Sec. 31.
(1) If the proceeds of the sale are greater than the amount of the lien, the proceeds shall first be paid to the special tool builder in the amount necessary to satisfy the lien. All proceeds in excess of the lien shall be paid to the customer.
(2) A sale shall not be made or possession shall not be obtained under section 27 if it would be in violation of any right of a customer or end user under federal patent, bankruptcy, or copyright law.
History: 2002, Act 481, Imd. Eff. June 27, 2002
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 481 of 2002 - Special Tools Lien Act (570.541 - 570.571)
Section 570.541 - Short Title.
Section 570.542 - Definitions.
Section 570.545 - Transfer of Rights to End User; Notice; Waiting Period.
Section 570.547 - Return Receipt of Notice; Possession Unclaimed; Transfer.
Section 570.549 - Retroactive Application of Waiting Period.
Section 570.551 - Applicability and Construction of MCL 570.543, 570.545, 570.547, and 570.549.
Section 570.553 - Lien; Possession.
Section 570.555 - Enforcement of Lien; Notice.
Section 570.557 - Sale of Special Tool at Public Auction; Conditions.
Section 570.565 - Enforcement of Lien; Notice.
Section 570.567 - Rights of Possession.
Section 570.569 - Sale of Special Tool With Lien Asserted.
Section 570.571 - Sale of Special Tool; Use of Excess Proceeds; Prohibition.