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Michigan Considers Allowing Ex-Offenders to Work as Health Professionals
A step in the right direction on licensing
Vet Saves Dog's Life, Family is Happy – State Sanctions Him
The problem with occupational licensing
… could have lost his state license. Why? Because a state board … the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, which … Michigan, are subject to state licensing. This means workers have … even without government licensing, the state can set health … mandate every cook to have a license. This is how it should be … more
Common Sense Licensing Reforms for Military Families a Good Start
Occupational licensing a needless barrier to jobs for too many
… require a state-mandated license, many of which do not transfer …
Too few states recognize licenses earned in other states or … got her teaching degree and license in Pennsylvania before moving … is moved to recognizes her license from Pennsylvania.
And it … teachers. States require licenses for nurses, doctors, lawyers, … more
Do You Feel Endangered When You Travel Out of State?
Licensing laws are arbitrary
… — that many occupational licensing laws are unnecessary obstacles … Wisconsin? Each state has fewer licensing requirements than Michigan, so if licensing laws really did improve public … the Institute for Justice, “License to Work,” the burdens of licensing requirements in Michigan … more
State Licensing Didn’t Stop Funeral Home Horror Shows
Policymakers should review areas where licenses are required
… dozens of infants. Michigan’s licensing agency is suspending their licenses and attempting to permanently … demonstrate how limited licensing laws can be in protecting … operators to get a state funeral license and some employees to have occupational licenses failed to prevent these abuses. … more
Michigan’s Regulatory Laws Lead to Fewer Jobs, More Crime
Licensing rules are a criminal justice issue
… withhold the occupational license required for a job. This frequently … it comes to occupational licensing, the state is unjustly denying … Jobs, Some States Reconsider Licenses” — with a focus on states … legislators included changes to licensing in a bill that would also … has proposed rolling back licensing restrictions for all state … more
Got A License For That Dog? Under This Bill Wouldn't Need One
A state dog license law appears widely ignored
… licensed. Many counties issue the licenses and collect fees for doing … all dogs be licensed, and licenses can only be obtained if a … 6301 would eliminate dog licensing requirements. It was introduced … hopes to instead nix the licensing requirement for service dogs, … and collect fees for dog licenses are also unlikely to support … more
Regulatory Reform: Make Michigan a Job and Income-Growth Leader
Reevaluate state occupational licenses
… by analyzing occupational licenses in Michigan. What we find … that the Great Lakes State licenses at least 160 occupations … while advocates of more licensing — typically the industries … there.
In fact, Michigan’s licensing apparatus leads to fewer … mandates harm the state. Licensing serves to protect existing … more
Why Does the State License Barbers?
Licensing bill doesn't go far enough
… for Justice (IJ), which monitors licensing in every state, Michigan’s mandate … September, the state of Alabama had no licensing requirement for barbers. A search … policymakers should ask when discussing a license:
Is an occupation unlicensed in … silly mandates the state requires, licensing for barbers should be eliminated. … more
Once a Leader, Michigan Now Falling Behind in Licensing Reform
New research shows licensing leads to large declines in jobs
… in reforming occupational licensing laws — but the state is beginning to lag. Licensing regulations are rules that … Economics looks at occupational licensing reforms in several states, … from requiring occupational licenses for individuals or adding … the state requires for a license. But legislation that would … more
Good With His Hands, But Sidelined By Massage License Requirement
Study: 'You need a license for that' mostly about keeping competition down, prices up
… classes, and more for a state licensing application and mandatory … obtaining his massage therapy license.
Michigan requires 500 hours … graduation."
Michigan only began licensing massage therapists in 2009. … Center study on occupational license laws, said Michigan should review the many licensing mandates the state imposes. … more
Detroit is Becoming Friendlier to Entrepreneurs
The number of licensing violations enforced by the city has decreased
… program.
The city has so many arbitrary and silly licensing requirements on the books, that it seemed that … have backed off from strict compliance with licensing rules. The Mackinac Center sent open records requests for every business license violation in Detroit for 2016 and 2017 and found … more
Unnecessary Regulations Prevent People From Working
New report shows licensing reduces the supply of workers by 20 percent
… workers. But the state’s licensing laws greatly reduce the number … the employment effects of licensing laws. “How Much of a Barrier to Entry is Occupational Licensing?” estimates that mandatory state licenses lower the number of people … varying requirements found in licensing laws, such as mandatory exams, … more
State Law May Drive Job-Seeking Michigan Woman To Move Elsewhere
Lacking cosmetology license, she looks west for opportunity
… to Las Vegas because the licensing laws in her home state make … she doesn’t have the proper licenses the state requires. A widow … cosmetology or esthetician license when all she wants to do is … doesn’t have the occupational licenses required by the state.
