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2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 474 - State Transportation › Act 295 of 1976 - State Transportation Preservation Act of 1976 (474.51 - 474.70) › Section 474.54 - Powers of Department Generally.

474.54 Powers of department generally.
Sec. 4.
The department shall exercise those powers necessary to gain qualification on behalf of the state for financial assistance available pursuant to the federal acts and, in so doing, may:
(a) Plan, promote, supervise, and support safe, adequate, and efficient rail services.
(b) Employ sufficient trained and qualified personnel to implement the purposes described in this section.
(c) Maintain adequate programs of investigation, research, promotion, and development in connection with the purposes described in this section, and provide for public participation in these areas.
(d) Comply with the rules and regulations of the secretary of transportation of the United States department of transportation in connection with federal rail assistance programs.
(e) Do those other things necessary to maximize federal assistance for rail services to this state.
History:
1976, Act 295, Eff. Nov. 15, 1976 ;-- Am. 1984, Act 210, Imd. Eff. July 9, 1984
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 474 - State Transportation › Act 295 of 1976 - State Transportation Preservation Act of 1976 (474.51 - 474.70) › Section 474.55 - Financial Assistance for Railroad or Street Railway; Department as Agent.

474.55 Financial assistance for railroad or street railway; department as agent.
Sec. 5.
The department may provide financial assistance in the form of grants, leases, loans, and purchases, or any combination of grants, leases, loans, and purchases, within the limits of the funds appropriated by the legislature or otherwise obtained, for the maintenance of a railroad or a street railway within the state as provided in the federal acts, other relevant federal legislation, 1951 PA 51, MCL 247.651 to 247.675, or other relevant state law. The department may act as the agent for the state, a person, a public or private corporation, a local or regional transportation authority, a local governmental unit, a private carrier, a group of rail users, or a combination of these entities for the maintenance of a railroad or a street railway in this state.
History:
1976, Act 295, Eff. Nov. 15, 1976 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 288, Imd. Eff. Oct. 7, 1982 ;-- Am. 1984, Act 210, Imd. Eff. July 9, 1984 ;-- Am. 2008, Act 488, Imd. Eff. Jan. 12, 2009
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 474 - State Transportation › Act 295 of 1976 - State Transportation Preservation Act of 1976 (474.51 - 474.70) › Section 474.56 - Acquisition of Railroad Property or Other Property; Condemnation.

474.56 Acquisition of railroad property or other property; condemnation.
Sec. 6.
(1) The department, as sole agent for the state, may acquire by purchase or through the procedures set forth in the staggers rail act of 1980, Public Law 96-448, 94 Stat. 1895, and the northeast rail service act of 1981, subtitle E title XI, Public Law 97-35, 95 Stat. 643, a portion or portions of the property of a railroad company, including, but not limited to, the tracks and ties, rights of way, land, buildings, appurtenances, other facilities, rolling stock, and equipment, whether or not necessary for the operation of a railroad, for the preservation of a railroad line, or for commuter trail use. In addition, the department may acquire by purchase or otherwise other property owned by an entity other than a railroad company which is found by the department to be necessary for the present or future operation of a railroad.
(2) The department may acquire through condemnation only those segments of a railroad which has been abandoned. Acquisition through condemnation shall be limited to right of way, track, ties, bridges, and culverts which are necessary for the operation of a railroad. The action shall be undertaken pursuant to Act No. 149 of the Public Acts of 1911, being sections 213.21 to 213.25 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, and Act No. 87 of the Public Acts of 1980, being sections 213.51 to 213.77 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
History:
1976, Act 295, Eff. Nov. 15, 1976 ;-- Am. 1984, Act 210, Imd. Eff. July 9, 1984
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 474 - State Transportation › Act 295 of 1976 - State Transportation Preservation Act of 1976 (474.51 - 474.70) › Section 474.57 - Expired. 1976, Act 295, Eff. Dec. 31, 1976.

474.57 Expired. 1976, Act 295, Eff. Dec. 31, 1976.
Compiler's Notes:
The expired section pertained to sale, transfer, or exchange of rail properties or trackage rights subject to bankruptcy or discontinuance proceedings.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 474 - State Transportation › Act 295 of 1976 - State Transportation Preservation Act of 1976 (474.51 - 474.70) › Section 474.58 - Notice of Abandonment; Acquisition of Rights of Railroad Company by State Department of Transportation or Department of Natural Resources; Warranty or Quitclaim Deed; Acquisition of Rights in Rights of Way Approved for Abandonment.

