1. KEY: licensing, private investigator, private investigation agency, private investigator agent, private investigator registrant, private investigator apprentice Date of Last Change: September 1, 2026 Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 58-1-106(1)(a); 58-1-202(1)(a); 58-92-201 NOTICE OF EMERGENCY (120-DAY) RULE Rule or section Number: R156-93 Filing ID: 58204 Effective date: 09/01/2026
B. Purpose of the new rule or reason for the change:
The Division of Professional Licensing (Division) is filing this proposed new rule in accordance with statutory changes made by SB 149 during 2026 General Session that moved the administration of bail bond licensing from the Department of Public Safety to the Division. New Title 58, Chapter 93, Bail Bond Licensing Act, governs all bail enforcement professional licenses, defined under Subsection 58-93-101(3). The Division is filing this emergency rule because Division does not have enough time to follow the traditional rule approval process to enact this rule on 09/01/2026, when administration of these professions will be transferred from the Department of Public Safety to the Division. The Division is filing this emergency proposed new rule to temporarily enact licensure requirements and will file a second rule filing following the traditional rule approval process that will permanently enact substantially similar requirements.
C. Summary of the new rule or change:
This filing enacts proposed new Rule R156-93, Bail Bond LicensingAct Rule, under new Title 58, Chapter 93, Bail Bond Licensing Act. This proposed new rule will enable the Division to administer this license as mandated by statute. The proposed new rule establishes definitions, renewal procedures, qualifications for licensure including an exam requirement for private investigator agents, continuing education requirements, operating standards, and unprofessional conduct. 4. Legislative Action Information
B. If yes, any bill number and SB 149 (2026 General Session)
session: 5. Emergency Rule Information
A. The agency finds that regular rulemaking would:
☒ cause an imminent peril to the public health, safety, or welfare; cause an imminent budget reduction because of budget restraints or federal requirements; or ☐ ☐ place the agency in violation of federal or state law.
B. Specific reasons and justifications for this finding:
The Division is filing this emergency proposed new rule to ensure continued administration over the licensing of bail enforcement professionals. 142 UTAH STATE BULLETIN, September 15, 2026, Vol. 2026, No. 18 NOTICES OF 120-DAY (EMERGENCY) RULES Administration of these licenses will be transferred from the Department of Public Safety to the Division of Professional Licensing. 6. Fiscal Information Provide an estimate and written explanation of the aggregate anticipated cost or savings to:
A. State budget:
This proposed new rule is not expected to impact state government revenues or expenditures beyond the fiscal impact of new Title 58, Chapter 93, Bail Bond Licensing Act, as described in the fiscal note for SB 149 (2026) at: https://le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/SB0149.html. This proposed new rule is established in accordance with the mandates of Title 58, Chapter 93, Bail Bond Licensing Act, to administer the licenses under that Chapter and establish operating standards that encompass the statutory requirements and practices in the profession and will not affect existing state government procedures beyond those identified in the fiscal note for SB 149 (2026).
B. Local governments:
This proposed new rule is not expected to impact local governments' revenues or expenditures beyond the fiscal impact of new Title 58, Chapter 93, Bail Bond Licensing Act, as described in the fiscal note for SB 149 (2026) at: https://le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/SB0149.html. This proposed new rule is established in accordance with the mandates of Title 58, Chapter 93, Bail Bond Licensing Act, to administer the licenses under that Chapter and establish operating standards that encompass the statutory requirements and practices in the profession and will not affect existing local government procedures beyond those identified in the fiscal note for SB 149 (2026).
C. Small businesses ("small business" means a business employing 1-49 persons):
This proposed new rule is not expected to impact small businesses' revenues or expenditures beyond the fiscal impact of new Title 58, Chapter 93, Bail Bond Licensing Act, as described in the fiscal note for SB 149 (2026) at: https://le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/SB0149.html. This proposed new rule is established in accordance with the mandates of Title 58, Chapter 93, Bail Bond Licensing Act, to administer the licenses under that Chapter and establish operating standards that encompass the statutory requirements and practices in the profession and will not affect small businesses' procedures beyond those identified in the fiscal note for SB 149 (2026). D. Persons other than small businesses, state, or local government entities ("person" means any individual, partnership, corporation, association, governmental entity, or public or private organization of any character other than an agency): This proposed new rule is not expected to impact the revenues or expenditures of persons other than small businesses, state, or local government entities beyond the fiscal impact of new Title 58, Chapter 93, Bail Bond Licensing Act, as described in the fiscal note for SB 149 (2026) at: https://le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/SB0149.html. This proposed new rule is established in accordance with the mandates of Title 58, Chapter 93, Bail Bond Licensing Act, to administer the licenses under that Chapter and establish operating standards that encompass the statutory requirements and practices in the profession and will not affect existing procedures for other persons beyond those identified in the fiscal note for SB 149 (2026).
