Occupations: barbers; mobile barber shops; allow. Amends secs. 1101, 1111 & 1112 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.1101 et seq.).
Impact
The introduction of mobile barbershops and the associated regulations aims to broaden employment opportunities in the barbering profession while accommodating modern business practices. The bill mandates that mobile barbershops adhere to the same sanitation and operational standards as traditional barbershops, which is crucial for protecting public health. This regulatory update may enhance competition and accessibility of barber services across various locations within the state, particularly in under-served areas.
Summary
House Bill 4911 aims to amend the Occupational Code concerning the practices and regulations surrounding barbers and barbershops in Michigan. The bill seeks to include mobile barbershops in the existing regulatory framework, defining mobile barbershops as vehicles equipped to provide barber services on the go. This change reflects the growing trend of mobile services and the need for formal regulations to ensure consumer safety and professional standards in these mobile settings.
Contention
While the overall sentiment toward the bill appears supportive as it modernizes occupational regulations, there may be concerns regarding the enforcement of sanitation standards and ensuring compliance among mobile operators who may work at various locations. Additionally, stakeholders in the industry might debate the necessity and practical implications of such standards, particularly regarding the cost of compliance and the potential impact on small, independent barbershop operators who could find it challenging to adapt to new rules.
Occupations: individual licensing and registration; department of licensing and regulatory affairs inspection requirements of barbershops and barber colleges; modify. Amends sec. 1113 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.1113).
Food: cottage food operation; certain requirements for cottage food operations and cottage food products; modify. Amends secs. 1105, 1111 & 4102 of 2000 PA 92 (MCL 289.1105 et seq.).
Occupations: plumbers; providing plumbing services while serving as local inspector; allow. Amends secs. 1111 & 1123 of 2016 PA 407 (MCL 339.6111 & 339.6123).
Food: cottage food operation; cottage food operations; allow to sell, offer for sale, and accept payment for cottage food products over the internet. Amends secs. 1111 & 4102 of 2000 PA 92 (MCL 289.1111 & 289.4102).
Occupations: cosmetologists; skin care services that may be performed by an esthetician or cosmetologist; modify. Amends secs. 1201 & 1210 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.1201 & 339.1210). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5683'24