Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 333. Health § 333.12527

Sec. 12527. (1) A public swimming pool shall not be operated without a license.

(2) A person engaged in the operation of a public swimming pool shall obtain a license to operate the swimming pool from the department, its agent or representative, or a representative of a designated local health department and shall pay an initial or renewal fee as specified in section 12527a.  1

(3) A license shall be displayed by the owner in a conspicuous place on the premises.

(4) A license shall expire December 31 of every third year if the annual renewal fee is paid or as stipulated on the license, whichever is sooner.

(5) A license shall be renewed upon receipt of a proper application, an annual renewal fee as specified in section 12527a, and evidence that the public swimming pool is being operated and maintained in accordance with sections 12521 to 12534  2 and the applicable rules and regulations.

(6) A license shall not be transferred to another person but it may be replaced by another license upon receipt of a proper application and the fee specified in section 12527a.