§ 17-78-1005. Prohibition on licensing or certification of child care programs.

(1) (a) As used in this section, "child care program" means a child care facility or program operated by a person who holds a license or certificate from the Department of Health and Human Services under Title 26B, Chapter 2, Part 4, Child Care Licensing. (b) "Child care program" does not include a child care program for which a county provides oversight, as described in Subsection 26B-2-405(2)(e). (2) A county may not enact or enforce an ordinance that: (a) imposes licensing or certification requirements for a child care program; or (b) governs the manner in which care is provided in a child care program. (3) This section does not prohibit a county from: (a) requiring a business license to operate a business within the county; or (b) imposing requirements related to building, health, and fire codes.