This law authorizes the Michigan Department of State to seize and take custody of vehicle titles, registration certificates, permits, licenses, and plates under certain conditions, such as expiration or unlawful use. It also allows the department to publish summaries and compilations of vehicle laws, with proceeds from sales funding related publications. Importantly, the law clarifies that the validity of security interests remains unaffected by administrative actions like revocation or suspension.
The department can seize a registration plate if it was issued unlawfully, attached to a vehicle for which it was not issued, or if unlawful use is detected, especially upon expiration, revocation, or cancellation.
No, revocation, cancellation, or suspension of a title does not affect the validity of any security interest noted on it.
Yes, the Secretary of State may publish summaries and compilations of vehicle laws and distribute them free or for a fee, with proceeds going to a dedicated fund.
Money collected from sales is credited to the Michigan Department of State Publications Fund and used to pay for the costs of preparing, printing, and distributing these publications.