“I’ve … there, that you don’t need a license for.”
Williams faces a conflict … more
An Opening for Michigan Licensing Reform
When the state asks for higher fees, repeal the mandates
… $147 million in revenue for licenses and permits. But the total …
The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, or … departments.
Last year, Michigan’s licensing apparatus collected a total … how much some occupation’s licensing fees subsidize the cost of … legislators should eliminate licensing requirements for occupations … more
Cutting Hair or Working as an Athletic Trainer in Michigan May Get a Bit Easier
Bills would lessen some licensing restrictions
… R-Ludington, would revise the licensing law for athletic trainers … maintain a newly required license mandated by the state (the … discretion of government licensing officials.”
House Bill 4335, … or cosmetologist to get a license in either occupation more … Each occupation has its own licensing requirements, and the bill … more
Michigan Will Soon Restrict Real Estate Agents When Displaying Their Names
New state licensing rules called anti-competitive
… Legislature decided to revise licensing rules for real estate workers, … as well as the official licensing agency. But new mandates … to go through the state’s licensing process, or else the company … Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Michigan … board overseeing the state license, most are on the policy committee … more
Superintendent Earns Praise Painting School – Which Would Be Illegal If He Were Paid
Painting isn’t dangerous and Michigan should eliminate its license
… directly for this work, state licensing laws would make his effort … mandates.
Most people believe licensing laws exist to protect the … evidence that the states that license painters experience fewer … it’s hard to see how this license requirement makes the public … their own homes. Plus, the licensing law isn’t strictly enforced … more
Detroiters Benefit From Snyder Licensure, Criminal Records Orders
Initial applications for state jobs and licenses won’t ask about criminal records
… administering occupational licenses to remove a check box, commonly found on license applications, which asks, … criminal record when processing licensing applications, which will … 6280 would prohibit state licensing boards from barring an individual … law governing a particular license specifies that the felony … more
Should A Past Crime Bar Someone From Becoming A Roofer?
Michigan gets poor grades on licensing laws that keep reformed criminals unemployed
… jobs to get an occupational license, which in returns meeting … title of an occupational licensing scorecard published by the … grade on how fairly its licensing laws treat applicants with … the scorecard, the state's licensing laws fail to give due process … that part of the scorecard. Licensing boards here also do not give … more
When Firefighters Aren’t Allowed to Fight Fires
Licensing rules prevent ex-convicts from contributing productively to society
… from getting a firefighter’s license. In other words, California … state of Michigan doesn’t license firefighters (nor should it), … release. That’s because licensing requirements stand in their … of occupations the state licenses have “good moral character” provisions which are used to deny licenses to ex-offenders. Many other … more
How to Help Those with a Criminal Record Find Work
Eliminate unnecessary crimes, right-size punishments and repeal licensing laws
… than anyone else. …
Occupational licensing reform is another issue important … occupations requires a government license – but a criminal history often bars an individual from the licensing process. Ironically, such restrictions … that states with more burdensome licensing laws saw an average 9 percent increase … more
Issues & Ideas Forum Dec. 4 in Lansing
Our growing occupational licensing regime
… speak about occupational licensing. On this issue, Dr. Kleiner … case for why occupational licensing laws are harmful. Specifically, … below-average incomes, because licensing laws limit the opportunities … that’s not all. Occupational licensing also creates a “reverse Robin … harms, one might wonder why licensing has grown in recent decades. … more
Nearly 1 million Michiganders are subject to occupational licensing laws
Mackinac Center forum considers occupational licensing and its discontents
… in reforming occupational licensing, as the National Conference … problems of occupational licensing, and experts from the Mackinac … “Occupational Hazard: State Licensing Laws in Michigan,” which … requirements tied to occupational licensing can reduce the supply of … moral-character requirements in licensing schemes. The country suffers … more
How State Licensing Rules Harmed Flood Recovery
… weeks for repairs. State licensing laws exacerbated this problem … workers — to jump through licensing hoops such as fulfilling … other states that do not license these contractors, consumers … not noticeably worse off.
