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MI Comp L § 257.79f (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles|Act 300 of 1949 - Michigan Vehicle Code (257.1 - 257.923)|300-1949-I - Chapter I Words and Phrases Defined (257.1...257.83)|Section 257.79f - "Boat Lift" Defined.

257.79f "Boat lift" defined.Sec. 79f.  "Boat lift" means a vehicle owned and operated by a marina or watercraft dealer in a commercial boat storage operation with a framework designed to surround or straddle a boat and lift the boat from water or a storage space using a sling and hoisting mechanism. A boat lift shall be specifically designed for and used exclusively to transport a boat between a place of storage and a marina or in and around a marina. Boat lift does not include a boat trailer designed for normal or routine transportation of a watercraft. History: Add. 2008, Act 539, Imd. Eff. Jan. 13, 2009
MI Comp L § 257.80 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles|Act 300 of 1949 - Michigan Vehicle Code (257.1 - 257.923)|300-1949-I - Chapter I Words and Phrases Defined (257.1...257.83)|Section 257.80 - Tenses; Definition.

257.80 Tenses; definition. Sec. 80.  The present tense includes the past and future tenses; and the future, the present. History: 1949, Act 300, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949
MI Comp L § 257.81 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles|Act 300 of 1949 - Michigan Vehicle Code (257.1 - 257.923)|300-1949-I - Chapter I Words and Phrases Defined (257.1...257.83)|Section 257.81 - Number and Gender; Definitions.

257.81 Number and gender; definitions. Sec. 81.  The singular shall include the plural and the plural shall include the singular; the masculine shall include the feminine and neuter, as requisite. History: 1949, Act 300, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949
MI Comp L § 257.82 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles|Act 300 of 1949 - Michigan Vehicle Code (257.1 - 257.923)|300-1949-I - Chapter I Words and Phrases Defined (257.1...257.83)|Section 257.82 - “Shall” and “May” Defined.

257.82 “Shall” and “may” defined. Sec. 82.  "Shall" and "may" means shall is mandatory and may is permissive. History: 1949, Act 300, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949
MI Comp L § 257.83 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles|Act 300 of 1949 - Michigan Vehicle Code (257.1 - 257.923)|300-1949-I - Chapter I Words and Phrases Defined (257.1...257.83)|Section 257.83 - "Specialty Court Program" Defined.

257.83 "Specialty court program" defined.Sec. 83.  "Specialty court program" means a program under any of the following:  (a) A drug treatment court, as that term is defined in section 1060 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.1060, in which the participant is an adult.  (b) A DWI/sobriety court, as that term is defined in section 1084 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.1084.  (c) A hybrid of the programs under subdivisions (a) and (b).  (d) A mental health court, as that term is defined in section 1090 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.1090.  (e) A veterans treatment court, as that term is defined in section 1200 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.1200. History: Add. 2020, Act 383, Eff. Mar. 24, 2021
MI Comp L § 257.201 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles|Act 300 of 1949 - Michigan Vehicle Code (257.1 - 257.923)|300-1949-II - Chapter II Administration, Registration, Certificate of Title and Anti-Theft (257.201...257.259)|Section 257.201 - Reference to “Division”.

257.201 Reference to “division”. Sec. 201.  When a reference is made in this act to "division", the reference is to the secretary of state or an authorized representative of the secretary of state. History: 1949, Act 300, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949 ;-- Am. 1953, Act 215, Eff. Oct. 2, 1953 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 139, Eff. May 1, 1979
MI Comp L § 257.202 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles|Act 300 of 1949 - Michigan Vehicle Code (257.1 - 257.923)|300-1949-II - Chapter II Administration, Registration, Certificate of Title and Anti-Theft (257.201...257.259)|Section 257.202 - Secretary of State as Exclusive State Agent.

257.202 Secretary of state as exclusive state agent. Sec. 202.  Except as provided in this act, the secretary of state is the exclusive state agent for the administration of the driver license provisions of this act. History: 1949, Act 300, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949 ;-- Am. 1953, Act 215, Eff. Oct. 2, 1953 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 139, Eff. May 1, 1979
MI Comp L § 257.203 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles|Act 300 of 1949 - Michigan Vehicle Code (257.1 - 257.923)|300-1949-II - Chapter II Administration, Registration, Certificate of Title and Anti-Theft (257.201...257.259)|Section 257.203 - Appointment of Employees.