474.58 Notice of abandonment; acquisition of rights of railroad company by state department of transportation or department of natural resources; warranty or quitclaim deed; acquisition of rights in rights of way approved for abandonment.
Sec. 8.
(1) A railroad company operating within this state shall notify the department at the time it files with the appropriate governmental agencies for abandonment of a line.
(2) The rights a railroad company may have in all rights of way approved for abandonment within the state shall not be offered for sale without offering the department, on reasonable terms in the first instance, and the department of natural resources, on reasonable terms in the second instance, the right to purchase those rights. The offer shall include a detailed description of the property and appropriate valuation maps and track charts. Additional information or documents may be provided as agreed to by the parties. The department shall reimburse the railroad company for the expense of providing all such additional information or documents. Upon receipt of such an offer, the department shall notify the departments of natural resources, agriculture, and commerce. The purchase or other acquisition may be by warranty or quitclaim deed. The department or the department of natural resources may purchase or acquire those rights a railroad company may have in all rights of way approved for abandonment unless within 60 days of the offer for sale by the railroad company, the department determines that the abandoned route does not have potential for a use described in section 6 or the department of natural resources determines that the abandoned route does not have potential for management as a recreational resource. If the department determines that the abandoned route does not have potential for a use described in section 6 and the department of natural resources determines that the abandoned route does not have potential for management as a recreational resource or the department or the department of natural resources does not make a reasonable offer, in writing, to purchase within 60 days, the railroad company may dispose of the rights it has in those rights of way as it sees fit. If a right of way abandoned before January 1, 1977, is available and the department determines that the right of way has potential for a use described in section 6, the department may purchase by warranty or quitclaim deed the rights a railroad company or others have in the right of way.
History:
1976, Act 295, Eff. Jan. 1, 1977 ;-- Am. 1984, Act 210, Imd. Eff. July 9, 1984
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 474 - State Transportation › Act 295 of 1976 - State Transportation Preservation Act of 1976 (474.51 - 474.70) › Section 474.59 - Cooperation and Contractual Arrangements With Other States and Dominion of Canada; Acquisition of Trackage Rights and Rail Property in Other States and Dominion of Canada.

474.59 Cooperation and contractual arrangements with other states and dominion of Canada; acquisition of trackage rights and rail property in other states and dominion of Canada.
Sec. 9.
The department may cooperate with other states and the dominion of Canada in connection with the purchase of rail property within the state. The department may acquire trackage rights in other states and rail property lying in other states and the Dominion of Canada to carry out the intentions and purposes of this act. In carrying out the authority conferred by this section, the department may enter into general contractual arrangements, including joint purchasing and leasing of rail property with other states and the Dominion of Canada.
History:
1976, Act 295, Eff. Nov. 15, 1976 ;-- Am. 1984, Act 210, Imd. Eff. July 9, 1984
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 474 - State Transportation › Act 295 of 1976 - State Transportation Preservation Act of 1976 (474.51 - 474.70) › Section 474.60a - Repealed. 2014, Act 25, Imd. Eff. Mar. 4, 2014

474.60a Repealed. 2014, Act 25, Imd. Eff. Mar. 4, 2014
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to issuance of statement regarding viability of segment.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 474 - State Transportation › Act 295 of 1976 - State Transportation Preservation Act of 1976 (474.51 - 474.70) › Section 474.60b - Repealed. 2014, Act 25, Imd. Eff. Mar. 4, 2014.

474.60b Repealed. 2014, Act 25, Imd. Eff. Mar. 4, 2014.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to prequalification requirements.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 474 - State Transportation › Act 295 of 1976 - State Transportation Preservation Act of 1976 (474.51 - 474.70) › Section 474.60c - Repealed. 2014, Act 25, Imd. Eff. Mar. 4, 2014.

474.60c Repealed. 2014, Act 25, Imd. Eff. Mar. 4, 2014.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to appeal of committee's decision not to prequalify prospective bidder.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 474 - State Transportation › Act 295 of 1976 - State Transportation Preservation Act of 1976 (474.51 - 474.70) › Section 474.60d - Repealed. 2014, Act 25, Imd. Eff. Mar. 4, 2014.

474.60d Repealed. 2014, Act 25, Imd. Eff. Mar. 4, 2014.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to appeal of panel's decision to state transportation commission.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 474 - State Transportation › Act 295 of 1976 - State Transportation Preservation Act of 1976 (474.51 - 474.70) › Section 474.60e - Repealed. 2014, Act 25, Imd. Eff. Mar. 4, 2014.

474.60e Repealed. 2014, Act 25, Imd. Eff. Mar. 4, 2014.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to divestiture of segment.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 474 - State Transportation › Act 295 of 1976 - State Transportation Preservation Act of 1976 (474.51 - 474.70) › Section 474.60f - Repealed. 2014, Act 25, Imd. Eff. Mar. 4, 2014.

474.60f Repealed. 2014, Act 25, Imd. Eff. Mar. 4, 2014.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to scoring mechanism for selecting bidders.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 474 - State Transportation › Act 295 of 1976 - State Transportation Preservation Act of 1976 (474.51 - 474.70) › Section 474.60g - Repealed. 2014, Act 25, Imd. Eff. Mar. 4, 2014.

474.60g Repealed. 2014, Act 25, Imd. Eff. Mar. 4, 2014.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to selection of replacement operator for segment on emergency basis.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 474 - State Transportation › Act 295 of 1976 - State Transportation Preservation Act of 1976 (474.51 - 474.70) › Section 474.61 - Federal Funds; Public or Private Grants, Gifts, Donations, or Appropriations.

474.61 Federal funds; public or private grants, gifts, donations, or appropriations.
Sec. 11.
The department may utilize federal funds, or other public or private grants, gifts, donations, or appropriations in carrying out the purposes of this act.
History:
1976, Act 295, Eff. Nov. 15, 1976 ;-- Am. 1984, Act 210, Imd. Eff. July 9, 1984
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 474 - State Transportation › Act 295 of 1976 - State Transportation Preservation Act of 1976 (474.51 - 474.70) › Section 474.62 - Federal Loan, Guarantee of Loan, or Federal Programs.

