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You Shouldn’t Need a License to Work as a Property Manager

Legislation would get rid of an unnecessary regulation

… There is no mandatory state license for those individuals who … first acquire a real estate license. This requires years of experience, … the requirement to get a license before renting managing property. "The real estate license requirement can be unnecessary … Hoitenga, who has a real estate license, said in Gongwer News. "The …

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 …

Let Them Work

Solutions for Michigan’s overbearing licensing laws

… just one example of inane licensing requirements outlined by … courses. Florists needn’t pass a license test with a fail rate higher … Midwest have less restrictive licensing regimes, and following suit … origins of occupational licensing. Most people think of licenses as a way to ensure public …

A square deal for the Little Guy!

Start here to fix rigged policies

… partisan divides to go after the policies that hurt the regular citizen. Here are state laws that benefit the few and cost the public: Occupational licensing rules create barriers to getting a job without improving safety. They increase costs to consumers and protect those who can afford the extra schooling, …

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 …

Let Them Work: Michigan Should Reciprocate All Occupational Licenses

… all states allow teaching licenses to transfer across state … or for many other types of licenses. Occupational licensing laws require people to pay … for other jobs: Some states license roofers, floor sanders, gutter … back to school for a new license. It does not matter if a person …

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 …

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 …

Suggestions for Michigan’s licensing agency

Even small changes could make a big difference

… the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs “seeking … the process of obtaining a license challenging.” People can take … review the 180 occupational licenses in Michigan. These should … evaluated based on how much the license actually protects public health … applied it to a few current licenses. Automatically recognize …

Is This Working? The Effects of Occupational Licensing on the Workforce

… workers needed an occupational license – today, more than 20 percent … government permission to work. Licensing requirements typically include … administrations have both focused on licensing rules, working to encourage … research on occupational licensing and what lawmakers and citizens … infrastructure of occupational licensing. Her work explores the antitrust …

How Occupational Licensing Redistributes Income

No benefits to consumers to be found.

… show the problems of state licensing in a variety of areas. From … occupations now requiring a license has risen from five percent … Minnesota, most of this licensing drives up costs for consumers … 21 states which require a license for an optician and those … vision. They do not require a license in Michigan. The paper finds …

Mackinac Center Sues State in Latest Transparency Lawsuit

Licensing agency has ignored FOIA law for months

… The Mackinac Center Legal Foundation filed its latest lawsuit related to government transparency, suing the state after the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs refused to provide public documents. “Gov. Whitmer came into office promising transparency, even signing an executive order …

Mackinac Center Praises Bipartisan Proposal to Increase Job Opportunities for Military Families

Lawmakers and the governor should build on recommendations and reform licensing rules more broadly

… package to reform occupational licensing requirements for all military … studies on occupational licensing in Michigan. "More than one-third … that require a professional license, many of which do not transfer … continue reforming and reducing licensing requirements across the board.” … and Florida in universal license recognition. That would allow …

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, …

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 …

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 …

Michigan Unwisely Moving to Add New Licensing Requirements on Solar Panel Installers

Installers have operated for decades without any apparent problems

… would impose additional licensing requirements on people who … problems. Given that, these new licensing mandates are a solution in … bill would specify that a license and appropriate employment … list of instances where a license is not required for the alteration … solar panels do not need a license, but the bill proposes to …

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 …

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 …

Michigan Senate takes aim at licensing hunting, fishing guides

Bills would make licenses for hunting and fishing guides among the strictest in the nation

… the strictest occupational licensing regulations for hunting and … Possess a valid driver’s license. Pay a license fee of $150 for state residents … For fishermen, possess a license to operate watercraft. File … or hunting guide without a license would result in fines of $500 …