Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 119 of 1980 - Motor Carrier Fuel Tax Act (207.211 - 207.236)
Section 207.217 - Trip Permit; Fee; Issuance; Application.

Sec. 7.
(1) A motor carrier may obtain a trip permit which shall authorize an unlicensed motor carrier to operate 1 specific commercial motor vehicle in this state for a period of 5 consecutive days, beginning and ending on the dates specified on the face of the permit. The fee for this permit shall be $20.00. Collections of fees imposed by this section shall be credited to the Michigan transportation fund.
(2) Fees for trip permits shall be instead of the license fee otherwise assessable against a motor carrier. Taxes imposed by this act and reports of mileage shall not be required with respect to a vehicle operating pursuant to a trip permit.
(3) The trip permit shall be issued instead of a license only if the motor carrier operates on public roads or highways in this state not more than 3 times in 1 calendar year.
(4) The trip permit may be obtained from the department by application in the same manner as a license, or may be made available by contacting the department by telegram or similar transmission. The cost of a telegram or similar transmission shall be the responsibility of the motor carrier requesting the trip permit.
History: 1980, Act 119, Imd. Eff. May 14, 1980

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