Sec. 7.
The tax imposed by this act shall be evidenced by the affixing of a documentary stamp or stamps to every instrument subject to the tax imposed by this act by the person making, executing, issuing or delivering such document. Documentary stamps shall be purchased only in the county in which the property is located. The stamps shall be affixed in such manner that their removal will require the continued application of steam or water, and the person using or affixing the stamps shall write or stamp thereon his initials and the date upon which the stamps are affixed or used so that the stamps may not again be used. The treasurer may prescribe such other method of cancellation as he deems expedient. The treasurer shall, if required by the state treasurer, utilize a tax meter machine which shall be provided by the county.
History: 1966, Act 134, Eff. Jan. 1968 ;-- Am. 1967, Act 258, Imd. Eff. July 19, 1967 ;-- Am. 1968, Act 327, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1968
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 134 of 1966 - Real Estate Transfer Tax (207.501 - 207.513)
Section 207.501 - Real Estate Transfer Tax; Definitions.
Section 207.502 - Instruments Executed Within State Subject to Tax.
Section 207.503 - Instruments Executed Outside State Subject to Tax.
Section 207.504 - Rate of Tax; Statement on Face of Written Instrument; Affidavit.
Section 207.506 - Bankruptcy or Insolvency Proceedings; Transfer to Receivers.
Section 207.507 - Documentary Stamps; Purchase, Methods of Affixation, Cancellation.
Section 207.508 - Preparation of Stamps; Duty of Treasurer, Use of Tax Meter Machine.
Section 207.509 - Revenue, Disposition; Credit to General Fund.
Section 207.510 - Tax to Be Paid Only Once; Exemptions; New Consideration.
Section 207.511 - Recording, Requirements; Detachment of Affidavit; Use.