E. Compliance costs for affected persons:
This proposed new rule is not expected to impact the revenues or expenditures of persons other than small businesses, state, or local government entities beyond the fiscal impact of new Title 58, Chapter 93, Bail Bond Licensing Act as described in the fiscal note for SB 149 (2026) at: https://le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/SB0149.html. UTAH STATE BULLETIN, September 15, 2026, Vol. 2026, No. 18 143 NOTICES OF 120-DAY (EMERGENCY) RULES F. Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact this rule may have on businesses (Include the name and title of the department head): The Commissioner of the Department of Commerce, Margaret W. Busse, has reviewed this regulatory impact analysis and determined that there is no anticipated fiscal impact on businesses outside of those fiscal impacts described in the fiscal note for SB 149 (2026) at: https://le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/SB0149.html. 7. Citation Information Provide citations to the statutory authority for the rule. If there is also a federal requirement for the rule, provide a citation to that requirement: Subsection 58-1-106(1)(a) Subsection 58-1-202(1)(a) Section 58-93-201 9. Agency Authorization Information Agency head or Adam Watson, Assistant Division Date: 08/28/2026 designee and title: Director R156. Commerce, Professional Licensing. R156-93. General Rule of the Division of Professional Licensing. R156-93-101. Title -Authority - Organization of Rules -- Statement of Purpose and Conflicts. (1) This rule is known as the "Bail Bond LicensingAct Rule". (2) This rule is adopted by the Division under the authority of Subsection 58-1-106(1)(a) to enable the Division to administer Title 58, Chapter 93, the Bail Bond LicensingAct. (3) The organization of this rule and its relationship to Rule R156-1 is described in Section R156-1-107. (4) The Division finds that the purpose of this rule, Title 58, Chapter 93, the Bail Bond Licensing Act, and the portions of SB 149 (2026 General Session), Licensing Modifications, that deal with bail enforcement professionals is: (a) To regulate the professions of bail enforcement professionals regulated under Title 53, Chapter 11, the Bail Bond Recovery Act prior to September 1, 2026; and (b) to neither override nor replace Title 31A, Chapter 35, the Bail BondAct except where expressly stated. (c) any interpretation of this rule or Title 58, Chapter 93, the Bail Bond LicensingAct that contradicts the requirements of Title 31A, Chapter 35, the Bail BondAct, or any rule made to enforce Title 31A, Chapter 35, the Bail BondAct, shall be interpreted in favor of Title 31A, Chapter 35, the Bail BondAct. R156-93-102. Definitions. This section establishes definitions to supplement the definitions in Title 58, Chapter 1, Division of Professional Licensing Act, and Title 58, Chapter 93. (1) "Applicant" unless otherwise specified, shall mean an applicant for a license under Title 58, Chapter 93, the Bail Enforcement Professional LicensingAct including an applicant for an initial license, renewal of a license, and reinstatement of a license. (2) "Approved basic firearms training program" means a firearms education and training program that: (a) meets the standards for content and instruction under Section R156-93-306b; and (b) is approved by the Division as either (i) An approved basic firearms course for Bail Enforcement Professionals, or (ii) an approved basic firearms training program for armed private security officers under Section R156-63a-604. (3) "Restricted Terms" shall mean any word, term, or phrase that, regardless of intent, is reasonably likely to suggest that a bail enforcement professional is a member of any official state or federal law enforcement agency including: (a) "State of Utah"; (b) "United States", "US", "USA", or "Federal"; (c) "Police"; (d) "Patrolman" or "Patrol Officer"; (e) "Deputy"; (f) "Marshal"; (g) "Agent" except: (i) If used conjunction with "bail enforcement agent" or "bail recovery agent"; and (ii) The words "bail enforcement agent" or "bail recovery agent" appears on the same line. (h) "Trooper"; or (i) "Sheriff". (4) "Supervision Declaration" shall mean a written declaration by a Bail EnforcementAgent or a Bail RecoveryAgent when training a Bail RecoveryApprentice that includes: (a) State the name and license number of the Bail EnforcementAgent or Bail RecoveryAgent; (b) the name and contact information of the Bail RecoveryApprentice; (c) a declaration the supervising agent has reviewed the supervision requirements in Section R156-93-305(2). 144 UTAH STATE BULLETIN, September 15, 2026, Vol. 2026, No. 18 NOTICES OF 120-DAY (EMERGENCY) RULES R156-93-301. Term of License - Expiration of License - Renewal of License - Reinstatement of License -Application Procedures. This section establishes the term of licensure for licenses issued under Title 58 Chapter 93, under Section 58-1-102. (1) Under Subsections 58-1-308(1) and 58-93-201(6), the renewal date for the two-year renewal cycle applicable to licensees under Title 58, Chapter 92, Private Investigation LicensingAct, shall be in August of each odd-numbered year; (2) Renewal procedures shall be in accordance with Sections R156-1-308a through R156-1-308l. (3) All valid and current licenses described under Section 58-93-312 issued prior to September 1, 2026 under Title 53, Chapter 11, the Bail Bond RecoveryAct: (a) shall expire on the date shown on the license; and (b) a licensee with a license issued under Title 53, Chapter 11, the Bail Bond Recovery Act, shall relicense under Title 58, Chapter 1, Division of Professional LicensingAct, Title 58, Chapter 93 Bail Bond LicensingAct, and this rule. (4) Under Subsection 58-1-308(3)(b)(i) a licensee under Title 58, Chapter 93 Bail Bond LicensingAct applying for renewal shall: (a) meet the CE requirements under Section 58-93-306 and Subsection R156-93-306a(4); and (b) submit to the Division: (i) a Division-approved renewal form; (ii) Arenewal application fee; (ii) a photograph meeting the standards described in Subsection R156-93-302(1)(d); (iii) a photocopy of the licensee's government issued picture identification described in Subsection R156-302(1)(c); and (iv) if a surety bond is required, evidence that the licensee has a current and valid surety bond. (c) In addition to the requirements of Subsection R156-93-301(4)(a), a bail bond agency under Subsection 58-93-101(1), must submit to the Division evidence that the PI agency has current and valid: (i) comprehensive general liability insurance meeting the minimum requirements of Subsection R156-93-303(3)(a); and (ii) workers compensation