Michigan Laws 324.80126 – Dealer certificates of number and dealer decals
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(1) A dealer shall apply for and obtain from the secretary of state dealer certificates of number and dealer decals for each vessel of the dealer that is tested, demonstrated, or otherwise operated. Upon receipt of an application in a form approved by the secretary of state and payment of $30.00 for each set of dealer certificates of number and dealer decals, the secretary of state shall issue to the applicant the dealer certificates of number and dealer decals. A single dealer certificate of number and dealer decal issued pursuant to this section may be used on only 1 vessel at a time.
(2) The operator of a vessel governed by this section shall do each of the following:
Terms Used In Michigan Laws 324.80126
- Dealer: means a person and an authorized representative of that person who annually purchases from a manufacturer, or who is engaged in selling or manufacturing, 6 or more vessels that require certificates of number under this part. See Michigan Laws 324.80102
- Department: means the director of the department of natural resources or his or her designee to whom the director delegates a power or duty by written instrument. See Michigan Laws 324.301
- Operate: means to be in control of a vessel while the vessel is under way and is not secured in some manner such as being docked or at anchor. See Michigan Laws 324.80103
- Operator: means the person who is in control or in charge of a vessel while that vessel is underway. See Michigan Laws 324.80103
- Peace officer: means any of the following:
(i) A sheriff. See Michigan Laws 324.80104Person: means an individual, partnership, corporation, association, governmental entity, or other legal entity. See Michigan Laws 324.301 state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories belonging to the United States; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the district and territories. See Michigan Laws 8.3o Use: means operate, navigate, or employ. See Michigan Laws 324.80104 Vessel: means every description of watercraft used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water. See Michigan Laws 324.80104
(a) Maintain the dealer certificate of number on board the vessel.
(b) Upon demand of a peace officer, display the dealer certificate of number.
(c) Permanently or temporarily display the identifying number and dealer decal on the vessel in accordance with rules promulgated by the department under this part.
(3) A person shall not operate a vessel numbered under this section unless the dealer is on board the vessel or the operator has the written authorization of the dealer to operate the vessel. A person shall not use a vessel numbered under this section for commercial purposes that include the rental of the vessel or the carrying of passengers for hire on the vessel.