Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 333. Health § 333.13111

Sec. 13111.(1) A local governing entity of a local health department authorized to enforce this part under section 13108  1 may adopt and enforce local codes, ordinances, or regulations that are more stringent than the minimum applicable standards set forth in this part, rules promulgated under this part, or any safety standards or other requirements issued by the department applicable to body art facilities. This part shall not relieve the applicant or a licensee from the responsibility for securing a local permit or complying with applicable local codes, regulations, or ordinances that are in addition to this part.

(2) A local health department may grant a variance to a body art facility from a requirement of this part if the local health department determines that the variance will not create or increase the potential for a health hazard or nuisance and that the activity or condition for which the variance is proposed will not violate any other provisions of this part. The applicant or licensee shall request the variance in writing, which writing shall include all of the following:

(3) A variance granted under subsection (2) shall be in writing and shall be maintained in the records of the local health department for that body art facility.