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MI Comp L § 477.9 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 475 - 479 - Motor Carrier Act|Act 254 of 1933 - The Motor Carrier Act (475.1 - 479.49)|Article III - Motor Carriers of Household Goods (477.1...477.12)|Section 477.9 - Liability of Motor Carrier of Household Goods; Limitation; Recovery.

477.9 Liability of motor carrier of household goods; limitation; recovery.Sec. 9.  (1) If a motor carrier of household goods does or causes or permits to be done any act or thing in this act prohibited or declared to be unlawful, or omits to do any act or thing required to be done under this act or under any lawful order made under this act by the commission, the carrier is liable to the person, firm, or corporation injured to the extent of the actual amount of damages sustained in consequence of the violation, except when liability of the carrier is limited to a value established by written agreement between the carrier and the shipper.  (2) Unless the liability of a motor carrier of household goods is limited as provided in subsection (1), the maximum liability of a motor carrier of household goods for household goods that are lost, damaged, destroyed, or otherwise not delivered to their final destination is equal to the replacement value of those goods, not to exceed a maximum of the declared value of the shipment and the applicable tariff.   (3) A recovery as provided in this section does not affect a recovery by this state of the penalty prescribed for the violation. History: 1933, Act 254, Eff. Oct. 17, 1933 ;-- CL 1948, 477.9 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 399, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 1982 ;-- Am. 2014, Act 493, Eff. Apr. 1, 2015
MI Comp L § 477.9a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 475 - 479 - Motor Carrier Act|Act 254 of 1933 - The Motor Carrier Act (475.1 - 479.49)|Article III - Motor Carriers of Household Goods (477.1...477.12)|Section 477.9a - Powers and Duties of Commission.

477.9a Powers and duties of commission.Sec. 9a.  (1) Except as provided in subsection (3), the commission shall do all of the following:  (a) Supervise and regulate all motor carriers of household goods.  (b) Regulate and determine reasonable and sufficient rates, fares, charges, and classifications.   (c) Regulate the service and safety of operations of each motor carrier of household goods.  (2) Except as provided in subsection (3), the commission may do all of the following:  (a) Require the filing of annual and other reports, tariffs, schedules, and other data by motor carriers of household goods if that information is necessary for the administration or enforcement of this act.  (b) Supervise and regulate motor carriers of household goods in all matters affecting the relation between motor carriers of household goods and the public, and between motor carriers of household goods.  (c) Promulgate rules to promote safety on the highways of this state.  (d) By general order or otherwise, promulgate rules in conformity with this act applicable to all motor carriers of household goods.  (e) Do all things necessary to carry out and enforce this act.  (3) The commission shall not regulate or determine reasonable and sufficient rates, fares, charges, or classifications, or require the filing of tariffs and schedules, for local moves. History: Add. 2014, Act 493, Eff. Apr. 1, 2015
MI Comp L § 477.10 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 475 - 479 - Motor Carrier Act|Act 254 of 1933 - The Motor Carrier Act (475.1 - 479.49)|Article III - Motor Carriers of Household Goods (477.1...477.12)|Section 477.10 - Interstate Commerce.

477.10 Interstate commerce. Sec. 10.  Interstate carriers. This act shall apply to persons and motor vehicles engaged in interstate commerce, except only insofar as it may be inconsistent with, or shall contravene, the constitution or the laws of the United States. History: 1933, Act 254, Eff. Oct. 17, 1933 ;-- CL 1948, 477.10
MI Comp L § 477.11 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 475 - 479 - Motor Carrier Act|Act 254 of 1933 - The Motor Carrier Act (475.1 - 479.49)|Article III - Motor Carriers of Household Goods (477.1...477.12)|Section 477.11 - Cessation of Operations or Abandonment of Rights Under Authority; Written Notice; Revocation.

477.11 Cessation of operations or abandonment of rights under authority; written notice; revocation.Sec. 11.  Each motor carrier of household goods that ceases operations or abandons its rights under the authority issued shall notify the commission in writing in accordance with the rules of the commission within 30 days of the cessation or abandonment. The commission may, after notice and a hearing, revoke a certificate of authority under which service is discontinued for more than 30 days without the previous order of the commission authorizing the discontinuance. History: 1933, Act 254, Eff. Oct. 17, 1933 ;-- CL 1948, 477.11 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 399, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 1982 ;-- Am. 2014, Act 493, Eff. Apr. 1, 2015
MI Comp L § 477.12 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 475 - 479 - Motor Carrier Act|Act 254 of 1933 - The Motor Carrier Act (475.1 - 479.49)|Article III - Motor Carriers of Household Goods (477.1...477.12)|Section 477.12 - Emergency Temporary Authority; Issuance; Manner of Filing Application.

