S.B. 797: COMMITTEE SUMMARY BARBER SHOPS
Senate Bill 797 (as introduced 12-6-95) Sponsor: Senator Philip E. Hoffman
Committee: Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs Date Completed: 1-30-96
The bill would repeal Public Act 148 of 1893, which prohibits the opening and operation of barber shops on Sunday.
Specifically, the Act prohibits a person from carrying on or engaging in the art or calling of hair cutting, shaving, hair dressing, and shampooing, or in any work pertaining to the trade or business of a barber on Sunday, unless the person is providing barbering services to a deceased person. Further, the Act prohibits a person from opening his or her shop or place of business to provide barbering services on Sunday. The Act states, however, that it does not apply to persons who conscientiously believe that the seventh day of the week should be observed as the Sabbath and who actually refrain from secular business on that day.
Currently, a violation of the prohibitions is punishable by a fine of at least $10 but not more than
$25, a jail sentence of up to 30 days, or both.
MCL 338.681-338.683 Legislative Analyst: L. Burghardt
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Fiscal Analyst: R. Ross
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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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