STATE LICENSE FEE ACT
Act 152 of 1979
AN ACT to provide for the establishment and collection of fees for the investigation, regulation, and enforcement of certain occupations and professions, and for certain agencies and businesses; to create certain funds for certain purposes; and to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state agencies and departments.

History: 1979, Act 152, Eff. Jan. 1, 1980 ;-- Am. 1988, Act 461, Eff. Sept. 1, 1989 ;-- Am. 1990, Act 268, Imd. Eff. Oct. 17, 1990 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 645, Imd. Eff. Jan. 5, 2007
Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of certain occupational functions, boards, and commissions from the Department of Licensing and Regulation to the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1991-9, compiled at MCL 338.3501 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.For transfer of powers and duties of certain health-related functions, boards, and commissions from the Department of Licensing and Regulation to the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1991-9, compiled at MCL 338.3501 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

The People of the State of Michigan enact:

338.2201 Short title.

Sec. 1.

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "state license fee act".

History: 1979, Act 152, Eff. Jan. 1, 1980
Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of certain occupational functions, boards, and commissions from the Department of Licensing and Regulation to the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1991-9, compiled at MCL 338.3501 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.For transfer of powers and duties of certain health-related functions, boards, and commissions from the Department of Licensing and Regulation to the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1991-9, compiled at MCL 338.3501 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

338.2202 Definitions.

Sec. 2.

As used in this act:

(a) "Department" means the department of licensing and regulatory affairs.

(b) "Occupational code" means 1980 PA 299, MCL 339.101 to 339.2919.

History: Add. 1988, Act 461, Eff. Sept. 1, 1989 ;-- Am. 1999, Act 171, Imd. Eff. Nov. 10, 1999 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 308, Imd. Eff. Oct. 1, 2012
Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of certain occupational functions, boards, and commissions from the Department of Licensing and Regulation to the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1991-9, compiled at MCL 338.3501 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

338.2203 Licensing and regulation fund; creation; requirements.

Sec. 3.

The licensing and regulation fund is created in the state treasury. All of the following apply to the licensing and regulation fund:

(a) Except as otherwise provided in sections 11, 37, 38, and 39, the fees collected under this act shall be deposited into the fund.

(b) Money in the fund shall be used only to offset the cost of operating the department.

(c) The state treasurer shall direct the investment of the fund and shall credit to the fund interest and earnings from fund investments.

(d) Money in the fund at the close of the fiscal year shall remain in the fund and shall not lapse to the general fund.

(e) The department is the administrator of the fund for auditing purposes.

History: 1979, Act 152, Eff. Jan. 1, 1980 ;-- Am. 1988, Act 461, Eff. Sept. 1, 1989 ;-- Am. 1990, Act 268, Imd. Eff. Oct. 17, 1990 ;-- Am. 1993, Act 139, Imd. Eff. Aug. 2, 1993 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 645, Imd. Eff. Jan. 5, 2007 ;-- Am. 2007, Act 77, Imd. Eff. Sept. 30, 2007 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 308, Imd. Eff. Oct. 1, 2012
Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of certain occupational functions, boards, and commissions from the Department of Licensing and Regulation to the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1991-9, compiled at MCL 338.3501 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.MCL 338.2203, which was purported to be amended by 2007 PA 77, was not amended and should not have appeared in the title as an amended section.

338.2204 Service in armed forces; dependent of member of armed forces; waiver of license, registration, or application fee; definitions.

Sec. 4.

(1) The department shall waive the fee for an initial license or initial registration that is otherwise required under this act, or an application processing fee charged by the department for an initial license or initial registration, if the applicant meets 1 of the following requirements:

(a) Is actively serving in the armed forces or the uniformed services.

(b) Is an individual who served in the armed forces or uniformed services and he or she provides to the department a form DD214, form DD215, or any other form that is satisfactory to the department that demonstrates he or she was separated from that service with an honorable character of service or under honorable conditions (general) character of service.

(c) Is a dependent of a member of the armed forces, a dependent of a member of the uniformed services, or a dependent of a veteran and he or she provides proof acceptable to the department that he or she is a dependent as described in this subdivision.

(2) As used in this section:

(a) "Armed forces" means that term as defined in section 103 of the occupational code, MCL 339.103.

(b) "Dependent" means that term as defined in section 104 of the occupational code, MCL 339.104.

(d) "Veteran" means that term as defined in section 1 of 1965 PA 190, MCL 35.61.

History: Add. 2014, Act 127, Eff. Aug. 20, 2014 ;-- Am. 2021, Act 23, Eff. Sept. 7, 2021

338.2205 Refund of fees; rules.

Sec. 5.

(1) Except under rules promulgated by the department pursuant to this section or as provided under section 411 of the occupational code, a fee collected by the department, when paid pursuant to this act, shall not be refunded.

(2) The department shall promulgate rules concerning the refund of fees, pursuant to the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328.

