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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. …

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 …

Balancing Michigan’s Fishing Interests – Part 1

State licensing delays renew discussions on industry’s prospects

… regulations and delay the licenses for commercial fishers, however, … state-issued commercial fishing licenses, but that only 35 of those … propose heavy limits on their licenses, limiting their catch of … from recreational fishing licenses go to fund sport fish management … sale of hunting and fishing licenses are used for a variety of …

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. …

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 …

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 …

Michigan's Occupational Licensing Requirements

Updated Summer 2023

Michigan’s Occupational Licensing Requirements Download PDF | Full list of Michigan licensing fees Updated June 2023 … Acupuncture Bureau of Professional Licensing Exam and certification in … medicine from NCCAOM OR active license/registration in good standing … selling certain animals need a license $50-$500 Animal Control Officer …

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, …

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 …

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 …