Sec. 26.
(1) The administrator shall on his own initiative or in response to complaints, make reasonable and necessary public or private investigations within or outside of this state and gather evidence against a person who violated or is about to violate this act or a rule or order hereunder.
(2) The administrator may:
(a) Require or permit a person to file a statement in writing or otherwise as the administrator determines as to all the facts and circumstances concerning the matter to be investigated.
(b) Mediate disputes between parties arising from violations of this act or an administrative rule.
(c) Develop conditions of probation or operation for the facility or mechanic mutually agreed upon and signed by the facility or the mechanic and the administrator instead of further disciplinary proceedings.
(d) On his own initiative, conduct spot check investigations of motor vehicle repair facilities registered or required to be registered throughout the state on a continuous basis to determine whether or not the facility is in compliance with this act and rules promulgated hereunder. The administrator may not alter the odometer on a vehicle employed in such investigations or deliberately misrepresent the condition of the vehicle.
(e) Conduct mechanical and diagnostic examinations of vehicles when there are reasonable grounds to believe that an unlawful act or practice was used to produce the repair or to make the repair.
History: 1974, Act 300, Eff. Apr. 1, 1975 ;-- Am. 1976, Act 12, Imd. Eff. Feb. 20, 1976
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 300 of 1974 - Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Act (257.1301 - 257.1340)
Section 257.1301 - Short Title.
Section 257.1302 - Definitions; a to L.
Section 257.1302a - Definitions; M to W.
Section 257.1304 - Act Inapplicable to Certain Persons.
Section 257.1306 - Motor Vehicle Repair Facility; Registration Required.
Section 257.1307 - Prohibited Conduct.
Section 257.1307a - Prohibited Conduct.
Section 257.1307b - Prohibited Conduct.
Section 257.1307c - Prohibited Conduct.
Section 257.1307d - Prohibited Conduct.
Section 257.1307e - Prohibited Conduct.
Section 257.1307f - Prohibited Conduct.
Section 257.1308 - Administration of Act; Nonaffiliation With Facility.
Section 257.1309 - Powers and Duties of Administrator; Rules.
Section 257.1312 - Examination.
Section 257.1313 - Mechanic Trainee Permit; Duration; Supervision; Educational Institution.
Section 257.1314 - Registration Form; Contents.
Section 257.1317 - Inspection; "Reasonable Business Records" Defined.
Section 257.1321 - Cease and Desist Order.
Section 257.1323 - Action by Attorney General or County Prosecutor.
Section 257.1324 - Notice of Alleged Violation.
Section 257.1327 - Voluntary Assurance of Discontinuance of Alleged Violation.
Section 257.1328 - Oaths or Affirmations; Subpoena; Order Compelling Compliance; Contempt.
Section 257.1329 - Service of Process.
Section 257.1332a - Consumer Information Sign.
Section 257.1334 - Written Statement Required Upon Return of Repaired Vehicle.
Section 257.1336 - Liability for Damage or Injury.
Section 257.1338 - Violation; Penalty.