MI HB6073

Authorizes local officials to seize and impound vehicles operated in violation of trailway municipal civil infractions, with the vehicle subject to a lien for fines, costs, assessments, and impoundment expenses.

Allows defendants or vehicle owners to post a $750.00 cash or surety bond to release the impounded vehicle, with the lien discharged upon acquittal or payment of all ordered amounts.

Requires courts to order defendants to pay damages to natural resources or facilities and reasonable impoundment expenses, with collected money distributed to the governmental entity with jurisdiction over the trailway or the entity employing the impounding official.

Changes publication requirements for foreclosure sale notices from newspaper publication to tier A public notice requirements under the local government public notice act effective January 1, 2015, while requiring certified mail notice to all known owners and lien holders at least 21 days before sale.

Establishes priority order for foreclosure sale proceeds: prior recorded liens, court-ordered fines and costs, subsequent recorded liens, and remaining balance to vehicle owner.