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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," …

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 …

Why states create licensing laws

… it comes to occupational licensing mandates, however, the regulated … would-be competitors to get a license before operating legally. … supportive of occupational licensing. Efforts to scale back these … change. As a result, reforming licensing laws remains of little importance … create regulations, such as licensing requirements. These laws …

Regulatory Reforms on the Move in Michigan

… need for more comprehensive licensing changes. Counselors: A new … time-consuming and expensive new licensing requirements. House Bill … automatically deny an insurance license to anyone with a felony record. … nonfinancial crimes to get a license to sell insurance. Cosmetologists: … from states with similar licensing requirements. The bill passed …

Michigan Repeals Its Painters License

… painters in Michigan even have a license. The law was arbitrary. Painters … of those require a state license (nor should they). The painter license restricted people from working … considering some other major licensing reforms in 2019 as well. … review process for current licenses on the books, focusing on …

Emotional Support Animals, License Mandates and More License Mandates

April 6, 2018 MichiganVotes weekly roll call report

… "psychological associates," with license fees, continuing education … prior to being eligible for a license, and other requirements imposed … requirements to get this license. Reported from committee, … apprenticeship requirements, license fees, statutory and administrative … “naturopathic physicians,” with license fees, education requirements …

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 …

Recognize licenses obtained in other states

… supply of medical professionals is the state’s licensing regime, which makes it needlessly more difficult … Michigan. Universal reciprocity of all occupational licenses, certifications and training would help. If the state would automatically recognize licenses approved by other states, businesses could hire …

What Academic Research Says About the Effects of Licensing

The research on state licensing laws is robust and has been … associated with occupational licensing. Licensing an occupation restricts the … consumers. Research suggests that licensing increases wages for licensed … restrictive the occupational licensing requirements are.[3] Some …

Let Them Work: Solutions for Michigan’s Overbearing Occupational Licensing Laws

Issues and Ideas Forum

Occupational licensing is now one of the largest issues in labor economics, … the minimum wage. The problem of licensing is becoming increasingly apparent … having litigated and advocated for licensing reform across the nation. His firm, … discuss the problems with current licensing laws, explain recent court cases …

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 …

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 …

Annually review state licenses and repeal unnecessary ones

… are about 180 occupational licenses on Michigan’s books. Many … newly proposed occupational licenses, while a sunset process would … 2012 analyzed occupational licensing and called for eliminating licenses covering two dozen jobs. … when determining whether a license was necessary and effective.[76] …

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 …

Mackinac Center Educates Lawmakers on the Burdens of Occupational Licensing

… it comes to occupational licensing laws. These mandates, enacted … and alteration contractor license. This requires 60 credit hours … ($90) and paying for the license itself ($205). So before he … administration titled “Occupational Licensing: A Framework for Policy Makers” concluded, “The costs of licensing fall disproportionately on …

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 …

Appendix A: Model Legislation — Occupational Licensing Reform Act

… certification,[**] specialty occupational license for medical reimbursement,[††] and occupational license. Subd. 5. Occupational license. “Occupational license” is a nontransferable authorization … an occupation for which a license is required, it is illegal …

Legislature Looking at Licensing Requirements

Skorup: Roadblocks hurt the poor

The Michigan Legislature is considering a package of bills that would reduce or eliminate the amount of regulations and licensing requirements for several professions, which Mackinac Center analysts have long called for. “We feel that if you can go out and do a job and it’s not affecting the health …

A Policy Guide to Reforming Occupational Licensing in Michigan

… any other labor policy. Licensing laws in Michigan increase … household, because of excessive licensing rules which prevent market … needed to keep track of these licensing requirements. According … Because most government licensing schemes restrict people with … legally, research also suggests licensing laws contribute to higher …

Mackinac Center Settles Case Against Michigan Licensing Board For COVID Documents

… Center filed a public records request with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs concerning businesses that allegedly violated the … Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The request was simple: the Mackinac Center asked …