The logistics for kids who wish to host a lemonade stand in Michigan will be easier if a state bill becomes law, according to state lawmakers.
The bill was unanimously passed by the House on Thursday and referred to the Senate.
"Children from our community initially brought this issue to my attention when their local health department demanded that they pay repeated fees to run their lemonade stand," Cavitt said.
Cavitt explained that oversight of lemonade stands varies by local jurisdiction, and some health departments require permits and/or licensing fees for those small operations.
The American tradition of lemonade stands dates back to 1839 in New York City, according to a 2024 Smithsonian magazine article.
But by the early 1900s, such drink stands were typically run by youth for pocket money or charity.
About 40% of those in the baby boom generation recalled running a lemonade stand as a youth, the magazine said. »