257.203 Appointment of employees. Sec. 203.  Subject to the civil service laws of this state, the secretary of state shall appoint deputies, subordinate officers, clerks, investigators, and other employees as necessary to administer this act. History: 1949, Act 300, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949 ;-- Am. 1953, Act 215, Eff. Oct. 2, 1953 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 139, Eff. May 1, 1979
MI Comp L § 257.203a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles|Act 300 of 1949 - Michigan Vehicle Code (257.1 - 257.923)|300-1949-II - Chapter II Administration, Registration, Certificate of Title and Anti-Theft (257.201...257.259)|Section 257.203a - Meaning of “Commissioner” in MCL 257.301 to 257.327; Effect of MCL 257.201 to 257.203a.

257.203a Meaning of “commissioner” in MCL 257.301 to 257.327; effect of MCL 257.201 to 257.203a. Sec. 203a.  (1) As used in sections 301 to 327, "commissioner" means the secretary of state or an authorized representative of the secretary of state.  (2) Sections 201 to 203a shall not alter, modify, or amend the functions, duties, and responsibilities of an elected or appointed state or local official under this act. History: Add. 1953, Act 215, Eff. Oct. 2, 1953 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 139, Eff. May 1, 1979
MI Comp L § 257.204 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles|Act 300 of 1949 - Michigan Vehicle Code (257.1 - 257.923)|300-1949-II - Chapter II Administration, Registration, Certificate of Title and Anti-Theft (257.201...257.259)|Section 257.204 - Administration and Enforcement of Act; Establishment of Highway Patrol Prohibited; Rules; Official Seal.

257.204 Administration and enforcement of act; establishment of highway patrol prohibited; rules; official seal. Sec. 204.  (1) Except as provided in this act, the secretary of state shall observe, enforce, and administer this act. The secretary of state shall not establish a highway patrol.  (2) The secretary of state may promulgate rules 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, necessary to administer this act.  (3) The secretary of state may adopt an official seal. History: 1949, Act 300, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949 ;-- Am. 1953, Act 215, Eff. Oct. 2, 1953 ;-- Am. 1966, Act 247, Eff. Mar. 10, 1967 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 139, Eff. May 1, 1979 Admin Rule: R 257.21 et seq.; R 257.31 et seq.; R 257.181 et seq.; R 257.301 et seq.; R 257.351 et seq.; and R 257.801 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.
MI Comp L § 257.204b (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles|Act 300 of 1949 - Michigan Vehicle Code (257.1 - 257.923)|300-1949-II - Chapter II Administration, Registration, Certificate of Title and Anti-Theft (257.201...257.259)|Section 257.204b - Conviction of Attempted Violation; Effect.

257.204b Conviction of attempted violation; effect. Sec. 204b.  (1) When assessing points, taking licensing or registration actions, or imposing other sanctions under this act for a conviction of an attempted violation of a law of this state, a local ordinance substantially corresponding to a law of this state, or a law of another state substantially corresponding to a law of this state, the secretary of state or the court shall treat the conviction the same as if it were a conviction for the completed offense.  (2) The court shall impose a criminal penalty for a conviction of an attempted violation of this act or a local ordinance substantially corresponding to a provision of this act in the same manner as if the offense had been completed. History: Add. 1998, Act 347, Eff. Oct. 1, 1999
MI Comp L § 257.205 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles|Act 300 of 1949 - Michigan Vehicle Code (257.1 - 257.923)|300-1949-II - Chapter II Administration, Registration, Certificate of Title and Anti-Theft (257.201...257.259)|Section 257.205 - Secretary of State; Office and Branch Offices; Establishment; Employees; Bond; Liability for Loss of Money; Person Appointed to Conduct Branch Office; Compensation and Expenses.