policy or an affidavit conforming to Subsection R156-93-303(3)(b). R156-93-302. General Qualifications. This section describes the general qualifications for all applicants and licensees under Title 38, Chapter 93, the Bail Bond Licensing Act. (1) All applicants for licensure under Title 58, Chapter 93 shall: (a) use the form of application approved by the Division under Subsection 58-93-302(1)(a); (b) pay the non-refundable processing fee; (c) provide the Division with a copy of a state-issued photo identification that lists the applicant's name and birthday; (d) provide one color photograph of the applicant: (i) taken no more than six months prior to the application; (ii) of passport quality; (iii) containing the applicant's name written on the back of the photograph; and (iv) in physical form or a digital format compatible with the online application described in Subsection R156-93-302a(1)(a). (2) Under Subsections 58-1-301.5(5) and 58-93-302(1)(v), an applicant shall submit the following: (a) two fingerprint cards or a digital fingerprint file in a form acceptable to the Division; (b) the fee established in accordance with Section 63J-1-504 equal to the cost of conducting a check of records for each individual required to provide a fingerprint card under Subsection(1)(a) with: (i) the Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI); and (ii) the Bureau of Criminal Identification(BCI) of the Utah Department of Public Safety. (3) Under Subsection 58-93-302(2), an applicant shall disclose all professional licenses issued to the applicant in the last ten years by any other state or jurisdiction, regardless of the type or status of such license. R156-93-303. Bail BondAgency --Application. This section describes the qualifications for a Bail Bond Agency under Section 58-93-303 in addition to the general licensing requirements of under Section R156-93-302. (1) A bail bond agency applicant shall identify the bail bond agency's qualifier under Subsection 58-93-303(1)(c) by providing the Division the qualifiers: (a) full legal name and all previous names; (b) social security number; (c) date of birth; (d) residential address within the State; and (e) personal phone and email contact information; (2) In addition to the requirements of Subsection R156-93-303(1), the bail bond agency's qualifier shall provide the Division with: (a) Acopy of the proposed qualifiers driver's license or state issued identification; (b) description of the proposed qualifier's association with the agency; and (c) a declaration under penalty of perjury that the qualifier meets the requirements of Subsection 58-93-303(1)(c). (3) Abail bond agency applicant must provide the Division evidence of the following insurance policies: (a) a liability insurance including: (i) the policy number, UTAH STATE BULLETIN, September 15, 2026, Vol. 2026, No. 18 145 NOTICES OF 120-DAY (EMERGENCY) RULES (ii) the expiration date of the policy, (iii) the insurance company name and contact information, and (iv) coverage amounts of at least $100,000 for each incident and $500,000 in total comprehensive general liability insurance requirements; and (b) Either: (i) Aworkers' compensation insurance policy naming the Division as a certificate holder, including the policy number, the expiration date of the policy, the insurance company name and contact information; or (ii) an affidavit that the applicant does not hire employees and is therefore exempt from the requirement to have workers' compensation insurance as evidenced by a valid Workers' Compensation Coverage Waiver issued by the Utah Labor Commission. (4) Bail bond agency applicant shall provide the Division evidence its qualifier's valid surety bond meeting the requirements of Subsection R156-93-304(1) under 58-93-304(1)(c). R156-93-304. Bail EnforcementAgent -- Bail RecoveryAgent. This section describes the qualifications for a Bail Enforcement Agent under 58-93-101(2) or Bail Recovery Agent under 58-93- 101(4) applicants in addition to the general licensing requirements of Section R156-93-302. (1) Surety Bond. Under 58-93-304(1)(c), an applicant for Bail Enforcement Agent will provide the Division evidence of a valid surety bond meeting the following criteria: (a) in the amount of $10,000; (b) that is in effect throughout the entire licensing period; and (c) that provides that the issuer of the surety bond will notify the Division if the bond is cancelled or expired. (2) Experience. An applicant for Bail EnforcementAgent will provide the Division with proof of adequate experience under 58-93- 307(1) which will the information required under Subsection R156-93-307. R156-93-305. Bail RecoveryApprentice. This section describes the qualifications for a Bail Recovery Apprentice applicant under 58-93-101(4) in addition to the general licensing requirements of Section R156-93-302. (1) ABail RecoveryApprentice applicant will provide the Division with the following information in a form the Division approves: (a) The name and license number of the Bail EnforcementAgency employing the applicant; (b) The name and license number of the Bail EnforcementAgent or Bail RecoveryAgent supervising the applicant; and (c) Asigned supervision declaration. (2) Supervision under subsection R156-93-305(1) shall be: (a) Direct supervision, as described in Subsection R156-1-102a(1)(a) for the first 500 hours of supervised time; (b) indirect supervision, as described in Subsection R156-1-102a(1)(b) for the 500 hours following the direct supervision period under Subsection R156-93-305(2)(a); and (c) general supervision, as described in Subsection R156-1-102a(1)(c) for any hours after hours described in subsections R156-93- 305(2)(a) and R156-93-305(2)(b). R156-93-306a. Initial and Continuing Training Requirements forApplicants. (1) To satisfy the requirements of Section 58-93-306 initial and continuing training programs must (a) have been approved by the Department of Public Safety to provide training services of bail enforcement agents, bail bond agents prior to September 1, 2026; or (b) receive approval from the Division in collaboration with the board before offering training services to the public; (2) Training programs must meet the following criteria: (a) If approved under R156-93-306a(1)(a) must re-certify under R156-93-306a(1)(b), no later than September 1, 2027; (b) fulfill the curriculum requirements under Subsection R156-93-306a(4); (c) taught either: (i) in-person; or (ii) through electronic means in real time that provides a means for immediate engagement between the instructor and the participant. (3) An applicant shall disclose to the Division: (a) The name of the program