Michigan § 257.204 - Administration and enforcement of act; establishment of highway patrol prohibited; rules; official seal.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 257.204 — Administration and enforcement of act; establishment of highway patrol prohibited; rules; official seal., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 257.204. Administration and enforcement of act; establishment of highway patrol prohibited; rules; official seal.
Except as provided in this act, the secretary of state shall observe, enforce, and administer this act. The secretary of state shall not establish a highway patrol.
The secretary of state may promulgate rules pursuant to Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, as amended, being sections 24.201 to 24.315 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, necessary to administer this act.
The secretary of state may adopt an official seal.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 257.204
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 257.204 cover?
Section 257.204 ("Administration and enforcement of act; establishment of highway patrol prohibited; rules; official seal.") 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.
How do I cite Michigan § 257.204?
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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