Sec. 67.
A driver education provider or instructor shall not engage in a deceptive or unconscionable method, act, or practice. The following are deceptive or unconscionable methods, acts, or practices:
(a) Using, adopting, or conducting business under a name that is the same as, like, or deceptively similar to, the name of another driver education provider.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, using the word "state", "government", "municipal", "city", or "county" as part of the name of the driver education provider. This provision does not apply to an educational institution or a governmental agency.
(c) Advertising, representing, or implying that a driver education provider is supervised, recommended, or endorsed by, or affiliated or associated with, or employed by, or an agent or representative of this state, the secretary of state, or a bureau of the secretary of state.
(d) Advertising or publicizing under a name other than the provider's full business name as identified on the provider's application for a driver education provider certificate.
(e) Advertising that the provider is open for business before the secretary of state issues a driver education provider certificate to the provider.
(f) Soliciting business on the premises of any facility rented, leased, owned, or used by the secretary of state.
(g) Misrepresenting the quantity or quality of the instruction provided or the requirements for a driver license, endorsement, minor restricted or temporary permit, or driver education certificate.
(h) Failing to promptly restore any deposit, down payment, or other payment that a person is entitled to after an agreement is rescinded, canceled, or otherwise terminated as required under the agreement or applicable law.
(i) Taking advantage of a student's or potential student's inability to reasonably protect his or her interest because of a disability, illiteracy, or inability to understand the language of an agreement, if the driver education provider knows or reasonably should have known of the student's or potential student's inability.
(j) Failing to honor a term of a student's, parent's, or legal guardian's agreement.
(k) Falsifying a document, agreement, record, report, or certificate required under this act or a rule promulgated under this act.
(l) Causing or allowing a student, parent, or legal guardian to sign a document in blank.
History: 2006, Act 384, Eff. Oct. 1, 2006
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 384 of 2006 - Driver Education Provider and Instructor Act (256.621 - 256.705)
Section 256.621 - Short Title.
Section 256.623 - Definitions; a to D.
Section 256.625 - Definitions; D to M.
Section 256.627 - Definitions; P to T.
Section 256.643 - Driver Education Instructor Preparation Program.
Section 256.645 - Conditional Driver Education Instructor Certificate; Issuance; Requirements.
Section 256.647 - Professional Development Requirements; Establishment; Publication; Provisions.
Section 256.649 - Criminal History Record Information Check.
Section 256.651 - Use of Motor Vehicle; Requirements.
Section 256.653 - Teen Driver Training; Duties of Driver Education Provider.
Section 256.655 - Teen Driver Training; Model Curriculum.
Section 256.659 - Segment 2 Curriculum Course.
Section 256.661 - Classroom Instruction; Number of Students; Limitation.
Section 256.663 - Driver Education Course Certificate of Completion; Issuance to Student.
Section 256.665 - Course Schedule Report, Course Completion Report; Requirements.
Section 256.667 - Written Agreement Between Provider and Student; Terms.
Section 256.671 - Reports; Maintenance; Format; Manner; Availability; Failure to Comply; Duration.
Section 256.673 - Verification of Instructor's Certificate Status.
Section 256.677 - Conviction of Violation; Notification to Secretary of State.
Section 256.681 - Automatic Denial or Revocation of Application or Certificate; Duration.
Section 256.685 - Investigation; Complaint; Mediation; Conditions for Probation and Cancellation.
Section 256.687 - Deceptive or Unconscionable Methods, Acts, or Practices.
Section 256.691 - Cease and Desist Order; Temporary Cease and Desist Order.
Section 256.695 - Summary Suspension; Hearing; Resolution.
Section 256.699 - Certificate Required; Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty; Administrative Fine.
Section 256.701 - Reimbursement; Disposition.
Section 256.704 - Deposit of Revenue Balance Into Traffic Law Enforcement and Safety Fund.