we already have too much of this type of regulation which does just what you state, keeping small timers out to benefit the established interests. occupational

we already have too much of this type of regulation which does just what you state, keeping small timers out to benefit the established interests. occupational licensing sounds beneficial to the public as a whole and at one time it was but once established businesses found they could use it to block competition its original focus was lost. It really clobbers low income workers and fattens pockets of companies which "train" for licenses and the like. Nearly a third of all jobs are regulated as such and many are prohibited to former convicts which is yet another road block. You can end up spending more money gaining your license to braid hair than serve as an EMT.