OUT-OF-STATE PHYSICIANS TO AUTHORIZE DISABLED PARKING PERMITS
House Bill 4550
Sponsor: Rep. Gene DeRossett
Committee: Transportation
Complete to 4-10-01
A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 4550 AS INTRODUCED 3-29-01
House Bill 4550 would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to allow the secretary of state to accept an application for a windshield placard, special registration plate, or free parking sticker from a disabled person, if that application was signed by a physician licensed to practice in another state. However, the application would have to be accompanied by a copy of that physician's current medical license. Currently, the law specifies that an application must be certified by a physician licensed to practice in this state (with certain exceptions). That physician attests to the nature and estimated duration of the applicant's disabling condition, and verifies that the applicant qualifies.
MCL 257.675
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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.