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MI Comp L § 257.236 (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)|300-1949-II-TRANSFERS-OF-TITLE-OR-INTEREST - Transfers of Title or Interest (257.233...257.242a)|Section 257.236 - Procuring Title to Vehicle Acquired by Operation of Law; Validity of Registration Upon Death of Owner; Application for Title by Surviving Spouse or Heir; Proof of Death; Certification; Petition.

257.236 Procuring title to vehicle acquired by operation of law; validity of registration upon death of owner; application for title by surviving spouse or heir; proof of death; certification; petition. Sec. 236.  (1) If ownership of a vehicle passes by operation of law, upon furnishing satisfactory proof of that ownership to the secretary of state, the person acquiring the vehicle may procure a title to the vehicle regardless of whether a certificate of title has ever been issued. Upon death of an owner of a registered vehicle, the license plate assigned to the vehicle, unless the vehicle is destroyed, is a valid registration until the end of the registration year or until the personal representative of the owner's estate transfers ownership of the vehicle.  (2) If an owner of 1 or more vehicles, which vehicles do not have a total value of more than $60,000.00, dies and the owner does not leave other property that requires issuance of letters as provided in section 3103 of the estates and protected individuals code, 1998 PA 386, MCL 700.3103, the owner's surviving spouse, or an heir of the owner in the order specified in section 2103 of the estates and protected individuals code, 1998 PA 386, MCL 700.2103, may apply for a title, after furnishing the secretary of state with proper proof of the death of the registered owner, attaching to the proof a certification setting forth the fact that the applicant is the surviving spouse or an heir. Upon proper petition, the secretary of state shall furnish the applicant with a certificate of title. History: 1949, Act 300, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949 ;-- Am. 1957, Act 90, Eff. Sept. 27, 1957 ;-- Am. 1961, Act 60, Eff. Sept. 8, 1961 ;-- Am. 1962, Act 72, Eff. Mar. 28, 1963 ;-- Am. 1976, Act 110, Imd. Eff. May 2, 1976 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 544, Eff. July 1, 1979 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 398, Eff. Mar. 31, 1981 ;-- Am. 1989, Act 189, Imd. Eff. Aug. 24, 1989 ;-- Am. 1990, Act 181, Imd. Eff. July 18, 1990 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 64, Eff. Apr. 1, 2000
MI Comp L § 257.237 (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)|300-1949-II-TRANSFERS-OF-TITLE-OR-INTEREST - Transfers of Title or Interest (257.233...257.242a)|Section 257.237 - Transfer of Registration; Issuance of New Registration Certificate and Certificate of Title; Filing Surrendered Certificate of Title; Retention of Records.

257.237 Transfer of registration; issuance of new registration certificate and certificate of title; filing surrendered certificate of title; retention of records. Sec. 237.  (1) The secretary of state, upon receipt of a properly endorsed certificate of title and application for transfer of registration accompanied by the required fee, shall transfer the registration thereof under its registration number to the newly acquired vehicle and shall issue a new registration certificate and certificate of title as upon an original registration.  (2) The secretary of state shall retain and appropriately file every surrendered certificate of title, the file to be so maintained as to permit the tracing of title of the vehicles designated in the file for a period of 6 years, except that records of stolen vehicles reported in section 253 may be destroyed after being maintained on file for the year of entry plus 4 years.  (3) The secretary of state shall retain the records for 2 years after the date of notification that a vehicle has been processed for scrap. History: 1949, Act 300, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 507, Eff. July 1, 1979 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 460, Imd. Eff. Jan. 15, 1981
MI Comp L § 257.239 (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)|300-1949-II-TRANSFERS-OF-TITLE-OR-INTEREST - Transfers of Title or Interest (257.233...257.242a)|Section 257.239 - Certificate of Title; Failure to Endorse or Deliver, Fine.

257.239 Certificate of title; failure to endorse or deliver, fine.Sec. 239.  A person shall not fail or neglect to properly endorse and deliver a certificate of title to a transferee or owner lawfully entitled to the title. A person who violates this section is responsible for a civil infraction and shall be ordered to pay a civil fine of not more than $100.00. History: 1949, Act 300, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949 ;-- Am. 2020, Act 382, Eff. Oct. 1, 2021
MI Comp L § 257.240 (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)|300-1949-II-TRANSFERS-OF-TITLE-OR-INTEREST - Transfers of Title or Interest (257.233...257.242a)|Section 257.240 - Liability for Use or Ownership of Vehicle After Transfer of Endorsed Certificate of Title; Conditions; Violation of Subsection (2); Civil Infraction; Fine; Towing and Storage Fees.

