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Should Government Get Involved? What to Consider First
… art museum party which, unknown to them, didn’t have a proper alcohol license.
Michigan requires an occupational license — special government permission to work — for around 200 jobs. Many of … more
Bill Would Allow Banks To Offer Secretary Of State Services
Stories of long wait times prompt effort to have banks renew licenses and car registrations
… banks renew vehicle registrations and driver’s licenses.
“I'm excited to tell you that I submitted a … that he is working on bills that would eliminate license plate tabs and give residents a choice to renew a license plate for up to three years.
When running for … more
Practicing Capitalism Without a License?
… a bill that would impose licensing mandates and fees on home … require that applications for licenses or renewals come with a fee … January. It is aimed at easing licensing, fees and regulations that … agencies from creating fees, licenses and rules without first getting … Easing Fees, Regulations and Licensing Imposed on Businesses
How Fees Fuel Big … more
Flint Residents' Incomes Drop While City Spending Increases
Increased revenue from licenses, permits, fines and forfeitures hits those with 'the most limited options'
… went up from $105.5 million in 2006 to $108.9 million in 2011.
The city also increased revenue in those four years by a combined $3.2 million from licenses and permits, fines and forfeitures and charges for services imposed on a population least able to afford it.
Flint’s population dropped 13 percent … more
October 5, 2012, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Roll Call
… and Who Voted "No"
Senate Bill 1180, Allow “Pure Michigan” theme on license plates: Passed 38 to 0 in the Senate
To allow but not require the Secretary of State to use the "Pure Michigan" brand on standard design license plates.
Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
House Bill 5284, Expand … more
City Enters Local Broadband Business By Saddling Costs On Private Vendors
Marshall exempted itself from costly license and right-of-way costs competitors must pay
Motorists Already Doing More For Roads Without Another Tax Hike
'Nothing?' Drivers paying $298 million more gas tax + $226 million more license plate tax in 2020
Texas Looks to Decrease Occupational Licensing
Michigan should follow suit, remove more barriers to work
… a number of occupational licensing rules. These standards restrict … studies indicate that such licensing reduces job growth by 20 … or significantly reform licensing for interior designers, salvage … operators.
According to “License to Work,” a national study … burdens of occupational licensing from the Institute for Justice, … more
New Licensure Mandate And Fees Make It Harder To Be A Midwife
If fewer enter the profession, expectant mothers may have fewer choices
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Michigan’s medical service licenses include a category of nurses … application fee and a one-year licensing fee of $650.
A $400 renewal … developing the new law. She said licensing certified professional midwives … midwives will see the value of licensing and make it work.
“Our organization … these providers [through licensing] will improve this.”
Lavery … more
Michigan Closer to More Available Dental Care
Mackinac Center recommendation passes Senate
… passed Senate Bill 541, which would create a new license for the dental profession, called a dental therapist. … responsibility if they choose to pursue a dental therapist license. Dentists need more flexibility to better meet … directly supervised by dentists. Creating this new license is a move in the right direction.
Find more coverage … more
Michigan Lawmakers Propose Strict Hunting and Fishing Guide Regulations
A good way to make enjoying the great outdoors less enjoyable
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House Bill 4442 would impose licensing requirements on hunting and … fishing guides to get a state license, the requirements of HB 4442 … Minnesota and Iowa require no license at all except if operating … for a passenger rental boat license, and hunting guides must pay … they have a valid driver’s license, CPR and first aid certification, … more
Three Unpaid Parking Tickets? No License!
… Secretary of State deny a driver license renewal to any motorist with … SOS may not issue a driver license renewal until the person has … fees and paid a $45 "driver license clearance fee." The Schmidt … for getting their driver license renewed will instead result … to drive without a valid license. His group believes that the … more
Three Unpaid Parking Tickets? No License!
… Secretary of State deny a driver license renewal to any motorist with … SOS may not issue a driver license renewal until the person has … fees and paid a $45 "driver license clearance fee." The Schmidt … for getting their driver license renewed will instead result … to drive without a valid license. His group believes that … more
1,200 Hours To Be a Lawyer, But 2,000 To Be a Barber
New bill would repeal haircut licensing standards
… example to highlight how licensing laws in the state are job … 5517 which would repeal all license mandates on barber school, … application fee is $75 and the licensing fee is $150 per year for … college.
