Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 408. Labor § 408.808

(a) To promulgate rules for the inspection, design, construction, installation, alteration, maintenance, and use of elevators in this state pursuant to Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, as amended, being sections 24.201 to 24.315 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

(b) To prepare examinations, interview applicants to determine their qualifications, examine qualified applicants for elevator contractor licenses or certificates of competency, and certify to the director the names of persons who successfully pass the examination given by the board.

(c) When submitted by the director, to grant exceptions or variations from the literal requirements of this act or rules promulgated by the board when it is clearly evident that exceptions or variations are necessary to prevent undue hardship or when existing conditions prevent compliance with the literal requirements, if the board believes reasonable safety will be secured by granting the exception or variation.

(d) To hear and decide appeals referred to the board by the director when requested to do so by a person, firm, or corporation aggrieved by an order or act of the department, or its authorized representatives, and to adopt rules of procedure for appeals.

(e) To conduct hearings to determine whether an elevator contractor license or certificate of competency or commission should be suspended or revoked and to make recommendation to the director.