completed; (b) the name of the trainer who provided the training; (c) the email address of the trainer; (d) the total course hours; (e) the applicant's exam score; (f) the date of the applicant's completion of the training course; and (g) a signed affidavit from training stating that the information provided by the applicant under R156-93-306a(3)(a) through 306a(3)(f) is true and accurate. (4) Continuing education under Subsection 58-93-306(3) shall: (a) Be relevant to the licensee's professional practice; (b) provided by a person qualified under Subsection R156-93-306a(1); and (c) include at least 2 hours of education exclusively on Utah law, including Title 58, Chapter 93, the Bail Bond Licensing Act and R156-93; and R156-93, the Bail Bond LicensingAct Rule. 146 UTAH STATE BULLETIN, September 15, 2026, Vol. 2026, No. 18 NOTICES OF 120-DAY (EMERGENCY) RULES R156-93-306b. Firearms Training and Instruction. The Section establishes the minimum qualifications for firearms training programs under Title 58, Chapter 93, Bail Bond Licensing Act. (1) Firearms Training. If the applicant seeks to carry a firearm as a licensee under Title 58, Chapter 93, the Bail Bond LicensingAct, the applicant shall provide documentation that: (a) the applicant completed an approved basic firearms training program under Subsection R156-93-102(2) indicating that the applicant has completed the 12-hour firearms training course required in Subsection 53-11-108(5) within 6 months of the initial application; or (b) prior toAugust 31, 2026 the applicant: (i) held an active license as a bail enforcement agent, bail recovery agent, or 0bail recovery apprentice in good standing under Title 53, Chapter 11 the Bail Bond RecoveryAct,0 (ii) had completed the requirements for a concealed carry permit under Rule R722-300; and (iii) had completed an additional 16-hour firearms training course required under Subsection 53-11-108(5). (2) Firearms Training Instruction. An approved basic firearms training program under R156-93-102(2) shall be taught by an instructor holding the following qualifications: (a) current Peace Officers Standards and Training firearms instructor certification; or (b) current certification as a firearms instructor by: (i) the National RifleAssociation; (ii) a Utah law enforcement agency; (iii) a Federal law enforcement agency; (c) a branch of the United States military; or(v) other qualification or certification found by the Division, in collaboration with the Board, to be equivalent. (3) Shall include the following curriculum: (a) at least six hours of classroom firearms instruction to include the following: (i) the firearm and its ammunition; (ii) care and cleaning of the firearm; (iii) the prohibition against alterations of the firearm's firing mechanism; (iv) firearm inspection review procedures; (v) firearm safety on duty; (vi) firearm safety at home; (vii) firearm safety on the range; (viii) legal and ethical restraints on firearms use; (ix) explanation and discussion of target environment; (x) stop failure drills; (xi) explanation and discussion of stance, draw stroke, cover and concealment, and other firearm fundamentals; (xii) armed patrol techniques; (xiii) use of deadly force under Utah law and the provisions of Title 76, Chapter 2, Part 4, and a discussion of 18 USC 44 Section 922; and (xiv) instruction that an armed private security officer shall not fire the officer's weapon unless there is an imminent threat to life, and at no time shall the weapon be drawn as a threat or means to force compliance with any verbal directive not involving imminent threat to life; (b) a final examination that demonstrates the competency of the participant on the subjects included in the six hours of classroom firearms instruction, with a passing score requirement of 80%; and (c) at least six hours of firearms range instruction to include the following: (i) basic firearms fundamentals and marksmanship; (ii) demonstration and explanation of the difference between sight picture, sight alignment, and trigger control; and (iii) a recognized practical pistol course on which the applicant achieves a minimum score of 80% using regular and low light conditions. R156-93-307. Proof of Experience. (1) The name and contact information for all companies or institutions with whom the applicant was employed; (2) The time periods during which the applicant was employed; (3) The total hours of experience claimed; and (4) The name and contact information for a supervisor who can validate the hours of experience. R156-93-308. Qualified Credit for Specified Training. Under Section 58-93-308, an applicant seeking credit for specified training must submit to the Division: (1) Proof of successful completion in a degree described under Subsection 58-93-308(1) to receive credit for: (a) 1,000 hours of experience if the applicant is seeking a license as a bail enforcement agent under Subsection 58-93-307(1); or (b) 500 hours of experience if the applicant is seeking a license as a bail recovery agent under Subsection 58-93-307(2). (2) Proof of successful completion of the training described under Subsection 58-93-308(2) to receive credit for: (a) 1,000 hours of experience if the applicant is seeking a license as a bail enforcement agent under Subsection 58-93-307(1); or (b) 500 hours of experience if the applicant is seeking a license as a bail recovery agent under Subsection 58-93-307(2). UTAH STATE BULLETIN, September 15, 2026, Vol. 2026, No. 18 147 NOTICES OF 120-DAY (EMERGENCY) RULES (3) Applicants seeking credit for substantially similar experience or training under Subsection 58-93-310(3) may submit a written petition to the Division describing the experience or training for which qualified credit is sought. R156-93-310. Operating Standards -- Representation -- Implying anAssociation with Public Law Enforcement Prohibited. (1) Abail enforcement professional or agency may not use restricted terms under Subsection R156-93-102(3) in the agency's name, advertising materials, uniform, signage, correspondence, online media posts, or publications or imply any connection to or association with a public law enforcement or government agency (2) A bail enforcement professional or agency may not use a logo that bears markings similar to the seal, emblem, acronym, or configuration of a public law enforcement agency of the federal government, a state government, a state political subdivision, a municipal, or a military branch in advertising materials, uniform, signage, correspondence, online media posts, or publications. R156-92-311. Operating Standards - Proper Identification of Bail Enforcement Professionals. (1) When performing the