SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Cosmetologists in Utah have protested state legislation aimed at loosening restrictions for certain hairstylists. KSTU-TV reported dozens of people gathered outside the Salt Lake City-County Building with signs opposing the bill they say will create health and safety issues. The state Senate bill would establish a license exception for those who dry, style, arrange, dress, curl, hot iron, shampoo or condition hair. The legislation is supported by the Libertas Institute, a Utah political reform group advocating free market policies. The organization argues the current requirements create a burden by forcing people to pay for unnecessary classes.