Michigan § 500.4153 - Scope of chapter.

(1) This chapter applies to any sale or recommendation of an annuity.

(2) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, this chapter does not apply to any recommendation to purchase, exchange, or replace an annuity involving any of the following:

(a) Direct response solicitations if there is no recommendation based on information collected from the consumer.

(b) Contracts used to fund any of the following:

(i) An employee pension or welfare benefit plan that is covered by the employee retirement income security act of 1974, Public Law 93-406.

(ii) A plan described by 26 USC 401(a), 26 USC 401(k), 26 USC 403(b), 26 USC 408(k), or 26 USC 408(p), if established or maintained by an employer.

(iii) A governmental or church plan defined in 26 USC 414, a government or church welfare benefit plan, or a deferred compensation plan of a state or local government or tax exempt organization under 26 USC 457.

(iv) A nonqualified deferred compensation arrangement established or maintained by an employer or plan sponsor.

(v) Settlements of or assumptions of liabilities associated with personal injury litigation or any dispute or claim resolution process.

(vi) Formal prepaid funeral contracts.

(3) This chapter does not require a producer to obtain any license other than a producer license with the appropriate line of authority to sell, solicit, or negotiate insurance in this state, including, but not limited to, any securities license, to fulfill the duties and obligations contained under this chapter if the producer does not give advice or provide services that are otherwise subject to securities laws or engage in any other activity requiring other professional licenses.

(4) This chapter does not create or imply a private cause of action for a violation of this chapter or subject a producer to civil liability under the standard of care outlined in section 4155 or under standards governing the conduct of a fiduciary or a fiduciary relationship.