History: 1979, Act 152, Eff. Jan. 1, 1980 ;-- Am. 1988, Act 461, Eff. Sept. 1, 1989 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 263, Imd. Eff. July 23, 2004
Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of certain occupational functions, boards, and commissions from the Department of Licensing and Regulation to the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1991-9, compiled at MCL 338.3501 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
Admin Rule: R 338.941 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.

338.2205a Report; fees charged by third party exam administrator; selection process; definition.

Sec. 5a.

(1) The department shall submit a report each year to the house and senate appropriations committees and the house and senate fiscal agencies for the preceding fiscal year concerning the fees charged by each third party exam administrator for each examination or test conducted by that administrator pursuant to an agreement with the department.

(2) The department shall utilize a competitive selection process that meets the requirements of article 2 of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1201 to 18.1299, when selecting a third party exam administrator to administer an examination or test. The contract with the third party exam administrator shall state the examination fee an individual is required to pay to take the examination or test.

(3) As used in this act, "third party exam administrator" means a person outside of the department with which the department has entered into an agreement to administer an examination or test required under an article of the occupational code.

History: Add. 2012, Act 308, Imd. Eff. Oct. 1, 2012

338.2206 Late renewal fee.

Sec. 6.

The department shall charge a $20.00 late renewal fee if a person fails to renew a license or registration on or before the expiration date prescribed by the department by rule as authorized under the occupational code.

History: Add. 1988, Act 461, Eff. Sept. 1, 1989 ;-- Am. 1999, Act 171, Imd. Eff. Nov. 10, 1999
Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of certain occupational functions, boards, and commissions from the Department of Licensing and Regulation to the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1991-9, compiled at MCL 338.3501 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

338.2207 Duplicate license or registration; signed statement; fee.

Sec. 7.

The department may charge a fee for the issuance of a duplicate license or registration. The duplicate shall not be issued unless the person applying for the duplicate signs a statement that the original document has been lost, stolen, or destroyed. The fee for the duplicate shall be $10.00.

History: 1979, Act 152, Eff. Jan. 1, 1980 ;-- Am. 1988, Act 461, Eff. Sept. 1, 1989
Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of certain occupational functions, boards, and commissions from the Department of Licensing and Regulation to the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1991-9, compiled at MCL 338.3501 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

338.2208 Written verification that person not licensed or registered; fee; charge for specific detailed information.

Sec. 8.

(1) The department may charge a $5.00 fee for providing written verification that a person is or is not licensed or registered at the time of the request for verification.

(2) If the person requesting written verification seeks specific detailed information beyond the information described in subsection (1), the charge for verification shall be $15.00.

History: Add. 1988, Act 461, Eff. Sept. 1, 1989
Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of certain occupational functions, boards, and commissions from the Department of Licensing and Regulation to the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1991-9, compiled at MCL 338.3501 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

338.2209 Publication and distribution of public act and rules; fee.

Sec. 9.

The department may charge a fee for the publication and distribution of the public act from which a board's authority is derived and the rules promulgated under that act. The fee shall be $2.00 or the cost of the publication, whichever is greater.

338.2210 Correcting records and issuing new document; fee.

Sec. 10.

The department may charge a $10.00 fee for correcting its records and issuing a new document when a person notifies the department of a change of name, address, or employer. If the change does not require the issuance of a new document, no charge shall be made for correcting the department's records.

338.2211 Public accountant; fees; accountancy enforcement fund; creation; administration; use; carrying forward unexpended balance.

Sec. 11.

(1) Fees for a person certified, registered, or licensed or seeking certification, registration, or licensure to engage in the practice of public accounting, under article 7 of the occupational code, MCL 339.720 to 339.736, are as follows:

(a)	Application processing fee for individuals and firms	$	100.00
(b)	License to practice for individuals and firms, per year		100.00
(c)	Individual registration, per year		25.00
(d)	Permit for temporary practice, per year		100.00
(e)	Peer review fee		100.00

(2) The accountancy enforcement fund is created in the state treasury and shall be administered by the department. Beginning October 1, 2006, the money representing the increase in fees and the addition of the peer review fee imposed in subsection (1) shall be deposited into the accountancy enforcement fund. The department shall utilize the accountancy enforcement fund for the enforcement of article 7 of the occupational code, MCL 339.720 to 339.736, regarding unlicensed activity, licensee and registrant disciplinary actions, and the peer review program conducted by the state board of accountancy and to reimburse the attorney general for expenses incurred in conducting prosecutions of any unlicensed practice and disciplinary actions. A reasonable amount of money in the fund may be used for expenses regarding participation in national accounting organizations essential to the regulation of certified public accountants, as determined and approved by the department. Any unexpended balance in the accountancy enforcement fund at the end of a fiscal year shall carry forward to the next fiscal year.