Licensing laws have major costs. More … of Minnesota shows that licensing rules cost Michigan 125,000 … more
A Federal Bill to Loosen Licensing Requirements
And a step for Michigan to follow suit
… Senate. The “Alternatives to Licensing that Lowers Obstacles to … to use their occupational license in any state or military base. … state, but sometimes that license doesn’t transfer to other … often cannot transfer their license easily and have to go back, … “sunset” provisions for licensing laws (which would ensure … more
MichiganVotes: Legislation Would Eliminate Licensing Mandate on Dietitians, Nutritionists
State report: 'It does not appear that licensing dietitians and nutritionists is necessary to protect the public'
… nutritionists are required to have a license there, the state board informed … which also requires strict licensing for those providing certain …
"[The bill] deregulates the license for dietitians and nutritionists," … against requiring the strict licensing of dietitians and nutritionists. … also are opposed to the licensing. The Alliance for Natural … more
Most Cities Require Rental Registrations – This One Gets Personal
Warren strikes out at landlord refusing to submit driver’s license number of herself and tenants
… the city requires driver’s license numbers from owners and renters … provide her personal driver’s license information or that of her … address and a real estate license to manage properties. Why … date of birth and driver’s license number does not aid in these … Warren requires the driver’s license number of the owner of National … more
The Most Bizarre Licenses in Michigan
Potato dealers, foresters, butter graders and more
… work. (Unlike other state licenses, these requirements only … surprisingly, occupational licensing barriers that make it harder … have both high occupational licensing barriers and punitive ‘good … firm, analyzes occupational licenses across the 50 states. “License to Work” ranks the states … more
Bills Reduce Work Restrictions, Give Those With Criminal Records Another Chance
Michigan House licensing bills supported by bipartisan legislators and groups across the political spectrum
… House bills 6110 to 6113, licensing boards or agencies could … a candidate from certain licenses under a “good moral character” … A person could still be denied a license if past criminal activity … require the state to review licenses currently on the books and … and attain an occupational license, but find they are prohibited … more
Jobs Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow
Licensing and regulation overkill hurts job market.
… the craziness of current licensing laws across the nation. … state requires a cosmetology license — which would teach her nothing … The Times:
A cosmetology license required nearly two years … Electrology and Nail Technology Licensing Board. The board, made up … no match for the powerful licensing groups that benefit from … more
How Michigan Stands in the Way of Poor People Getting Medical Care
For Remote Area Medical, licensing laws are a challenge
… the nonprofit is responsible for checking the licensing,” Eastman said.
Tennessee, for example, passed … few days ahead of time, the group can check the license through a national database. It’s no surprise … regulations. Others provide temporary permits or licenses. But too many are like Michigan, with overbearing … more
June 7, 2013, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Vote Report
Votes on National Guard pensions, hunting licenses
… the annual off road vehicle license tax from $16.25 to $26.25 for a license that does not authorize operation … increase hunting and fishing license fees: Passed 77 to 32 in the … structure of hunting and fishing license fees in a manner that would increase license fees for most sportsmen. For … more
It’s Time To Review and Repeal Occupational Licensing Laws
… typical worker. Occupational licensing, on the other hand, affects … more broadly.
Occupational licensing refers to the government … industries to obtain a permit, or license, before they can legally perform … teachers, but in some states, licenses are also required for massage … required to get an official license.
Policy experts from across … more
Occupational Licensing Costs Hurt Working Class Michiganders
… can obtain an occupational license, required by the state of … Institute for Justice looked at licensing requirements. In Michigan, … burden to obtain a barber’s license was the 9th-greatest of the … is necessary for an EMT’s license but a barber's license requires 467.
Simplified … more
State Licensing Laws Affecting Where People Choose to Live
Another reason to loosen labor regulations
… spectrum strongly suggests that licensing is usually arbitrary and … new paper, “Occupational Licensing and Interstate Migration,” suggests that strict licensing laws are specially harmful … Further, the paper says, licensing laws affect where people … states with fewer occupational licenses. States with a 10 percent … more
Cleaning Hats in Detroit Still Requires a License
Obsolete rules mock the rule of law, warns expert
… businesses that wash hats get a license. The ordinance was written … manager of the city’s Business License Division. Those businesses … repealing its occupational licensing requirements for hat washing, … city hasn’t enforced the licensing mandate in at least 19 years. … thoroughly reviewing the licenses and regulations it has on … more
Past Mistakes Haunt Builder Trying to Find Work
Michigan’s occupational licensure mandate can permanently impair those with criminal records
… wants to do requires a state license. And like most states, Michigan … background from obtaining a license. About 70 percent of Michigan’s … difficult to gain an occupational license.
