Michigan Compiled Laws
Article V - Policy of State, Exemptions, Limitations, General Regulations and Procedure; Penalties; Miscellaneous (479.1...479.21)
Section 479.12 - Impounding of Motor Vehicles, Release.

Sec. 12.
Impounding. In order to prevent continued unlawful operation over the highways, the commission may direct the impounding of any motor vehicle of any motor carrier who fails or refuses to comply with all applicable law, the provisions of this act, and any lawful rule or regulation or order of the commission. Any inspector or any peace officer shall be empowered, upon an order of the commission, to impound such vehicles at the expense of the owner. Such vehicles may be released only upon order of the commission and payment by the owner of the reasonable impounding expenses.
History: 1933, Act 254, Eff. Oct. 17, 1933 ;-- CL 1948, 479.12

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Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapters 475 - 479 - Motor Carrier Act

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

Article V - Policy of State, Exemptions, Limitations, General Regulations and Procedure; Penalties; Miscellaneous (479.1...479.21)

Section 479.1 - Repealed. 1982, Act 399, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 1982.

Section 479.2 - Exemptions; "Corporate Family" Defined; Applicability of Exemptions.

Section 479.3 - Control by Cities and Villages; Local Business.

Section 479.4 - Repealed. 2014, Act 493, Eff. Apr. 1, 2015.

Section 479.5 - Certificate; Transfer.

Section 479.6 - Commission; Forms; Rules.

Section 479.6a - Applicability of Section; Change in Rate, Fare, Charge, Classification, Rule, or Practice; Notice; Effective Date; Investigation; Petition for Suspension; Order; Hearing.

Section 479.6b - Applicability of Section; Joint Consideration and Initiation of Rates, Fares, Classifications, Divisions, Allowances, Charges, or Rules; Agreement; Approval; Maintenance of Accounts, Records, Files, and Memoranda of Organization; Ins...

Section 479.7 - Transportation of Household Goods; Issuance of Receipt or Bill of Lading; Liability; Filing of Claim; Disallowance.

Section 479.8 - Furnishing Decal and Cab Card for Vehicle; Removal; Compliance by Ucr Motor Carrier Operating Intrastate.

Section 479.9 - Insurance; Bonds; Compliance With Worker's Disability Compensation Act of 1969.

Section 479.10 - Certificate; Termination; Application for Renewal; Notice of Noncompliance; Effect of Delinquency Providing Documents or Paying Fees; Period of Time to Comply With Renewal Requirements; Provisions of Act Voiding Certificate for Cause...

Section 479.10a - Lease, Contract, or Arrangement Under Which Holder Augments Equipment.

Section 479.11 - Records, Books, Accounts, and Files of Motor Carrier; Examination, Production, and Preservation; Witnesses; Divulging of Information; Public Files and Reports; Inspection; Violation as Misdemeanor.

Section 479.12 - Impounding of Motor Vehicles, Release.

Section 479.13 - Enforcement of Act, Rules and Regulations; Assistance.

Section 479.14 - Complaints and Investigations; Notice; Commission Determination and Order; Making Certain Changes to Conform to Order; Investigation, Inquiry, or Hearing; Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law.

Section 479.14a - Commencement of Operations by Motor Carrier.

Section 479.15 - Powers of Commissioners; Disobedience of or Wilful Failure to Comply With Order or Subpoena; Refusal of Witness to Testify; Witness Fees and Mileage; Depositions; Record of Proceedings.

Section 479.16 - Violation of Act or Failure to Obey Order, Decision, or Rule of Commission; Misdemeanor; Penalty; Prosecution.

Section 479.17 - Repealed. 1982, Act 399, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 1982.

Section 479.18 - Finding, Order, or Certificate; Revocation, Suspension, Alteration, Amendment, or Modification; Hearing; Notice; Assessment for Violation; Rehearing; Service, Effect, and Review of Orders; Docket of Causes and Proceedings; Copies; Di...

Section 479.19 - Injunctive Relief.

Section 479.20 - Review of Order or Decree.

Section 479.21 - Motor Carrier Transportation Contract; Certain Provisions, Clauses, Covenants, or Agreements Void and Unenforceable; Certain Agreements Exempt; Definitions.