Occupations: licensing fees; increasing fees collected under this act; provide authority for. Amends sec. 5 of 1979 PA 152 (MCL 338.2205).
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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Overview
This bill allows the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to increase fees collected for professional licenses. The increases are tied to the average percentage wage and salary increase given to state employees. The department must follow specific rules and provide a schedule of proposed fees to the state budget office and legislative committees each year. Fees are not refundable unless specifically provided for in department rules.
Key provisions
- Allows the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to increase licensing fees.
- Increases fees by a percentage equal to the average wage and salary increase for state employees.
- Requires the department to promulgate rules regarding fee increases.
- Mandates the department to provide a fee schedule to the Director of the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget and legislative committees annually.
- Fees are not refundable unless specifically provided for in department rules.
Who is affected
- Individuals seeking or holding professional licenses in Michigan
- The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
- State government (through employee wage increases)
Notable changes
- Provides the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs with the authority to adjust licensing fees based on state employee wage increases.
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