duties of a bail enforcement professional, the licensee shall carry the licensee's: (a) Division-issued license; and (b) current government-issued driver license or identification card. (2) Upon request, a licensee shall produce the documents listed under Subsection(1). R156-92-313. Badges and Insignia. This Section describes the design and use of badges under Subsection 58-93-504(2). (1) Abail enforcement professional may not use any badge or insignia that has not been approved by the Division. (2) The design of a badge, may not contain any restricted terms under Subsection R156-93-102(3). (3)Abail enforcement professional (a) may display a badge approved by the Division under 58-93-102(3) only while actively engaging in licensed work under this Title 58, Chapter 93, the Bail Bond LicensingAct. (b) A bail enforcement professional or agency may obtain a badge from any source, so long as it complies with the following specifications: (i) the badge shall be 2.55 inches high and 2.66 inches wide; (ii) the badge shall be in the shape of a five-point star on a circle; (iii) the star shall be gold in color and the circle must be silver in color; (iv) the center of the star shall be black in color and contain the phrase "Bail Enforcement"; (v) other than the text required under subsection R156-93-313(b)(iv) the text of the badge shall be written in block lettering and must be black; (vi) the silver circle shall contain two panels with writing to indicate whether the agent is a bail enforcement agent or bail recovery agent; and (vii) the badge shall contain two gold panels with writing to indicate the word "Utah" on the top panel and the agent's license number on the bottom panel. (4) Badges shall: (a) Be worn on the outer-most layer of clothing; and (b) not be worn or presented in a way intended to obscure any portion of the badge. (5) A badge design approved by the Bureau of Criminal Identification under 53-11-121 prior to September 1, 2026 shall be deemed approved under Subsection 58-93-504(2). R156-93-502. Unprofessional Conduct. Under Subsection 58-1-203(1)(e), "unprofessional conduct" includes: (1) fraudulent reporting experience hours under Section R156-93-307 (2) an Bail RecoveryApprentice failing to update the supervisor declaration under Section R156-93-305; (3) failing to replace qualifier within the periods required under Section 58-93-309; (4) engaging in fraud or misrepresentation in applying for an original license or renewal or reinstatement of an existing license; (5) is convicted of any act involving illegally using, carrying, or possessing a dangerous weapon; (6) is convicted of threatening to commit any act of personal violence or force against any person; (7) commits or permits any employee or independent contractor to commit any act during the period when the license is expired or suspended; (8) employs or contracts with any unlicensed or improperly licensed person or agency to conduct activities regulated under this chapter if the licensure status was known or could have been ascertained by reasonable inquiry; (9) engages bail enforcement professional services regulated by this chapter on a revoked or suspended license; (10) advertises in a false, deceptive, or misleading manner; (11) refuses to display the identification card issued by the Division to any person having reasonable cause to verify the validity of the license; (12) is convicted of any act of illegally obtaining or disseminating private, controlled, or protected records under Section 63G-2- 801; (13) fails to notify the Division of a change of name or address within 60 days of the change; or (14) failing to disclose the existence and status of any professional license under Section 58-93-302(2). 148 UTAH STATE BULLETIN, September 15, 2026, Vol. 2026, No. 18 NOTICES OF 120-DAY (EMERGENCY) RULES R156-92-503. Penalties. (1) In addition to the penalties in Section 58-93-503, the penalties under Sections 58-1-502 and R156-1-502 shall apply to a violation of Title 58, Chapter 93, Bail Bond LicensingAct (2) Citation procedures shall be in accordance with Sections 58-1-502 and 58-93-503 and Rule R156-1. KEY: licensing, bail bond enforcement agents, bail bond recovery agents, bail bond recovery apprentices Date of Last Change: September 1, 2026 Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 58-1-106(1)(a); 58-1-308; 58-1-501(2) End of the Notices of 120-Day (Emergency) Rules Section UTAH STATE BULLETIN, September 15, 2026, Vol. 2026, No. 18 149 FIVE-YEAR NOTICES OF REVIEW AND STATEMENTS OF CONTINUATION Within five years of an administrative rule's original enactment or last five-year review, the agency is required to review the rule. This review is intended to help the agency determine, and to notify the public, that the administrative rule in force is still authorized by statute and necessary. Upon reviewing a rule, an agency may: repeal the rule by filing a PROPOSED R ULE; continue the rule as it is by filing a F IVE-Y EAR NOTICE OF R EVIEW AND STATEMENT OF C ONTINUATION (REVIEW ); or amend the rule by filing a ROPOSED RULE and by filing a EVIEW . By filing a EVIEW , the agency indicates that the rule is still necessary. A R EVIEW is not followed by the rule text. The rule text that is being continued may be found in the online edition of the Utah Administrative Code available at adminrules.utah.gov. The rule text may also be inspected at the agency or the Office of Administrative Rules. REVIEWS are effective upon filing. R EVIEWS are governed by Section 63G-3-305. NOTICE OF FIVE-YEAR REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION Rule number: R51-2 Filing ID: 57932 Effective date: 08/31/2026
A. Rule catchline:
R51-2. Administrative Procedures and Compliance Actions B. Statutory provisions that authorize or require this rule and an explanation of those particular statutory provisions: Section 4-1-104 This section requires the Department of Agriculture and Food (department) to comply with the Administrative Procedures Act during adjudicative proceedings. This rule establishes uniform department procedures for agency actions, informal hearings, and appeals. Section 4-2-103 This section authorizes the department to enforce agricultural laws, conduct hearings, issue orders, enforce quarantines, and make administrative rules. 150 UTAH STATE BULLETIN, September 15, 2026, Vol. 2026, No. 18 FIVE-YEAR NOTICES OF REVIEWAND STATEMENTS OF CONTINUATION This rule provides the framework to carry out these duties. Section 63G-4-203 This section directs agencies to establish rules governing informal adjudicative proceedings and this rule provides these required informal procedures for the department.
