Michigan Code § 257.245

General Distinguishing Number and Special Plates for Manufacturer, Transporter, or Dealer; Application; Proof; Issuance; Duration; Fee.
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Sec. 245.
(1) A manufacturer, transporter, or dealer may apply to the department on the appropriate form for a general distinguishing number and for 1 or more special plates. The applicant shall submit proof of the applicant's status as a bona fide manufacturer, transporter, or dealer as may reasonably be required by the department.
(2) The department, upon granting the application, shall issue a special plate with a general distinguishing number assigned to the applicant and displayed on the special plate. The distinguishing number for a special plate must be different from every other special plate.
(3) A manufacturer or transporter may make application on a form prescribed by the secretary of state for 1 or more special plates, which are valid for 3 years. Upon approval of the application, the fee for 1 or more special plates is 3 times the annual fee assessed under section 803.
(4) A dealer may make application on a form prescribed by the secretary of state for 1 or more special plates, which are valid for the term of the license held by the dealer. Upon approval of the application, the fee for 1 or more special plates is the term of years of the license held by the dealer times the fee assessed under section 803.
History: 1949, Act 300, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949 ;-- Am. 1988, Act 276, Eff. Jan. 1, 1989 ;-- Am. 2022, Act 224, Eff. Jan. 23, 2023

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