477.12 Emergency temporary authority; issuance; manner of filing application.Sec. 12.  An emergency temporary authority may be issued to a motor carrier of household goods for a time specified by the commission but not to exceed 60 days, to authorize transportation service for which there is an actual and immediate emergency. An application filed under this section does not require filing fees and may be made in person, in writing, by telephone, or by electronic mail. All of the following apply to an emergency temporary authority issued under this section:  (a) The commission shall determine the tariff requirements for an emergency temporary authority under this section.  (b) The commission may revoke an emergency temporary authority if it determines that the transportation service is no longer required or for other good cause.  (c) A grant of emergency temporary authority does not establish a presumption that the commission will grant permanent authority to provide transportation in a subsequent application. History: 1933, Act 254, Eff. Oct. 17, 1933 ;-- CL 1948, 477.12 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 399, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 1982 ;-- Am. 2014, Act 493, Eff. Apr. 1, 2015
MI Comp L § 478.1 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 475 - 479 - Motor Carrier Act|Act 254 of 1933 - The Motor Carrier Act (475.1 - 479.49)|Article IV - Fees (478.1...478.8)|Section 478.1 - Application for Certificate of Authority or Renewal; Fee; Disposition.

478.1 Application for certificate of authority or renewal; fee; disposition.Sec. 1.  An application filed with the commission for a certificate of authority under this act shall be accompanied by a fee of $100.00. An application filed with the commission for the renewal of a certificate shall be accompanied by a fee of $50.00 for the administration of this act, which shall be in addition to all other fees and shall be retained by the commission and deposited with the state treasurer, whether or not the certificate or the renewal of the certificate is granted. History: 1933, Act 254, Eff. Oct. 17, 1933 ;-- CL 1948, 478.1 ;-- Am. 1953, Act 170, Eff. Oct. 2, 1953 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 399, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 1982 ;-- Am. 2014, Act 493, Eff. Apr. 1, 2015
MI Comp L § 478.1a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 475 - 479 - Motor Carrier Act|Act 254 of 1933 - The Motor Carrier Act (475.1 - 479.49)|Article IV - Fees (478.1...478.8)|Section 478.1a - Repealed. 2014, Act 493, Eff. Apr. 1, 2015.

478.1a Repealed. 2014, Act 493, Eff. Apr. 1, 2015. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to submission of filing fee to protest certificate of authority.
MI Comp L § 478.2a, 478.3 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 475 - 479 - Motor Carrier Act|Act 254 of 1933 - The Motor Carrier Act (475.1 - 479.49)|Article IV - Fees (478.1...478.8)|Section 478.2a, 478.3 - Repealed. 1966, Act 162, Eff. Jan. 1, 1967.

478.2a, 478.3 Repealed. 1966, Act 162, Eff. Jan. 1, 1967. Compiler's Notes: The repealed sections pertained to motor vehicles with dump type equipment and provided for annual fees, transfer fees, and records and reports.
MI Comp L § 478.4-478.5 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 475 - 479 - Motor Carrier Act|Act 254 of 1933 - The Motor Carrier Act (475.1 - 479.49)|Article IV - Fees (478.1...478.8)|Section 478.4-478.5 - Repealed. 1963, Act 182, Eff. Sept. 6, 1963;—1966, Act 162, Eff. Jan. 1, 1967.

478.4-478.5 Repealed. 1963, Act 182, Eff. Sept. 6, 1963;—1966, Act 162, Eff. Jan. 1, 1967. Compiler's Notes: The repealed sections provided for daily mileage record, required payment of fees.
MI Comp L § 478.5a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 475 - 479 - Motor Carrier Act|Act 254 of 1933 - The Motor Carrier Act (475.1 - 479.49)|Article IV - Fees (478.1...478.8)|Section 478.5a - Repealed. 1966, Act 162, Eff. Jan. 1, 1967.

478.5a Repealed. 1966, Act 162, Eff. Jan. 1, 1967. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section required privilege fee for operation of motor vehicle.
MI Comp L § 478.6 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 475 - 479 - Motor Carrier Act|Act 254 of 1933 - The Motor Carrier Act (475.1 - 479.49)|Article IV - Fees (478.1...478.8)|Section 478.6 - Disposition of Money Received; Appropriation; Manner.

