Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 300 of 1974 - Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Act (257.1301 - 257.1340)
Section 257.1330 - Fees.

Sec. 30.
(1) The registration fee for the registration of a facility is determined by a sliding fee scale that is based on the gross annual revenue of the facility, as follows:

(a) Each certification examination administered by the administrator, $6.00.
(b) Application for original certificate, $25.00. However, any of the following may apply for an original specialty or master mechanic certificate without paying a fee under this subdivision:
(i) An individual who is currently certified by the administrator in at least 1 repair category may apply for certification in 1 or more additional repair categories without paying a fee under this subdivision.
(ii) A mechanic trainee who presents proof that he or she has successfully completed 30 or more hours of continuing mechanic education courses given by an approved educational institution during the 5-year period immediately preceding the date the trainee submits the application for certification.
(iii) An individual who served in the armed forces; was separated from that service; and provides to the administrator a form DD214, a form DD215, or any other form that is satisfactory to the administrator that demonstrates that the individual was separated from that service, with an honorable character of service or under honorable conditions (general) character of service.
(c) Application for renewal certificate, $20.00.
(d) Replacement certificate, $5.00.
(3) The permit fees for a mechanic trainee are as follows:
(a) Application for a mechanic trainee permit, $20.00. However, either of the following may apply for a mechanic trainee permit without paying a fee under this subdivision:
(i) An individual who is currently certified by the administrator in at least 1 repair category.
(ii) A student who is currently enrolled in a vocational education or special education program that includes employment by a motor vehicle repair facility; that is approved by the department of education; and for which the student receives credit toward the award of a high school or special education diploma.
(b) Replacement of trainee permit, $5.00.
(4) As used in this section:
(a) "Armed forces" means that term as defined in section 2 of the veteran right to employment services act, 1994 PA 39, MCL 35.1092.
(b) "Gross annual revenue" means a facility's gross revenue from performing repairs, including parts and goods sold in conjunction with repairs, in its most recently completed federal income tax year, or, if the facility has not been in business for a complete federal income tax year, the facility's reasonably anticipated gross revenue for its first full federal income tax year of operation.
History: 1974, Act 300, Eff. Apr. 1, 1975 ;-- Am. 1976, Act 12, Imd. Eff. Feb. 20, 1976 ;-- Am. 1988, Act 254, Eff. Oct. 1, 1989 ;-- Am. 2016, Act 430, Eff. Apr. 4, 2017 Admin Rule: R 257.101 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.

Structure Michigan Compiled Laws

Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles

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 257.1303 - Act Inapplicable to Gasoline Service Stations Exclusively Engaged in Selling Motor Fuel and Lubricants; Minor Repair Services Subject to Act; Exception.

Section 257.1304 - Act Inapplicable to Certain Persons.

Section 257.1305 - Motor Vehicle Repair Facility; Certified Specialty or Master Mechanic Required; Inspection and Approval of Work Performed by Noncertified Mechanic; Waiver.

Section 257.1306 - Motor Vehicle Repair Facility; Registration Required.

Section 257.1306a - Motor Vehicle Repair Facility Providing Baiid Service; Approval of Department; Requirements; Term; Inspection.

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 257.1310 - Certification as Specialty Mechanic; Certification Fee; Initial Specialty Mechanic's Certificate in Baiid Service; Examination; Qualification Certificate as Master Mechanic for Automobiles, Light Trucks, or Heavy-Duty Trucks.

Section 257.1310a - Performance of Baiid Service; Certificate Required; Requirements; Written Installation Verification.

Section 257.1310b - Certification as Specialty or Master Mechanic for Automobiles and Light Trucks or Heavy-Duty Trucks; Certification as Master Motorcycle Mechanic; Certification as Recreational Trailer Mechanic; Eligibility.

Section 257.1311 - Application for Specialty or Master Mechanic's Certificate; Form; Contents; Terms; Renewal.

Section 257.1312 - Examination.

Section 257.1313 - Mechanic Trainee Permit; Duration; Supervision; Educational Institution.

Section 257.1313a - Training to Mechanics or Mechanic Trainees; Approval of School, Academy, or Similar Establishment; Contract.

Section 257.1313b - Display of Current and Valid Certificate; Name and Certification Number to Be Affixed to Statement of Repairs; Compliance With Accepted Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Standards; Violation of Subsection (3).

Section 257.1314 - Registration Form; Contents.

Section 257.1315 - Registration; Expiration; Renewal; Operation Pending Renewal Approval; Fee; Single Registration Form for More Than 1 Facility.

Section 257.1316 - Change in Ownership or Name and Address of Facility; Notice; Owner as Corporation; "Change of Ownership" Defined.

Section 257.1317 - Inspection; "Reasonable Business Records" Defined.

Section 257.1318 - Records; Inspection; "Reasonable Business Records" Defined; Retention; Time Periods; Records to Be Maintained by Facility Engaging in Body Work; Contents; Police Book; Dealer's License Required.

Section 257.1318a - Records of Air Bag Sales, Purchases, or Acquisitions; Period of Time Records Required to Be Maintained.

Section 257.1319 - Loss, Destruction, or Mutilation of Registration, Certificate, or Trainee Permit; Replacement.

Section 257.1320 - Specialty or Master Mechanic Certificate; Date of Approval; Expiration; Renewal; Conduct Pending Renewal.

Section 257.1321 - Cease and Desist Order.

Section 257.1321a - Summary Suspension of Registration, Certificate, or Mechanic Trainee Permit; Affidavit; Hearing; Setting Aside, Continuing, or Modifying Order of Summary Suspension.

Section 257.1322 - Administrative Action Against Certain Conduct; Violation of Subsection (1); Powers of Administrator; Probation; Conditions; Other Lawful Remedies and Sanctions.

Section 257.1323 - Action by Attorney General or County Prosecutor.

Section 257.1324 - Notice of Alleged Violation.

Section 257.1325 - Action by Administrator Not Restricted by Expiration or Absence of Registration, Certificate, or Permit.

Section 257.1326 - Public or Private Investigation by Administrator; Additional Powers of Administrator.

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 257.1330 - Fees.

Section 257.1331 - Acts or Practices Barring Action on Contract, Action for Collection of Compensation, or Assertion of Lien; Recovery of Amount Paid Unregistered Facility.

Section 257.1332 - Written Estimate Required; Consent to Excess Charge; Payment of Actual Cost if Cost Less Than Estimate; Cost of Returning Vehicle to Original Condition; Cost of Diagnosis; Waiver of Rights; Display of Certificate of Repair Facility...

Section 257.1332a - Consumer Information Sign.

Section 257.1333 - Right to Receive or Inspect Replaced Parts; Notice; Exchange Agreement; Disposition of Replaced Parts; Display of Sign at Entrance of Facility.

Section 257.1334 - Written Statement Required Upon Return of Repaired Vehicle.

Section 257.1334a - Written Estimate Not Required if Total Cost Less Than $50.00; Statement Including Actual Cost of Repairs.

Section 257.1335 - False Statement, Misrepresentation, or Failure to Comply With Cease and Desist Order.

Section 257.1336 - Liability for Damage or Injury.

Section 257.1337 - Mechanic or Mechanic Trainee as Agent; Joint and Several Liability; Right to Contribution.

Section 257.1338 - Violation; Penalty.

Section 257.1339 - Rescission of R 257.101 to R 257.173.

Section 257.1340 - Disposition of Fees.