Section 207.1053 - License required; application; form; information; current licenses; license for more than 1 business activity; separate license; LPG dealer; violation; penalty. - Michigan Statutes

MOTOR FUEL TAX ACT (EXCERPT)
Act 403 of 2000

207.1053 License required; application; form; information; current licenses; license for more than 1 business activity; separate license; LPG dealer; violation; penalty.

Sec. 53.

(1) A person shall not engage in a business activity in this state where a license is required by this act unless the person is licensed under this act.

(2) A person required to be licensed under this act shall apply for a license on a form or in a format prescribed by the department.

(3) An application for a license under this act may contain any information the department may reasonably require to administer this act including the applicant's federal identification number.

(4) The following persons currently licensed on the effective date of this act are not required to obtain a new license under this act and shall be considered licensed under this act:

(a) A person licensed in this state as a supplier on the effective date of this act shall be considered licensed as a supplier under this act but only if the person is a terminal operator or a position holder in a terminal on the effective date of this act.

(b) A wholesale distributor who on the effective date of this act possesses a valid exemption certificate issued under former section 12 of 1927 PA 150 shall be considered licensed as a fuel vendor under this act.

(c) A person licensed in this state as an exporter on the effective date of this act shall be considered licensed as an exporter under this act.

(d) A person licensed in this state as a liquid fuel hauler on the effective date of this act shall be considered licensed as a transporter under this act.

(e) A person licensed in this state as a retail dealer of diesel motor fuel on the effective date of this act shall be considered licensed as a retail diesel dealer under this act.

(5) A person considered licensed under subsection (4) is subject to all of the provisions of this act except those requiring an application for a new license.

(6) Except as otherwise provided in this act, a person who is engaged in more than 1 business activity for which a license is required under this act shall be licensed for each business activity.

(7) A person who is licensed as a supplier is not required to obtain a separate license for any other business activity for which a license is required under this act except as a retail diesel dealer or an LPG dealer under sections 151 to 155.

(8) A person licensed in this state as an LPG dealer on the effective date of this act shall be considered licensed as an LPG dealer under this act.

(9) A person who negligently violates this section is subject to a civil penalty of $1,000.00.

(10) A person who knowingly violates or knowingly aids and abets another to violate this section is guilty of a felony.

History: 2000, Act 403, Eff. Apr. 1, 2001