257.205 Secretary of state; office and branch offices; establishment; employees; bond; liability for loss of money; person appointed to conduct branch office; compensation and expenses. Sec. 205.  (1) The secretary of state shall maintain an office in the state capitol complex, and in other places in the state as the secretary of state considers necessary to carry out the powers and duties vested in the secretary of state. At least 1 office shall be established in each county of the state and in each city of the state having a population of 10,000 or more, but not within a radius of 5 miles from a county office location. This subsection does not apply in a county having a population of 300,000 or more, nor to contiguous cities having a combined population of 10,000 or more. A person licensed under section 248, is not eligible for appointment to conduct, manage, or be an employee of a branch or fee office of the secretary of state.  (2) A bond may be required of a person in an office established under subsection (1) in an amount that the secretary of state prescribes to cover the safe handling of money received under this act. The secretary of state shall not be held personally liable for a loss of money because of armed robbery, larceny, embezzlement, riot, act of God, or other act of a person resulting in a loss of money which is within the authority and responsibility of the secretary of state as the administrator of this act.  (3) A person appointed to conduct a branch office shall receive compensation fixed by the secretary of state, and necessary expenses of the office. The compensation and expenses shall be paid out of the Michigan transportation fund and shall be deducted from the fund before the fund is certified to the state treasurer. History: 1949, Act 300, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949 ;-- Am. 1961, Act 210, Eff. Sept. 8, 1961 ;-- Am. 1969, Act 47, Imd. Eff. July 17, 1969 ;-- Am. 1970, Act 177, Imd. Eff. Aug. 3, 1970 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 398, Eff. Mar. 31, 1981
MI Comp L § 257.205a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles|Act 300 of 1949 - Michigan Vehicle Code (257.1 - 257.923)|300-1949-II - Chapter II Administration, Registration, Certificate of Title and Anti-Theft (257.201...257.259)|Section 257.205a - Plan to Fully Reopen Secretary of State Branches; Written Report.

257.205a Plan to fully reopen secretary of state branches; written report.Sec. 205a.  Within 30 days after the effective date of the amendatory act that added this section, the department shall provide a written report to the senate majority leader, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the chairpersons of the senate and house of representatives appropriations committees detailing the department's plan to reopen all secretary of state's branches to the general public for in-person services, without the requirement of an appointment. The written report must include, but is not limited to, all of the following:  (a) The number of staff that will return to in-person work.  (b) The manner in which the department will transition returning staff back to in-person work.  (c) The manner in which the department will notify members of the public that secretary of state's branches are open for in-person services, without the requirement of an appointment.  (d) How the department will prioritize customers who were unable to renew essential documents beginning March 24, 2020, due to the closing of the secretary of state's branches and appointment only policy.  (e) The department's plans to ensure the safety of the staff and customers in reopened secretary of state's branches.  (f) Details on hours of operation for reopened secretary of state's branches.  (g) How the department will utilize the use of kiosks and other automated services at reopened secretary of state's branches. History: Add. 2021, Act 71, Imd. Eff. July 29, 2021
MI Comp L § 257.206 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles|Act 300 of 1949 - Michigan Vehicle Code (257.1 - 257.923)|300-1949-II - Chapter II Administration, Registration, Certificate of Title and Anti-Theft (257.201...257.259)|Section 257.206 - Forms.

257.206 Forms. Sec. 206.  The secretary of state may prescribe and provide suitable forms of applications, certificates of title, registration certificates, operators' and chauffeurs' licenses, and all other forms requisite or deemed necessary to carry out the provisions of this act, the enforcement and administration of which are vested in the department. History: 1949, Act 300, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949
MI Comp L § 257.207 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles|Act 300 of 1949 - Michigan Vehicle Code (257.1 - 257.923)|300-1949-II - Chapter II Administration, Registration, Certificate of Title and Anti-Theft (257.201...257.259)|Section 257.207 - Administering Oaths and Acknowledging Signatures Without Fee; Certified Copy of Record; Fee; Evidence; Electronic Certification; Use of Computer-Generated Certified Information.