“The state's moral character … doesn’t require a builder’s license – but once it does, I’m not … of work to do so without a license, but only as long as the project … more
Governor’s Licensure Directive Gives Ex-Offenders Another Chance
Removes potential barrier to 200 professions that now require a license
… trades that require a state license. Experts and lawmakers praised … reform permanent.
The state licensing bureau will remove a box … trainee could be denied a license because of a criminal history, … means the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs won’t … similarly reform occupational licensing laws. Without legislation, … more
State Licensure Mandate Ensnarls Another Hair Braider
Washing hair without a license could land Kalamazoo woman in jail for a year
… customer’s hair without a license.
A state investigator discovered … state-issued cosmetology license. To obtain a license, students must pay an institution … state exam. Hair braiding licenses are optional but getting a cosmetology license to legally shampoo hair for … more
Michigan House Passes Bills Rolling Back Arbitrary ‘Handyman’ Licensing
Projects costing less than $4,000 would face fewer restrictions
… obtain an amateur pilot’s license, the Federal Aviation Authority … instruction.
The state of Michigan licenses nearly 200 occupations, including … you are required to have a license — but if you build a fence … painting that wall requires a license. Paving with asphalt requires no license, laying down concrete does. … more
Lawmakers Consider Regular Review Of Burdensome Occupational License Mandates
Do they really protect public health and safety — or just restrict competition?
… review of state occupational licensing laws. These laws apply to … testimony on Senate Bill 40, a licensing reform bill introduced by … reviews of whether particular licensing mandates protect public health … legislators change or even repeal licensing laws that exceed the “least …
Skorup said that Michigan’s licensing laws impose undue restrictions … more
From Batting Nets to 'Hide Haulers,' Almost Everything Requires a License in Detroit
City regulations likely among the most stringent in the nation
… business in Detroit face licensing fees of up to $1,500 depending … furniture movers must pay a $178 licensing fee and $25 each for more … will have to pay a $138 licensing fee while animal hide haulers …
Hotel, theater and restaurant licensing fees are adjusted according … steps to obtain a business license. Prospective business owners … more
Michigan Requires More Than 200 Occupational Licenses
And the fee to be a plumber is twice as much as a doctor
… Michigan, you need to get a license — at least to work in one … professions the state of Michigan licenses. These licenses, which typically require … later, Michigan occupational licensing laws remain a much-overlooked … touched on occupational licensing, and only 38 of Michigan’s … more
Court Overrules Licensing Board, Exonerates Vet Who Saved Dog
Reality TV viewer complained after Dr. Pol helped Mr. Pigglesworth
… the successful procedure, a state licensing subcommittee called the Board of … part of Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
After an … Care Services, also part of the licensing department, issued a complaint against … January 2015. She also attended the licensing board’s disciplinary subcommittee … more
Licensing Lunacy
… Kentucky used occupational licensing laws to shut down an advice … this type of advice merits a license from Kentucky. The article …
Along with a host of other licensing mandates, Michigan also requires … recommended deregulating the licensing of dieticians and nutritionists … published a report titled, "License to Work," which looks at the … more
Barriers to entry: Occupational licensing laws hold Michigan back
About 160 occupations in Michigan now require a license
… quality haircut?
Occupational licensing creates a hindrance to economic … it impossible to thrive.
Licensing imposes a range of requirements … services for consumers.
While licensing has a role in the society … has extended the scope of licensing requirements beyond what … in Michigan now require a license. But for many of these professions, … more
Detroit Dishes Out Excessive Taxes, Fees To Business Owners
City licensing and inspection fees among the highest measured; $400 for an awning
…
She pays $1,800 for a valet license. And the city taxes her $400 simply … "They just keep taxing and licensing us to death to bring in income," … it would cost in terms of licensing and inspection fees to start … when reviewing four common licensing fees. Detroit ($2,660) also … common inspection fees.