474.62 Federal loan, guarantee of loan, or federal programs.
Sec. 12.
The department may apply for an acquisition and modernization loan, or a guarantee of a loan, pursuant to the federal acts or other federal programs within the limit of funds appropriated for this purpose.
History:
1976, Act 295, Eff. Nov. 15, 1976 ;-- Am. 1984, Act 210, Imd. Eff. July 9, 1984
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 474 - State Transportation › Act 295 of 1976 - State Transportation Preservation Act of 1976 (474.51 - 474.70) › Section 474.63 - Repealed. 1981, Act 129, Eff. Oct. 1, 1981.

474.63 Repealed. 1981, Act 129, Eff. Oct. 1, 1981.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to the administration of a delinquent railroad tax fund and to the transferring of balances to the general fund.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 474 - State Transportation › Act 295 of 1976 - State Transportation Preservation Act of 1976 (474.51 - 474.70) › Section 474.64 - Acquisition of Intercity Bus and Ferry Equipment and Facilities.

474.64 Acquisition of intercity bus and ferry equipment and facilities.
Sec. 14.
The department may purchase intercity bus equipment and related station and servicing facilities, as well as ferry equipment, dock, port, and water equipment servicing facilities. The department may acquire equipment and facilities to be utilized by intercity bus and ferry operations, under terms and conditions determined by the department.
History:
1976, Act 295, Eff. Nov. 15, 1976 ;-- Am. 1984, Act 210, Imd. Eff. July 9, 1984
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 474 - State Transportation › Act 295 of 1976 - State Transportation Preservation Act of 1976 (474.51 - 474.70) › Section 474.65 - Modernization, Rehabilitation, Rebuilding, and Relocation of Rail Property; Maintenance and Improvements.

474.65 Modernization, rehabilitation, rebuilding, and relocation of rail property; maintenance and improvements.
Sec. 15.
The department may spend sums appropriated and other available funds for the construction, modernization, rehabilitation, rebuilding, and relocation of rail property and may perform or contract for maintenance or improvements on rail property owned by the state, a person, a public or private corporation, a local or regional transportation authority, a local governmental unit, a private carrier, a group of rail users, or a combination of these entities, including, but not limited to, a street railway, as is necessary in the public interest as determined by the department.
History:
1976, Act 295, Eff. Nov. 15, 1976 ;-- Am. 1984, Act 210, Imd. Eff. July 9, 1984 ;-- Am. 2008, Act 488, Imd. Eff. Jan. 12, 2009
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 474 - State Transportation › Act 295 of 1976 - State Transportation Preservation Act of 1976 (474.51 - 474.70) › Section 474.66 - Contracts for Rail, Street Railway, Intercity Bus, or Ferry Service.

474.66 Contracts for rail, street railway, intercity bus, or ferry service.
Sec. 16.
The department may contract with a person, firm, or public or private corporation to provide rail, street railway, intercity bus, or ferry service deemed by the department to be in the best interest of this state.
History:
1976, Act 295, Eff. Nov. 15, 1976 ;-- Am. 1984, Act 210, Imd. Eff. July 9, 1984 ;-- Am. 2008, Act 488, Imd. Eff. Jan. 12, 2009
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 474 - State Transportation › Act 295 of 1976 - State Transportation Preservation Act of 1976 (474.51 - 474.70) › Section 474.67 - Financial Assistance for Facilities of Rail Freight and Marine Freight Transportation; Deposit of Funds to Be Held as Separate Fund; Rail Freight Fund; Administration.

474.67 Financial assistance for facilities of rail freight and marine freight transportation; deposit of funds to be held as separate fund; rail freight fund; administration.
Sec. 17.
(1) The department may provide financial assistance, within the limits and conditions of the funds appropriated by the legislature, or otherwise obtained, for grants, leases, loans, and purchases, or any combination of grants, leases, loans, and purchases, for the establishment, continuation, and improvement of production, operation, maintenance, and support facilities of rail freight and marine freight transportation.
(2) The following funds shall be deposited in the state treasury and shall be held as a separate fund to be known as the rail freight fund which shall be administered by the department within the limits and conditions of funds appropriated by the legislature for the purposes of subsection (1):
(a) The funds repaid under a contract entered into pursuant to subsection (1).
(b) Revenue received from the sale, lease, or other disposition of property acquired under this act.
(c) Railroad operating subsidies refunded to the state pursuant to a contract.
(d) Revenue received from the sale or lease of a tug barge or related facilities constructed or acquired with comprehensive transportation fund money or comprehensive transportation fund bond proceeds.
History:
1976, Act 295, Eff. Nov. 15, 1976 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 288, Imd. Eff. Oct. 7, 1982 ;-- Am. 1984, Act 210, Imd. Eff. July 9, 1984 ;-- Am. 1990, Act 68, Imd. Eff. Apr. 27, 1990 ;-- Am. 1993, Act 16, Imd. Eff. Apr. 14, 1993 ;-- Am. 1998, Act 235, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1998
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 474 - State Transportation › Act 295 of 1976 - State Transportation Preservation Act of 1976 (474.51 - 474.70) › Section 474.67a - Soo Locks Fund.

