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.