Michigan § 259.205a - Garage keeper lien; priority.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 259.205a — Garage keeper lien; priority., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 259.205a. Garage keeper lien; priority.
If the vehicle subject to a lien under section 1 is an aircraft, the garage keeper's lien shall take priority over any prior lien unless the prior lienholder pays to the garage keeper the amount of the lien attributable to labor and materials, or the following applicable amount, whichever is less:
$5,000.00 in the case of an aircraft that has a single engine of less than 150 horsepower.
$10,000.00 in the case of an aircraft that has a single engine of 150 or more horsepower.
$20,000.00 in the case of a multiengine, nonturbocharged aircraft, or an aircraft that is rated at less than 6,000 pounds maximum certificated gross takeoff weight.
$40,000.00 in the case of a multiengine turbocharged aircraft, or an aircraft that is rated at 6,000 pounds or more maximum certificated gross takeoff weight.
$100,000.00 in the case of a turboprop or turbojet aircraft.
A payment made to a garage keeper under subsection (1) shall be added to the amount of the lien of the prior lienholder who made the payment, and shall be subtracted from the amount of the garage keeper's lien.
The garage keeper's lien established in this act is the sole lien available to a garage keeper as to an aircraft, and the common law garage keeper's lien as to an aircraft is abolished.
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 259.205a
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 259.205a cover?
Section 259.205a ("Garage keeper lien; priority.") 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 § 259.205a?
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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