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Monday, March 21, 2005
Permit Me PleaseA while ago I pointed out some funky permits that the City of Wauwatosa requires. I thought it might be interesting to go to the State of Wisconsin Dept. of Regulation & Licensing and do the same. Here are some stupid licenses that the state requires, along with some sarcastic comments. Time-Share Salesperson:
And here I thought they only had to worry about this in Florida. Peddler:
That's right... the state of Wisconsin requires a disabled veteran who tries to make money by "selling wares" to get a license. Is there a homeless license too? Interior Designer:
I didn't realize that feng shui required so much schooling as to be dangerous if not properly licensed. I know. Maybe someone died because a picture got hung incorrectly over someone's bed, and it fell on them during the night. Aesthetician:
Call me crazy... but doesn't pretty much every woman over the age of... let's say 16... have the skills necessary to perform this job? I've seen a woman get ready for a party... it takes skill (and time... a lot of time... too much time), but not a license. Manicurist:
Same sarcastic comments apply here as above. Hell, even I cut my own nails... I didn't need a license to make sure I knew how. Does the fact that you make money doing it mean it takes more skill as it require licensing? Whatever happened to word of mouth recommendations? It's amazing what kind of protectionist laws you can get passed in a legislature with the right campaign donation isn't it? There are many more silly licensing requirements beyond just these, but I just don't have the energy to document them all here. I'll be sure to come back later with another edition.
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