History: 1979, Act 152, Eff. Jan. 1, 1980 ;-- Am. 1988, Act 461, Eff. Sept. 1, 1989 ;-- Am. 2003, Act 87, Imd. Eff. July 23, 2003 ;-- Am. 2005, Act 277, Imd. Eff. Dec. 19, 2005
Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of certain occupational functions, boards, and commissions from the Department of Licensing and Regulation to the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1991-9, compiled at MCL 338.3501 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

338.2213 Architect, professional engineer, or land surveyor; fees.

Sec. 13.

(1) Fees for a person licensed or seeking licensure as an architect under article 20 of the occupational code, MCL 339.2001 to 339.2014, are as follows:

(a)	Application processing fee	$	30.00
(b)	Supplemental application processing fee		20.00
(c)	License fee, per year		35.00

(2) Fees for a person licensed or seeking licensure as a professional engineer under article 20 of the occupational code, MCL 339.2001 to 339.2014, are as follows:

(a)	Application processing fee as follows:
(i)	If paid after September 30, 2027	$	30.00
(ii)	Beginning October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2027		35.00
(b)	Supplemental application processing fee		20.00
(c)	License fee, per year as follows:
(i)	If paid after September 30, 2027		20.00
(ii)	Beginning October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2027		40.00

(3) Fees for a person licensed or seeking licensure as a land surveyor under article 20 of the occupational code, MCL 339.2001 to 339.2014, are as follows:

(a)	Application processing fee as follows:
(i)	If paid after September 30, 2027	$	30.00
(ii)	Beginning October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2027		35.00
(b)	Supplemental application processing fee		20.00
(c)	Examination fees:
(i)	Complete examination		110.00
(ii)	Part 1 of the examination (fundamentals)		55.00
(iii)	Part 2a of the examination (principles and practice)		45.00
(iv)	Part 2b of the examination (Michigan practice)		40.00
(d)	Examination review		20.00
(e)	License fee, per year		50.00

History: 1979, Act 152, Eff. Jan. 1, 1980 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 295, Eff. Jan. 1, 1981 ;-- Am. 1988, Act 461, Eff. Sept. 1, 1989 ;-- Am. 2003, Act 87, Imd. Eff. July 23, 2003 ;-- Am. 2007, Act 77, Imd. Eff. Sept. 30, 2007 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 308, Imd. Eff. Oct. 1, 2012 ;-- Am. 2015, Act 75, Eff. Oct. 1, 2015 ;-- Am. 2019, Act 71, Imd. Eff. Sept. 30, 2019 ;-- Am. 2023, Act 131, Imd. Eff. Sept. 29, 2023
Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of certain occupational functions, boards, and commissions from the Department of Licensing and Regulation to the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1991-9, compiled at MCL 338.3501 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

338.2215 Landscape architect; fees.

Sec. 15.

Fees for a person licensed or seeking licensure as a landscape architect under article 22 of the occupational code, MCL 339.2201 to 339.2211, are as follows:

(a) Application processing fee	$	200.00
(b) Supplemental application processing fee		20.00
(c) Examination fees:
(i) Complete examination		265.00
(ii) Section 1 of the examination		25.00
(iii) Section 2 of the examination		35.00
(iv) Section 3 of the examination		100.00
(v) Section 4 of the examination		125.00
(d) Examination review		25.00
(e) License fee, per year		60.00

History: 1979, Act 152, Eff. Jan. 1, 1980 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 295, Eff. Jan. 1, 1981 ;-- Am. 1988, Act 461, Eff. Sept. 1, 1989 ;-- Am. 2003, Act 87, Imd. Eff. July 23, 2003 ;-- Am. 2007, Act 77, Imd. Eff. Sept. 30, 2007 ;-- Am. 2008, Act 491, Eff. May 13, 2009 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 308, Imd. Eff. Oct. 1, 2012
Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of certain occupational functions, boards, and commissions from the Department of Licensing and Regulation to the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1991-9, compiled at MCL 338.3501 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

338.2217 Barber, student barber, student instructor, barber instructor, person operating barbershop or barber college, or person seeking permit for demonstration or demonstrator's permit; fees.

Sec. 17.

Fees for a person licensed or seeking licensure as a barber, student barber, student instructor, or barber instructor, for a person licensed or seeking licensure to operate a barbershop or barber college, or for a person seeking a permit for a demonstration or a demonstrator's permit under article 11 of the occupational code, MCL 339.1101 to 339.1118, are as follows:

(a)	Application processing fees:
(i)	Student barber as follows:
(A)	If paid after September 30, 2027	$	15.00
(B)	Beginning October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2027		20.00
(ii)	Barber as follows:
(A)	If paid after September 30, 2027		15.00
(B)	Beginning October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2027		20.00
(iii)	Student instructor as follows:
(A)	If paid after September 30, 2027		15.00
(B)	Beginning October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2027		20.00
(iv)	Barber instructor as follows:
(A)	If paid after September 30, 2027		15.00
(B)	Beginning October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2027		20.00
(v)	Barbershop as follows:
(A)	If paid after September 30, 2027		40.00
(B)	Beginning October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2027		50.00
(vi)	Barber college as follows:
(A)	If paid after September 30, 2027		50.00
(B)	Beginning October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2027		75.00
(b)	Examination fees:
(i)	Complete barber examination		75.00
(A)	Written portion only		35.00
(B)	Practical portion only		45.00
(ii)	Complete instructor examination		75.00
(A)	Written portion only		35.00
(B)	Practical portion only		45.00
(c)	Examination review		20.00
(d)	License fees, per year:
(i)	Student barber as follows:
(A)	If paid after September 30, 2027		15.00
(B)	Beginning October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2027		30.00
(ii)	Barber as follows:
(A)	If paid after September 30, 2027		15.00
(B)	Beginning October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2027		30.00
(iii)	Student instructor as follows:
(A)	If paid after September 30, 2027		15.00
(B)	Beginning October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2027		30.00
(iv)	Barber instructor as follows:
(A)	If paid after September 30, 2027		25.00
(B)	Beginning October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2027		40.00
(v)	Barbershop as follows:
(A)	If paid after September 30, 2027		30.00
(B)	Beginning October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2027		40.00
(vi)	Barber college		150.00
(e)	Demonstrator's temporary permit as follows:
(i)	If paid after September 30, 2027		10.00
(ii)	Beginning October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2027		15.00
(f)	Demonstration temporary permit as follows:
(i)	If paid after September 30, 2027		10.00
(ii)	Beginning October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2027		15.00

History: 1979, Act 152, Eff. Jan. 1, 1980 ;-- Am. 1984, Act 24, Imd. Eff. Mar. 12, 1984 ;-- Am. 1988, Act 461, Eff. Sept. 1, 1989 ;-- Am. 2003, Act 87, Imd. Eff. July 23, 2003 ;-- Am. 2007, Act 77, Imd. Eff. Sept. 30, 2007 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 308, Imd. Eff. Oct. 1, 2012 ;-- Am. 2015, Act 75, Eff. Oct. 1, 2015 ;-- Am. 2019, Act 71, Imd. Eff. Sept. 30, 2019 ;-- Am. 2023, Act 131, Imd. Eff. Sept. 29, 2023
Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of certain occupational functions, boards, and commissions from the Department of Licensing and Regulation to the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1991-9, compiled at MCL 338.3501 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

338.2219 Repealed. 1995, Act 126, Eff. Jan. 1, 1996.

Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to marriage counselor fees.

338.2221 Collection agency or collection agency manager; fees.

Sec. 21.

Fees for a person licensed or seeking licensure to operate a collection agency or to be a collection agency manager under article 9 of the occupational code, MCL 339.901 to 339.920, are as follows:

(a)	Application processing fees:
(i)	Agency nonowner manager as follows:
(A)	If paid after September 30, 2027	25.00
(B)	Beginning October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2027	35.00
(ii)	Agency	100.00
(b)	Examination fee	50.00
(c)	Examination review fee	20.00
(d)	License fee, per year:
(i)	Agency nonowner manager	50.00
(ii)	Agency	125.00

History: 1979, Act 152, Eff. Jan. 1, 1980 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 295, Eff. Jan. 1, 1981 ;-- Am. 1981, Act 227, Imd. Eff. Jan. 7, 1982 ;-- Am. 1988, Act 461, Eff. Sept. 1, 1989 ;-- Am. 2003, Act 87, Imd. Eff. July 23, 2003 ;-- Am. 2007, Act 77, Imd. Eff. Sept. 30, 2007 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 308, Imd. Eff. Oct. 1, 2012 ;-- Am. 2015, Act 75, Eff. Oct. 1, 2015 ;-- Am. 2019, Act 71, Imd. Eff. Sept. 30, 2019 ;-- Am. 2023, Act 131, Imd. Eff. Sept. 29, 2023
Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of certain occupational functions, boards, and commissions from the Department of Licensing and Regulation to the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1991-9, compiled at MCL 338.3501 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

338.2223 Repealed. 2014, Act 153, Imd. Eff. June 11, 2014.

Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to professional community planner registration fees.

338.2225 Cosmetologist, manicurist, natural hair culturist, esthetician, electrologist, instructor, operator of cosmetology establishment or school of cosmetology, person seeking student registration or transfer, or person conducting apprenticeship program; fees.

Sec. 25.