474.67a Soo Locks fund.
Sec. 17a.
(1) The Soo locks fund is created as a separate restricted account within the comprehensive transportation fund and shall be administered by the department for the purposes of fulfilling the state's portion of the nonfederal cost share for construction of a new marine lock facility at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, as authorized under section 17(1).
(2) The following funds may be deposited into the Soo locks fund:
(a) Comprehensive transportation fund revenues or comprehensive transportation fund bond proceeds.
(b) Other revenues that are appropriated for the purpose of subsection (1).
(3) For each fiscal year, beginning with the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001 and ending with the fiscal year ending September 30, 2050, there is appropriated from the fund an amount necessary to fulfill the terms and conditions of the state's agreement with the Great Lakes commission, acting in its capacity as the principal fiduciary agent for the nonfederal cost share, for the construction of a new marine lock facility at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.
(4) Principal and interest earnings in the fund shall not lapse and shall remain in the fund at the close of the fiscal year and shall carry forward for use for the purposes described in subsection (1), except for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007 when $5,270,000.00 shall lapse to the comprehensive transportation fund.
(5) The state treasurer shall direct the investment of the fund. The state treasurer shall credit to the fund interest and earnings from fund investments.
(6) Any unexpended balances remaining in the fund upon fulfillment of the state's obligation as described in this section shall lapse to the funds from which originally appropriated.
History:
Add. 2001, Act 126, Imd. Eff. Oct. 15, 2001 ;-- Am. 2007, Act 68, Imd. Eff. Sept. 28, 2007
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 474 - State Transportation › Act 295 of 1976 - State Transportation Preservation Act of 1976 (474.51 - 474.70) › Section 474.68 - Termination of Rail Freight Services; Contracts for Substitute Services and Relocation Assistance.

474.68 Termination of rail freight services; contracts for substitute services and relocation assistance.
Sec. 18.
When rail freight services are terminated, the department may contract for substitute services and relocation assistance within this state, to serve affected shippers and communities, if deemed desirable by the department.
History:
1976, Act 295, Eff. Nov. 15, 1976 ;-- Am. 1984, Act 210, Imd. Eff. July 9, 1984
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 474 - State Transportation › Act 295 of 1976 - State Transportation Preservation Act of 1976 (474.51 - 474.70) › Section 474.69 - Repealed. 1984, Act 210, Imd. Eff. July 9, 1984.

474.69 Repealed. 1984, Act 210, Imd. Eff. July 9, 1984.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to program approval procedure for rail continuation contractual grant and upgrading programs.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 474 - State Transportation › Act 295 of 1976 - State Transportation Preservation Act of 1976 (474.51 - 474.70) › Section 474.69a - Compliance.

474.69a Compliance.
Sec. 19a.
In exercising the powers provided by this act, the department shall comply with policies established by the state transportation commission in accordance with section 28 of article V of the state constitution of 1963.
History:
Add. 1984, Act 210, Imd. Eff. July 9, 1984
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 474 - State Transportation › Act 295 of 1976 - State Transportation Preservation Act of 1976 (474.51 - 474.70) › Section 474.70 - Effective Date.

474.70 Effective date.
Sec. 20.
This act shall not take effect until November 15, 1976.
History:
1976, Act 295, Eff. Nov. 15, 1976
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 474 - State Transportation › Act 432 of 1982 - Motor Bus Transportation Act (474.101 - 474.141) › Section 474.101 - Short Title.

474.101 Short title.
Sec. 1.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the “motor bus transportation act”.
History:
1982, Act 432, Imd. Eff. Dec. 29, 1982
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 474 - State Transportation › Act 432 of 1982 - Motor Bus Transportation Act (474.101 - 474.141) › Section 474.105 - Motor Carrier; Compliance With Act; Authority; Registration of Roster.

474.105 Motor carrier; compliance with act; authority; registration of roster.
Sec. 5.
A motor carrier shall not operate a bus for the transportation of persons for hire on a public highway in this state except in accordance with this act. A motor carrier shall not operate upon a public highway without first having obtained from the department an authority. A motor carrier shall register its roster with the department, and all vehicles on the roster shall comply with the provisions of this act.
History:
1982, Act 432, Imd. Eff. Dec. 29, 1982 ;-- Am. 1989, Act 233, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1989 ;-- Am. 2016, Act 349, Eff. Mar. 21, 2017
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 474 - State Transportation › Act 432 of 1982 - Motor Bus Transportation Act (474.101 - 474.141) › Section 474.106 - Repealed. 2016, Act 349, Eff. Mar. 21, 2017.

474.106 Repealed. 2016, Act 349, Eff. Mar. 21, 2017.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to duty of lessor to inform person leasing motor bus for hire of requirements.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 474 - State Transportation › Act 432 of 1982 - Motor Bus Transportation Act (474.101 - 474.141) › Section 474.107 - Authority; Issuance; Findings; Terms or Conditions; Application Requirements; Failure to Correct Noncompliance; Outstanding Fees; Good Standing Required; Denial of Application; Notice; Correction of Deficiency.

