Michigan § 477.9a - Powers and duties of commission.
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§ 477.9a. Powers and duties of commission.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (3), the commission shall do all of the following:
(a) Supervise and regulate all motor carriers of household goods.
(b) Regulate and determine reasonable and sufficient rates, fares, charges, and classifications.
(c) Regulate the service and safety of operations of each motor carrier of household goods.
(2) Except as provided in subsection (3), the commission may do all of the following:
(a) Require the filing of annual and other reports, tariffs, schedules, and other data by motor carriers of household goods if that information is necessary for the administration or enforcement of this act.
(b) Supervise and regulate motor carriers of household goods in all matters affecting the relation between motor carriers of household goods and the public, and between motor carriers of household goods.
(c) Promulgate rules to promote safety on the highways of this state.
(d) By general order or otherwise, promulgate rules in conformity with this act applicable to all motor carriers of household goods.
(e) Do all things necessary to carry out and enforce this act.
(3) The commission shall not regulate or determine reasonable and sufficient rates, fares, charges, or classifications, or require the filing of tariffs and schedules, for local moves.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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