Fees for a person licensed or seeking licensure as a cosmetologist, manicurist, natural hair culturist, esthetician, electrologist, or instructor or a person licensed or seeking licensure to operate a cosmetology establishment or school of cosmetology, seeking a student registration or transfer, or seeking a permit to conduct an apprenticeship program under article 12 of the occupational code, MCL 339.1201 to 339.1218, are as follows:

(a)	Application processing fees:
(i)	Apprenticeship program	$ 25.00
(ii)	Cosmetologist, manicurist, natural hair culturist, esthetician, electrologist, or instructor as follows:
(A)	If paid after September 30, 2027	10.00
(B)	Beginning October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2027	15.00
(iii)	Cosmetology establishment	25.00
(iv)	School of cosmetology	100.00
(b)	Examination fees:
(i)	Complete examination for cosmetologist, manicurist, natural hair culturist, esthetician, electrologist, or instructor	25.00
(ii)	Written portion only	15.00
(iii)	Practical portion only	15.00
(iv)	Examination review	20.00
(c)	License fees, per year:
(i)	Cosmetologist, manicurist, natural hair culturist, esthetician, electrologist, or instructor as follows:
(A)	If paid after September 30, 2027	12.00
(B)	Beginning October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2027	24.00
(ii)	Cosmetology establishment	25.00
(iii)	School of cosmetology	100.00
(d)	Student registration or transfer fee as follows:
(i)	If paid after September 30, 2027	5.00
(ii)	Beginning October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2027	15.00

History: 1979, Act 152, Eff. Jan. 1, 1980 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 295, Eff. Jan. 1, 1981 ;-- Am. 1988, Act 461, Eff. Sept. 1, 1989 ;-- Am. 1997, Act 98, Imd. Eff. Aug. 7, 1997 ;-- Am. 2003, Act 87, Imd. Eff. July 23, 2003 ;-- Am. 2007, Act 77, Imd. Eff. Sept. 30, 2007 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 308, Imd. Eff. Oct. 1, 2012 ;-- Am. 2015, Act 75, Eff. Oct. 1, 2015 ;-- Am. 2019, Act 71, Imd. Eff. Sept. 30, 2019 ;-- Am. 2023, Act 131, Imd. Eff. Sept. 29, 2023
Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of certain occupational functions, boards, and commissions from the Department of Licensing and Regulation to the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1991-9, compiled at MCL 338.3501 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

338.2227 Employment or consulting agent or operator of personnel agency; fees.

Sec. 27.

Fees for a person licensed or seeking licensure as an employment or consulting agent or for a person licensed or seeking licensure to operate a personnel agency under article 10 of the occupational code, MCL 339.1001 to 339.1022, are as follows:

(a)	Application processing fees:
(i)	Personnel agency	$ 225.00
(ii)	Employment or consulting agent	30.00
(iii)	Office or stockholder change	25.00
(b)	Examination fee	50.00
(c)	Examination review	20.00
(d)	License fee, per year:
(i)	Personnel agency	125.00
(ii)	Employment or consulting agent as follows:
(A)	If paid after September 30, 2027	30.00
(B)	Beginning October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2027	40.00

History: 1979, Act 152, Eff. Jan. 1, 1980 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 295, Eff. Jan. 1, 1981 ;-- Am. 1988, Act 461, Eff. Sept. 1, 1989 ;-- Am. 1992, Act 252, Imd. Eff. Nov. 19, 1992 ;-- Am. 2003, Act 87, Imd. Eff. July 23, 2003 ;-- Am. 2007, Act 77, Imd. Eff. Sept. 30, 2007 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 308, Imd. Eff. Oct. 1, 2012 ;-- Am. 2015, Act 75, Eff. Oct. 1, 2015 ;-- Am. 2019, Act 71, Imd. Eff. Sept. 30, 2019 ;-- Am. 2023, Act 131, Imd. Eff. Sept. 29, 2023
Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of certain occupational functions, boards, and commissions from the Department of Licensing and Regulation to the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1991-9, compiled at MCL 338.3501 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

338.2228 Repealed. 2014, Act 152, Eff. June 24, 2014.

Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to auctioneer registration fees.

338.2229 Repealed. 2018, Act 116, Eff. July 25, 2018.

Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to fees for person registered or seeking registration as forester.

338.2231 Hearing aid dealer, salesperson, or trainee; fees.

Sec. 31.

Fees for a person licensed or seeking licensure as a hearing aid dealer, salesperson, or trainee under article 13 of the occupational code, MCL 339.1301 to 339.1309, are as follows:

(a)	Application processing fees:
(i)	Dealer	$ 20.00
(ii)	Salesperson	20.00
(iii)	Trainee	10.00
(b)	Examination fees:
(i)	Complete dealer examination	100.00
(ii)	Dealer examination, per part	35.00
(iii)	Complete salesperson examination	100.00
(iv)	Salesperson examination, per part	30.00
(c)	Examination review	20.00
(d)	License fees, per year:
(i)	Dealer	80.00
(ii)	Salesperson	50.00
(iii)	Trainee as follows:
(A)	If paid after September 30, 2027	20.00
(B)	Beginning October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2027	40.00

338.2233 Repealed. 1995, Act 183, Imd. Eff. Oct. 23, 1995.

Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to required fees for horologists and horology apprentices.

338.2235 Repealed. 1988, Act 461, Eff. Sept. 1, 1989.

Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to fees for land sold or offered for sale under MCL 565.801 to 565.835.

