VEHICLE DEALER INSPECTIONS

House Bill 5360

Sponsor: Rep. Scott Hummel

Committee: Commerce

Complete to 3-18-02

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5360 AS INTRODUCED 10-29-01

The Michigan Vehicle Code requires the secretary of state to inspect new and used vehicle dealers "once every four years and as determined necessary". The bill would instead specify that, in order to determine or enforce compliance with state law, the secretary of state "may inspect a dealer whenever he or she determines it is necessary". (Dealers are required to maintain sales-related records for five years and make them available for inspection by the secretary of state or other law enforcement officials.)

MCL 257.251

 

Analyst: C. Couch

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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.