Michigan Compiled Laws
Article III - Motor Carriers of Household Goods (477.1...477.12)
Section 477.9a - Powers and Duties of Commission.

Sec. 9a.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (3), the commission shall do all of the following:
(a) Supervise and regulate all motor carriers of household goods.
(b) Regulate and determine reasonable and sufficient rates, fares, charges, and classifications.
(c) Regulate the service and safety of operations of each motor carrier of household goods.
(2) Except as provided in subsection (3), the commission may do all of the following:
(a) Require the filing of annual and other reports, tariffs, schedules, and other data by motor carriers of household goods if that information is necessary for the administration or enforcement of this act.
(b) Supervise and regulate motor carriers of household goods in all matters affecting the relation between motor carriers of household goods and the public, and between motor carriers of household goods.
(c) Promulgate rules to promote safety on the highways of this state.
(d) By general order or otherwise, promulgate rules in conformity with this act applicable to all motor carriers of household goods.
(e) Do all things necessary to carry out and enforce this act.
(3) The commission shall not regulate or determine reasonable and sufficient rates, fares, charges, or classifications, or require the filing of tariffs and schedules, for local moves.
History: Add. 2014, Act 493, Eff. Apr. 1, 2015

Structure Michigan Compiled Laws

Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapters 475 - 479 - Motor Carrier Act

Act 254 of 1933 - The Motor Carrier Act (475.1 - 479.49)

Article III - Motor Carriers of Household Goods (477.1...477.12)

Section 477.1 - Operation of Motor Vehicle by Motor Carrier of Household Goods; Certificate of Authority.

Section 477.2 - Certificate of Authority; Application; Determination by Commission; Issuance.

Section 477.3 - Repealed. 1982, Act 399, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 1982.

Section 477.4 - Application for Certificate of Authority; Form; Contents; Fees; Proof of Insurance; Failure of Applicant to Comply With Application Instructions.

Section 477.4a - Issuance of Certificate of Authority; Findings.

Section 477.5 - Rates, Fares, and Charges; Printing and Filing Schedules; Availability; Predatory Rate Prohibited; Compliance With Section; Inapplicability of Section to Local Move.

Section 477.5a - Repealed. 2014, Act 493, Eff. Apr. 1, 2015.

Section 477.6 - Submission of Contract to Commission; Approval; Disclosure; Determination of Predatory Filings; Filing Statement of Charges With Commission; Inapplicability of Section to Local Move.

Section 477.7 - Rate, Fare, or Charge as Just and Reasonable; Unjust Discrimination, Prejudice, or Preference Prohibited; Remuneration; Limitation; Refund or Remittance; Other Contract; Inapplicability of Section to Local Move.

Section 477.7a - Investigation, Suspension, Revision, or Revocation Prohibited; Grounds; Protest Prohibited.

Section 477.7b - Statewide and Local Moves; Nonbinding Estimate of Transportation Cost; Collect on Delivery Shipment; Payment; Deferring Payment of Balance of Remaining Charges.

Section 477.8 - Prohibited Conduct; Penalty.

Section 477.9 - Liability of Motor Carrier of Household Goods; Limitation; Recovery.

Section 477.9a - Powers and Duties of Commission.

Section 477.10 - Interstate Commerce.

Section 477.11 - Cessation of Operations or Abandonment of Rights Under Authority; Written Notice; Revocation.

Section 477.12 - Emergency Temporary Authority; Issuance; Manner of Filing Application.