338.2237 Real estate broker, associate broker, salesperson, or branch office; fees; real estate education fund; real estate enforcement fund; creation.

Sec. 37.

(1) Fees for a person licensed or seeking licensure as a real estate broker, associate broker, salesperson, or branch office or seeking other licenses or approvals issued under article 25 of the occupational code, MCL 339.2501 to 339.2518, are as follows:

(a)	Application processing fees:
(i)	Brokers and associate brokers as follows:
(A)	If paid after September 30, 2027	$	20.00
(B)	Beginning October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2027		35.00
(ii)	Salespersons		10.00
(iii)	Branch office		10.00
(b)	License fees, per year:
(i)	Brokers and associate brokers		36.00
(ii)	Salespersons		26.00
(c)	Branch office fee, per year as follows:
(i)	If paid after September 30, 2027		10.00
(ii)	Beginning October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2027		20.00
(d)	Sale of out of state property:
(i)	Application to sell		20.00
(ii)	Property registration		500.00
(iii)	Renewal of approval to sell		20.00

(2) The real estate education fund is created in the state treasury. All of the following apply to the real estate education fund:

(a) Fifteen dollars of each license fee received by the department under subsection (1)(b) during that 3-year license cycle must be forwarded to the state treasurer for deposit into the real estate education fund.

(b) The department shall use the money in the real estate education fund only for the operation of departmental programs related to education required of all licensees or applicants for licensure under article 25 of the occupational code, MCL 339.2501 to 339.2518.

(c) The state treasurer shall direct the investment of the fund and shall credit to the fund interest and earnings from fund investments.

(d) Money in the fund at the close of the fiscal year remains in the fund and does not lapse to the general fund.

(e) The department is the administrator of the fund for auditing purposes.

(3) The real estate enforcement fund is created in the state treasury. All of the following apply to the real estate enforcement fund:

(b) The department in conjunction with the attorney general shall use the money in the real estate enforcement fund only for the investigation and enforcement of actions regarding unlicensed activity and real estate fraud.

(c) The state treasurer shall direct the investment of the fund and shall credit to the fund interest and earnings from fund investments.

(d) Money in the fund at the close of the fiscal year remains in the fund and does not lapse to the general fund.

(e) The department is the administrator of the fund for auditing purposes.

History: 1979, Act 152, Eff. Jan. 1, 1980 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 295, Eff. Jan. 1, 1981 ;-- Am. 1981, Act 227, Imd. Eff. Jan. 7, 1982 ;-- Am. 1983, Act 145, Imd. Eff. July 18, 1983 ;-- Am. 1988, Act 461, Eff. Sept. 1, 1989 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 623, Imd. Eff. Dec. 23, 2002 ;-- Am. 2003, Act 87, Imd. Eff. July 23, 2003 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 645, Imd. Eff. Jan. 5, 2007 ;-- Am. 2007, Act 77, Imd. Eff. Sept. 30, 2007 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 308, Imd. Eff. Oct. 1, 2012 ;-- Am. 2015, Act 75, Eff. Oct. 1, 2015 ;-- Am. 2019, Act 71, Imd. Eff. Sept. 30, 2019 ;-- Am. 2023, Act 131, Imd. Eff. Sept. 29, 2023
Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of certain occupational functions, boards, and commissions from the Department of Licensing and Regulation to the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1991-9, compiled at MCL 338.3501 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

338.2238 State licensed real estate appraiser, certified general real estate appraiser, certified residential real estate appraiser, or limited real estate appraiser; fees; inclusion of federal fee; creation of real estate appraiser education fund.

Sec. 38.

(1) Fees for an individual licensed or seeking licensure as a state licensed real estate appraiser, a certified general real estate appraiser, a certified residential real estate appraiser, or a limited real estate appraiser under article 26 of the occupational code, MCL 339.2601 to 339.2637, are as follows:

(a) Application processing fees:
(i) Certified general real estate appraiser as follows:
(A) If paid after September 30, 2027	$	25.00
(B) Beginning October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2027		35.00
(ii) Certified residential real estate appraiser as follows:
(A) If paid after September 30, 2027		25.00
(B) Beginning October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2027		35.00
(iii) State licensed real estate appraiser as follows:
(A) If paid after September 30, 2027		25.00
(B) Beginning October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2027		35.00
(iv) Limited real estate appraiser as follows:
(A) If paid after September 30, 2027		25.00
(B) Beginning October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2027		35.00
(b) Examination fees:
(i) Certified general real estate appraiser		100.00
(ii) Certified residential real estate appraiser		100.00
(iii) State licensed real estate appraiser		100.00
(c) License fee, per year:
(i) Certified general real estate appraiser		175.00
(ii) Certified residential real estate appraiser		175.00
(iii) State licensed real estate appraiser		175.00
(iv) Limited real estate appraiser		125.00
(d) Temporary permit fee		125.00

(2) The license fee includes a fee imposed by the federal government under 12 USC 3338 for certified general real estate appraisers, certified residential real estate appraisers, and state licensed real estate appraisers. The amount of the fee described in this subsection must not exceed $50.00 per licensee, and the department shall collect and pay the fee to the federal government under section 2637 of the occupational code, MCL 339.2637.