C. A summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of this rule from interested
persons supporting or opposing this rule: No comments have been received since the last five-year review of this rule. D. A reasoned justification for continuation of this rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to this rule, if any: This rule is necessary to maintain a standardized framework across all department programs. It outlines essential procedures regarding citations, debt collection processes, fine escalation, and mandatory compliance timelines. Last spring, the department received official approval for its past-due debt collection and citation processes. This rule ensures the department remains compliant with that approval while providing clear guidelines for compliance actions, informal hearings, fine collections, and appeals. Therefore, this rule should be continued. 4. Agency Authorization Information Agency head or Kelly Pehrson, Commissioner Date: 08/31/2026 designee and title: NOTICE OF FIVE-YEAR REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION Rule number: R156-24b Filing ID: 57613 Effective date: 08/21/2026
A. Rule catchline:
R156-24b. Physical Therapy Practice Act Rule B. Statutory provisions that authorize or require this rule and an explanation of those particular statutory provisions: Section 58-24b-101 et seq. Title 58, Chapter 24b, Physical Therapy Practice Act provides for the licensure and regulation of athletic trainers. UTAH STATE BULLETIN, September 15, 2026, Vol. 2026, No. 18 151 FIVE-YEAR NOTICES OF REVIEWAND STATEMENTS OF CONTINUATION Subsection 58-1-106(1)(a) This subsection establishes that it is a duty of the Division of Professional Licensing to prescribe, adopt, and enforce rules to administer Title 58, Occupations and Professions.
C. A summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of this rule from interested
persons supporting or opposing this rule: No comments have been received since the last five-year review of this rule. D. A reasoned justification for continuation of this rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to this rule, if any: This rule is necessary as it provides a mechanism to inform potential licensees of the specific requirements for licensure as allowed under statutory authority in Title 58, Chapter 24b. This rule also provides information to ensure applicants for licensure are adequately trained and meet minimum licensure requirements, and provides licensees with information concerning unprofessional conduct, definitions, minimum standards of practice, and ethical standards relating to the profession all of which further public safety. Therefore, this rule should be continued. 4. Agency Authorization Information Agency head or Deborah Blackburn, Assistant Director Date: 08/21/2026 designee and title: NOTICE OF FIVE-YEAR REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION Rule number: R156-40a Filing ID: 58012 Effective date: 08/21/2026
A. Rule catchline:
R156-40a. Athletic Trainer Licensing Act Rule B. Statutory provisions that authorize or require this rule and an explanation of those particular statutory provisions: Section 58-40a-101 et seq. Title 58, Chapter 40a, Athletic Trainer Licensing Act provides for the licensure and regulation of athletic trainers. Subsection 58-1-106(1)(a) This subsection establishes that it is a duty of the Division of Professional Licensing to prescribe, adopt, and enforce rules to administer Title 58, Occupations and Professions. 152 UTAH STATE BULLETIN, September 15, 2026, Vol. 2026, No. 18 FIVE-YEAR NOTICES OF REVIEWAND STATEMENTS OF CONTINUATION
C. A summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of this rule from interested
persons supporting or opposing this rule: No comments have been received since the last five-year review of this rule. D. A reasoned justification for continuation of this rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to this rule, if any: This rule is necessary as it provides a mechanism to inform potential licensees of the specific requirements for licensure as allowed under statutory authority in Title 58, Chapter 40a, Athletic Trainer Licensing Act. This rule also provides information to ensure applicants for licensure are adequately trained and meet minimum licensure requirements, and provides licensees with information concerning definitions, minimum standards of practice, unprofessional conduct, and ethical standards relating to the profession all of which further public safety. Therefore, this rule should be continued. 4. Agency Authorization Information Agency head or Deborah Blackburn, Assistant Director Date: 08/21/2026 designee and title: NOTICE OF FIVE-YEAR REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION Rule number: R156-41 Filing ID: 50272 Effective date: 08/21/2026
A. Rule catchline:
R156-41. Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensing Act Rule B. Statutory provisions that authorize or require this rule and an explanation of those particular statutory provisions: Section 58-41-101 et seq. Title 58, Chapter 41, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensing Act, provides for the licensure and regulation of speech-language pathologists and audiologists. Subsection 58-1-106(1)(a) This subsection establishes that it is a duty of the Division of Professional Licensing to prescribe, adopt, and enforce rules to administer Title 58, Occupations and Professions. UTAH STATE BULLETIN, September 15, 2026, Vol. 2026, No. 18 153 FIVE-YEAR NOTICES OF REVIEWAND STATEMENTS OF CONTINUATION
C. A summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of this rule from interested
