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Michigan Rep. Questions Health Department After Kids Told to Pay $57 Lemonade Stand Fee

Health officials cite Michigan food safety law, while a state lawmaker says government should not be charging children to sell lemonade.

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Dave Bondy
Mar 15, 2026
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ROGERS CITY, Mich. — State Rep. Cam Cavitt on Monday criticized District Health Department No. 4 after concerns were raised about permit requirements for children operating a lemonade stand at a farmers market in Rogers City.

According to Cavitt, the health department informed the children that they would need to obtain a temporary food service permit co…

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