478.6 Disposition of money received; appropriation; manner.Sec. 6.  All money received under the provisions of this act shall be placed to the credit of the commission. The legislature shall appropriate such money to the commission and the department of state police in a manner that is consistent with the requirement of section 4305 of the unified carrier registration act of 2005, 49 USC 14504a, that a state demonstrate that it uses an amount at least equal to the revenue derived from its participation in the unified carrier registration agreement for motor carrier safety programs, enforcement, and the administration of the uniform carrier registration plan and agreement. History: 1933, Act 254, Eff. Oct. 17, 1933 ;-- CL 1948, 478.6 ;-- Am. 1951, Act 52, Imd. Eff. May 23, 1951 ;-- Am. 1959, Act 180, Imd. Eff. July 22, 1959 ;-- Am. 2008, Act 584, Imd. Eff. Jan. 16, 2009
MI Comp L § 478.7 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 475 - 479 - Motor Carrier Act|Act 254 of 1933 - The Motor Carrier Act (475.1 - 479.49)|Article IV - Fees (478.1...478.8)|Section 478.7 - Conduct of Operations by Ucr Motor Carrier, Broker, Freight Forwarder, Leasing Company, or Other Person Subject to Federal Unified Carrier Registration Act of 2005; Meeting Obligations of Unified Carrier Registration Plan and Agreement Required; Deposit in Truck Safety Fund.

478.7 Conduct of operations by UCR motor carrier, broker, freight forwarder, leasing company, or other person subject to federal unified carrier registration act of 2005; meeting obligations of unified carrier registration plan and agreement required; deposit in truck safety fund.Sec. 7.  (1) A UCR motor carrier, motor private carrier, broker, freight forwarder, leasing company, or other person subject to the requirements of section 4305 of the federal unified carrier registration act of 2005, 49 USC 14504a, shall not conduct operations or otherwise provide transportation services in this state without first having registered under, and met the obligations imposed by, the unified carrier registration plan and agreement.  (2) Not less than $750,000.00 or 10% of the fees collected pursuant to this section, whichever is greater, shall be deposited in the truck safety fund established in section 25 of 1951 PA 51, MCL 247.675. History: Add. 1988, Act 347, Imd. Eff. Oct. 25, 1988 ;-- Am. 1989, Act 221, Imd. Eff. Dec. 13, 1989 ;-- Am. 2008, Act 584, Imd. Eff. Jan. 16, 2009 Compiler's Notes: Enacting section 2 of Act 347 of 1988, which provided as follows:“Section 2. This amendatory act shall take effect January 1, 1989.”was repealed by enacting section 2 of Act 369 of 1988, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1988.
MI Comp L § 478.8 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 475 - 479 - Motor Carrier Act|Act 254 of 1933 - The Motor Carrier Act (475.1 - 479.49)|Article IV - Fees (478.1...478.8)|Section 478.8 - Effective Date of Increased Annual Fee and New Registration Procedure.

478.8 Effective date of increased annual fee and new registration procedure.Sec. 8.  The increase in the annual fee from $50.00 to $100.00 in section 2 of this article provided by 1988 PA 347 for a motor carrier licensed in this state and the new registration procedure instituted in section 7 of this article by 1988 PA 347 shall take effect January 1, 1990. History: Add. 1988, Act 369, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1988 ;-- Am. 2020, Act 5, Imd. Eff. Jan. 27, 2020
MI Comp L § 479.1 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 475 - 479 - Motor Carrier Act|Act 254 of 1933 - The Motor Carrier Act (475.1 - 479.49)|Article V - Policy of State, Exemptions, Limitations, General Regulations and Procedure; Penalties; Miscellaneous (479.1...479.21)|Section 479.1 - Repealed. 1982, Act 399, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 1982.

479.1 Repealed. 1982, Act 399, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 1982. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section contained a declaration of public interest and statement of public policy.
MI Comp L § 479.3 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 475 - 479 - Motor Carrier Act|Act 254 of 1933 - The Motor Carrier Act (475.1 - 479.49)|Article V - Policy of State, Exemptions, Limitations, General Regulations and Procedure; Penalties; Miscellaneous (479.1...479.21)|Section 479.3 - Control by Cities and Villages; Local Business.

479.3 Control by cities and villages; local business. Sec. 3.  Cities and villages, control of streets. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to interfere with the right of any city or village to the reasonable control by general regulation applicable to all motor vehicles of its streets, alleys and public places; or to authorize a motor carrier to do a local business without the consent of the municipality in which such local business is wholly carried on. History: 1933, Act 254, Eff. Oct. 17, 1933 ;-- CL 1948, 479.3
MI Comp L § 479.4 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 475 - 479 - Motor Carrier Act|Act 254 of 1933 - The Motor Carrier Act (475.1 - 479.49)|Article V - Policy of State, Exemptions, Limitations, General Regulations and Procedure; Penalties; Miscellaneous (479.1...479.21)|Section 479.4 - Repealed. 2014, Act 493, Eff. Apr. 1, 2015.

