S.B. 163 & 164: COMMITTEE SUMMARY                    HOROLOGISTS/MYOMASSOLOGISTS

Senate Bills 163 and 164

Sponsor: Senator Dale L. Shugars

Committee: Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs Date Completed: 4-12-95

SUMMARY OF SENATE BILLS 163 and 164 as introduced 1-31-95:

The bills would amend the Occupational Code to repeal provisions that regulate horologists and massologists. The bills also would repeal provisions in the State License Fee Act that prescribe registration, licensure, and examination fees for these professions.

Senate Bill 163 would amend the Occupational Code to repeal Article 14, which regulates the practice of horology, i.e., the science of time measurement, watchmaking, and the repair, replacement, rebuilding, or adjustment of the mechanical parts of watches

Senate Bill 164 would amend the Occupational Code to repeal Article 17, which regulates the practice of massage or myomassology, i.e., the scientific art of body massage, whether by hand or with a nonpowered mechanical or electrical apparatus, for the purpose of body massage or contouring, and the use of oil rubs, salt glows, hot and cold packs, and baths.

MCL 339.303a                                                                               Legislative Analyst: L. Burghardt

FISCAL IMPACT

Senate Bill 163 would not have a fiscal impact on or affect the administrative workload of the Department of Commerce or of local governmental units. The Board of Horology has been inactive and there has been no licensing or regulatory activity governing the practice of watchmaking.

Senate Bill 164 would not have a fiscal or administrative impact on the Department of Commerce or on local governmental units. There currently are no licensed myomassologists (those who specialize in the treatment of muscular complaints).

Fiscal Analyst: K. Lindquist

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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.

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