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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 …