479.4 Repealed. 2014, Act 493, Eff. Apr. 1, 2015. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to duties of highway commission.
MI Comp L § 479.5 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 475 - 479 - Motor Carrier Act|Act 254 of 1933 - The Motor Carrier Act (475.1 - 479.49)|Article V - Policy of State, Exemptions, Limitations, General Regulations and Procedure; Penalties; Miscellaneous (479.1...479.21)|Section 479.5 - Certificate; Transfer.

479.5 Certificate; transfer.Sec. 5.  Except as otherwise provided in this section, a certificate issued under this act is not a franchise and is not irrevocable, and shall not be assigned or otherwise transferred without the approval of the commission. Upon the death or bankruptcy of an individual holding a currently valid certificate, the commission shall authorize the transfer of the certificate to the legal representative of that individual upon due proof of his or her death or bankruptcy and upon due proof of the qualifications of the legal representative to act in the matter. This section does not abrogate the provisions of sections 10, 14 and 18 of this article, section 13 of article II, or section 11 of article III. History: 1933, Act 254, Eff. Oct. 17, 1933 ;-- CL 1948, 479.5 ;-- Am. 1956, Act 164, Imd. Eff. Apr. 16, 1956 ;-- Am. 2014, Act 493, Eff. Apr. 1, 2015
MI Comp L § 479.6 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 475 - 479 - Motor Carrier Act|Act 254 of 1933 - The Motor Carrier Act (475.1 - 479.49)|Article V - Policy of State, Exemptions, Limitations, General Regulations and Procedure; Penalties; Miscellaneous (479.1...479.21)|Section 479.6 - Commission; Forms; Rules.

479.6 Commission; forms; rules.Sec. 6.  The commission shall prescribe the forms of applications for certificates and permits, and promulgate rules regarding the contents and filing of applicants, and is empowered to administer and enforce this act, and to establish and enforce rules affecting the operations of all motor carriers subject to this act affecting their use of the highways, and affecting the conduct of investigations and hearings authorized in this act, and also with respect to all matters pertaining to the proper enforcement of this act. The rules shall be promulgated under the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328. The rules may be rescinded, suspended, modified, and amended at any time in the discretion of the commission and as provided in the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328, to effectuate the purposes of this act. All rules promulgated by the commission shall have the force and effect of law. History: 1933, Act 254, Eff. Oct. 17, 1933 ;-- CL 1948, 479.6 ;-- Am. 1954, Act 28, Imd. Eff. Mar. 31, 1954 ;-- Am. 1967, Act 27, Imd. Eff. June 2, 1967 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 399, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 1982 ;-- Am. 2014, Act 493, Eff. Apr. 1, 2015 Admin Rule: R 460.15001 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.
MI Comp L § 479.7 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 475 - 479 - Motor Carrier Act|Act 254 of 1933 - The Motor Carrier Act (475.1 - 479.49)|Article V - Policy of State, Exemptions, Limitations, General Regulations and Procedure; Penalties; Miscellaneous (479.1...479.21)|Section 479.7 - Transportation of Household Goods; Issuance of Receipt or Bill of Lading; Liability; Filing of Claim; Disallowance.

