Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs  
Bureau of Professional Licensing  
Administrative Rules for Occupational Code Renewals  
Rule Set 2021-12 LR  
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING  
Friday, July 2, 2021  
09:00 AM  
The public hearing will be held virtually via Zoom to receive public comments while complying with  
measures designed to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID 19) and the City of  
Lansing Resolution #2021-081.  
910708; Phone number: 877-336-1831, Conference code: 486917.  
The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs will hold a public hearing to receive public  
comments on proposed changes to the Occupational Code Renewals rule set.  
The proposed rules clarify the definitions for terms used in the rules. The proposed rules also add  
appraisal management companies to annual license renewals and phase out annual renewals for  
collection practices and personnel agencies. The licenses for collection practices and personnel  
agencies will be added to triennial license renewals 90 days after the effective date of the proposed  
rules. The renewal dates for architects, hearing aid dealers, landscape architects, professional  
engineers, professional surveyors, and real estate brokers and salespersons will be amended to the date  
that the initial license was issued.  
By the authority conferred on the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs by MCL 339.202 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. The proposed rules will take effect  
immediately after filing with the Secretary of State. The proposed rules are published on the State of  
Copies of these proposed rules may also be obtained by mail or electronic transmission at the following  
address: BPL-BoardSupport@michigan.gov.  
Comments on these proposed rules may be made at the hearing or by mail or electronic mail at the  
following address until 7/2/2021 at 05:00PM.  
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional Licensing – Boards and  
Committees Section  
Email: BPL-BoardSupport@michigan.gov  
P.O. Box 30670, Lansing, MI 48909-8170, Attention: Policy Analyst  
The public hearing will be conducted in compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act. If the  
hearing is held at a physical location, the building will be accessible with handicap parking available.  
Anyone needing assistance to take part in the hearing due to disability may call 711- to make  
arrangements.  
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