Licensing fees for restaurants are … more
State Considers Licensing Naturopathic Physicians
But more regulatory hurdles are unlikely to improve safety
… lawmakers are looking to license naturopathic physicians — … other factors outside of licensing requirements that would regulate … profession without creating a licensing requirement. Requiring all … other cases of occupational licensing, these requirements simply … Lawmakers should remember that licensing is not the only option. Often … more
Licensing Laws are Destructive and Ineffective – But There Are Alternatives
There are ways to regulate without locking workers out
… administration: Occupational licensing laws are mostly ineffective. … result of completing the licensing requirements. But workers … research fails to find that licensing requirements make jobs safer, … establish a connection between licensing laws and improved safety …
For instance, some states license deck builders and roofers … more
Why Does Michigan License Painters?
Few other states do
… from needless government licensing requirements and fees if … argument used to justify state licensing. According to the Institute … Justice, only 10 states require licenses for painters. If unlicensed … Indiana and Ohio.
The state licensing agency isn’t doing much to enforce the state-mandated licenses anyway. According to the … more
Michigan Congressmen Introduce Bipartisan Licensing Bill
Sen. Peters, Rep. Walberg working together to remove needless barriers to employment
Occupational licensing laws are a growing and significant barrier … issue strongly suggests that licensing rules are largely arbitrary … rules. That’s because a licensing requirement creates a protected … a more rational look at licensing rules across the nation. … consolidation, or elimination of licenses or certifications which pose … more
Whitmer To Regulators: You Must Consider Shutting Down Businesses Violating My Orders
Business licenses also in jeopardy
… orders a priority. It also authorized the immediate closure and possible license suspension for businesses that do not follow them.
The executive directive also … credible complaint about a business violating her orders must be referred to licensing authorities to be investigated.
It also requires that state department … more
Some Desperate Barbers, Salons, Others Reopen Despite Lockdown
But beware the license bureau
… Michigan sheriffs have said they will not enforce lockdown orders, the state licensing bureau is offering no similar leniency. Karl Manke's barber's license has been suspended. more
Two Cheers for Legislators on Licensing
Good progress in 2013, more to be done
… under-the-radar public policy issue is occupational licensing – state rules that require residents to meet … immigration clerical assistants. It also tweaked some licensing requirements for barbers.
The Legislature also … Regulatory Reinvention.
For most jobs that require licenses, the mandates do not benefit the public in any … more
Arbitrary Michigan Licensing Laws: Auto Mechanic vs. Makeup Artist
Esthetician requires far more mandatory hours and much higher fees
Occupational licenses are pitched as a necessity to protect … evaluate new and existing licenses. That’s why education, testing … she needs an esthetician license. To get legal permission to … overbearing occupational licensing laws results in more than … separate new study finds that licensing laws result in less economic … more
License Restrictions Block Getting More Nurses Where Needed
States could help patients by honoring each others’ medical licenses
… come out of retirement, but licensing restrictions are an obstacle … revise their professional licensing rules to allow a concept known as universal license recognition. If Michigan did … how states treat driver’s licenses from other states, except … this case for occupational license,” Slivinski said.
State Rep. … more
Michigan’s occupational licensing regime: not the best, not the worst
State ranking remains at 30 in report on requirements governments impose on job-seekers
… looked at the occupational licensing requirements of the 50 states, … by much.
An occupational license is a kind of permission slip … worker who wants to secure a license must undergo a certain number … at the burden a state’s licensing requirements put on workers. … at the average fee for a license and the average number of … more
Ex-Con Working as Nurse Gets Denied License When Moving to Michigan
Great Lakes State has some of the most stringent laws in the nation
… new state, but Michigan’s licensing agency denied him the opportunity … those seeking an occupational license in health care fields to report … Reuben did — and it can deny a license to anyone with a conviction, … gainful employment due to licensing requirements.
Refusing a license to someone with a criminal … more
Detroit Window Washer Tax
… people who get paid to wash windows must pay the city $72 each year for a license. The list of fees for licenses and permits the city requires of businesses is 30 pages long. more
Arcades Owe Detroit Thousands of Quarters Each Year
… owners running an arcade to obtain a license costing $863 — or 3,452 quarters … search of business and occupational licensing in other cities turns up no other … Michigan.
Detroit requires more licenses than any city in the state, calling for special licenses for at least 60 different professions … more
Want More School Librarians in Michigan? Reform State Licensing Law
Community librarians just need a GED; school librarians need a master’s degree
… to get them with minimal costs – reform state licensing laws.
Bridge Magazine notes that 92% of schools … all lawmakers need to do is reform the state’s licensing laws.