474.107 Authority; issuance; findings; terms or conditions; application requirements; failure to correct noncompliance; outstanding fees; good standing required; denial of application; notice; correction of deficiency.
Sec. 7.
(1) The department shall issue without a hearing an authority to a motor carrier authorizing that carrier to provide transportation services subject to the jurisdiction of the department under this act, if the department finds that the motor carrier is fit, willing, and able to provide the transportation service authorized by the authority in compliance with this act. The department may attach terms or conditions to the exercise of the privilege granted by an authority as the department considers appropriate.
(2) An application for an authority is not complete unless the applicant has complied with all applicable provisions of this act and with the application requirements of the department. If an applicant fails to comply with the application requirements of the department and fails to correct its noncompliance within 60 days after the initial application date, the application shall be canceled and any application fees paid by the applicant are forfeited.
(3) The department shall not issue or renew an authority to a motor carrier if the motor carrier owes outstanding fees to the department.
(4) An authority covers a motor carrier and the authorized vehicles listed on the roster of the motor carrier. A motor carrier and at least 1 vehicle on its roster shall remain in good standing during the time period covered by the authority or the authority is automatically revoked. To remain in good standing as required by this subsection, a motor carrier shall do all of the following:
(a) Submit an accurate roster to the department and notify the department of any changes to the roster.
(b) Pay all fees by the due date.
(c) Maintain insurance for each authorized vehicle on the roster.
(d) Ensure that each authorized vehicle on the roster complies with the inspection requirements of this act.
(5) If the department denies an application for an authority, the department shall notify the applicant of the denial in writing and the reasons for the denial. An applicant whose application is denied may, within 30 days after the date of the denial, correct any deficiency in the application and reapply for an authority without payment of an additional application fee.
History:
1982, Act 432, Imd. Eff. Dec. 29, 1982 ;-- Am. 1989, Act 233, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1989 ;-- Am. 2016, Act 349, Eff. Mar. 21, 2017
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 474 - State Transportation › Act 432 of 1982 - Motor Bus Transportation Act (474.101 - 474.141) › Section 474.109 - Eligibility of Applicant; Determination; Consideration.

474.109 Eligibility of applicant; determination; consideration.
Sec. 9.
(1) In determining the eligibility of an applicant for an authority to provide transportation service, the department shall consider all of the following:
(a) Whether the applicant has paid the required fees under section 17.
(b) Whether the character and condition of each bus on the applicant's roster is such that it may be operated safely upon the public highways based on an inspection conducted in accordance with this act.
(c) Whether the applicant has proof of insurance coverage as required by section 10.
(d) Whether the applicant has provided the department with details of any fixed route service that the applicant will provide in this state, if applicable.
(e) Whether the applicant has met all other requirements of this act.
(2) The department shall not issue an authority to an applicant that does not meet the eligibility requirements described in subsection (1).
History:
1982, Act 432, Imd. Eff. Dec. 29, 1982 ;-- Am. 1986, Act 84, Imd. Eff. Apr. 24, 1986 ;-- Am. 1989, Act 233, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1989 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 432, Imd. Eff. Dec. 2, 1996 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 570, Eff. Jan. 2, 2013 ;-- Am. 2016, Act 349, Eff. Mar. 21, 2017
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 474 - State Transportation › Act 432 of 1982 - Motor Bus Transportation Act (474.101 - 474.141) › Section 474.110 - Liability Insurance Coverage; Condition for Maintaining Authority; Waiver; Cancelation or Coverage Below Required Level as Automatic Revocation of Authority; Notification Rights to Department.

474.110 Liability insurance coverage; condition for maintaining authority; waiver; cancelation or coverage below required level as automatic revocation of authority; notification rights to department.
Sec. 10.
(1) An applicant shall acquire the following liability insurance coverage for acts or omissions of the applicant as a motor carrier:
(a) For buses with a seating capacity of between 9 and 15 passengers, including the driver, bodily injury and property damage liability insurance with a minimum combined single limit of $1,500,000.00 for all persons injured or for property damage.
(b) For buses with a seating capacity of 16 or more passengers, including the driver, bodily injury and property damage liability insurance with a minimum combined single limit of $5,000,000.00 for all persons injured or for property damage.
(c) Personal protection insurance and property protection insurance as required by chapter 31 of the insurance code of 1956, 1956 PA 218, MCL 500.3101 to 500.3179.
(2) A motor carrier shall maintain the insurance coverage described in subsection (1) as a condition of maintaining an authority issued under this act. For each authorized seasonal vehicle, a motor carrier shall maintain the insurance coverage described in subsection (1) during the approved seasonal period.
(3) The insurance requirements of subsection (1) are waived if the applicant qualifies for and obtains a certificate of self-insurance from the commissioner of the office of financial and insurance services under section 3101d of the insurance code of 1956, 1956 PA 218, MCL 500.3101d.
(4) Except as otherwise provided in this act, if a motor carrier cancels the insurance coverage required under this section for any reason or if the coverage level falls below the levels provided in subsection (1), the authority issued to that motor carrier is automatically revoked.
(5) A motor carrier shall grant notification rights to the department for all insurance policies required under this act to ensure that the department is notified of all activities related to the policy, including cancellation and replacement.
History:
Add. 2016, Act 349, Eff. Mar. 21, 2017
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 474 - State Transportation › Act 432 of 1982 - Motor Bus Transportation Act (474.101 - 474.141) › Section 474.111 - Repealed. 2016, Act 349, Eff. Mar. 21, 2017.