257.240 Liability for use or ownership of vehicle after transfer of endorsed certificate of title; conditions; violation of subsection (2); civil infraction; fine; towing and storage fees.Sec. 240.  (1) The owner of a motor vehicle who has made a bona fide sale by transfer of his or her title or interest and who has delivered possession of the vehicle and the certificate of title to that vehicle properly endorsed to the purchaser or transferee is not liable for any damages or a violation of law that subsequently results from the use or ownership of the vehicle by another, if the owner, other than a licensed dealer, satisfies the conditions prescribed under subsection (2).  (2) The owner of a motor vehicle, other than a licensed dealer, shall satisfy 1 of the following conditions:  (a) Accompany the purchaser of the vehicle to a secretary of state branch office to assure that the title of the vehicle being sold is transferred.  (b) Maintain a record of the sale for not less than 18 months. As used in this subdivision, "record of the sale" means either a photocopy of the reassigned title or a form or document that includes the name, address, driver license number, and signature of the person to whom the vehicle is sold and the purchase price and date of sale of the vehicle.  (3) A person who violates subsection (2) is responsible for a civil infraction and shall be ordered to pay a civil fine of $15.00.  (4) A person who violates subsection (2) is presumed to be the last titled owner and to be liable for towing fees and daily storage fees for an abandoned motor vehicle. History: 1949, Act 300, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949 ;-- Am. 1999, Act 267, Imd. Eff. Dec. 29, 1999 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 493, Eff. Oct. 1, 2005
MI Comp L § 257.242 (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)|300-1949-II-TRANSFERS-OF-TITLE-OR-INTEREST - Transfers of Title or Interest (257.233...257.242a)|Section 257.242 - Sale of Vehicle for Salvage.

257.242 Sale of vehicle for salvage. Sec. 242.  An owner may sell a vehicle to a dealer for salvage by writing on the face of the certificate of title in bold print the word, scrap, along with the signature of the owner or authorized agent, and by then assigning the certificate of title to the dealer purchasing the vehicle. A certificate of title shall not again be issued for the vehicle. History: 1949, Act 300, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949 ;-- Am. 1958, Act 100, Eff. Sept. 13, 1958 ;-- Am. 1960, Act 142, Eff. Aug. 17, 1960 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 507, Eff. July 1, 1979
MI Comp L § 257.242a (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)|300-1949-II-TRANSFERS-OF-TITLE-OR-INTEREST - Transfers of Title or Interest (257.233...257.242a)|Section 257.242a - Regrooved or Recut Motor Vehicle or Motorcycle Tires; Sale or Possession With Intent to Sell Prohibited; Exception; Misdemeanor.

257.242a Regrooved or recut motor vehicle or motorcycle tires; sale or possession with intent to sell prohibited; exception; misdemeanor. Sec. 242a.  No person shall regroove or recut motor vehicle or motorcycle tires or knowingly sell, offer or expose for sale or have in his possession with intent to sell any motor vehicle or motorcycle tire or any motor vehicle or motorcycle equipped with one or more tires which have been recut or regrooved, except that there shall be no prohibition against the regrooving or recutting of commercial vehicle tires or the sale of regrooved or recut commercial vehicle tires or commercial vehicles equipped with such commercial vehicle tires which are designed and constructed in such a manner that regrooving or recutting is an acceptable and safe practice. A violation of this section shall constitute a misdemeanor. History: Add. 1966, Act 133, Eff. Jan. 1, 1967
MI Comp L § 257.244a (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)|300-1949-II-SPECIAL-PLATES-TO-MANUFACTURERS-TRANSPORTERS-DEALERS - Special Plates to Manufacturers, Transporters, Dealers (257.244... 257.247b)|Section 257.244a - Motorcycle Dealer License Plates; Size.

257.244a Motorcycle dealer license plates; size. Sec. 244a.  Plates furnished to dealers in motorcycles shall be the same size as otherwise furnished for use on motorcycles. History: Add. 1961, Act 34, Eff. Sept. 8, 1961
MI Comp L § 257.245 (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)|300-1949-II-SPECIAL-PLATES-TO-MANUFACTURERS-TRANSPORTERS-DEALERS - Special Plates to Manufacturers, Transporters, Dealers (257.244... 257.247b)|Section 257.245 - General Distinguishing Number and Special Plates for Manufacturer, Transporter, or Dealer; Application; Proof; Issuance; Duration; Fee.