Michigan law, based on administrative … certifications).
It’s unlikely that Michigan’s strict licensing laws lead to better outcomes for students; it … more
Commentary: Laws Should Be Just, Benefit Consumers
Licensing standards need to be scaled back
… unless one first obtains a state license that, among other things, requires … are forced to get a degree, pass a licensing exam and complete a four-year apprenticeship … around Washington, D.C., must obtain a license for people who merely communicate … to go back to school to keep his license.
No one has a stronger incentive … more
Reform Occupational Licensing Laws to Prevent Crime
… Michigan’s occupational licensing laws. By raising the barriers … criminal record from getting a license, these laws prevent people … paper. To make matters worse, licensing laws often prevent them from … for themselves.
State licensing laws typically include a … requiring that someone seeking a license to work demonstrate “good … more
Need A License To Shampoo Hair For Pay? Michigan Says ‘Yes’
State-imposed hoops weaken competition, impose compliance costs
… because the owner didn’t have a license to shampoo hair.
Michigan … state-issued cosmetology license, which takes 1,500 hours of … hundreds of dollars and an exam. Licenses for braiding hair are optional. … nationwide, said occupational licenses like the one required for … harming someone,” Avelar said. “Licenses aren’t being used to protect … more
How to Ease the Coming Physician Shortage
Changing licensing restrictions and expanding services would help
… 15 years of education and training before they are eligible for a state license to practice. This timespan includes four years of undergraduate study, … Would-be physicians must then pass a series of exams before they obtain a license.
This process leaves the average new doctor with $169,601 in debt, plus … more
Red Tape Keeps Flooded Midland Residents Up A Creek Without A Repairman
Homeowners pay price for government’s protectionist licensure schemes
… Michigan’s occupational licensing laws, experts say consumers … bill to roll back many state licenses, but it did not pass the … bill to to end painters’ licensing restrictions, but it has … than they would without licensing. The reasoning is simple: Licensing rules limit the number of … more
83,000 Plus: The Number of State Regulations That Affect Your Life
Michigan agencies have piled up more than 4.6 million words
… restrictions and more. All told, they run to over 4.6 million words.
The agencies that have promulgated the most regulations are the state departments of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Environmental Quality, and Treasury. The figures come from research done by the Mercatus Center. more
Inconsistent Licensing Requirements
State needs fewer regulations, more jobs
… than being based on safety, licensing requirements for people to … inconsistent requirements.
Michigan licenses painters, barbers, landscape … examples where the state licenses some things, and not others … state of Michigan requires a license to install a storm window … sash”), yet does not require a license to change out an entire window … more
How Michigan Regulates Child Care Shows How Ineffective Licensing Laws Are
Many have arbitrary standards and mandates
… someone who researches occupational licensing laws — the state regulations imposed … the whole, Michigan’s occupational licensing rules are arbitrary. School librarians … training and must pay hundreds in licensing fees; drywallers, fencers and pavers … athletic trainers need thousands.
Licensing laws can play a role in the regulatory … more
A Path to Real Regulatory Reform: Decrease Michigan’s Licensing Burden
… athletic trainer, a state license requires 1,460 days of training … by most other states: We license too many occupations, making … workers must first get a license to hold a job.
In the academic … economy. But in the area of licensing, there is a wide consensus … that found “evidence that licensing requirements raise the price … more
Michigan Licensing Bureau Vs. Dr. Fauci On Off-Label Coronavirus Treatment
Fauci tells MDs, 'Yeah, of course' - prescribe it; state agency threatens their license if they do
… anti-viral medications.
But Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs has warned physicians … communications manager for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs was asked why LARA seemed … prescribers and dispensers:
The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs has received multiple … more
State Senate Tightens Rules on Driver’s Licenses
The three-ticket rule may inflict collateral damage
… drivers from renewing their license if they have three or more … State does not renew the license belonging to a driver with … state would refuse to renew a license. But the Legislature implemented … banned from renewing their license.
Proponents of keeping the … someone to lose a driver’s license in Michigan. So can a variety … more
Legislature Forbids Local Governments From Creating Needless Licensing Requirements
More people will be able to freely work across the state
… extra, local occupational license before they can work legally. From now on, a state license will suffice no matter where … banned from creating new licenses and registration requirements … occupations the state does not license.
That’s the result of a new … that require an occupational license or registration for the 200 … more
Get Rid of the Teacher Licensing Exam
Let individual districts and principals decide whether certification is necessary
… teacher certification.
