Michigan § 476.9 - Liability of motor carrier of general commodities; recovery.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 476.9 — Liability of motor carrier of general commodities; recovery., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 476.9. Liability of motor carrier of general commodities; recovery.
If a motor carrier of general commodities does, causes, or permits to be done any act or thing in this act prohibited or declared to be unlawful, or omits to do any act or thing required to be done by the motor carrier of general commodities under this act or under any lawful order made by the commission, the motor carrier of general commodities is liable to the person injured to the extent of the actual amount of damages sustained in consequence of the violation. A recovery under this section does not affect a recovery by this state of the penalty prescribed for the violation.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 476.9
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 476.9 cover?
Section 476.9 ("Liability of motor carrier of general commodities; recovery.") 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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