257.245 General distinguishing number and special plates for manufacturer, transporter, or dealer; application; proof; issuance; duration; fee. Sec. 245.  (1) Any manufacturer, transporter, or dealer may make application to the department upon the appropriate form for a general distinguishing number and for 1 or more special plates. The applicant shall also submit proof of his status as a bona fide manufacturer, transporter, or dealer as may reasonably be required by the department.  (2) The department, upon granting the application, shall issue a special plate with a general distinguishing number assigned to the applicant and displayed on the special plate. The distinguishing number for a special plate shall be different from every other special plate.  (3) A manufacturer or transporter may make application on a form prescribed by the secretary of state for 1 or more special plates, which special plates shall be valid for 3 years. Upon approval of the application, the fee for 1 or more special plates shall be 3 times the annual fee assessed under section 803. History: 1949, Act 300, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949 ;-- Am. 1988, Act 276, Eff. Jan. 1, 1989
MI Comp L § 257.246 (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)|300-1949-II-SPECIAL-PLATES-TO-MANUFACTURERS-TRANSPORTERS-DEALERS - Special Plates to Manufacturers, Transporters, Dealers (257.244... 257.247b)|Section 257.246 - Special Plates; Expiration.

257.246 Special plates; expiration. Sec. 246.  Every special plate issued hereunder shall expire on the last day of February of each calendar year. History: 1949, Act 300, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949 ;-- Am. 1960, Act 107, Eff. Aug. 17, 1960 ;-- Am. 1965, Act 277, Imd. Eff. July 21, 1965
MI Comp L § 257.247 (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)|300-1949-II-SPECIAL-PLATES-TO-MANUFACTURERS-TRANSPORTERS-DEALERS - Special Plates to Manufacturers, Transporters, Dealers (257.244... 257.247b)|Section 257.247 - Special Plates; Manufacturers and Transporters, Record of Uses; Inspection by Peace Officers.

257.247 Special plates; manufacturers and transporters, record of uses; inspection by peace officers. Sec. 247.  Every manufacturer or transporter shall keep a written record of the vehicles upon which such special plates are used and the time during which each set of plates is used on a particular vehicle, which record shall be open to inspection by any peace officer. History: 1949, Act 300, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949 ;-- Am. 1958, Act 55, Eff. July 1, 1958
MI Comp L § 257.247a, 257.247b (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)|300-1949-II-SPECIAL-PLATES-TO-MANUFACTURERS-TRANSPORTERS-DEALERS - Special Plates to Manufacturers, Transporters, Dealers (257.244... 257.247b)|Section 257.247a, 257.247b - Repealed. 1992, Act 306, Eff. Mar. 31, 1993.

257.247a, 257.247b Repealed. 1992, Act 306, Eff. Mar. 31, 1993. Compiler's Notes: The repealed sections pertained to special plates for operation of vehicles in connection with public civic events and official commemorative civic events plates.
MI Comp L § 257.248a (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)|300-1949-II-DEALERS-AND-WRECKERS-MUST-BE-LICENSED - Dealers and Wreckers Must Be Licensed (257.248...257.251e)|Section 257.248a - Vehicle Dealer; Prohibited Advertising or Representations; Designated Business Hours.

257.248a Vehicle dealer; prohibited advertising or representations; designated business hours.Sec. 248a.  (1) A motor vehicle dealer shall not advertise or represent a motor vehicle to be a demonstrator, executive or manufacturer's vehicle, leased vehicle, new motor vehicle, or used or secondhand vehicle unless the vehicle so described is as defined in this act.  (2) A motor vehicle dealer shall maintain and adhere to designated business hours that are filed with the secretary of state. History: Add. 1975, Act 314, Imd. Eff. Dec. 22, 1975 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 498, Eff. Mar. 28, 2013
MI Comp L § 257.248d (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)|300-1949-II-DEALERS-AND-WRECKERS-MUST-BE-LICENSED - Dealers and Wreckers Must Be Licensed (257.248...257.251e)|Section 257.248d - Wholesaler; Requirements.

257.248d Wholesaler; requirements.Sec. 248d.  All of the following requirements apply to a wholesaler:  (a) A wholesaler shall not advertise vehicles for sale on the internet or any classified listing unless the advertisement clearly discloses the wholesaler's license classification and clearly states that any purchaser shall be a licensed vehicle dealer.  (b) A wholesaler shall buy or sell not less than 24 vehicles in this state each year to retain possession of a wholesaler license.  (c) A wholesaler shall maintain an established place of business in this state that satisfies the conditions listed in section 14(3).  (d) A wholesaler shall maintain and adhere to designated business hours that are filed with the secretary of state. History: Add. 2012, Act 498, Eff. Mar. 28, 2013 Compiler's Notes: Former MCL 257.248d, which pertained to a study pertaining to reducing auto theft and comprehensive premiums, was repealed by Act 304 of 1992, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1992.
MI Comp L § 257.248g (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)|300-1949-II-DEALERS-AND-WRECKERS-MUST-BE-LICENSED - Dealers and Wreckers Must Be Licensed (257.248...257.251e)|Section 257.248g - Salvage Vehicle Agent; Duties.