(3) The real estate appraiser education fund is created in the state treasury. All of the following apply to the real estate appraiser education fund:

(a) Ten dollars of each fee received under subsection (1)(c) must be forwarded to the state treasurer for deposit into the real estate appraiser education fund.

(b) The department shall use the money in the real estate appraiser education fund only for the operation of departmental programs related to the education required of all licensees or applicants for licensure under article 26 of the occupational code, MCL 339.2601 to 339.2637.

(c) The state treasurer shall direct the investment of the fund and shall credit to the fund interest and earnings from fund investments.

(d) Money in the fund at the close of the fiscal year remains in the fund and does not lapse to the general fund.

(e) The department is the administrator of the fund for auditing purposes.

History: Add. 1990, Act 268, Imd. Eff. Oct. 17, 1990 ;-- Am. 1999, Act 171, Imd. Eff. Nov. 10, 1999 ;-- Am. 2003, Act 87, Imd. Eff. July 23, 2003 ;-- Am. 2007, Act 77, Imd. Eff. Sept. 30, 2007 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 308, Imd. Eff. Oct. 1, 2012 ;-- Am. 2015, Act 75, Eff. Oct. 1, 2015 ;-- Am. 2019, Act 71, Imd. Eff. Sept. 30, 2019 ;-- Am. 2023, Act 131, Imd. Eff. Sept. 29, 2023
Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of certain occupational functions, boards, and commissions from the Department of Licensing and Regulation to the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1991-9, compiled at MCL 338.3501 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

338.2238a Appraisal management company; licensure fees.

Sec. 38a.

Fees for a person licensed or seeking licensure as a state licensed appraisal management company under article 26A of the occupational code, MCL 339.2661 to 339.2677, are as follows:

(a) Application processing fee	$ 500.00.
(b) License fee, per year	$ 500.00.

History: Add. 2012, Act 426, Eff. Apr. 1, 2014

338.2239 Residential builder or residential maintenance and alteration contractor, salesperson, or branch office; fees; builder enforcement fund; creation; administration; allocation; use; carryforward of unexpended balance.

Sec. 39.

(1) Fees for a person licensed or seeking licensure as a residential builder or residential maintenance and alteration contractor, salesperson, or branch office under article 24 of the occupational code, MCL 339.2401 to 339.2412, are as follows:

(a)	Application processing fee	$	15.00
(b)	Examination fees:
(i)	Complete builder or maintenance and
	alteration contractor examination		50.00
(ii)	Law and rules portion		30.00
(iii)	Practice or trades portion		30.00
(iv)	Salesperson examination		30.00
(c)	Examination review		20.00
(d)	License fee only for the first license
	cycle of an initial or renewal licensee
	following the effective date of the
	amendatory act that added subsection (2),
	per year		60.00
(e)	License fee, per year		50.00

(2) The builder enforcement fund is created in the state treasury. All of the following apply to the builder enforcement fund:

(a) The department is the administrator of the fund for auditing purposes.

(b) A 1-time-only $30.00 allocation from a license fee received by the department under subsection (1)(d) during a single 3-year license cycle shall be deposited into the builder enforcement fund. The department shall make the $30.00 allocation only once per licensee.

(c) Five dollars of the $50.00 license fee paid under subsection (1)(e) shall be deposited into the builder enforcement fund. If on December 1 of any calendar year the department determines that the balance in the builder enforcement fund is more than $3,000,000.00, the $5.00 allocation to the builder enforcement fund from the $50.00 renewal fee due after January 1 of the following year shall not be made. If on any subsequent December 1 the department determines that the balance in the fund is less than $750,000.00, the $5.00 allocation shall resume for any renewal fee due after January 1 of the following year.

(d) The department shall utilize the builder enforcement fund only for the enforcement of article 24 of the occupational code, MCL 339.2401 to 339.2412, regarding unlicensed activity as further described in section 601(1) and (2) of the occupational code, MCL 339.601, and to reimburse the attorney general for the reasonable cost of services provided to the department and for expenses incurred in prosecutions of unlicensed activity or prosecuting attorney for expenses incurred in conducting prosecutions of unlicensed practice.

(e) The state treasurer shall direct the investment of the fund and shall credit to the fund interest and earnings from fund investments.

(f) Money in the fund at the close of the fiscal year shall remain in the fund and shall not lapse to the general fund.

