Sec. 27.
In mediating a dispute between parties contesting a violation of this act or administrative rule, the administrator may take from a motor vehicle repair facility a voluntary assurance that the facility will discontinue an alleged violation of this act or an administrative rule. The assurance shall be filed in the records of the administrator, shall be open for public inspection, and shall not constitute on the part of the facility making the assurance an admission of any issue of law or fact. The assurance subject to agreement by all parties, may contain provisions whereby:
(a) The facility will refund to an individual consumer an amount of money agreed upon by the parties.
(b) A facility shall take such affirmative action as is appropriate in the judgment of the administrator to correct an alleged violation of this act or a rule.
(c) A facility shall place in escrow a sum of money for the purposes of restitution to an aggrieved consumer pending the outcome of an action pursuant to this act. If the facility accepts the administrator's suggestions and performs accordingly, that fact shall be given due consideration in any subsequent disciplinary proceeding. The assurance shall constitute a contract which may be enforced by the parties in the circuit court upon application being made to the court for that purpose.
History: 1974, Act 300, Eff. Apr. 1, 1975
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.