persons supporting or opposing this rule: No comments have been received since the last five-year review of this rule. D. A reasoned justification for continuation of this rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to this rule, if any: This rule is necessary as it provides a mechanism to inform potential licensees of the specific requirements for licensure as allowed under statutory authority in Title 58, Chapter 41, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensing Act. This rule also provides information to ensure applicants for licensure are adequately trained and meet minimum licensure requirements, and provides licensees with information concerning definitions, minimum standards of practice, unprofessional conduct, and ethical standards relating to the profession all of which further public safety. Therefore, this rule should be continued. 4. Agency Authorization Information Agency head or Deborah Blackburn, Assistant Director Date: 08/21/2026 designee and title: NOTICE OF FIVE-YEAR REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION Rule number: R156-72 Filing ID: 58036 Effective date: 08/21/2026
A. Rule catchline:
R156-72. Acupuncture Licensing Act Rule B. Statutory provisions that authorize or require this rule and an explanation of those particular statutory provisions: Section 58-71-101 et seq. Title 58, Chapter 72, Acupuncture Licensing Act provides for the licensure and regulation of acupuncturists and the regulation of acupuncture aides. Subsection 58-1-106(1)(a) This subsection establishes that it is a duty of the Division of Professional Licensing to prescribe, adopt, and enforce rules to administer Title 58, Occupations and Professions. 154 UTAH STATE BULLETIN, September 15, 2026, Vol. 2026, No. 18 FIVE-YEAR NOTICES OF REVIEWAND STATEMENTS OF CONTINUATION
C. A summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of this rule from interested
persons supporting or opposing this rule: No comments have been received since the last five-year review of this rule. D. A reasoned justification for continuation of this rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to this rule, if any: This rule is necessary as it provides a mechanism to inform potential licensees of the specific requirements for licensure as allowed under statutory authority in Title 58, Chapter 72, Acupuncture Licensing Act. This rule also provides information to ensure applicants for licensure are adequately trained and meet minimum licensure requirements, and provides licensees with information concerning definitions, minimum standards of practice, unprofessional conduct, and ethical standards relating to the profession all of which further public safety. Therefore, this rule should be continued. 4. Agency Authorization Information Agency head or Deborah Blackburn, Assistant Director Date: 08/21/2026 designee and title: NOTICE OF FIVE-YEAR REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION Rule number: R357-42 Filing ID: 58129 Effective date: 08/26/2026
C. A summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of this rule from interested
persons supporting or opposing this rule: No comments have been received since the last five-year review of this rule. UTAH STATE BULLETIN, September 15, 2026, Vol. 2026, No. 18 155 FIVE-YEAR NOTICES OF REVIEWAND STATEMENTS OF CONTINUATION D. A reasoned justification for continuation of this rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to this rule, if any: This rule is necessary because Section 63G-3-12 (Redevelopment Matching Grant Program) is still in effect. Therefore, this rule should be continued. 4. Agency Authorization Information Agency head or Gregory Jeffs, Designee Date: 08/24/2026 designee and title: NOTICE OF FIVE-YEAR REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION Rule number: R714-165 Filing ID: 53710 Effective date: 08/24/2026
1. Agency Information
Title catchline: Public Safety, Highway Patrol Building: Calvin Rampton Building Street address: 4501 S 2700 W, First Floor City, state: Salt Lake City, UT Mailing address: PO Box 141775 City, state and zip: Salt Lake City, UT 84114-1775
2. Contact Persons
Name: Phone: Email: Kim Gibb 801-556-8198 kgibb@utah.gov Please address questions regarding information on this notice to the persons listed above.
A. Rule catchline:
R714-165. Standards for School Buses B. Statutory provisions that authorize or require this rule and an explanation of those particular statutory provisions: Section 41-6a-1304 Requires the Department of Public Safety, with the advice of the State Board of Education to adopt and enforce rules to govern the design and operation of all school buses in the state when owned and operated by any school district, privately owned and operated under contract with a school district, or privately owned for use by a private school.
C. A summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of this rule from interested
persons supporting or opposing this rule: No comments have been received during the last five-year review of this rule. D. A reasoned justification for continuation of this rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to this rule, if any: This rule is required under Section 41-6a-1304, which mandates the Department of Public Safety to create rules, with the advice of the State Board of Education, to govern the design and operation of all school buses in the state. Therefore, this rule should be continued. 156 UTAH STATE BULLETIN, September 15, 2026, Vol. 2026, No. 18 FIVE-YEAR NOTICES OF REVIEWAND STATEMENTS OF CONTINUATION This rule references a link to the Standards for Utah School Buses and Operations, published by the Utah State Board of Education, that is out of date. The link will be updated in a rule amendment following the five-year review. 