Section 257.1301 – Short Title.

257.1301 Short title. Sec. 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the “motor vehicle service and repair act”. History: 1974, Act 300, Eff. Apr. 1, 1975

Section 257.1302 – Definitions; a to L.

257.1302 Definitions; A to L. Sec. 2. As used in this act: (a) “Administrator” means the secretary of state or any individual designated by the secretary of state to act in his or her place. (b) “Advertise” means to advise, announce, apprise, command, give notice of, inform, make known, or publish any material that calls […]

Section 257.1302a – Definitions; M to W.

257.1302a Definitions; M to W. Sec. 2a. As used in this act: (a) “Major component part” means any of the following parts of a motor vehicle: (i) The engine. (ii) The transmission. (iii) The right or left front fender. (iv) The hood. (v) A door that allows entrance to or egress from the passenger compartment […]

Section 257.1303 – Act Inapplicable to Gasoline Service Stations Exclusively Engaged in Selling Motor Fuel and Lubricants; Minor Repair Services Subject to Act; Exception.

257.1303 Act inapplicable to gasoline service stations exclusively engaged in selling motor fuel and lubricants; minor repair services subject to act; exception. Sec. 3. Unless the means of doing or engaging in a motor vehicle repair business including the operating of a motor vehicle repair facility is adopted for the purposes of evading this act, […]

Section 257.1304 – Act Inapplicable to Certain Persons.

257.1304 Act inapplicable to certain persons. Sec. 4. Unless the act or practice of repairing, servicing, reconditioning, or engaging in the activity of a master or specialty mechanic is adopted for the purposes of evading this act, this act shall not apply to a person who: (a) Repairs, replaces, reconditions, adjusts, analyzes, diagnoses, or alters […]

Section 257.1305 – Motor Vehicle Repair Facility; Certified Specialty or Master Mechanic Required; Inspection and Approval of Work Performed by Noncertified Mechanic; Waiver.

257.1305 Motor vehicle repair facility; certified specialty or master mechanic required; inspection and approval of work performed by noncertified mechanic; waiver. Sec. 5. (1) Effective December 31, 1977, all motor vehicle repair facilities must have at least 1 specialty or master mechanic in its employ certified in each category of repair which it provides. (2) […]

Section 257.1306 – Motor Vehicle Repair Facility; Registration Required.

257.1306 Motor vehicle repair facility; registration required. Sec. 6. Unless the act or practice is otherwise exempt by this act, a person shall not engage in the business or activity of a motor vehicle repair facility unless the person registers the facility with the administrator pursuant to this act. History: 1974, Act 300, Eff. Apr. […]

Section 257.1306a – Motor Vehicle Repair Facility Providing Baiid Service; Approval of Department; Requirements; Term; Inspection.

257.1306a Motor vehicle repair facility providing BAIID service; approval of department; requirements; term; inspection. Sec. 6a. (1) A motor vehicle repair facility shall not provide BAIID service without the approval of the department under this section and under section 625k of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.625k. (2) The department may approve […]

Section 257.1307 – Prohibited Conduct.

257.1307 Prohibited conduct. Sec. 7. A motor vehicle repair facility that is subject to this act, or a person that is an owner or operator of a motor vehicle repair facility that is subject to this act, shall not, directly or through an agent or employee, do any of the following: (a) Enter into a […]

Section 257.1307a – Prohibited Conduct.

257.1307a Prohibited conduct. Sec. 7a. A motor vehicle repair facility that is subject to this act, or a person that is an owner or operator of a motor vehicle repair facility that is subject to this act, shall not, directly or through an agent or employee, do any of the following: (a) Charge for repairs […]

Section 257.1307b – Prohibited Conduct.

257.1307b Prohibited conduct. Sec. 7b. A motor vehicle repair facility that is subject to this act, or a person that is an owner or operator of a motor vehicle repair facility that is subject to this act, shall not, directly or through an agent or employee, do any of the following: (a) Disclaim or limit […]

Section 257.1307c – Prohibited Conduct.

257.1307c Prohibited conduct. Sec. 7c. A motor vehicle repair facility that is subject to this act, or a person that is an owner or operator of a motor vehicle repair facility that is subject to this act, shall not, directly or through an agent or employee, advertise or represent, either directly or indirectly, any of […]

Section 257.1307d – Prohibited Conduct.

257.1307d Prohibited conduct. Sec. 7d. A motor vehicle repair facility that is subject to this act, or a person that is an owner or operator of a motor vehicle repair facility that is subject to this act, shall not, directly or through an agent or employee, do any of the following: (a) Assert, claim, or […]

Section 257.1307e – Prohibited Conduct.

257.1307e Prohibited conduct. Sec. 7e. A motor vehicle repair facility that is subject to this act, or a person that is an owner or operator of a motor vehicle repair facility that is subject to this act, shall not, directly or through an agent or employee, do any of the following: (a) Unless legally waived […]

Section 257.1307f – Prohibited Conduct.

257.1307f Prohibited conduct. Sec. 7f. A motor vehicle repair facility that is subject to this act, or a person that is an owner or operator of a motor vehicle repair facility that is subject to this act, shall not, directly or through an agent or employee, do any of the following: (a) Improperly utilize waivers […]

Section 257.1308 – Administration of Act; Nonaffiliation With Facility.

257.1308 Administration of act; nonaffiliation with facility. Sec. 8. The secretary of state or his designee shall administer this act. A person designated by the secretary of state to act in his place shall not be affiliated with a motor vehicle repair facility. History: 1974, Act 300, Eff. Apr. 1, 1975

Section 257.1309 – Powers and Duties of Administrator; Rules.

257.1309 Powers and duties of administrator; rules. Sec. 9. The administrator shall do all of the following: (a) Certify master and specialty mechanics and issue permits to mechanic trainees who are subject to this act. (b) Register motor vehicle repair facilities that are subject to this act. (c) Keep a complete register of motor vehicle […]

Section 257.1310 – Certification as Specialty Mechanic; Certification Fee; Initial Specialty Mechanic’s Certificate in Baiid Service; Examination; Qualification Certificate as Master Mechanic for Automobiles, Light Trucks, or Heavy-Duty Trucks.

257.1310 Certification as specialty mechanic; certification fee; initial specialty mechanic’s certificate in BAIID service; examination; qualification certificate as master mechanic for automobiles, light trucks, or heavy-duty trucks. Sec. 10. (1) Subject to subsection (3) and section 10b(3) and (4), an individual may become certified as a specialty mechanic in 1 or more repair categories described […]

Section 257.1310a – Performance of Baiid Service; Certificate Required; Requirements; Written Installation Verification.

257.1310a Performance of BAIID service; certificate required; requirements; written installation verification. Sec. 10a. (1) Beginning July 1, 2016, an individual shall not perform BAIID service in this state unless he or she has a specialty mechanic’s certificate in BAIID service from the department under section 10 and certification as a BAIID installer under section 625k […]

Section 257.1310b – Certification as Specialty or Master Mechanic for Automobiles and Light Trucks or Heavy-Duty Trucks; Certification as Master Motorcycle Mechanic; Certification as Recreational Trailer Mechanic; Eligibility.

257.1310b Certification as specialty or master mechanic for automobiles and light trucks or heavy-duty trucks; certification as master motorcycle mechanic; certification as recreational trailer mechanic; eligibility. Sec. 10b. (1) The administrator may issue a certification to perform repair work as a specialty or master mechanic for automobiles and light trucks in 1 or more of […]