Sec. 2.
As used in this act:
(a) "Secretary" means the secretary of state acting as director of the fund.
(b) "Treasurer" means the state treasurer acting as the custodian of the fund.
(c) "Fund" means the motor vehicle accident claims fund.
(d) "Uninsured motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle as to which there is not in force a liability policy that meets the requirements of section 3009 of the insurance code of 1956, 1956 PA 218, MCL 500.3009, and that is not owned by a holder of self-insurance as provided in section 3101d of the insurance code of 1956, 1956 PA 218, MCL 500.3101d.
(e) "Person" includes natural persons, firms, copartnerships, associations, and corporations, except this state or an agency or political subdivision of this state. Person does not include a municipal corporation or a corporation owned or operated by this state or a political subdivision of this state.
History: 1965, Act 198, Eff. Nov. 1, 1965 ;-- Am. 1967, Act 274, Imd. Eff. July 20, 1967 ;-- Am. 1971, Act 211, Imd. Eff. Dec. 29, 1971 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 572, Imd. Eff. Jan. 2, 2013
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 198 of 1965 - Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Act (257.1101 - 257.1133)
Section 257.1101 - Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Act; Short Title.
Section 257.1102 - Definitions.
Section 257.1103a - Transfer of Cash to General Fund; Reimbursement.
Section 257.1104 - Repealed. 1980, Act 459, Imd. Eff. Jan. 15, 1981.
Section 257.1108 - Default Judgment; Notice to Secretary of State; Reopening; Settlements.
Section 257.1109 - Prerequisite to Payments From Fund; Settlement of Claim.
Section 257.1110 - Suspension of Licenses; Reinstatement, Conditions.
Section 257.1111 - Default in Installment Payment; Suspension of Licenses.
Section 257.1114 - Repealed. 1967, Act 274, Imd. Eff. July 20, 1967.
Section 257.1115 - Death or Injury by Stolen Vehicle; Action Against Secretary of State.
Section 257.1116 - Death or Injury by Stolen Vehicle; General Denial by Secretary of State.
Section 257.1118 - Recovery Against Fund; Limitation of Action; Notice.
Section 257.1119 - Judgment Against Secretary of State; Payment; Property Damage Payment.
Section 257.1122 - Payment From Fund; Prohibited When Damages Paid or Payable From Insurance.
Section 257.1124 - Residence; Date of Determination.
Section 257.1125 - Nonresident; Payment From Fund Prohibited, Exception.
Section 257.1127 - Administration of Act; Costs, Payment; Appropriation.
Section 257.1128 - Claims or Actions Against Fund; Limitation.
Section 257.1129 - Coverage by Workmen's Compensation Law; Recovery From Fund; Exception.
Section 257.1130 - Practice and Procedure in Courts Where Application Made; Appeals.
Section 257.1131 - Effective Date of Act.
Section 257.1132 - Total Loss of Vehicle; Surrender of Title, Junking.
Section 257.1133 - Act Inapplicable to Accidents Occurring After January 2, 1976.