257.248g Salvage vehicle agent; duties. Sec. 248g.  A salvage vehicle agent shall comply with this act and shall do all of the following:  (a) Purchase or acquire salvage vehicles only for the dealer indicated upon his or her agent's license. A salvage vehicle agent shall not be an agent for more than 1 licensed dealer at a given time.  (b) Prominently display his or her agent's license on his or her person at all times when he or she is present at a place where salvage vehicles are purchased, sold, or offered for sale.  (c) Upon demand, immediately display his or her agent's license to a peace officer or an authorized representative of the secretary of state.  (d) Immediately contact the dealer if there is any factual or material change in the information stated in his or her agent's license or license application.  (e) Upon the cancellation, cessation, or transfer of his or her employment, immediately surrender his or her license to the dealer who shall mail the license to the secretary of state for cancellation. History: Add. 1993, Act 300, Eff. July 1, 1994
MI Comp L § 257.248i (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)|300-1949-II-DEALERS-AND-WRECKERS-MUST-BE-LICENSED - Dealers and Wreckers Must Be Licensed (257.248...257.251e)|Section 257.248i - Attending Pool or Auction Selling Salvage or Scrap Titled Vehicles.

257.248i Attending pool or auction selling salvage or scrap titled vehicles. Sec. 248i.  Except for department of state personnel, insurance company representatives, governmental officials, or law enforcement personnel, a person shall not attend a pool or auction selling salvage or scrap titled vehicles unless the person is licensed under this act as a salvage vehicle agent. History: Add. 1993, Act 300, Eff. July 1, 1994
MI Comp L § 257.250 (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)|300-1949-II-DEALERS-AND-WRECKERS-MUST-BE-LICENSED - Dealers and Wreckers Must Be Licensed (257.248...257.251e)|Section 257.250 - Vehicle Dealer's Licensee; Procedure for Denial, Suspension, Revocation.

257.250 Vehicle dealer's licensee; procedure for denial, suspension, revocation. Sec. 250.  (a) Before denying, revoking, suspending, or refusing to renew a dealer's license the secretary of state shall:  1. Cause an investigation of the licensee after a complaint in writing of any person has been filed in his office.  2. Set a date for hearing and give said licensee notice thereof at least 10 days in advance in the manner herein provided.  3. Cause a record to be taken of the hearing proceedings.  4. Enter a final order together with his findings.  (b) Such final order of the secretary of state shall be final unless, within 30 days after notice of such order is mailed by the secretary of state to the person whose application or license is denied, revoked, suspended or refused, such person shall claim an appeal from such order to the circuit court for the county in which such person resides or maintains a place of business or to the circuit court for the county of Ingham. On such appeal, the court shall review both law and facts as disclosed by the record, and may in its discretion receive newly discovered evidence, but shall not conduct a hearing de novo. The court may confirm, modify or set aside such order and make such further orders in respect thereto as justice may require. History: 1949, Act 300, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949 ;-- Am. 1951, Act 270, Eff. Sept. 28, 1951
MI Comp L § 257.250a (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)|300-1949-II-DEALERS-AND-WRECKERS-MUST-BE-LICENSED - Dealers and Wreckers Must Be Licensed (257.248...257.251e)|Section 257.250a - Placement of License on Probation; Conditions

257.250a Placement of license on probation; conditionsSec. 250a.  As an alternative or in addition to administrative action under section 248h(1) for a violation or alleged violation of section 248h(2), section 249 for a violation or alleged violation of section 249, section 249a(1) for a violation or alleged violation of section 249a(1), or section 249a(2) for a violation or alleged violation of section 249a(2), the secretary of state may, by written agreement with a person that holds the license described in that section, place that license on probation and include conditions of probation in the agreement. History: Add. 2016, Act 425, Eff. Apr. 4, 2017
MI Comp L § 257.250b (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)|300-1949-II-DEALERS-AND-WRECKERS-MUST-BE-LICENSED - Dealers and Wreckers Must Be Licensed (257.248...257.251e)|Section 257.250b - Cease and Desist Order.

257.250b Cease and desist order.Sec. 250b.  (1) If the secretary of state determines after notice and opportunity for a hearing that a person has violated this chapter, the secretary of state may issue an order requiring the person to cease and desist from the violation or to take an affirmative action that in the judgment of the secretary of state would carry out the purposes of this act, including, but not limited to, payment of restitution to a customer.  (2) If the secretary of state makes a finding of fact in writing that the public interest will be irreparably harmed by a delay in issuing an order, the secretary of state may issue a temporary cease and desist order. Before issuing a temporary cease and desist order, the secretary of state, when possible, by telephone or otherwise, shall notify the person that violated this chapter of the secretary of state's intention to issue a temporary cease and desist order. A temporary cease and desist order shall include in its terms a provision that states that the secretary of state shall on request hold a hearing within 30 days to determine whether or not the order shall become permanent. History: Add. 2016, Act 425, Eff. Apr. 4, 2017