The bill amends the Occupational Code of Michigan, specifically sections 1108 and 1110, to update the requirements for obtaining a barber license and the operation 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. The bill also introduces new language to clarify that the department may deny or limit a license if the applicant has faced disciplinary action in another state. Additionally, it 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 presence of licensed instructors during practical training sessions. It also mandates that barber colleges maintain specific records for apprentices and ensures that they are partitioned from other businesses. The bill allows barber colleges and cosmetology schools to share facilities and provides guidelines for substituting cosmetology instruction for barber training, with a cap of 1,000 hours for such substitutions. Overall, the amendments aim to streamline the licensing process and enhance the educational standards for barbers and barber colleges in Michigan.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 339.1108, 339.1110