Michigan § 123.1401 - Definitions.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 123.1401 — Definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 123.1401. Definitions.
As used in this act:
(a) "Authorized vendor" means an individual or entity that a local government or law enforcement agency designates through contract, permit, practice, or license to have authority to remove or store motor vehicles at the request of the local government or law enforcement agency.
(b) "Law enforcement agency" means the department of state police, the department of natural resources, or a law enforcement agency of a county, township, city, village, or airport authority, that is responsible for the prevention and detection of crime and enforcement of the criminal laws of this state.
(c) "Local government" means a county, city, village, township, or an authority established by law.
(d) "Motor vehicle" means that term as defined in section 33 of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.33.
(e) "Motor vehicle storage facility" means a facility operated to hold motor vehicles that have been taken into custody for safekeeping.
(f) "Towing operation" means the moving or removing of motor vehicles by providing wrecker, towing, or other recovery services.
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 123.1401
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 123.1401 cover?
Section 123.1401 ("Definitions.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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