Barber Shop License

The Bureau of Commercial Services, Licensing Division, within the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs licenses barber shops. The Michigan Board of Barber Examiners was created under Article 11 of Public Act 299 of 1980, as amended, to regulate the services of barbers, barber students, barber colleges, barber instructors, student instructors, and barber shops in Michigan.

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A. NAME OF LICENSE OR APPROVAL: 

Other Barber Shop forms 

B. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 

PA 299 of 1980 (Occupational Code) Article 11 

C. APPLICABLE REGULATION: 

Administrative Rules 

D. SUMMARY OF LICENSE/APPROVAL PROCESS: 

 1.  Applicability (activities that require the license) 

Barber services shall be rendered in premises licensed by the department. Before becoming licensed, a barber shop must submit an application, a fee and a self inspection report attesting to the fact they have met sanitation and establishment standards prescribed in rules promulgated under this article. A barber shop must be completely partitioned from a dwelling and shall not be occupied for lodging or residential purposes. If the ownership or location of a shop changes a new application and inspection is required. The licenses of the barber shop and all barbers working in the barber shop shall be displayed in a prominent place visible to the public at all times.

 2.  Pre-Application Requirements 

N/A

 3.  Application Submission Requirements 

Applicants must submit a signed application form and the information that is specified in Article 11 of P.A. 299 of 1980, as amended (Occupational Code) laws and/or rules and directions for completing an application.

 4.  Procedures and Time-Frame for Obtaining License or Approval 

N/A

 5.  Operational Requirements 

N/A

 6.  Fees 

Application Processing Fees: 

• Barber shop - $50.00

Per Year License Fees: 

• Barber shop - $40.00

Other Fees: 

• Late Renewal Fee - $20.00
• Verification of License to Other Jurisdiction - $15.00
• Duplicate License (if lost, stolen or destroyed) - $10.00

 7.  Appeal Process 

For the occupations regulated under the Occupational Code, this generally describes the procedure that is followed when an applicant for a license has received a formal denial of the application. The Code calls what they file a Petition for Review and requires that the Department receive it within 30 days. The appeal/petition is placed on the board agenda for the next regularly scheduled board meeting. The Petitioner files a written request to appeal that is accompanied by any documents, which would substantiate their reason why the denial should be overturned and a license granted. The two main categories of denial are: lack of good moral character and failure to meet the license requirements (lack of education, experience, failed exam, etc.) The Board and Department hear the appeal/Petition during the meeting. The Board vote must be agreed upon by the Department; in case of the Board voting to overturn the denial and the Department disagreeing (wanting the denial to stand), the Department has the final decision. If the Petitioner is in attendance, the Petitioner knows the outcome then but either way a letter outlining the results is mailed to the Petitioner. Should the Petitioner wish to appeal an upheld denial determination made at the Board meeting, the next step would be filing in Circuit Court. If the occupation is not under the Occupational Code, the Bureau Director would hear the appeal and any upheld denial by the Bureau Director could also be appealed to Circuit Court.

 8.  Public Input Opportunities 

The public has an opportunity to provide input in various ways. Typical opportunities for input are when administrative rules are being considered at a Public Hearing. The public has an opportunity to address specific draft rules or the rule set overall either in writing or by testimony at the hearing. At open Board Meetings, the public is given an opportunity to address the board on either specific items or in general. At any time a member of the public wishes to address a Bureau practice, policy or procedure, a letter to the Bureau Director may be sent. The Bureau also receives many inquiries or comments by way of letters to the Governor regarding Bureau operations or specific licensure applications.

E. Contact Information: 

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Creation/Revision Date:

September 22, 2010