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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 …