For a barbers’ license, the state said the application fee is $20 and the licensing fee is $30. There are 4,959 … more
Michigan Cannot Enforce Its Own Barbering Laws
Illegal barbers are everywhere, but the state targets just one for fines and potential jail time
… the state attorney general and had his state license suspended.
The 77-year-old Manke said he tried … member of his or her immediate family without a license under this article.”
The governor has not issued … headlines.
This episode highlights the limitation of licensing laws. These state requirements do very little … more
Michigan’s Looming Dentist Shortage?
Mid-level providers could help fill the gaps
… history suggests otherwise. From 2000-2011, there were 240 new dental license applications filed per year in Michigan, on average. If that pace continues, … R-Clarklake, introduced Senate Bill 1013 in June, which would create a new license for a midlevel provider called a dental therapist. These professionals … more
How ‘Good Character’ Provisions Create Bad Outcomes
Barriers to employment can prevent some prisoners from reintegrating successfully
… legally, typically through licensing requirements, tend to have … relationship between occupational licensing and recidivism. They discovered that states that require licenses for a greater number of jobs … the impact of occupational licensing laws.
The authors note that … makes him ineligible for a license to work.
Many licensing laws … more
Reverse Course on Restricting Medicaid Workers With Criminal Backgrounds
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services pushing new rules
Commentary: Michigan Licensing Laws Must Change
… elimination of 18 occupational licenses and nine licensure boards. Licenses on the chopping block included … than come.
An "occupational license" is essentially a government … burdensome, and allow those with licenses to face fewer competitors … of U.S. workers needing a license to work was one in 20. Now … more
Gov. Snyder’s Much-Needed Move on Licensing
… recent years.
Typically when licensing rules are proposed, the Legislature … requires evidence of how licensing laws will actually protect … Institution urges reform of state licensing laws, and says if this is … Mercatus Center shows how licensing rules redistribute income … repeal many occupational licensing rules. The report states: … more
Is a “Sin Tax” A Good Reason to Revoke Driver Licenses?
… bill that would deny motorists their license if they have three unpaid parking … parking tickets necessary to have your license renewal denied by the Secretary of … they would drive without a driver’s license and break a more serious law.
“When …
Three Unpaid Parking Tickets? No License!
Pols Admit Bad Votes on Bad Driver … more
31 Bars And Restaurants Lose Liquor License For Epidemic Lockdown Offenses In 2020
In 2020, the state of Michigan suspended liquor licenses of a total of 31 establishments located throughout the state for violations of COVID-19 executive orders. more
Skilled Trades Teachers Don’t Need a College Degree
Why doesn’t the principals’ association trust its members?
… condensed certification program for some teachers.”
This opposition from MASSP is problematic for several reasons. Dozens of states have reduced licensing requirements for trades and technical educators. And thousands of teachers in Michigan are not required to have a traditional teaching certificate … more
A License To Go Out Of Business? Michigan Retailers May Need One
Stores must get a city permit to hold a ‘going out of business’ sale
… retail business has to get a license to hold a “going out of business … “going out of business sale” license has a termination date, a … merchandise not listed in the license application. The license is valid for 30 days and a … going-out-of-business-sale license must declare that the store … more
Another Michigan Restaurant’s Liquor License Suspended For COVID Noncompliance
… Liquor Control Commission has suspended the liquor license of another Michigan restaurant for violating COVID-19 … the state health department.
The latest liquor license suspension occurred Dec. 2 and involves a Gaylord … State Police.
The state has suspended the liquor licenses of seven restaurants/bars thus far for not following … more
Michigan Votes: Bill Would Lessen Mandates on Landscape Architects
Workers are forced to have seven years experience, take approved classes and provide references to the state
… 4686, which would repeal the licensing law.
"We want to eliminate some of the licensing for the non life-threatening … Rep. Yonker said.
These types of licensing requirements hurt small businesses, … law firm.
"Occupational licensing laws hurt entrepreneurs and … study last year that looked at licensing mandates around the nation. … more
Helping the Little Guy: Relieve Occupational Licensing Requirements and Fees
… it comes to occupational licensing, both sides consistently … fees and requirements.
