SALVAGE VEHICLE AGENTS - S.B. 712: COMMITTEE SUMMARY

sans-serif">Senate Bill 712 (as introduced 9-18-03)

Sponsor: Senator Deborah Cherry

Committee: Transportation


Date Completed: 10-21-03


CONTENT


The bill would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to increase the number of individuals a licensed used or secondhand vehicle parts dealer or foreign salvage vehicle dealer may have licensed as a salvage vehicle agent.


Under the Code, a person, including a dealer, must be licensed by the Secretary of State in order to sell distressed or late model vehicles or salvageable parts through a salvage pool. Currently, a dealer may not have more than two people, including himself or herself, licensed as a salvage vehicle agent. The bill would increase this to four.


MCL 257.248e - Legislative Analyst: Julie Koval


FISCAL IMPACT


The bill would have a minimal impact depending on the number of additional agent licenses that would be issued. The application fee for an agent’s license is $50. The Department of State reports that there are currently 1,086 licensed salvage vehicle agents.


 - Fiscal Analyst: Bill BowermanS0304\s712sa

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.