Pass rates for teacher licensing exams nationwide are relatively low. According … “an alarming number of candidates fail their licensing tests, far surpassing the failure rate for other … in the classroom.
The evidence that stricter licensing laws lead to higher teacher quality is mixed. … more
City Looks to License Cats For Acting Like Cats
MLive reports that Ann Arbor officials would like to see residents get licenses for their cats. Ann Arbor Mayor John Hieftje said cats are killing birds … business” in gardens.
ForTheRecord: In sum, the city wants to impose more licensing and costs on residents in order to deal with animal acts of nature. more
Michigan Hair Shampooers Must Get A Cosmetology License That Requires 1,500 Hours of Training
But an EMT who helps critical-care patients needs only 194 hours to get a state license
For lack of a state license required to shampoo hair, a Holland … terms of the cosmetology license Shaketra Payne would need … occupation that does not require a license, unless one plans to teach … 500 hours of training and a license. It is unclear why a hair … must obtain a cosmetology license or work under someone who … more
City Lifts Psychic Ban Without Thinking of Future
State law prohibits Petoskey from licensing fortunetellers
… through imposing strict licensing requirements. A proposed … 18 meeting minutes.
This licensing requirement would violate … cannot create new occupational licenses and that licensing requirements are now controlled … Warren and Bay City, have licensing restrictions for fortunetelling. … more
Salon Owner Charged With Working During Lockdown, Six Employees Unemployed
If they pull her license, she loses her business
… due to the fear she may lose the business if she did not.
The state’s licensing agency was in Huff’s salon on Thursday. The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs asked for a police officer to be present during … more
The Harm of Occupational Licensing Laws
Michigan's 'guild-ridden labor market' hurts economy; does not protect consumer health and safety
… to look into occupational licensing.
“What had I done to him … Curious Case of Occupational Licensing.”
Licensure is a mandate …
Kleiner said the rise of licensing in recent decades – from … United States has changed, licensing has become more prominent. … the service economy (where licensing dominates),” he said.
When … more
Arbitrary Licensing Requirements Should be Scrapped
Unemployment is a leading indicator for recidivism
… require a state-mandated license to work for approximately … and painting, obtaining a license means proving you are of “good … you are ineligible for a license.
In some professions this … most it would be better for licensing boards to use common sense … University estimates that higher licensing burdens led to a fourfold … more
Health News Site Searches For Doctors Who Are ‘Spreading COVID-19 Misinformation’
Kaiser Health News approaches Michigan’s licensing department
… states.
Last August, a reporter for Kaiser Health News asked a Michigan licensing agency if it was investigating a cardiologist who appeared on the Joe …
The Kaiser reporter, Victoria Knight, asked the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs if it was investigating Dr. Peter McCullough, a … more
House Chips Away at Licensing Mandates
Senate continues to ignore reforms
…
The state has a lot of licensing mandates that drive up costs … the policy.
So consider licensing. A House committee is currently … bill that would eliminate license requirements for dietitians … nutritionists. The bill to license these workers was only passed … has noted, other states licensing people who give food advice … more
Michigan AG Dana Nessel Says Rebel Barber 'Not A Hero,' 'Not A Patriot'
Says jail a 'last resort' but license suspended
… in its attempt to shut down Manke. And the county sheriff has refused to enforce the state’s executive orders. The state has suspended his barber license.
“We are not looking to throw people in jail. That to me is a very, very last resort,” Nessel said in an interview with Sinclair Broadcast Group … more
City Denies Alcohol License to Restaurant it Doesn’t Like
Royal Oak officials discriminate against fast food restaurant
… Michigan is denying an alcohol license to a restaurant, apparently … voted to deny an alcohol license to a Taco Bell Cantina “after … vision for the bistro-style licenses.
"I would say more that … hired 20 employees. If the license had been approved, they planned … decide who gets a liquor license, they should not discriminate … more
Possible Fire Sprinkler License Would Be Nation's Most Restrictive
‘Work experience’ requirement exceeds requirements for practicing law
… persistently lobby for new license mandates, often hoping that … give Michigan the most rigid license mandate in the country for … include:
To qualify for a license, an individual would have … members of this profession.
Licenses would last one year, requiring annual renewals.