Licensing is a process by which the … state of Michigan requires licensing for hundreds of occupations, … (Wrecker service). Once local licensing is taken into account, the … occupations now requiring a license has increased from approximately … more
Bills Make Criminal Record Less Of A Bar To Occupational Licenses
‘An important step towards reducing crime and enhancing public safety,’ one advocate says
… for issuing occupational licenses could soon get an overhaul … transparency requirements on licensing authorities and prevent them from denying a license for a past criminal offense … related to the field of work a license applicant is trying to enter. … bills 4488-4492 would bar licensing boards and agencies from … more
New Bill Aimed at Easing Fees, Regulations and Licensing Imposed on Businesses
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Tattoo parlors had their licensing fee increased from $100 to … application fee and $150 a year licensing fee. Fee increases that would … business that must get these licenses and pay the fee hikes, the … professions that require licensing.
McHugh is the editor of … first getting a government license that is subject to DELEG regulations. … more
More Evidence License Mandates Protect Special Interests Over Consumers
Legislation would require the least-restrictive method necessary
… and rigorous occupational licensing requirements are holding … 40, would require that new licensing standards be tailored in … Policy, said the occupational licensing scheme in Michigan is often … commercial pilot.
Some state licenses are simply unnecessary, he … reviews.
But he also said licensing requirements are sometimes … more
It's A Crime In Michigan To Cut Hair Without A License Even For Free
… who is not an “immediate family” member without first obtaining a state license - even if the service is provided for free.
That provision of state law … related by birth, marriage, or adoption. The penalties range from having a license suspended to fines of up to $10,000.
Huff had cut hair on the grounds … more
State Pulls More Liquor Licenses, Encourages Individuals To Report COVID Violators
… Liquor Control Commission announced Wednesday it suspended the liquor licenses of three restaurants/bars for violating the state’s COVID-19 regulations. … Capitol Confidential reported the state had fined or suspended the liquor licenses of seven other businesses for COVID violations. more
Regulated Enough? Bill Imposes Licensing Mandate on Hunting, Fishing Guides
Current guides say state should enforce existing rules, not write new ones
… proposal to enact sweeping new licensing requirements for hunting … impose:
A $500 (3-year) licensing fee on those who guide hunters … liability insurance.
The new licensing regime would replace a patchwork … individual from getting a license under one of the many current … for denying a professional license unless it was for a felony … more
Tavern Owner Chooses Civil Disobedience; Liquor License Suspended
… Liquor Control Commission has suspended Corky's Beal City Tavern's liquor license. Since September 2020, the MLCC has suspended liquor licenses of a total of 37 establishments throughout Michigan for violating state … more
Detroit Repeals Some Burdensome Business And Occupational License Mandates
City piled its own rules and regs on top of state ones
… meeting, officials repealed some of these extra license requirements. The canceled mandates included ones … transportation companies. Thirty-four small business licenses will be discontinued, according to a Feb. 23 … add-on requirements, including the following licenses and fees, as identified in a city report last … more
Michigan population council wants licensing reform, Whitmer doesn’t
Governor vetoed reform similar to the one her own council is recommending
… presented with a chance to allow for faster licensing of credentialed nurses and psychologists licensed … would have had Michigan join other states in licensing compacts for nurses and psychologists.
In her … a while before we know whether occupational licensing reform has a champion among lawmakers.
Whitmer … more
House Committee Sitting on Bill That Would Let Qualified Nurses Write Prescriptions
Proposed law would help deal with potential shortages
… following:
Prescribe APRN license fees, and a method for review … or competency courses, for license renewal.
The measure would … Guy: Relieve Occupational Licensing Requirements and Fees
State … Regulations Burying Businesses
Licensing Lunacy
Regulatory Roadblocks …
Legislation Would Eliminate Licensing Mandate on Dietitians, Nutritionists … more
Forcing Accountants to Stay in College Doesn’t Make Them Better CPAs
And the rest of us are paying for it
… of competition rather than a boost in quality.
The results of this report are consistent with those found in studies from many other scholars: Licensing mandates lead to higher wages for some at the expense of consumers, with little evidence of improved quality of services. Government should not enact … more
An Update on Criminal Justice Policies in Michigan
By most measures, the state has been improving
… a dozen states in requiring the government to secure a criminal conviction before they can take someone’s property, in most cases.
