Title 257, MOTOR VEHICLES

Sec. 4. Unless the act or practice of repairing, servicing, reconditioning, or engaging in the activity of a master or specialty mechanic is adopted for the purposes of evading this act, this act shall not apply to a person who: (a) Repairs, replaces, reconditions, adjusts, analy…

Sec. 5. (1) Effective December 31, 1977, all motor vehicle repair facilities must have at least 1 specialty or master mechanic in its employ certified in each category of repair which it provides. (2) After January 1, 1978 any work concerning major service or repair performed by …

Sec. 6. Unless the act or practice is otherwise exempt by this act, a person shall not engage in the business or activity of a motor vehicle repair facility unless the person registers the facility with the administrator pursuant to this act.

Sec. 6a. (1) A motor vehicle repair facility shall not provide BAIID service without the approval of the department under this section and under section 625k of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.625k. (2) The department may approve a motor vehicle repair facility as…

Sec. 7. A motor vehicle repair facility that is subject to this act, or a person that is an owner or operator of a motor vehicle repair facility that is subject to this act, shall not, directly or through an agent or employee, do any of the following: (a) Enter into a contract wi…

Sec. 7a. A motor vehicle repair facility that is subject to this act, or a person that is an owner or operator of a motor vehicle repair facility that is subject to this act, shall not, directly or through an agent or employee, do any of the following: (a) Charge for repairs that…

Sec. 7b. A motor vehicle repair facility that is subject to this act, or a person that is an owner or operator of a motor vehicle repair facility that is subject to this act, shall not, directly or through an agent or employee, do any of the following: (a) Disclaim or limit the i…

Sec. 7c. A motor vehicle repair facility that is subject to this act, or a person that is an owner or operator of a motor vehicle repair facility that is subject to this act, shall not, directly or through an agent or employee, advertise or represent, either directly or indirectl…

Sec. 7d. A motor vehicle repair facility that is subject to this act, or a person that is an owner or operator of a motor vehicle repair facility that is subject to this act, shall not, directly or through an agent or employee, do any of the following: (a) Assert, claim, or impos…

Sec. 7e. A motor vehicle repair facility that is subject to this act, or a person that is an owner or operator of a motor vehicle repair facility that is subject to this act, shall not, directly or through an agent or employee, do any of the following: (a) Unless legally waived b…

Sec. 7f. A motor vehicle repair facility that is subject to this act, or a person that is an owner or operator of a motor vehicle repair facility that is subject to this act, shall not, directly or through an agent or employee, do any of the following: (a) Improperly utilize waiv…

Sec. 8. The secretary of state or his designee shall administer this act. A person designated by the secretary of state to act in his place shall not be affiliated with a motor vehicle repair facility.

Sec. 9. (1) The administrator shall do all of the following: (a) Certify master and specialty mechanics and issue permits to mechanic trainees who are subject to this act. (b) Register motor vehicle repair facilities that are subject to this act. (c) Keep a complete register of m…

Sec. 10. (1) Subject to subsection (3) and section 10b(3) and (4), an individual may become certified as a specialty mechanic in 1 or more repair categories described in section 10b(1) or (2) if that individual takes 1 or more examinations, developed or approved by the administra…

Sec. 10a. (1) Beginning July 1, 2016, an individual shall not perform BAIID service in this state unless he or she has a specialty mechanic's certificate in BAIID service from the department under section 10 and certification as a BAIID installer under section 625k of the Michiga…

Sec. 10b. (1) The administrator may issue a certification to perform repair work as a specialty or master mechanic for automobiles and light trucks in 1 or more of the following repair categories as identified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence or another…

Sec. 11. (1) An individual shall not engage or offer to engage in employment as a specialty or master mechanic if he or she has not applied for and received a certificate for that employment from the department. An applicant for a specialty or master mechanic's certificate shall …

Sec. 12. All of the following apply to a certification examination under this act: (a) An examination shall be written, except that the administrator may allow an individual to take an oral or practical examination if the administrator determines that the individual meets 1 of th…

Sec. 13. (1) If an individual is unable to obtain a certificate as a specialty or master mechanic under this act, and that individual desires to become a specialty or master mechanic, he or she may apply for a mechanic trainee permit on a form prescribed or approved by the admini…

Sec. 13a. (1) The administrator shall evaluate and may approve a school, academy, or other similar establishment that intends to provide training to mechanics or mechanic trainees under this act. (2) All of the following apply to the approval of a school, academy, or similar esta…

Sec. 13b. (1) A certified specialty or master mechanic shall display, in a conspicuous location in the motor vehicle repair facility where the certified specialty or master mechanic is employed or engaged to perform repairs, a current and valid certificate issued by the administr…

Sec. 14. (1) Except for an auxiliary facility, the owner of a motor vehicle repair facility shall register the facility by providing all of the following information to the administrator, on a registration form provided by the administrator, accompanied by a registration fee in a…

Sec. 15. (1) A motor vehicle repair facility registration under this act takes effect on the date the registration is approved by the administrator and expires 1 year after that date. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (4), the owner of a motor vehicle repair facility sha…

