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HB 4881

Occupations: individual licensing and registration; reference to wholesale potato dealers licensing; update. Amends sec. 4105 of 2000 PA 92 (MCL 289.4105). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4882'25

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ken Borton and 4 co-sponsors

Michigan updates wholesale potato dealer licensing references in occupational licensing law to modernize regulatory framework requirements.

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Bill Summary · HB 4881

Legislative bill overview

HB 4881 amends Michigan's occupational licensing law (MCL 289.4105) to update references related to wholesale potato dealers licensing and registration requirements. The bill modernizes outdated licensing provisions that were part of the 2000 Public Act 92 framework, with a companion bill (HB 4882) addressing related regulatory updates.

Why is this important

Licensing framework updates ensure regulatory clarity and consistency for potato wholesalers operating in Michigan's agricultural sector. Outdated or unclear licensing references can create compliance confusion for businesses and enforcement challenges for regulators, making modernization important for market efficiency and regulatory coherence.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of regulatory changes: The bill's specific amendments aren't detailed in available materials, making it unclear whether licensing requirements are being relaxed, tightened, or simply clarified—each carries different implications for industry compliance costs and consumer protection levels.
  • Relationship to companion bill: The tie-bar with HB 4882 suggests interdependent provisions; passage of one without the other could create regulatory gaps or unintended consequences that may not be apparent from this bill alone.
  • Agricultural sector impact: Depending on amendment details, changes could affect market entry barriers for small potato dealers, competition dynamics, or food safety oversight mechanisms in Michigan's produce supply chain.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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