Occupational licensing: Lawmakers have introduced a package of bills that would make it easier for those with criminal backgrounds to find work. Blanket bans on people … more
Hooray for Gov. Snyder on Occupational Licensure
… they are proposed, the Legislature almost never requires evidence of how licensing laws will actually protect public health and safety. Usually, these mandates … directly when their competition is limited.
Gov. Snyder recognizes that licensing serves to protect groups from competition, which drives up prices for … more
Michigan’s Licensing Laws Prevent Poor from Accessing Health Care
… the shorter drive to Motown — but Michigan’s licensing laws are strict and those out-of-state professionals … Illinois, West Virginia and Tennessee, where licensing laws make it easier to operate.
Stan Brock, … medical providers to work there as long as their license was verified by the nonprofit they were working … more
Money Rolling Into Lansing from State License Plate Tax
Annual vehicle registration revenue up 24 percent since 1990, even after inflation
The amount of vehicle registration (license plate) tax the state collects from Michigan motorists each year is up 24 percent since 1990, even after factoring in inflation.
Revenue from the Motor Vehicle Registration tax rose from $420.2 million in 1990 to $943.5 million in 2014, according to the Senate … more
Three Important Criminal Justice Reform Opportunities for 2018
With fewer than 20 days left in the legislative session, that’s plenty of time to pass good reform
… term.
Lift the occupational licensing ban: There are about 200 … those jobs to first get a license from the state government. Practically every occupational license contains a provision that … from being eligible for a license. House proposals would end … can never be eligible for a license. Each year, 50,000 Michiganders … more
Senate GOP Says Three Unpaid Parking Tickets is Valid Reason to Hold Up Driver License Renewal
… that would put a hold on driver’s license renewals if the motorist had three … parking tickets to have an operator license put on hold. It costs $45 to have … House of Representatives. Driver’s licenses are renewed every four years in Michigan. … there were 5,803 holds put on driver licenses from March 2009 to March 2010.
Last … more
Four Bars And Restaurants Fined And Three Others Have Liquor Licenses Suspended For COVID Violations
… $5,000 and the Michigan Liquor Control Commission suspended the liquor licenses for bars and restaurants on Wednesday alleging they were in violation of the public health order issued Nov. 15.
The liquor licenses for three businesses in Newaygo, Fremont and Fenton were suspended. Four … more
It's Time for Scope of Practice Reform
Current laws increase health care costs and limit access
… licensed to perform. They also impose extensive training requirements, limit a professional’s ability to write prescriptions, and require costly annual license fees. A growing body of scholarship shows that the restrictions do more harm than good for patients and consumers.
New research is discovering that … more
Gretchen Whitmer’s Michigan: Red tape and orange barrels
Michigan can’t fix every problem, but it can control the controllable, starting here
… highest in the nation.
Lower energy rates and provide reliable energy. Stop the push for unreliable renewable energy.
Address the 160 occupational licensing requirements that prevent many people from entering a career field.
Reinstate right-to-work, which provides better economic outcomes for workers … more
Who Knew? Man Faces Criminal Charges For Snowmobiling While Driver's License Suspended
… Michigan does not require a license to operate a snowmobile and … snowmobile while his driver’s license was suspended. Under Public … safety class. I didn’t need a license at 12. I didn’t need one now, … imagine how the status of his license to drive a car would have … which does not require a license of any kind.
Willcome had … more
July 18, 2014, Michigan Legislature Roll Call Report
Key votes from 2013-14
… 4668, Increase hunting and fishing license fees: Passed 77 to 32 in the House
To increase hunting and fishing license fees, and revise the fee structure. … $15 to $31, and the minimum fishing license cost would increase from $15 to $26. … 4668, Increase hunting and fishing license fees: Passed 24 to 14 in the Senate … more
June 13, 2014, MichiganVotes Weekly Vote Report
Education, e-cigarettes and guns
… of vehicle registration (license plate) tax rates for a new … also increase the drivers license renewal fee from $18 to $25, … 789, Revise concealed pistol license procedures: Passed 24 to 13 … county concealed weapon licensing boards, and transfer the … issuing concealed pistol licenses to county clerks, with the … more
Michigan’s Well-Being Metric Stuck in “Balanced” Position
… state that opportunity-seeking migrants want to move to, we could start by lowering the state’s personal income tax rate and reforming many of the licenses required to hold a job here. This will make it easier to work, live and raise our incomes and our families, be they originally from Illinois, Florida, … more
MichiganVotes.org Feb. 11 Weekly Roll Call Report
… committee, no further action at this time.
