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<p><b>PERMIT NOT REQUIRED FOR PROVIDER TO </b></p>

<p><b>INSTALL BUSINESS MONITORING SYSTEM</b></p>



<p><b>House Bill 4654 as introduced</b></p>

<p><b>Sponsor:  Rep. Michele Hoitenga</b></p>



<p><b>House Bill 4655 as introduced</b></p>

<p><b>Sponsor:  Rep. Beth Griffin</b></p>



<p><b>Committee:  Communications and Technology </b></p>

<p><b>Complete to 5-26-17</b></p>



<p style='text-align:justify'><b>SUMMARY: </b></p>



<p style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify'><a name="StartText"></a>Each bill would specify that a permit is not required to
install a business monitoring system, and each would add a definition of
&quot;business monitoring system&quot; as follows:  </p>



<p style='margin-left:1.0in;text-align:justify'>A device or an
assembly of equipment and devices that allows a business to remotely monitor
its business premises through audio, video, or sensor detection systems. It
does <u>not include</u> a fire alarm system or a life safety system designed to
protect and evacuate building occupants in the event of emergencies such as
fire, smoke, or power outages. </p>



<p style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify'><u>House Bill
4654</u> would amend the Skilled Trades Regulation Act, which establishes
uniform provisions relating to the licensing of various occupations, to
prohibit a local ordinance from requiring a permit to install a business
monitoring system.</p>



<p style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify'><u>House Bill
5655</u> would amend the Single State Construction Code Act to specify that a
permit is not required to install, maintain, replace, or service a business
monitoring system.</p>



<p style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify'><b><i>The
Skilled Trades Regulation Act</i></b> (HB 4654) states that it does not limit
the power of a municipality to enact an ordinance to provide for licensing of
electrical or specialty contractors or journeyman electricians, sign
specialists, or fire alarm specialty technicians.  However, the act currently
does prohibit an ordinance from requiring the procurement of a permit by a
provider to install, maintain, replace, or service any electrical wiring,
equipment, or devices associated with a home monitoring system.  HB 4654 would
add &quot;business monitoring system&quot; as another prohibition.  (MCL
339.5733)</p>



<p style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify'><b><i>The Single
State Construction Code Act</i></b> (HB 4655) currently states that a permit is
not required for the installation, maintenance, replacement, or servicing of
any electrical wiring, equipment, or devices related to or associated with a
home monitoring system if performed by a provider. HB 4655 would include
&quot;business monitoring system&quot; to this list. (MCL 125.1528a)</p>





<p style='text-align:justify'><b>FISCAL IMPACT:</b> </p>



<p style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify'>The bills do not
appear to have any significant impact on the Department of Licensing and
Regulatory Affairs.</p>











































































<p style='text-align:justify'>                                                                                        Legislative
Analyst:   <a name="Analyst"></a>Emily S. Smith         </p>

<p style='text-align:justify'>                                                                                                Fiscal
Analyst:   Marcus Coffin</p>

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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House Fiscal Agency staff for use by
House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official
statement of legislative intent.</span></p>

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