Michigan House advances bill to waive fees for qualifying kids’ lemonade stands

Michigan lawmakers have moved House Bill 6007 forward, approving a proposal that would exempt qualifying child-run lemonade stands from permit and licensing requirements. The bill passed the Michigan House on June 25 and still needs Senate approval and a governor’s signature before becoming law.

The measure, introduced by State Rep. Cam Cavitt, would cover minors selling lemonade or other non-alcoholic drinks that do not need temperature control for safety. Stands would also need to make under $5,000 per year to qualify.

The push followed complaints that some children faced recurring local fees to keep selling lemonade. According to the source, one group in Presque Isle County had been told to pay $57 every two weeks to continue operating at a farmers market.

For editors, the key issue is whether statewide consistency is the right answer when local health departments currently handle these stands differently. The bill is not final yet, so coverage should avoid framing the exemption as already in effect.