Senate Bill 130 (Ban drivers license renewal if three unpaid parking tickets)
Introduced by Sen. Dave Hildenbrand … person can have before the Secretary of State will not renew a driver license. Referred to committee, no further action at this time. more
Pols Admit Bad Votes on Bad Driver Fees
… failure to produce proof of a license or insurance when asked to … without proof of a driver license. The bill would also reduce … seven points on their driver license in a two-year period and a … for those driving without licenses would be more likely to remove … most likely to have their licenses taken away in the first place. … more
December 5, 2014, MichiganVotes Weekly Vote Report
Road funding, religious freedom, film subsidies & more
… partner about having the disease. This already applies to AIDS.
Who Voted “Yes” and Who Voted “No”
Senate Bill 247, Authorize some 4 a.m. liquor licenses: Passed 22 to 14 in the Senate
To allow bars and restaurants in a “central business district” of a city to stay open until 4:00 a.m. on weekends … more
Michigan bill demands 750 training hours for estheticians
Bill raises barrier to entry in three career fields
… passage of board examinations.
The occupational licensing bill is sponsored by Sen. Sam Singh, D-East Lansing. … on state or local government.”
Occupational licensing is a barrier to entry to career fields. Senate … state population, are subject to occupational licensing. more
Michigan’s May Tax Proposal
Proposal 1 would raise taxes $2 billion
… an extra $1.4 billion.
The state currently imposes both sales tax and a per-gallon excise tax on motor fuel. This excise tax along with vehicle license and registration fees are the primary source of revenue for the state’s road maintenance budget. Under the measure, sales ;tax would no longer be … more
Michigan Capitol Confidential Vote History
… PROHIBIT BUSINESS OWNERS from allowing smoking in their buildings.
July 2010
"Unpaid Parking Tickets" - Lawmakers who voted TO BLOCK DRIVER LICENSE RENEWAL FOR THREE UNPAID PARKING TICKETS.
"Selected Tax Breaks" - Lawmakers voting IN FAVOR OF A SPECIAL TAX BREAK for a company in Gaylord. … more
Senator raises concerns over constitutionality of Whitmer’s new education department
Last year, MiLeap was not ripe for constitutional review. Now it could be
… education-focused department is constitution.
The Senate Appropriations Committee heard a presentation on March 6 by Emily Laidlaw, director of the Child Care Licensing Bureau within the new Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, or MiLEAP. Sen. Thomas A. Albert, R-Lowell, raised concerns … more
In Michigan, regulations contribute to high housing costs
Half as many housing permits were issued in 2022 as in 2005 in Michigan
… Public Policy illustrates how licensing requirements affect housing. … maintaining housing require licensing. The state’s many occupational licenses increase costs to the consumer. … hired contractor must have a license. The contractor must have … must pay a $70 fee for the license.
If a homeowner wants to … more
An Impromptu Fishing Trip Isn't 'Pure Michigan'
… that state, he buys a $150 license for his boat and that covers … the boat, meaning only one license is required.
According to … required to have a fishing license. Individuals fishing on that charter boat don't need a license.
The process isn't so pure … makes everybody got get a license," Duckwall said.
Michigan … more
Licensure Mandates Cost Michigan Jobs And Millions In State Revenue
Job restrictions also have disparate impact on youth and minorities
… here currently collect in licensing fees. That’s one of the findings … burdensome occupational licensing requirements don’t just keep … called How Occupational Licensing Hurts State and Local Tax … Finance Case for Occupational Licensing Reform.
Licensing laws in this country have … more
City Shuts Down Teen's Hot Dog Vendor Cart
… Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow - Licensing and regulation overkill hurts … a Living - 'Irrational' licensing requirements force painters, … bill would repeal haircut licensing standards
Commentary: Laws … Just, Benefit Consumers - Licensing standards need to be scaled back
Commentary: Michigan Licensing Laws Must Change more
Cop Or Barber? Clipping Hair In Michigan Requires Three Times More Training
594 hours versus 1,800 hours
To become a barber in the state of Michigan an individual must obtain a license that requires completing 1,800 hours of training at a licensed barber college.
