The bill amends the Occupational Code of Michigan, specifically sections 1108 and 1110, to update the requirements for obtaining a barber license and the licensing of barber colleges. Key changes include lowering the required hours of study at a licensed barber college from 1,800 to 1,500 hours and adjusting the apprenticeship requirement to also reflect 1,500 hours. Additionally, the bill introduces new language to clarify that the department may deny or limit a license if the applicant has faced disciplinary action in another state. It also specifies that individuals with barber training from other jurisdictions can substitute experience for instruction under certain conditions, including providing notarized attestations of their experience.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the requirements for barber colleges, including the need for a minimum of 1,275 hours of practical training and the employment of at least two full-time licensed instructors. It mandates that barber colleges maintain specific records for apprentices and ensures that the facilities meet sanitation standards. The bill also allows barber colleges and cosmetology schools to share facilities, provided they comply with the established regulations. Overall, these amendments aim to streamline the licensing process while ensuring that educational standards are upheld in the barbering profession.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 339.1108, 339.1110