474.111 Repealed. 2016, Act 349, Eff. Mar. 21, 2017.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to application for certificate of authority.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 474 - State Transportation › Act 432 of 1982 - Motor Bus Transportation Act (474.101 - 474.141) › Section 474.113 - Repealed. 2016, Act 349, Eff. Mar. 21, 2017.

474.113 Repealed. 2016, Act 349, Eff. Mar. 21, 2017.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to filing fee for original certificate of authority.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 474 - State Transportation › Act 432 of 1982 - Motor Bus Transportation Act (474.101 - 474.141) › Section 474.115 - Display of Motor Carrier's Legal or Assumed Name; Requirements.

474.115 Display of motor carrier's legal or assumed name; requirements.
Sec. 15.
Except as otherwise provided in this section, each bus on a motor carrier's roster shall display the motor carrier's legal name or assumed name as listed on its application for authority or official request for name change as submitted to the department and primary telephone number on both sides of the bus in a color that is in sharp contrast to the background color and in a size that is visible from a distance of at least 50 feet. The display required under this section shall meet the vehicle identification requirements of 49 CFR parts 390 to 399. A school bus is not required to display a primary telephone number.
History:
1982, Act 432, Imd. Eff. Dec. 29, 1982 ;-- Am. 2016, Act 349, Eff. Mar. 21, 2017
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 474 - State Transportation › Act 432 of 1982 - Motor Bus Transportation Act (474.101 - 474.141) › Section 474.117 - Annual Renewal Fee; Submission of Roster; Fee for Additional Buses; Noncompliance With Section as Automatic Revocation.

474.117 Annual renewal fee; submission of roster; fee for additional buses; noncompliance with section as automatic revocation.
Sec. 17.
(1) An applicant for an original annual authority shall pay to the department a filing fee of $300.00 and a fee of $100.00 times the number of buses to be used by the applicant to provide transportation for hire under this act. The applicant shall submit its roster to the department at the time of payment.
(2) An authority issued under this act expires on March 1 of each year. No later than the last day of February each year, a motor carrier that holds an authority issued under this act shall pay to the department an annual renewal fee equal to $100.00 times the number of buses subject to this act. The motor carrier shall submit its roster to the department at the time of payment. The department may require a carrier to submit additional documentation as part of the annual renewal process to ensure compliance with this act.
(3) A motor carrier that holds an authority issued under this act that wishes to have additional buses authorized under its authority between annual renewal periods shall pay to the department a fee of $100.00 times the number of buses being added to its roster. The motor carrier shall submit its updated roster to the department at the time of payment. A motor carrier shall ensure that each bus added to a roster under this subsection complies with all requirements of this act.
(4) The authority of a motor carrier that does not comply with this section shall be automatically revoked on March 1, and the motor carrier must apply for and be issued a new authority before resuming service.
History:
1982, Act 432, Imd. Eff. Dec. 29, 1982 ;-- Am. 1989, Act 233, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1989 ;-- Am. 2016, Act 349, Eff. Mar. 21, 2017
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 474 - State Transportation › Act 432 of 1982 - Motor Bus Transportation Act (474.101 - 474.141) › Section 474.121 - Repealed. 2016, Act 349, Eff. Mar. 21, 2017.

474.121 Repealed. 2016, Act 349, Eff. Mar. 21, 2017.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to authority to transport newspapers, baggage, or mail in same motor bus as passengers.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 474 - State Transportation › Act 432 of 1982 - Motor Bus Transportation Act (474.101 - 474.141) › Section 474.123 - Emergency Certificate of Authority for Transportation of Passengers; Duration; Waiver of Fees; Exemptions.

474.123 Emergency certificate of authority for transportation of passengers; duration; waiver of fees; exemptions.
Sec. 23.
(1) The department may grant an emergency certificate of authority to a motor carrier if there is an immediate and urgent need for the transportation of passengers to a point or between points within this state. An emergency certificate of authority granted by the department under this section, unless suspended or revoked for good cause, is valid for the time specified by the department.
(2) The department may waive any or all applicable fees or other requirements under this act for a certificate granted under subsection (1).
(3) The department may exempt a motor carrier that is providing transportation to or from a special event of statewide significance from this act.
(4) Notwithstanding any other provision of this act, a person that operates a streetcar, trolley, light rail vehicle, or tram as part of a public transportation system and is not otherwise considered a motor carrier under this act is not a motor carrier for purposes of this act and is exempt from this act.
History:
1982, Act 432, Imd. Eff. Dec. 29, 1982 ;-- Am. 1989, Act 233, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1989 ;-- Am. 2016, Act 458, Eff. Mar. 29, 2017
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 474 - State Transportation › Act 432 of 1982 - Motor Bus Transportation Act (474.101 - 474.141) › Section 474.125 - Repealed. 2016, Act 349, Eff. Mar. 21, 2017.

474.125 Repealed. 2016, Act 349, Eff. Mar. 21, 2017.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to granting change to certificate of authority.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 474 - State Transportation › Act 432 of 1982 - Motor Bus Transportation Act (474.101 - 474.141) › Section 474.127 - Discontinuation of Service; Notice.

