Michigan § 257.1261 - Applicability of act.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 257.1261 — Applicability of act., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 257.1261. Applicability of act.
Each of the following applies concerning the applicability of this act:
(a) This act applies to all warranted products sold or offered for sale on or after the effective date of this act.
(b) The failure of any person to comply with this act before its effective date is not admissible in any court proceeding, administrative proceeding, arbitration, or alternative dispute resolution proceeding and may not otherwise be used to prove that the action of any person or the affected warranted product is unlawful or otherwise improper. This subdivision does not limit the availability of any claim or cause of action for a violation of any other state or federal law.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 257.1261
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 257.1261 cover?
Section 257.1261 ("Applicability of act.") 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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