Title 58, Occupations and Professions

58-91-201. Board -- Duties. (1) There is created the Constables Licensing Board. (2) The membership of the board consists of: (a) one individual representing a county that: (i) appointed or contracted with an unlicensed constable service before January 1, 2027; or (ii) on or afte…

58-91-301. Scope of practice of a constable -- License required on or after January 1, 2027. (1) A constable may: (a) serve legal documents throughout the state; (b) serve any civil process throughout the state, including orders of restitution and writs of execution; (c) when act…

58-91-302. Qualifications for licensure. (1) Each applicant for licensure as a constable shall: (a) be 21 years old or older; (b) be trained and certified as a special function officer in the state, as described in Section 53-13-105; (c) provide the applicant's name, address, dat…

58-91-303. Term of license -- Expiration -- Renewal. (1)(a) The division shall issue each license under this chapter in accordance with a two-year renewal cycle established by rule. (b) The division may by rule extend or shorten a renewal period by as much as one year to stagger …

58-91-304. Exemptions from licensure. (1) In addition to the exemptions from licensure in Section 58-1-307, an individual may engage in acts regulated under this chapter without being licensed under this chapter if the individual is: (a) a peace officer employed by a constable as…

58-91-305. Identification of constables -- Uniform requirements. (1) An individual licensed as a constable shall: (a) carry a copy of the individual's license on the individual's person at all times while acting as a constable; and (b) display the license upon the request of a pe…

58-91-306. Operating standards for constables -- Rulemaking. (1) In addition to the requirements of Section 58-91-305, the division in collaboration with the board may establish by rule additional operating standards that shall apply to the conduct of licensees under this chapter…

58-91-401. General grounds for denial of license -- Disciplinary proceedings. The division and board may, in accordance with Section 58-1-401, take any of the following actions: (1) refuse to issue a license to an applicant; (2) refuse to renew the license of a licensee; (3) revo…

58-91-501. Unlawful conduct. "Unlawful conduct" includes: (1) a licensee employing the services of an unlicensed individual to perform the duties of a licensee, except as provided in Section 58-91-304; (2) filing with the division fingerprint cards for an applicant that are not t…

58-91-502. Unprofessional conduct. (1) "Unprofessional conduct" includes: (a) engaging or offering to engage by fraud or misrepresentation in any activities regulated by this chapter; (b) aiding or abetting a person who is not licensed pursuant to this chapter in representing tha…

58-91-503. Penalties. (1) Unless Subsection (2) applies, an individual who commits an act of unlawful conduct under Section 58-91-501 or who fails to comply with a citation issued under this section after the citation becomes final is guilty of a class A misdemeanor. (2) The divi…

58-91-601. State preemption of local regulation. (1) Notwithstanding Title 17, Chapter 78, Part 6, Constables, or Section 10-7-87, a political subdivision of this state may not enact any ordinance, adopt any resolution, or make any policies relating to the licensing or regulation…

58-92-101. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) "Board" means the Security Services Licensing Board created in Section 58-63-201. (2)(a) "Conviction" means an adjudication of guilt by a federal, state, or local court resulting from trial or plea. (b) "Conviction" includes th…

58-92-201. Division to administer -- Division to issue licenses -- Records -- Bonds -- Rulemaking. (1) On or after May 6, 2026, the division shall administer this chapter. (2)(a) The division shall issue a license to an applicant who meets the qualifications for licensure under t…

58-92-301. Licensure required -- License classifications. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a license is required to engage in an act regulated under this chapter. (2) The division shall issue to a person that qualifies under this chapter, a license in the followi…

58-92-302. General qualifications for licensure. An applicant for licensure for a private investigator license, private investigator registrant, or private investigator apprentice under this chapter: (1) shall: (a) except for an applicant for a private investigator apprentice lic…

58-92-303. Private investigator agent -- Qualifications for licensure -- Scope of license. (1) In addition to the requirements of Section 58-92-302, an applicant for licensure as a private investigator agent shall: (a) submit an application in a form the division approves; (b) pa…

58-92-304. Private investigator registrant -- Qualifications for licensure -- Scope of license. (1) In addition to the requirements of Section 58-92-302, an applicant for licensure as a private investigator registrant shall: (a) submit an application in a form the division approv…

58-92-305. Private investigator apprentice -- Qualifications for licensure -- Scope of license. (1) In addition to the requirements of Section 58-92-302, an applicant for licensure as a private investigator apprentice shall: (a) be at least 18 years old; (b) submit an application…

58-92-306. Exemptions from licensure. In addition to the exemptions from licensure in Section 58-1-307, an individual may engage in an act regulated by this chapter without being licensed under this chapter if the individual is an individual serving in the armed forces of the Uni…

58-92-307. Experience requirements. (1) In addition to the requirements of Sections 58-92-303 and 58-92-304 an applicant for: (a) a private investigator agent license shall demonstrate in a form the division approves a minimum of 5,000 hours of investigative experience; and (b) a…

58-92-308. Examination requirements. An applicant for a new private investigator agent license shall successfully pass an examination the division establishes by rule in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.

