I thought it was interesting that in a state of 1.3 million people, 115,000 under age 14, the state issues 100,000 various licenses.
“the state issues 100,000 various licenses.”
Some businesses need more than one license. But Maine take thier nanny state obligation a bit too seriously
Professions and Occupations that need a license
Accountants
Elevator Inspectors and Mechanics Physical Therapists
Acupuncturists
Foresters
Physicians (MD)
Alcohol and Drug Counselors
Funeral Practitioners
Physicians (Osteopath)
Architects
Geologists
Plumbers
Athletic Trainers
Hearing Aid Dealers and Fitters Podiatrists
Auctioneers
Interior Designers
Propane & Natural Gas Technicians
Audiologists
Interpreters for the Deaf Professional Engineers
Barbers
Land Surveyors
Professional Solicitors
Boiler Inspectors
Landscape Architects
Psychologists
Boiler Operators
Manufactured Housing Professionals Radiologic Technologists
Charitable Solicitations
Massage Therapists
Real Estate Appraisers
Chiropractors
Naturopathic Doctors
Real Estate Commission
Complementary Health Care Providers Nurses
Respiratory Care Practitioners
Cosmetologists
Nurse Practitioners
Social Workers
Counselors
Nursing Home Administrators
Soil Scientists
Dietetic Technicians
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Speech-Language Pathologists
Dietitians
Occupational Therapists
Stationary Steam Engineers
Dental Hygienists
Oil and Solid Fuel Technicians
Tramway Inspectors
Dentists
Oil Dealer Registrations (Prepaid Plans) Transient Sellers
Door-to-Door Home Repair Sellers Optometrists
Veterinarians
Electricians
Pharmacy
Veterinarian Technicians
Pharmacy Technicians
This one boggles my mind.
Interpreters for the Deaf