History: 1979, Act 152, Eff. Jan. 1, 1980 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 295, Eff. Jan. 1, 1981 ;-- Am. 1988, Act 461, Eff. Sept. 1, 1989 ;-- Am. 2003, Act 87, Imd. Eff. July 23, 2003 ;-- Am. 2007, Act 77, Imd. Eff. Sept. 30, 2007 ;-- Am. 2007, Act 158, Eff. June 1, 2008 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 308, Imd. Eff. Oct. 1, 2012
Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of certain occupational functions, boards, and commissions from the Department of Licensing and Regulation to the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1991-9, compiled at MCL 338.3501 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

338.2241 Repealed. 1995, Act 104, Imd. Eff. June 23, 1995.

Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to myomassologist fees.

338.2243 Practice of mortuary science, operator of funeral establishment, resident trainee, embalmer, or funeral director; fees.

Sec. 43.

Fees for a person licensed or seeking licensure to engage in the practice of mortuary science or to operate a funeral establishment or for a person licensed or seeking licensure as a resident trainee or licensed as an embalmer or funeral director under article 18 of the occupational code, MCL 339.1801 to 339.1812, are as follows:

(a)	Application processing fees:
(i)	Mortuary science license	$	20.00
(ii)	Funeral establishment license		115.00
(iii)	Resident trainee		15.00
(iv)	Courtesy mortuary science license under section 1806a		135.00
(b)	Examination fees:
(i)	Complete examination		200.00
(ii)	National examination only		150.00
(iii)	State examination only		50.00
(c)	Examination review		25.00
(d)	License fees, per year:
(i)	Mortuary science as follows:
(A)	If paid after September 30, 2021		77.50
(B)	If paid after September 30, 2023		115.00
(C)	If paid after September 30, 2025		152.50
(D)	Beginning October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2021		40.00
(ii)	Funeral establishment as follows:
(A)	If paid after September 30, 2021		107.50
(B)	If paid after September 30, 2023		160.00
(C)	If paid after September 30, 2025		212.50
(D)	Beginning October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2021		55.00
(iii)	Embalmer		30.00
(iv)	Funeral director		30.00
(v)	Resident trainee		30.00
(vi)	Courtesy mortuary science license under section 1806a		135.00

History: 1979, Act 152, Eff. Jan. 1, 1980 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 295, Eff. Jan. 1, 1981 ;-- Am. 1988, Act 461, Eff. Sept. 1, 1989 ;-- Am. 2003, Act 87, Imd. Eff. July 23, 2003 ;-- Am. 2007, Act 77, Imd. Eff. Sept. 30, 2007 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 308, Imd. Eff. Oct. 1, 2012 ;-- Am. 2013, Act 78, Eff. Sept. 26, 2013 ;-- Am. 2015, Act 75, Eff. Oct. 1, 2015 ;-- Am. 2019, Act 71, Imd. Eff. Sept. 30, 2019 ;-- Am. 2020, Act 334, Imd. Eff. Dec. 29, 2020
Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of certain occupational functions, boards, and commissions from the Department of Licensing and Regulation to the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1991-9, compiled at MCL 338.3501 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

338.2243a Operation of refrigeration facility or removal service; application; fees.

Sec. 43a.

(1) Fees for a person licensed or seeking licensure to operate a refrigeration facility under article 18A of the occupational code, MCL 339.1851 to 339.1873, are as follows:

(a) Application processing fee, $225.00.

(b) License fee, every 2 years, $300.00.

(2) Fees for a person registered or seeking registration to operate a removal service under article 18A of the occupational code, MCL 339.1851 to 339.1873, are as follows:

(a) Application processing fee, $225.00.

(b) Registration fee, every 2 years, $300.00.

(d) Additional vehicle inspection fee, $50.00.

History: Add. 2024, Act 108, Eff. Apr. 2, 2025

338.2245 Repealed. 2000, Act 11, Imd. Eff. Mar. 7, 2000.

Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to finding a person unqualified.

338.2247 Repealed. 2001, Act 139, Imd. Eff. Oct. 26, 2001.

Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to nursing home adminstrator licensing fees.

338.2249 Repealed. 2004, Act 403, Eff. May 13, 2005.

Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to license fees for professional boxing.

338.2251-338.2261 Repealed. 1993, Act 87, Eff. Apr. 1, 1994.

Compiler's Notes: The repealed sections pertained to fees for persons engaged in manufacture, distribution, prescribing, or dispensing controlled substances, chiropractors, counselors, dentists, dental assistants, dental hygienists, persons engaged in practice of medicine or seeking approval to supervise physician's assistants, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, trained attendants, and optometrists.

338.2262 Repealed. 2014, Act 155, Imd. Eff. June 11, 2014.

Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to ocularist or ocularist apprentice registration fees.

338.2263-338.2275 Repealed. 1993, Act 87, Eff. Apr. 1, 1994.

Compiler's Notes: The repealed sections pertained to fees for pharmacists or other practices regulated under MCL 333.17701 to 333.17770, physical therapists, physician's assistants, podiatrists, psychologists, sanitarians, certified occupational therapists, certified occupational therapist assistants, veterinarians, and veterinary technicians.

338.2277 Effective date.

Sec. 77.

This act shall take effect January 1, 1980.

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