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MI HB5884

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/2/2014

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Kandrevas

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Establishes procedures for insurance companies and dealers acquiring late model vehicles to obtain salvage or scrap certificates of title based on repair cost thresholds: 75-91% of predamaged value requires salvage certificate, 91% or more requires scrap certificate.

  • Requires salvage vehicles to undergo inspection and certification by specially trained police officers before being issued a regular title, with inspectors verifying vehicle identification numbers, parts ownership, and equipment standards compliance.

  • Creates appeal process for police officers whose salvage inspection certifications are suspended, revoked, or denied, with 30-day appeal deadline and hearing rights; revoked certificates cannot be reapplied for until 3 years later.

  • Mandates that vehicles with scrap certificates cannot be rebuilt or driven on highways and can only be sold to vehicle scrap metal processors; prohibits reissuance of regular titles for scrap vehicles.

  • Authorizes Secretary of State to conduct periodic reviews of dealer records and request documentation from insurance companies, leasing companies, and other entities to monitor compliance with salvage vehicle requirements.

Legislative Description

Vehicles; title; appeals process for the suspension, revocation, or denial of a salvage vehicle inspection certification; establish. Amends sec. 217c of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.217c).

State agencies (existing), state

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 10/03/2014

10/22/2014

Committee Referrals

Transportation And Infrastructure10/2/2014

Full Bill Text

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