474.127 Discontinuation of service; notice.
Sec. 27.
A motor carrier holding an authority for regular route service between points within this state shall notify the department in writing no less than 60 days before it plans to discontinue all or a portion of its service under its authority. Within 10 days after notifying the department, the carrier shall post notice of the discontinuation of service on its website and in all ticketing locations.
History:
1982, Act 432, Imd. Eff. Dec. 29, 1982 ;-- Am. 1989, Act 233, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1989 ;-- Am. 2016, Act 349, Eff. Mar. 21, 2017
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 474 - State Transportation › Act 432 of 1982 - Motor Bus Transportation Act (474.101 - 474.141) › Section 474.129 - Abandonment or Discontinuation of Service Without Notification Prohibited; Automatic Revocation.

474.129 Abandonment or discontinuation of service without notification prohibited; automatic revocation.
Sec. 29.
A motor carrier authorized to provide regular route service under this act shall not abandon or discontinue a service established under this act without notification to the department as described in section 27. If a motor carrier discontinues service for more than 10 days without previous notification to the department, the authority issued to that carrier shall be automatically revoked without any further action by the department.
History:
1982, Act 432, Imd. Eff. Dec. 29, 1982 ;-- Am. 1989, Act 233, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1989 ;-- Am. 2016, Act 349, Eff. Mar. 21, 2017
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 474 - State Transportation › Act 432 of 1982 - Motor Bus Transportation Act (474.101 - 474.141) › Section 474.131 - Repealed. 2016, Act 349, Eff. Mar. 21, 2017.

474.131 Repealed. 2016, Act 349, Eff. Mar. 21, 2017.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to adoption of federal regulations.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 474 - State Transportation › Act 432 of 1982 - Motor Bus Transportation Act (474.101 - 474.141) › Section 474.133 - Violation of Act; Penalty; Separate Offense.

474.133 Violation of act; penalty; separate offense.
Sec. 33.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this act, a person subject to this act who operates a passenger service without obtaining an authority required under this act or without meeting the insurance requirements provided in this act shall be subject to a civil fine of not more than $500.00. Each violation constitutes a separate offense.
History:
1982, Act 432, Imd. Eff. Dec. 29, 1982 ;-- Am. 1989, Act 233, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1989 ;-- Am. 2016, Act 349, Eff. Mar. 21, 2017
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 474 - State Transportation › Act 432 of 1982 - Motor Bus Transportation Act (474.101 - 474.141) › Section 474.134 - Violation of Act or Rule as Civil Infraction; Penalty.

474.134 Violation of act or rule as civil infraction; penalty.
Sec. 34.
A motor carrier, or an officer or agent of a motor carrier, that requires or permits a driver or operator to drive or operate a bus in violation of this act, or a rule promulgated under this act, is responsible for a state civil infraction and may be ordered to pay a civil fine of not more than $500.00.
History:
Add. 1984, Act 73, Eff. Sept. 1, 1984 ;-- Am. 1989, Act 233, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1989 ;-- Am. 2016, Act 349, Eff. Mar. 21, 2017
Admin Rule:
R 474.101 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 474 - State Transportation › Act 432 of 1982 - Motor Bus Transportation Act (474.101 - 474.141) › Section 474.135 - Alteration, Suspension, or Revocation of Authority.

474.135 Alteration, suspension, or revocation of authority.
Sec. 35.
The department may alter, suspend, or revoke an authority issued under this act if the department determines in a contested case hearing held under chapter 4 of the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.271 to 24.287, that a motor carrier to which an authority has been issued has willfully violated or refused to comply with this act. If a motor carrier is found operating a bus for the transportation of persons after its authority has been revoked under this section, the department may compel compliance with this act by proceedings in mandamus, injunction, or other appropriate civil remedy. The proceedings described in this section may be brought in any county in which the alleged violator may be sued or in Ingham County circuit court.
History:
1982, Act 432, Imd. Eff. Dec. 29, 1982 ;-- Am. 1989, Act 233, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1989 ;-- Am. 2016, Act 349, Eff. Mar. 21, 2017
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 474 - State Transportation › Act 432 of 1982 - Motor Bus Transportation Act (474.101 - 474.141) › Section 474.137 - Violation or Evasion of Act Prohibited.

474.137 Violation or evasion of act prohibited.
Sec. 37.
A person shall not violate or evade the provisions of this act through any device or arrangement.
History:
1982, Act 432, Imd. Eff. Dec. 29, 1982
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 474 - State Transportation › Act 432 of 1982 - Motor Bus Transportation Act (474.101 - 474.141) › Section 474.139 - Rules.

474.139 Rules.
Sec. 39.
The department may promulgate rules to implement this act under the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328.
History:
1982, Act 432, Imd. Eff. Dec. 29, 1982 ;-- Am. 1989, Act 233, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1989 ;-- Am. 2016, Act 349, Eff. Mar. 21, 2017
Admin Rule:
R 474.101 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 474 - State Transportation › Act 432 of 1982 - Motor Bus Transportation Act (474.101 - 474.141) › Section 474.141 - Repealed. 2016, Act 349, Eff. Mar. 21, 2017.

474.141 Repealed. 2016, Act 349, Eff. Mar. 21, 2017.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to conditional effective date.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapters 475 - 479 - Motor Carrier Act › Act 254 of 1933 - The Motor Carrier Act (475.1 - 479.49) › Article I - General Definitions and Purpose (475.1...475.5) › Section 475.1a - Motor Carrier Act; Short Title.