257.207 Administering oaths and acknowledging signatures without fee; certified copy of record; fee; evidence; electronic certification; use of computer-generated certified information. Sec. 207.  (1) An officer or employee designated by the secretary of state for the purpose of administering the motor vehicle laws shall administer oaths and acknowledge signatures without fee.  (2) The secretary of state and the officers designated by the secretary of state may prepare under the seal of the secretary of state and deliver upon request, a certified copy of a record maintained under this act and charge a fee as set forth in this act.  (3) A certified computer-generated or paper copy of a record maintained under this act shall be admissible in a proceeding in a court in the same manner as the original record and shall be prima facie evidence of the contents of and the facts stated on the record.  (4) An order, record, or paper generated by the computerized central file of the secretary of state may be certified electronically by the generating computer. The certification shall be a certification of the order, record, or paper as it appeared on a specific date.  (5) A court or the office of the clerk of a court of this state that is electronically connected by a terminal device to the computerized central file of the secretary of state may receive into and use as evidence in any case the computer-generated certified information obtained by the terminal device from the file. A duly authorized employee of a court of record of this state may order a record for an individual from a secretary of state computer terminal device located in, and under the control of, the court, and certify in writing that the document was produced from the terminal and that the document was not altered in any way. History: 1949, Act 300, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949 ;-- Am. 1968, Act 278, Imd. Eff. July 1, 1968 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 398, Eff. Mar. 31, 1981 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 102, Imd. Eff. Mar. 5, 1996
MI Comp L § 257.207a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles|Act 300 of 1949 - Michigan Vehicle Code (257.1 - 257.923)|300-1949-II - Chapter II Administration, Registration, Certificate of Title and Anti-Theft (257.201...257.259)|Section 257.207a - Electronic Driver License Status Check; Request by Approved Agency; Maintenance of Written Permission by Organization; Compliance With Safeguards; Fee.

257.207a Electronic driver license status check; request by approved agency; maintenance of written permission by organization; compliance with safeguards; fee. Sec. 207a.  (1) The secretary of state may provide an electronic driver license status check of a person who transports clients or provides medical or other health, human, or social services for an organization exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. The electronic driver license status check provided by the secretary of state shall identify the person's driver license type and status and shall indicate whether the driver has any points on his or her driving record.  (2) The secretary of state shall process an electronic driver license status check under subsection (1) only if the request is submitted by an agency serving an organization described in subsection (1) that is approved by the secretary of state. An organization exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code shall provide an approved agency with the driver identification information as prescribed by the secretary of state and certify that the organization has the written permission of the driver to obtain his or her driver license status check under section 208c(3)(m). The written permission shall be maintained by the organization for a period of not less than 5 years.  (3) The secretary of state may require both the organization and the agency to comply with any safeguards the secretary of state considers reasonable or necessary to protect the rights of a driver for whom a status check is requested. Safeguards may include a bond requirement and written designation authorizing disclosure executed under section 208c(3)(m).  (4) The secretary of state shall not charge a fee for an electronic driver license status check submitted by an approved agency. An organization that requests an actual copy of a record shall pay the same fee as any other requester of a record copy. History: Add. 1998, Act 105, Eff. Mar. 23, 1999
MI Comp L § 257.208a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles|Act 300 of 1949 - Michigan Vehicle Code (257.1 - 257.923)|300-1949-II - Chapter II Administration, Registration, Certificate of Title and Anti-Theft (257.201...257.259)|Section 257.208a - Availability of Records to the Public.

257.208a Availability of records to the public. Sec. 208a.  Records maintained under this act, other than those declared to be confidential by law or which are restricted by law from disclosure to the public, shall be available to the public in accordance with procedures prescribed in this act, the freedom of information act, 1976 PA 442, MCL 15.231 to 15.246, or other applicable laws. History: Add. 1997, Act 100, Imd. Eff. Aug. 7, 1997
MI Comp L § 257.208d (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles|Act 300 of 1949 - Michigan Vehicle Code (257.1 - 257.923)|300-1949-II - Chapter II Administration, Registration, Certificate of Title and Anti-Theft (257.201...257.259)|Section 257.208d - Resale or Redisclosure of Personal Information; Duties of Recipient.

