State Rep. Cam Cavitt today led the House in unanimously passing his plan to let Michigan children operate lemonade stands without excessive government fees and regulations. 

“It’s time to raise a glass and celebrate,” said Cavitt (R-Cheboygan). “Children from our community initially brought this issue to my attention when their local health department demanded that they pay repeated fees to run their lemonade stand. We shouldn’t let red tape stand in the way of kids making an effort to work hard and learn about the values of entrepreneurship. Today, we took action in the House to make life a little sweeter for kids across our state.” 

House Bill 6007, introduced by Cavitt, will ease regulatory requirements for lemonade stands operated by minors that make under $5,000 per year. Currently, oversight of these stands varies by locality, with some health departments requiring permits and charging licensing fees. 

Cavitt went on to thank colleagues for the overwhelming support for the bill. 

“It’s refreshing to see Republicans and Democrats come together to support our youth,” Cavitt said. “This is a practical change that will make it easier for our kids to gain real business experience and develop civic responsibility. I was glad to see the votes pour in.” 

The bill now heads to the Senate for further consideration.