BARBERSHOP PRACTICES - S.B. 408: FLOOR ANALYSIS

Senate Bill SB 408 (as reported without amendment)

Sponsor: Senator Philip E. Hoffman

Committee: Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs

CONTENT

The bill would repeal Public Act 309 of 1941, which provides for the regulation of trade practices among barbers, haircutters, and barber and haircutting schools and colleges.

Specifically, the Act allows the State board of examiners of barbers to regulate trade practices including reasonable service charges and hours of operation, unfair and unsanitary practices among barber shops, haircutting shops, and barber and haircutting schools and colleges. Further, the Act provides for the regulation of practices such as payment to students, operation for profit, and student training service hours among barber and haircutting schools and colleges.

MCL 338.651-338.662 - Legislative Analyst: N. Nagata

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

Date Completed: 5-21-97 - Fiscal Analyst: M. Tyszkiewicz

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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.