Sec. 16. (1) If there is a change of ownership of a motor vehicle repair facility, a new registration and payment of a new registration fee is required and the facility shall not operate until the facility's registration application is approved by the administrator and the fee is…

Sec. 17. (1) The owner of a facility that is registered or is required to register under this act shall ensure that the facility and, if applicable, any auxiliary facilities are open to inspection by the administrator and other law enforcement officials during reasonable business…

Sec. 18. (1) The owner of a motor vehicle repair facility shall maintain reasonable business records for the facility and, if applicable, any auxiliary facilities and ensure that those records are open for reasonable inspection by the administrator or other law enforcement offici…

Sec. 18a. (1) A facility that repairs or replaces air bags in a motor vehicle shall maintain a record of the purchase or sale of each used or reconditioned air bag purchased or acquired by the facility. The record shall contain the date of purchase or acquisition of each air bag,…

Sec. 19. In the event of loss, destruction, or mutilation of a registration, certificate, or trainee permit, the person to which it was issued may obtain a replacement by furnishing satisfactory proof of the loss, destruction, or mutilation and paying the fee required under secti…

Sec. 20. (1) A certification as a specialty or master mechanic under this act takes effect on the date it is approved by the administrator and expires 1 year after that date. A specialty or master mechanic may annually renew his or her certification by submitting an application f…

Sec. 21. (1) If the administrator determines after notice and a hearing that a person has violated this act or a rule promulgated under this act, directly or through an agent or employee, he or she may issue an order requiring the person to cease and desist from the violation or …

Sec. 21a. (1) The administrator may order a summary suspension of a registration, certificate, or mechanic trainee permit pursuant to the administrative procedures act of 1969, Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, being sections 24.201 to 24.328 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, …

Sec. 22. (1) The administrator may take any administrative action described in subsection (2) if the administrator determines that a facility, mechanic, or trainee, or a stockholder, officer, director, or partner of a facility that is a corporation or partnership, does 1 or more …

Sec. 23. If it appears that a person has engaged, is engaging, or is about to engage in a method, act, or practice in violation of this act or the rules promulgated hereunder, the attorney general or county prosecutor, may after receiving notice of an alleged violation of this ac…

Sec. 24. The attorney general or prosecuting attorney after receiving notice of an alleged violation of this act or a violation of an injunction, order, decree or judgment issued in an action brought pursuant to this act or an assurance under this act shall immediately forward wr…

Sec. 25. The expiration or absence of a registration, certificate, or permit of a facility or person shall not restrict the administrator from proceeding with an investigation, petition, disciplinary proceeding, or other action authorized by this act against a facility or person.

Sec. 26. (1) The administrator shall on his own initiative or in response to complaints, make reasonable and necessary public or private investigations within or outside of this state and gather evidence against a person who violated or is about to violate this act or a rule or o…

Sec. 27. In mediating a dispute between parties contesting a violation of this act or administrative rule, the administrator may take from a motor vehicle repair facility a voluntary assurance that the facility will discontinue an alleged violation of this act or an administrativ…

Sec. 28. (1) For the purpose of an investigation or proceeding under this act, the administrator or an officer designated by him may administer oaths or affirmations, and upon motion of the attorney general or upon the motion of a party to a proceeding, make application to the ci…

Sec. 29. If a person, including a nonresident of this state, engages in conduct prohibited by this act or a rule or order and has not filed an irrevocable appointment of the secretary of state as an agent for service of process, and personal jurisdiction over him cannot otherwise…

Sec. 30. (1) Beginning on July 1, 2026, the nonrefundable registration fee for the registration of a facility is determined by a sliding fee scale that is based on the gross annual revenue of the facility, as follows: GROSS ANNUAL REVENUE FEE under $50,000.00 $ 100.00 $50,000.00 …

Sec. 30a. (1) The mechanic certification examination fund is created in the state treasury. (2) Beginning on July 1, 2026, the state treasurer shall deposit money and other assets received from any other source into the fund. The state treasurer shall direct the investment of mon…

Sec. 31. A person who engages or attempts to engage in the business or trade of a motor vehicle repair facility or specialty or master mechanic without a registration or certificate, or engages in an act or practice in violation of this act or a rule is barred from bringing or ma…

Sec. 32. (1) Before beginning repair work, a motor vehicle repair facility shall give to the customer a written estimate that itemizes as closely as possible the price for labor and parts necessary for the work. A facility shall not charge for work done or parts supplied in exces…

Sec. 32a. (1) A motor vehicle repair facility shall display a consumer information sign. The sign must contain 12 lines of lettering worded substantially as follows: "THIS ESTABLISHMENT IS REGISTERED WITH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND IS REQUIRED BY LAW TO FURNISH A CUSTOM…

Sec. 33. (1) A motor vehicle repair facility shall return replaced parts to the customer at the time the repair work is completed. All of the following apply to the obligation to return replaced parts under this subsection: (a) A facility is not required to return any of the foll…

Sec. 34. A motor vehicle repair facility, including a gasoline service station which performs any of the repairs listed in the repair categories of certification for specialty mechanics or developed by the administrator by rule, shall give to each customer a written statement upo…