58-92-309. Continuing education. (1) On or after May 6, 2027, before renewing a license under this chapter, a licensee shall complete at least 16 hours of continuing instruction that the division defines by rule in collaboration with the board in accordance with Title 63G, Chapte…

58-92-310. Qualification credit for specified training. In collaboration with the board, the division may adopt rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, that exempt an applicant from meeting all or a portion of the experience requirements…

58-92-311. Private investigation agency -- Licensure -- Requirements. (1) A private investigator agent may create a private investigation agency that complies with the requirements of this section. (2) If a private investigator agent creates a private investigation agency: (a) th…

58-92-312. Evidence of licensure -- Identity cards. (1) When the division issues a license under this chapter, the division shall: (a) issue an identification card, the design of which the division shall approve by rule in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative…

58-92-313. Operating standards -- Rulemaking. The division, in collaboration with the board, shall establish by rule in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, operating standards that shall apply to the conduct of a licensee under this chapter, …

58-92-314. Status of license held on effective date of this chapter. On or after September 1, 2026, a person that holds a valid license under Title 53, Chapter 9, Private Investigator Regulation Act: (1) is subject to the following: (a) if the license the person holds on Septembe…

58-92-401. Grounds for denial of license -- Disciplinary proceedings. Grounds for refusing to issue a license to an applicant, for refusing to renew the license of a licensee, for revoking, suspending, restricting, or placing on probation the license of a licensee, for issuing a …

58-92-501. Unlawful conduct. Unlawful conduct under this chapter includes: (1) a licensee employing the services of an unlicensed person to perform work requiring a license under this chapter; (2) an attempt to secure a license under this chapter through fraudulent or misleading …

58-92-502. Unprofessional conduct. Unprofessional conduct under this chapter includes: (1) the use of any letterhead, advertising, or other printed matter in a manner representing that the licensee is an instrumentality of the federal government, a state, or a political subdivisi…

58-92-503. Penalties. (1) Subject to Subsection (2), an individual who commits an act of unlawful conduct under Subsection 58-1-501(1) or Section 58-92-501 or who fails to comply with a citation issued under this section after the citation becomes final is guilty of a class A mis…

58-92-601. Preemption of local regulation. (1) A political subdivision of this state may not enact any legislation, code, or ordinance, or make any rules relating to the licensing, training, or regulation of a person engaging in an activity regulated under this chapter. (2) Any l…

58-93-101. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) "Bail bond agency" means an entity licensed under this chapter that operates a business to carry out the functions of a bail enforcement agent or bail recovery agent, and to conduct this business, the entity: (a) employs a qual…

58-93-102. Use of money for education, training, and enforcement. The division may, with the concurrence of the board, use the money collected under this chapter for the following purposes: (1) educating and training licensees under this chapter; (2) educating and training the ge…

58-93-201. Board. The division may appoint either a bail enforcement agent or a bail recovery agent to the Security Services Licensing Board created under Section 58-63-201.

58-93-301. Licensure required -- License classifications. (1) A licensee is required to engage in an act regulated by this chapter. except as otherwise provided in this chapter. (2) The division shall issue to a person that qualifies under this chapter a license in the following …

58-93-302. General qualifications for licensure. (1) An applicant for licensure under this chapter, or the qualifier for an applicant if applicable: (a) shall: (i) except for an applicant for a bail recovery apprentice license, be at least 21 years old; (ii) be a citizen or legal…

58-93-303. Qualifications for licensure -- Bail bond agency. (1) In addition to the requirements of Section 58-93-302, an applicant for licensure as a bail bond agency shall: (a) submit an application in a form the division approves; (b) pay a fee determined by the department und…

58-93-304. Qualifications for licensure -- Bail enforcement agent and bail recovery agent. (1) In addition to the requirements of Section 58-93-302, an applicant for licensure as a bail enforcement agent or bail recovery agent shall: (a) submit an application in a form the divisi…

58-93-305. Qualifications for licensure -- Bail recovery apprentice. In addition to the requirements of Section 58-93-302, an applicant for licensure as a bail recovery apprentice shall: (1) be at least 18 years old; (2) submit an application in a form the division approves; (3) …

58-93-306. Initial and continuing training requirements. (1) An applicant under this chapter shall complete a training program of at least 16 hours the division approves in collaboration with the board and in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Ac…

58-93-307. Experience requirements. (1) In addition to the requirements of Section 58-93-304, an applicant for licensure as a bail enforcement agent shall have a minimum of 2,000 hours of experience consisting of either: (a) actual bail recovery work; or (b) work as a law enforce…

58-93-308. Qualification credit for specified training. The division may adopt rules in collaboration with the board, and in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, that exempt an applicant from meeting all or a portion of the training requiremen…

58-93-309. Replacement of qualifier. If the qualifier of a bail bond agency ceases to perform the qualifier's duties on a regular basis, the licensee shall: (1) notify the division in writing within 15 days after the day on which the qualifier ceases to perform the qualifier's du…

58-93-310. Identity cards -- Evidence of licensure. (1) When the division issues a license under this chapter, the division shall: (a) issue an identification card the design of which the division shall approve by rule in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative …