Legislative Analysis
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EXEMPT CERTAIN BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED
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CONCESSIONS FROM FOOD LAW LICENSURE
Analysis available at
Senate Bill 986 as passed by the Senate http://www.legislature.mi.gov
Sponsor: Sen. Sarah Anthony
House Committee: Agriculture
Senate Committee: Regulatory Affairs
Complete to 12-10-24
SUMMARY:
Senate Bill 986 would amend the Food Law to exempt from its licensure requirements an
individual who operates a location under the requirements of 1978 PA 260, which contains
laws and requirements regarding accommodations for blind and visually impaired persons.
Among the requirements of that act is that a concession in a state-owned building or on state-
owned property must be owned or operated, or both, by a blind or visually impaired person.
MCL 289.4105
FISCAL IMPACT:
The bill could reduce state and local costs through reduced licensing and inspection activity
and reduce state and local fee revenue. However, these fiscal impacts would be relatively minor
and immaterial.
Legislative Analyst: Josh Roesner
Fiscal Analyst: William E. Hamilton
■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House Fiscal Agency staff for use by House members in their
deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.
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Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 289.4105
As Passed by the Senate: 289.4105