479.7 Transportation of household goods; issuance of receipt or bill of lading; liability; filing of claim; disallowance.Sec. 7.  (1) A motor carrier of household goods subject to this act shall issue a receipt or bill of lading for property it receives for transportation under this article. That carrier, as well as any other motor carrier of household goods that delivers the property subject to this act, is liable to the person entitled to recover under the receipt or bill of lading. The liability imposed under this subsection is for the actual loss or injury to the property caused by the carrier over whose line or route the property is transported in this state and applies to property reconsigned or diverted by a tariff under this act. Failure to issue a receipt or bill of lading does not affect the liability of the carrier.   (2) A motor carrier of household goods may not provide, by rule, contract, or otherwise, a period of less than 3 months for filing a claim against it under this section and a period of less than 2 years for bringing a civil action against it under this section. The period for bringing a civil action is computed from the date the carrier gives a claimant written notice that the carrier has disallowed any part of the claim specified in the notice.  (3) For purposes of this subsection, both of the following apply:  (a) An offer of compromise is not a disallowance of any part of the claim unless the carrier, in writing, informs the claimant that the part of the claim is disallowed and provides reasons for the disallowance.  (b) Communications received from a carrier's insurer are not a disallowance of any part of the claim unless the insurer, in writing, informs the claimant that the part of the claim is disallowed, provides reason for the disallowance, and informs the claimant that the insurer is acting on behalf of the carrier. History: Add. 2007, Act 33, Imd. Eff. July 10, 2007 ;-- Am. 2014, Act 493, Eff. Apr. 1, 2015 Compiler's Notes: Former MCL 479.7, which pertained to accident reports, was repealed by 1982 PA 399, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 1982.
MI Comp L § 479.9 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 475 - 479 - Motor Carrier Act|Act 254 of 1933 - The Motor Carrier Act (475.1 - 479.49)|Article V - Policy of State, Exemptions, Limitations, General Regulations and Procedure; Penalties; Miscellaneous (479.1...479.21)|Section 479.9 - Insurance; Bonds; Compliance With Worker's Disability Compensation Act of 1969.

479.9 Insurance; bonds; compliance with worker's disability compensation act of 1969.Sec. 9.  (1) The commission has full power and authority to make and shall make insurance or bond requirements for intrastate-only motor carriers of general commodities and motor carriers of household goods as it deems necessary to protect the interests of the public.  (2) A motor carrier subject to this act must demonstrate compliance with the worker's disability compensation act of 1969, 1969 PA 317, MCL 418.101 to 418.941, and shall demonstrate compliance to the commission under the following circumstances:  (a) Upon initial application for operating authority under this act.  (b) Upon request of the commission, if the motor carrier's worker's compensation insurance has lapsed.  (3) The commission shall work with the worker's compensation agency to implement the requirements of subsection (2). History: 1933, Act 254, Eff. Oct. 17, 1933 ;-- CL 1948, 479.9 ;-- Am. 2008, Act 584, Imd. Eff. Jan. 16, 2009 ;-- Am. 2014, Act 493, Eff. Apr. 1, 2015
MI Comp L § 479.10a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 475 - 479 - Motor Carrier Act|Act 254 of 1933 - The Motor Carrier Act (475.1 - 479.49)|Article V - Policy of State, Exemptions, Limitations, General Regulations and Procedure; Penalties; Miscellaneous (479.1...479.21)|Section 479.10a - Lease, Contract, or Arrangement Under Which Holder Augments Equipment.

479.10a Lease, contract, or arrangement under which holder augments equipment.Sec. 10a.  (1) The lease, contract, or arrangement under which a holder augments his or her equipment shall specify the period for which the equipment is to be operated, which shall not be less than 30 days, and shall include a provision that the vehicle has, within the immediately preceding 12 months, passed an inspection under the motor carrier safety act, 1963 PA 181, MCL 480.11 to 480.25, and 49 CFR part 396.  (2) The lease, contract, or arrangement shall specify the compensation to be paid by the lessee or party to the contract or arrangement for the rental or use of the equipment.  (3) The lease, contract, or arrangement shall specify the time and date or the circumstance on which the contract, lease, or other arrangement begins, and the time or circumstance on which it ends.  (4) The lease, contract, or arrangement shall vest in the holder of the vehicle exclusive possession and control of the vehicle for the entire term of the lease, contract, or arrangement.  (5) The lease, contract, or arrangement shall provide that any operation of the vehicle shall be conducted under the exclusive supervision, direction, and control of the holder.  (6) The lease, contract, or arrangement shall provide that the vehicle, at all times while being operated under the lease, contract, or arrangement, shall be operated only by employees of the holder.   (7) The lease, contract, or arrangement shall be in the manner, form, and further content as the commission requires by rule.   (8) The lease, contract, or arrangement shall be executed in quadruplicate, and the original shall be filed with the commission. One copy shall be retained by the authorized motor carrier in whose service the equipment is to be operated, 1 copy shall be retained by the owner of the equipment, and 1 copy shall be carried on the equipment specified in the lease, contract, or arrangement during the entire period of the contract, lease, or other arrangement.  (9) The provisions of subsection (1) do not apply to and are not required of or between movers of household goods, when the equipment is used to transport household goods as defined by the commission. History: Add. 1959, Act 232, Imd. Eff. Aug. 12, 1959 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 399, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 1982 ;-- Am. 1993, Act 352, Imd. Eff. Jan. 13, 1994 ;-- Am. 2014, Act 493, Eff. Apr. 1, 2015