4. Agency Authorization Information Agency head or Colonel Greg Holley, Utah Highway Date: 08/24/2026 designee and title: Patrol End of the Five-Year Notices of Review and Statements of Continuation Section UTAH STATE BULLETIN, September 15, 2026, Vol. 2026, No. 18 157 NOTICES OF RULE EFFECTIVE DATES State law provides for agencies to make their administrative rules effective and enforceable after publication in the Utah State Bulletin. In the case of P ROPOSED R ULES or CHANGES IN P ROPOSED RULES with a designated comment period, the law permits an agency to make a rule effective no fewer than seven calendar days after the close of the public comment period, nor more than 120 days after the publication date. In the case of C HANGES IN PROPOSED R ULES with no designated comment period, the law permits an agency to make a rule effective on any date including or after the thirtieth day after the rule's publication date, but not more than 120 days after the publication date. If an agency fails to file a NICE OF E FFECTIVE D ATE within 120 days from the publication of a PROPOSED R ULE or a related C HANGE IN P ROPOSED RULE the rule lapses. Agencies have notified the Office of Administrative Rules that the rules listed below have been made effective. N OTICES OF E FFECTIVE DATE are governed by Subsection 63G-3-301(12), Section 63G-3-303, and Sections R15-4- 5a and R15-4-5b. Agriculture and Food Specialized Products No. 58088 (Amendment) R66-30: Industrial Hemp Program - Cannabinoid Product Processors Published: 07/15/2026 Effective: 08/21/2026 No. 58089 (Amendment) R66-31: Industrial Hemp Cannabinoid Product Testing Published: 07/15/2026 Effective: 08/21/2026 No. 58090 (Amendment) R66-34: Industrial Hemp Retailer Permit Published: 07/15/2026 Effective: 08/21/2026 No. 58091 (Amendment) R66-35: Cannabinoid Product Registration and Labeling Published: 07/15/2026 Effective: 08/21/2026 Regulatory Services No. 58092 (Repeal) R70-570: Direct-to-Sale Farmers Market Signage Published: 07/15/2026 Effective: 08/31/2026 Alcoholic Beverage Services Administration No. 58028 (Amendment) R82-2: Type 2 and 3 Package Agencies Published: 06/15/2026 Effective: 09/03/2026 No. 57965 (New Rule) R82-14: Liquor Transport Licensees Published: 06/01/2026 Effective: 09/03/2026 Environmental Quality Air Quality No. 58034 (Amendment) R307-102: General Requirements: Broadly Applicable Requirements Published: 07/01/2026 Effective: 09/02/2026 158 UTAH STATE BULLETIN, September 15, 2026, Vol. 2026, No. 18 NOTICES OF RULE EFFECTIVE DATES No. 58035 (Amendment) R307-110-34: Section X, Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program, Part D, Utah County Published: 07/01/2026 Effective: 09/02/2026 Drinking Water No. 58033 (Amendment) R309-110-4: Definitions Published: 06/15/2026 Effective: 09/01/2026 No. 58026 (Amendment) R309-200-5: Primary Drinking Water Standards Published: 06/15/2026 Effective: 09/01/2026 No. 58027 (Amendment) R309-210: Monitoring and Water Quality: Distribution System Monitoring Requirements Published: 06/15/2026 Effective: 09/01/2026 No. 57930 (Amendment) R309-220: Monitoring and Water Quality: Public Notification Requirements Published: 05/15/2026 Effective: 08/26/2026 No. 57929 (Amendment) R309-225: Monitoring and Water Quality: Consumer Confidence Reports Published: 05/15/2026 Effective: 08/26/2026 No. 57963 (Repeal and Reenact) R309-400: Improvement Priority System and Public Water System Ratings Published: 05/15/2026 Effective: 08/25/2026 Government Operations Data Privacy No. 58107 (Repeal) R18-1: Relief from Data Privacy Requirements Published: 08/01/2026 Effective: 09/09/2026 No. 58106 (New Rule) R18-2: Utah Privacy Commission Meetings Published: 08/01/2026 Effective: 09/09/2026 Health and Human Services Population Health, Environmental Health No. 58101 (New Rule) R392-703: Sanitation Standards for Massage and Non-Aquatic Communal Bathing Facilities Published: 07/15/2026 Effective: 09/02/2026 Higher Education (Utah Board of) Administration No. 58099 (Amendment) R765-264: Student Belief Accommodations Published: 07/15/2026 Effective: 09/01/2026 No. 58097 (Amendment) R765-800: Free Expression on Campus Published: 07/15/2026 Effective: 09/01/2026 No. 58098 (Amendment) R765-802: Weapons on Campus Published: 07/15/2026 Effective: 09/01/2026 UTAH STATE BULLETIN, September 15, 2026, Vol. 2026, No. 18 159 NOTICES OF RULE EFFECTIVE DATES Natural Resources Outdoor Recreation No. 58110 (Amendment) R650-414: Nonresident OHV User Decals and Fees Published: 08/01/2026 Effective: 09/08/2026 Forestry, Fire and State Lands No. 58073 (Repeal and Reenact) R652-121: Wildland Fire Suppression Fund Published: 07/15/2026 Effective: 08/24/2026 Wildlife Resources No. 58075 (Amendment) R657-4: Possession and Release of Pen-Reared Birds Published: 07/15/2026 Effective: 08/22/2026 No. 58081 (Amendment) R657-24: Compensation for Mountain Lion, Bear, Wolf or Eagle Damage Published: 07/15/2026 Effective: 08/22/2026 No. 58082 (Amendment) R657-28: Use of Division Lands Published: 07/15/2026 Effective: 08/22/2026 No. 58080 (Amendment) R657-37: Cooperative Wildlife Management Units for Big Game or Turkey Published: 07/15/2026 Effective: 08/22/2026 No. 58076 (Amendment) R657-42: Fees, Exchanges, Surrenders, Refunds, and Reallocation of Wildlife Documents Published: 07/15/2026 Effective: 08/22/2026 No. 58077 (Amendment) R657-54a: Taking Wild Turkey Published: 07/15/2026 Effective: 08/22/2026 No. 58108 (Amendment) R657-59e: Stocking into Natural Lakes, Natural Flowing Streams, or Reservoirs on Natural Stream Channels Published: 08/01/2026 Effective: 09/09/2026 No. 58078 (Amendment) R657-65: Urban Deer Control Published: 07/15/2026 Effective: 08/22/2026 No. 58079 (Amendment) R657-69: Turkey Depredation Published: 07/15/2026 Effective: 08/22/2026 No. 58083 (New Rule) R657-75: Wildlife Consultation Procedure for Utility Scale Renewable Energy Facilities Published: 07/15/2026 Effective: 08/22/2026 Tax Commission Administration No. 58109 (Amendment) R861-1A-42: Waiver of Penalty and Interest for Reasonable Cause Pursuant to Utah Code Ann. Section 59-1-401 Published: 08/01/2026 Effective: 09/10/2026 160 UTAH STATE BULLETIN, September 15, 2026, Vol. 2026, No. 18 NOTICES OF RULE EFFECTIVE DATES Auditing No. 58111 (Amendment) R865-6F-32: Taxation of Financial Institutions Pursuant to Utah Code Ann. Sections 59-7-302 through 59-7-321 Published: 08/01/2026 Effective: 09/10/2026 Treasurer Unclaimed Property No. 57967 (Amendment) R966-1-54: Preneed Funeral Insurance Published: 08/01/2026 Effective: 09/09/2026 End of the Notices of Rule Effective Dates Section UTAH STATE BULLETIN, September 15, 2026, Vol. 2026, No. 18 161
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