To become a police officer in Michigan, an individual must complete 594 hours of basic training curriculum at a police academy. more
I'm Just a Bill
… to authorize a specialty license plate honoring the Boy Scouts … to authorize a specialty license plate with the motto, "In … to authorize a specialty license plate honoring the Boy Scouts … "Michigan heritage" specialty license plate, with the premium revenue … to authorize a specialty license plate honoring the Michigan … more
The Hard Work Of Creating A Marijuana Business Cartel
Commercial pot about to become big business here; valuable turf in play
… comprehensive and costly licensing regime on marijuana businesses, …
Specifically, only recently have licensing authorities caught up on processing a backlog of license applicants, with delays due … industry say are overbearing licensing requirements.
“The creation … previous medical marijuana licensing board as a major source of … more
Ottawa County Township moves toward restricting short-term rentals
Park Township discusses banning unlicensed short-term rentals of homes, limiting number of rentals
… lottery for a limited number of licenses.
Michigan Capitol Confidential … their property would need a license, with a limited number of licenses available. Owners who rent … township would choose who gets a license through a lottery system, … even if his family wins the license lottery, the regulations of … more
Cash-Hungry State Turns to Tattoo Parlor Fees for More Money
… Joseph Lash needs to renew the license for each of his three tattoo … renew all of his business licenses would jump from $900 to $4,500 … law.
An initial three-year license from the state costs $500. … it costs $300 to renew the license for three years thereafter. Under the bill, all licenses are renewed annually for … more
The Dog Census
… ask homeowners to produce licenses for their dogs. The pet owner … which can be nullified if a license is purchased within a certain … months or older must have a license. License costs vary around the state, … that has already filed a license with the county.
In Grand … more
Bipartisan Bills Ease Occupational Licensure Mandates For Veterans
Service members and vets licensed in other states could work in Michigan, too
… legislation to reduce state licensing mandates that impose barriers … laws governing occupational licenses in ways to benefit veterans … studies on occupational licensing in Michigan, added, "More … that require a professional license, many of which do not transfer … continue reforming and reducing licensing requirements across the b … more
State and Federal Regulations Burying Businesses
Michigan trying to cut back on some red tape
… the 21st most burdensome licensing laws in the U.S, according …
Legislation Would Eliminate Licensing Mandate on Dietitians, Nutritionists … a Living - 'Irrational' licensing requirements force painters, … bill would repeal haircut licensing standards
Commentary: Laws … Just, Benefit Consumers - Licensing standards need to be scaled … more
Hand Wringing Over Liquor Reforms
… (Michigan) have plenty of liquor licenses and plenty of beverages sold … that Michigan has enough licenses to sell alcohol and enough … only to be told no liquor license was available to them for … as the owner's 18-month licensing odyssey grinds forward.) … establishment density (in several licensing categories) in 111 California … more
Licensure Reform A Lame Duck Launch Failure?
This one has bipartisan support, so failing to fly in 2018 not necessarily the end
… society.
“Many of these (license mandates) automatically prevent … allowing people to get a license to work provided their criminal … governments from imposing new licensing requirements that are more … 6113 would prohibit state licensing boards from using a past … itself as evidence that a license applicant lacks “good moral … more
State Government's Obstacles To Virus Recovery
Removing them could help us get through this better
… when the threat subsides.
Licensing red tape
Michigan also imposes … the form of occupational licensing laws, on individuals trying … readily recognize medical licenses from other states, even in … elsewhere, states are recognizing licensing laws from other states and … restricted and limited.
Licensing and permitting
In Maryland, … more
Student loan borrowers get $10K bailout, trade school students get regulations
Michigan’s state government leans on the trade school student, and feds bail out the student loan borrower
… training before obtaining a license, according to the Institute … require school or state licensing.
Graduation requirements … almost always reflect state licensing requirements. In other words, … affected by the state’s licensing requirements. Michigan is … in America for exorbitant licensing requirements, according to … more
Economic Protectionism and Consumer Safety
Examining legal challenges to occupational licensure
… protectionist occupational licensing schemes. Occupational licensing is often used as a tool to … the constitutionality of licensing laws in court.
