MI SB0491

Secretary of State shall refuse vehicle registration or transfer if applicant has suspended, revoked, or denied operator's license, except for those issued a license under section 304 or never licensed due to third+ violation of sections 625/625m or fourth+ suspension/revocation under section 904.

Secretary of State shall refuse registration or title issuance for off-road vehicles manufactured exclusively for off-road use, including golf carts, unless the vehicle was originally manufactured for off-road use and subsequently modified for public roadway use.

Changes language in section 219(1)(d) from "has been issued" to "was issued" and from "for a third or subsequent violation" to "because of a third or subsequent violation" regarding licensing eligibility grounds for registration refusal.

Secretary of State shall not issue registration for vehicles issued a temporary registration plate under section 904c until the violation is adjudicated or vehicle is transferred to a person subject to use tax under MCL 205.93.

Title and registration refusal grounds remain in place for vehicles with false/fraudulent applications, stolen vehicles, suspended registrations, unpaid fees, missing emissions compliance certificates, and heavy vehicles without federal highway use tax proof.