License costs would include a $100 … more
National Groups Push Music Therapist Licensing – Which Benefits Themselves
Michigan’s up next in considering music therapist bill
… Therapists, have pushed for state licensing laws all across the nation. These new occupational licenses would force music therapists … House Bill 4829 to require licensing. Those wanting to work would … freely and safely for years, licenses have recently been adopted … Michigan wants to consider licensing music therapists, it should … more
Bills Targeting Dubious Licensing Laws Held Up In The Legislature
Interior designers, auctioneers, community planners all subject to regulations
Measures to eliminate licensing laws for occupations varying … elimination of occupational licensing are now in either the House … elimination of 18 occupational licenses and nine licensure boards.
Licensing sometimes is necessary with … and safety. However, such licensing often does little more than … more
Licensing Lobbyists Say Rolling Back Interior Designer Rules Will Cost Lives
Florida fight shows how ridiculous many regulations are
… states that require a state license to become an interior designer. … argue that eliminating the license will lead to more fires and … arguments against repealing licensing laws for occupations that … mandated an interior design license and repealed its registry … mandated interior design license here as there is in Florid … more
Supreme Court Justice Keynote Speaker on Milton Friedman Legacy Day
Justice Brian Zahra talks licensing reform
Despite Claims, There Is No Teacher Shortage in Michigan
A majority of Michiganders with a teaching license aren’t teaching
Trump Labor Secretary Joins Bipartisan Call for Licensure Reform
Obama administration also wanted changes
… reform their occupational licensing rules to encourage job creation. …
The growth of occupational licensing is part of a nationwide trend … about 1 in 20 jobs required a license. Today, more than 1 in 4 Americans need a license to legally perform their work.
Granted, many licenses have valid reasons, particularly … more
Putting Up Gutters and Putting Down Tile Will Cost You in Michigan
State licensing laws on minor alterations among the most burdensome in the nation
… money thanks to Michigan’s licensing laws.
Without a certificate … is illegal.
Michigan's licensing apparatus requires most general … 10 states that requires a license for this type of work and has the fourth highest licensing burden in the country, according … study recently looking at licensing mandates around the nation. … more
Did The Crime, Served The Time — And Now He Can Make A Living
Scores of occupations require a Michigan license; until recently, this barred those with a record
… of the state occupational licensing law, Grennan would have been … obtaining a state-required license. And Michigan law imposes occupational license mandates on more than 160 … felony conviction obtain a license as long as it does not become … issue of public safety, the license does not have a direct relation … more
Giving A Friend A Manicure Or Haircut Is Illegal in Michigan
And getting the license takes more training than homebuilders or EMTs
… immediate family without a license under this article.”
Barbers … state of Michigan imposed licensing restrictions. The requirements … stringent: Getting a barber’s license here requires an individual … required to get a New York license, to cite one example.
And … someone operating without a license.
“The ABA has gotten countless … more
Family Restaurant On Brink Fought The Lockdown Law
Now sanctioned by other laws, including suspended liquor license
… down.
“They took my liquor license off the wall and put a big … door that said my liquor license had been suspended,” Cory … same day they took my liquor license, 10 minutes later a health … law judge for the liquor license,” Cory said. “I lost and I’m … suspension of his liquor license.
Cory still has to face another … more
MichiganVotes: Proposed — Lie Detector Tester Licensure Repeal; New Licensing For Pharmacy Technicians
One bill would eliminate 1972 law; another would add new law to the books
… One that would repeal the licensing of forensic polygraph examiners, and another that would impose new licensing mandates on pharmacy technicians. … passed an exam, and paid licensing fees to the state.
A 2012 … burden to administer the license, it would appear as if the … may be achieved through licensing forensic polygraph examiners," … more
Regulatory Roadblocks Hurt the Poor
… lay down tile, or work as a landscape architect, thanks to Michigan’s licensing apparatus.
While the Legislature is making some progress where the state … not taken up, few meaningful rules have been eliminated from the state licensing apparatus.
Have pity on the poor who simply are trying to work their … more
The Dangers of Painting — State Law Requires Training, Exam, Fees For the Right to Earn a Living
'Irrational' licensing requirements force painters, floor sanders, glaziers to give time and money
… summer? Thanks to Michigan’s licensing apparatus, it’ll cost you. … one of only 10 states that licenses painters — and only five … firm’s recent report on licensing in all 50 states. She says that occupational licensing has "rapidly become a burden" … What we found is that these licensing burdens are not only widespread, … more
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