Sec. 1.
As used in this act:
(a) "Authorized vendor" means an individual or entity that a local government or law enforcement agency designates through contract, permit, practice, or license to have authority to remove or store motor vehicles at the request of the local government or law enforcement agency.
(b) "Law enforcement agency" means the department of state police, the department of natural resources, or a law enforcement agency of a county, township, city, village, or airport authority, that is responsible for the prevention and detection of crime and enforcement of the criminal laws of this state.
(c) "Local government" means a county, city, village, township, or an authority established by law.
(d) "Motor vehicle" means that term as defined in section 33 of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.33.
(e) "Motor vehicle storage facility" means a facility operated to hold motor vehicles that have been taken into custody for safekeeping.
(f) "Towing operation" means the moving or removing of motor vehicles by providing wrecker, towing, or other recovery services.
History: 2018, Act 327, Eff. Sept. 30, 2018
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 123 - Local Government
Act 327 of 2018 - Motor Vehicle Storage Facilities (123.1401 - 123.1404)
Section 123.1401 - Definitions.
Section 123.1402 - Prohibited Acts by Local Government or Law Enforcement Agency.
Section 123.1403 - Exceptions; Existing Vehicle Storage Facility or Towing Operation.
Section 123.1403a - Application of Section 2.
Section 123.1404 - Violation; Injunctive Relief; Fine; Costs and Attorney Fees.