Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs  
Bureau of Professional Licensing  
Administrative Rules for Occupational Code - Disciplinary Rules  
Rule Set 2020-23 LR  
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING  
Friday, September 18, 2020  
09:00 AM  
This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom pursuant to Executive Order 2020-132.  
for Video Connection: 448597; Phone number: 877-336-1831, Conference Code for audio connection:  
486917.  
The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs will hold a public hearing to receive public  
comments on proposed changes to the Occupational Code - Disciplinary Rules rule set.  
The proposed rules clarify definitions; clarify a licensee’s or registrant’s duty to report changes to his or  
her name, postal address, and electronic mail address; clarify the rule related to compliance  
conferences; rescind rules that are duplicative of statute; add rules regarding unlicensed activity; advise  
respondents about the service of a complaint or notice of hearing; advise a licensee or registrant that an  
investigation may include potential violations beyond those originally alleged; clarify when a contested  
case begins; and advise where and when pleadings should be filed after a complaint is issued.  
MCL 24.233 and MCL 339.205, and Executive Reorganization Order Nos. 1991-9, 1996-2, 2003-1, and  
2011-4, MCL 338.3501, MCL 445.2001, MCL 445.2011, and MCL 445.2030. These rules will take effect  
Immediately after filing with the Secretary of State. The rules are published on the Michigan Government  
of the draft rules may also be obtained by mail or electronic transmission at the following address:  
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs  
Bureau of Professional Licensing  
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional Licensing– Boards and  
Committees Section, Attention: Policy Analyst  
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional Licensing– Boards and  
Committees Section, P.O. Box 30670, Lansing, MI 48909-8170, Attention: Policy Analyst  
Email: BPL-BoardSupport@michigan.gov  
Comments on the rules may be made in person at the hearing or by mail or electronic mail until  
9/18/2020 at 05:00PM.  
The public hearing will be conducted in compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act, in  
accessible buildings with handicap parking available. Anyone needing assistance to take part in the  
hearings due to disability may call 711- to make arrangements.  
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