Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)? 

LARA oversees the licensing and regulation of more than 1.2 million individuals and entities in Michigan on an annual basis. It supports the health, safety and economic well-being of the public through services to and regulation of the activities of organizations and individuals. LARA is organized into 4 units: (1) Employment Security and Workplace Safety; (2) Licensing and Regulation; (3) The Michigan Administrative Hearing System; and (4) The Office of Regulatory Reinvention (ORR). 

Employment, Security and Workplace Safety 

Bureau of Services for Blind Persons

Michigan Employment Relations Commission

MIOSHA and Wage & Hour Division

MIOSHA Asbesto's Program

Unemployment Insurance Agency

Worker's Compensation Agency 

Licensing & Regulation 

Corporations Division 

Testing, Education & Program Services 

Construction Codes 

Michigan Fireworks Safety Act 

Liquor Control Commission 

Michigan Public Service Commission 

Health Facilities Division

Health Professions Division

Nursing Homes and Long Term Care Facilities

Michigan Administrative Hearing System

Michigan Compensation Appellate Commission 

Tax Tribunal 

Office of Regulatory Reinvention