475.1a Motor carrier act; short title.
Sec. 1a.
This act shall be known and may be cited as "The motor carrier act".
History:
Add. 1943, Act 244, Imd. Eff. Apr. 22, 1943 ;-- CL 1948, 475.1a
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of public service commission, department of licensing and regulatory affairs under the motor carrier act, 1933 PA 254, to Michigan state police, see E.R.O. No. 2015-3, compiled at MCL 460.21.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapters 475 - 479 - Motor Carrier Act › Act 254 of 1933 - The Motor Carrier Act (475.1 - 479.49) › Article I - General Definitions and Purpose (475.1...475.5) › Section 475.2 - Legislative Purpose and Policy.

475.2 Legislative purpose and policy.
Sec. 2.
It is hereby declared to be the purpose and policy of the legislature in enacting this law to confer upon the commission the power and authority and to make it its duty to supervise and regulate the transportation of property by motor vehicle for hire upon and over the public highways of this state in all matters whether specifically mentioned herein or not, so as to do all of the following:
(a) Protect the safety and welfare of the traveling and shipping public in their use of the highways.
(b) Promote competitive and efficient transportation services.
(c) Meet the needs of motor carriers, shippers, receivers, and consumers.
(d) Allow a variety of quality, price, and service options to meet changing market demands and the diverse requirements of the shipping public.
(e) Allow the most productive use of equipment and energy resources.
(f) Provide the opportunity for efficient and well-managed motor carriers to earn adequate profits and attract capital.
(g) Promote intermodal transportation.
(h) Prevent unjust discrimination.
(i) Promote greater participation by minorities in the motor carrier system.
(j) Provide and maintain service to small communities and small shippers.
(k) Prevent evasion of this act through any device or arrangement.
(l) Promote entrepreneurship in the motor carrier industry by allowing greater contract carrier economic and entry flexibility.
(m) Promote the use of jointly considered and initiated rates, classifications, divisions, allowances, charges, or rules of motor carriers under commission approved agreements.
History:
1933, Act 254, Eff. Oct. 17, 1933 ;-- CL 1948, 475.2 ;-- Am. 1957, Act 173, Eff. Sept. 27, 1957 ;-- 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
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of public service commission, department of licensing and regulatory affairs under the motor carrier act, 1933 PA 254, to Michigan state police, see E.R.O. No. 2015-3, compiled at MCL 460.21.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapters 475 - 479 - Motor Carrier Act › Act 254 of 1933 - The Motor Carrier Act (475.1 - 479.49) › Article I - General Definitions and Purpose (475.1...475.5) › Section 475.3 - Temporary Authority for Service by Motor Carrier; Validity; Duration; Presumption Not Created; Applicable Law and Rules.

475.3 Temporary authority for service by motor carrier; validity; duration; presumption not created; applicable law and rules.
Sec. 3.
(1) The commission may, in its discretion and upon a proper application that includes a specific definition of the authority sought, and without hearings or other proceedings, grant temporary authority for service by a motor carrier by motor vehicle. The commission may grant temporary authority unless a safety or fitness-related issue exists. The temporary authority, unless suspended or revoked for good cause, shall be valid for not more than 60 days after the date of issuance. The grant of temporary authority does not create a presumption that the commission will grant corresponding permanent authority.
(2) Transportation service rendered under a temporary authority is subject to all applicable provisions of this act and to the rules of the commission.
History:
Add. 1943, Act 244, Imd. Eff. Apr. 22, 1943 ;-- CL 1948, 475.3 ;-- 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
Former Law:
See Act 261 of 1939, which was repealed by Act 211 of 1941.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapters 475 - 479 - Motor Carrier Act › Act 254 of 1933 - The Motor Carrier Act (475.1 - 479.49) › Article I - General Definitions and Purpose (475.1...475.5) › Section 475.4 - Matters Under Articles Ii, Iii, or V to Which Section Applicable; Commission or Employee Delegated Authority to Make Initial Decision; Duties; Extension of Time Period.

475.4 Matters under articles II, III, or V to which section applicable; commission or employee delegated authority to make initial decision; duties; extension of time period.
Sec. 4.
(1) This section applies to all matters before the commission for which the commission has jurisdiction under article II, III, or V.
(2) The commission or an employee with the authority to make an initial decision in a matter related to a motor carrier shall do all of the following:
(a) In a case in which an oral hearing is held, complete all evidentiary proceedings related to the matter not later than 180 days following institution of the proceeding, issue in writing the proposal for decision not later than 270 days following institution of the proceeding, and issue in writing the final decision not later than 300 days following institution of the proceeding.
(b) In all other proceedings subject to this section, issue in writing the proposal for decision not later than 120 days following institution of the proceeding and issue in writing the final decision not later than 180 days following institution of the proceeding.
(3) In extraordinary circumstances the commission may extend a time period established by this section. However, the total of all extensions with respect to any matter subject to this section shall not exceed 90 days.
History:
Add. 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
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapters 475 - 479 - Motor Carrier Act › Act 254 of 1933 - The Motor Carrier Act (475.1 - 479.49) › Article I - General Definitions and Purpose (475.1...475.5) › Section 475.5 - Repealed. 2014, Act 493, Eff. Apr. 1, 2015.

475.5 Repealed. 2014, Act 493, Eff. Apr. 1, 2015.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to jurisdiction of the commission.