257.208d Resale or redisclosure of personal information; duties of recipient. Sec. 208d.  (1) An authorized recipient of personal information disclosed under section 208c may resell or redisclose the information only for a use permitted under section 208c.  (2) An authorized recipient of personal information disclosed under section 208c who resells or rediscloses the information shall do both of the following:  (a) Make and keep for a period of not less than 5 years records identifying each person who received personal information from the authorized recipient and the permitted use for which it was obtained.  (b) Allow a representative of the secretary of state, upon request, to inspect and copy records identifying each person who received personal information from the authorized recipient and the permitted use for which it was obtained. History: Add. 1997, Act 101, Imd. Eff. Aug. 7, 1997
MI Comp L § 257.209 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles|Act 300 of 1949 - Michigan Vehicle Code (257.1 - 257.923)|300-1949-II - Chapter II Administration, Registration, Certificate of Title and Anti-Theft (257.201...257.259)|Section 257.209 - Application for Registration; Certificate of Title; Operator's or Other License, Investigation.

257.209 Application for registration; certificate of title; operator's or other license, investigation. Sec. 209.  The department shall examine and determine the genuineness, regularity, and legality of every application for registration of a vehicle, for a certificate of title therefor, and for an operator's or chauffeur's license and of any other application lawfully made to the department, and may in all cases make investigation as may be deemed necessary or require additional information, and shall reject any such application if not satisfied of the genuineness, regularity, or legality thereof or the truth of any statement contained therein, or for any other reason, when authorized by law. History: 1949, Act 300, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949
MI Comp L § 257.210 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles|Act 300 of 1949 - Michigan Vehicle Code (257.1 - 257.923)|300-1949-II - Chapter II Administration, Registration, Certificate of Title and Anti-Theft (257.201...257.259)|Section 257.210 - Title, Registration Certificate, Permit, License or Plate; Seizure; Possession and Custody of Plate; Security Interest.

257.210 Title, registration certificate, permit, license or plate; seizure; possession and custody of plate; security interest. Sec. 210.  The department is hereby authorized to take possession of any certificate of title, registration certificate, permit, license or registration plate issued by it upon expiration, revocation, cancellation or suspension thereof, or which is fictitious, or which has been unlawfully or erroneously issued, and the department or any agent thereof is authorized to take possession and custody of any registration plate found attached to any motor vehicle for which it was not issued, or when any other unlawful use is being made thereof. Expiration, revocation, cancellation or suspension of a certificate of title does not, in itself, affect the validity of a security interest noted on it. History: 1949, Act 300, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949 ;-- Am. 1951, Act 270, Eff. Sept. 28, 1951 ;-- Am. 1964, Act 248, Eff. Jan. 1, 1965
MI Comp L § 257.211 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles|Act 300 of 1949 - Michigan Vehicle Code (257.1 - 257.923)|300-1949-II - Chapter II Administration, Registration, Certificate of Title and Anti-Theft (257.201...257.259)|Section 257.211 - Synopsis, Summary, or Compilation of Laws Relating to Vehicles; Selling Price of Compilation; Disposition and Use of Money Collected.

257.211 Synopsis, summary, or compilation of laws relating to vehicles; selling price of compilation; disposition and use of money collected. Sec. 211.  (1) The secretary of state may publish a synopsis or summary of the laws of this state regulating the operation of vehicles and may deliver a copy without charge as the secretary of state may deem necessary.  (2) The secretary of state may publish a compilation of the laws of this state relating to the ownership and operation of vehicles and other laws relative to the department of state. The secretary of state shall establish a selling price for the compilation and may raise or lower the selling price of the compilation to reflect changes in preparation, printing and distribution costs.  (3) Money collected from the sale of the compilation shall be credited to a revolving fund created by this act, known as the "Michigan department of state publications fund". Money in the fund shall be used to pay preparation, printing and distribution costs incurred by the department in connection with the publication. Money in the fund at the close of a fiscal year shall remain in the fund. History: 1949, Act 300, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 137, Imd. Eff. May 29, 1980