The first … specifically with occupational licensing was decided at a time when … nation’s first physician licensing laws, and the Supreme Court … more
Citing State Regulatory Burdens, Man Closes Small Business
‘Navigating an unreliable system is despair-inducing’
… experiencing burdensome and costly licensing regulations from the state. … Worries Pool & Spa. Without a license, Alexander was allowed under … acquire a residential builder license.
The cost of the classes, the test and the license he needed amounted to nearly … three years of acquiring the license, and then another 21 hours … more
You're Paying $1.29 Billion More For This
… effect Jan. 1 is projected to raise an additional $1.29 billion in revenue for state government over the next two years. The annual cost for most new license plate tabs in Michigan was raised 20 percent to increase money available for road repairs. The gas tax was also raised, and some nontransportation, … more
Medical Pot Bringing $8.8M, 48 New Positions to Michigan State Police
They’ll enforce licensure mandates imposed by a ‘seed to sale’ regulatory regime authorized last year
… the Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act that became law in 2016, which … fees assessed to medical marijuana license-holders, according to state police … marijuana oversight.
“We’re moving into licensing a newly regulated business, so it’s … provisioning centers requiring state licenses with annual renewals
In 2008, Michigan … more
The Rise and Regulation of Craft Beer
Comparing Michigan to competitors in the microbrewing game
… rankings, Michigan charges high licensing fees compounded by high excise … between the two, with high licensing costs and lower taxes, or … third highest potential licensing fees of the top ten.
A microbrewer … pay $1,000 for his annual license. He must also pay $6.30 in … economic impact in 2012), the licensing fee would remain the same, … more
Everyone Should Have an Opportunity to Prosper
Regulations often hinder people from work
… mandates for occupational licensing stuck out:
Mr. Woodson says … time obtaining occupational licenses,' he says. Aspiring barbers, … notes, can face burdensome licensing requirements. Proponents … hinder people. Occupational licensing — mandating fees, classes, … safety concerns, and when licensing is beneficial, requires the … more
Ann Arbor Crackdown Illustrates Need for Statewide Ridesharing Framework
Eliminate gray areas surrounding Lyft and Uber
… to fines. The chauffeur’s license is much cheaper than a taxi license and “[shows] any police that … looked into the chauffeur’s license, but ultimately decided against … else. It’s basically the same license I have already — what, you’re … work without a chauffeur’s license and outlined requirements … more
Ex-Offenders Are Closing the Gap
… and arbitrary occupational licensing laws. The state requires people to get a license to work in more than 160 occupations, … of dollars in fees, many licenses contain good character clauses, … record from obtaining the license.
Occupational licensing laws need to be thoroughly … more
Secretary Of State Fines Motorists For Delayed Service, Blames Legislators
‘Until the law is changed by legislators, we are obligated to charge them’
… have an expired driver's license, and officials say there’s … appointment to renew his driver’s license. But the only appointment … birthday, by which point his license had expired.
Hover said he … transfers, on-time renewed licenses, driver’s permits and other … makes photos on a driver’s license valid for 12 years instead … more
Shampooing Hair And Piloting Commercial Airliners Require Same Number Of Training Hours In Michigan
… to shampoo hair for people outside one’s family without a cosmetology license – which requires 1,500 hours of training or a two-year apprenticeship, … have been fined and punished for shampooing hair without a cosmetology license. For perspective, the Federal Aviation Authority requires the same number … more
Alcohol Regulation Study: No Advantage To Tighter Restrictions
… states with lighter controls, such as license states, as opponents of deregulation … indistinguishable, though on average, license states actually have fewer alcohol-attributable … sale of alcoholic beverages through licensing structures.
The Liquor Control … have taken more of an open market, licensing, approach have fared at least as … more
Despite Repeal Attempts, Michigan State Law Mandates Unlicensed Dogs Be Killed
Antiquated statute still on the books
… Don't be late when renewing a dog license or forget to register that new puppy with the county. Not licensing your dog in Michigan means the local … County discusses reasons on its website for licensing canines and even threatens a fine, … at Easing Fees, Regulations and Licensing Imposed on Businesses more
Feds Permit Malaria Drugs For Coronavirus Patients, State Has Not Rescinded Threat Of Sanctions
FDA’s chief scientist: ‘Based on the totality of scientific evidence … may be effective’
… state of Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs threatened … has commented.
Instead, the state licensing agency wrote an email on March 30 … director of the Bureau of Professional Licensing, that acknowledged the FDA ruling's … statement of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs:
“Prescribing … more
Gov. Whitmer Repeals Rule She Says Helped Michigan Fight Coronavirus
Less strict medical scope-of-practice rules should remain
… decision to reinstitute medical licensing rules makes little sense, especially … practice beyond the limits of their licenses.”
This is especially surprising, … made it easier for workers to skip licensing mandates, do work without the direct … and avoid other, largely needless, licensing hoops.
Michigan’s rules for nurses … more
Upper Peninsula Democrat Breaks With Party On Vote To Cut State Income Tax
Dianda of Calumet calls for a 'much-needed tax decrease'
… introduced a bill to repeal vehicle registration (license plate) tax fees that took effect this year.
House Bill 4251 would repeal a 20 percent increase in license plate fees that was approved in 2015. Dianda voted … to the Senate Fiscal Agency, revenue from the license plate tax rose from $420.2 million in 1990 to … more
Retailers To Whitmer: We Aren't Your Face Mask Police
Governor imposes face mask mandate for customers at any business open to public
… acting in good faith could be subject to severe licensing sanctions based on the actions of non-compliant … the executive order could have their business license temporary suspended as well as their liquor license.
“While retailers and retail employees appreciate … more
Audit: Evidence Lacking 40% Of Public School Educators Took Required Continuing Ed Courses
Department of Education created verification process only after audit found shortcoming
… they meet state requirements for renewing their license, according to a report from the state auditor … continuing education for each educator who seeks a license renewal, which is good for five years. But no … that educators follow state certification and licensing requirements.
The Michigan Department of Education … more
In Kalamazoo, budding bureaucracy accompanies pot industry
In the world of government, today's coordinator is tomorrow's department
… 2022, the city has 21 cannabis businesses with 40 licenses. In 2023, there are 22 potential new businesses with 36 potential new licenses. That could add up to a possible new total of 41 potential businesses with 76 potential licenses that all require annual renewal, the city said. … more
Commentary: Recommendations for Gov. Snyder’s Liquor Control Advisory Rules Committee
… a winery from obtaining a license to sell alcohol as an off-premises … higher in control states vs. license states. A control state — … strict quotas for certain licenses based on population. This … off premises beer and wine licenses and the sale of spirits should … jurisdiction transfer of licenses. Short of eliminating quotas, … more
Commentary: Five Questions for New Liquor Advisory Committee
… Commission, and the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs announced … Committee” report on liquor licensing in 2005?
This committee … took for the LCC to decide licensing matters, but the ideas were … committee had hoped to see the licensing process reduced to a 90-day … “strive to further reduce that licensing time to 60 days or less.” … more
Entrepreneur Survey Ranks Michigan Among the Worst In the Nation For Small Businesses
Tax code, zoning and regulatory schemes makes state unfriendly
… businesses rated professional licensing requirements as 30 percent … tile thanks to Michigan’s licensing apparatus.
Nationwide, … a Living - 'Irrational' licensing requirements force painters, … bill would repeal haircut licensing standards
Commentary: Laws … Just, Benefit Consumers - Licensing standards need to be scaled … more
Michigan Considering Excessive Hunting and Fishing Regulations
Lawmakers might make it more expensive to help others enjoy Michigan’s great outdoors
… R-Freeland. They would impose licensing and registration standards …
Have a Michigan driver’s license, or an alternative form of … during a given month.
Obtain a license to guide, which would be valid … is to establish a basic licensing system for hunting and fishing … reporting.
Indiana requires a license for hunting and fishing guides. … more
Free the Food
Cottage food industry regulations need revamp
… from the mountains of regulations, rules and licensing requirements the state heaps on food producers. … make and sell that, of course, you'll need a license.)
According to Forrager.com, a website devoted … public health. Further, the regulations and licensing mandates required of larger food producers do … more
If Rentals Not ‘Affirmatively Lawful,’ Court Says They Can Be Considered Unlawful
Court of Appeals rules against Airbnb-type home rentals
… for short-term rentals to register and get a license. A short-term rental was defined as any dwelling … 14 or fewer days.
When Reaume applied for a license, she was denied. She appealed to the Township … plaintiff’s application for a short-term rental license.”
Jennifer Rigterink, a spokesperson for the … more
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