Michigan Compiled Laws

Mich. Comp. Laws § 257.1103 (2026)

Motor vehicle accident claims fund; financial statement; audit; deposits or investments; reversion of unexpended moneys; powers of commissioner of insurance; report; annual statement; examination of records; false evidence of insurance as misdemeanor; use of records or information; prohibition; penalty.

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MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT CLAIMS ACT

Act 198 of 1965

257.1103 Motor vehicle accident claims fund; financial statement; audit; deposits or investments; reversion of unexpended moneys; powers of commissioner of insurance; report; annual statement; examination of records; false evidence of insurance as misdemeanor; use of records or information; prohibition; penalty.

Sec. 3.

(1) There shall be a fund to be known as the motor vehicle accident claims fund. A detailed financial statement of the condition of the fund shall be published by the secretary of state annually. This fund shall be subject to a financial audit by the auditor general. The treasurer shall deposit or invest an unappropriated portion of the fund, in the same manner and subject to all provisions of law with respect to the deposit or investment of state funds by the state treasurer, and interest earned by portions of the fund deposited or invested by the treasurer shall be collected by him and placed to the credit of the fund. Unexpended moneys appropriated from the fund shall revert to the fund at the end of each fiscal year.

(2) The commissioner of insurance shall have the power of visitation and examination of the affairs of the fund as though the fund were an insurer and shall report to the governor and the legislature on its financial position, actuarial soundness, and general condition. A copy of the report shall be filed with the auditor general for his use in auditing the fund. The fund shall file an annual statement relating to business and affairs on a form the commissioner shall prescribe.

(3) As of the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1970, and at the end of each fiscal year thereafter, the insurance bureau of the department of commerce shall examine the records of the fund in accordance with insurance accounting principles and file its report with the secretary before the succeeding April 1.

(4) A person who furnishes false evidence of insurance upon the issuance or transfer of registration under this section is guilty of a misdemeanor. In addition his operator's or chauffeur's license or motor vehicle registration, or both, may be suspended by the secretary for not more than 1 year.

(5) A person shall not use records or information produced as a result of the administration of this act for the purpose of soliciting the sale or purchase of motor vehicle liability insurance. A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be imprisoned for not more than 1 year, or fined not more than $1,000.00, or both.

History: 1965, Act 198, Eff. Nov. 1, 1965 ;-- Am. 1965, Act 389, Imd. Eff. Oct. 25, 1965 ;-- Am. 1967, Act 274, Imd. Eff. July 20, 1967 ;-- Am. 1968, Act 223, Eff. July 1, 1968 ;-- Am. 1971, Act 19, Imd. Eff. May 5, 1971 ;-- Am. 1971, Act 63, Imd. Eff. July 28, 1971 ;-- Am. 1974, Act 223, Imd. Eff. July 26, 1974 ;-- Am. 1975, Act 322, Imd. Eff. Jan. 2, 1976

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 10 cases, 1966–1983 · leading case: Bowser v. Jacobs, 194 N.W.2d 110 (Mich. Ct. App. 1971).

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Bowser v. Jacobs, 194 N.W.2d 110 (Mich. Ct. App. 1971). · cites it 7× “[23] PA 1971, Nos 19, 63, MCLA §§ 257.1103, 257.1103a (Stat Ann Curr Mat §§ 9.”

Bray v. Dep't of State, 341 N.W.2d 92 (Mich. 1983). · cites it 4× “[11] The owners of uninsured vehicles were first required to contribute $25 ( 1965 PA 198 ) raised to $35 by 1965 PA 389 , and to $45 by 1971 PA 19 to the Fund annually, and until at least 1971 (see 1971 PA 19 ) the owners of insured vehicles were required to contribute $1…”

Advisory Opinion Re Constitutionality of 1972 PA 294, 1972 PA 294 (Mich. 1973). · cites it 2× “[35] MCLA 257.1103; MSA 9.2803. [36] MCLA 500.”

Lisee v. Sec'y of State, 199 N.W.2d 188 (Mich. 1972). · cites it 2× “At the time of the accident, defendant was uninsured; however, she had paid the statutory fee to the Secretary of State in accordance with MCLA 257.1103; MSA 9.2803. The estate of Ella Burgy filed notice of intent to claim against the Motor Vehicle Accident *37 Claims Fund with…”

Abbott v. Sec'y of State, 240 N.W.2d 800 (Mich. Ct. App. 1976). “*346 At the time of this accident, plaintiff was an uninsured motorist, having paid the statutory fee of $45 to the Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund, pursuant to the provisions of MCLA 257.1103(3); MSA 9.2803(3). On November 24, 1972 James Schafer commenced a civil action…”

Lisee v. Sec'y of State, 189 N.W.2d 50 (Mich. Ct. App. 1971). · cites it 2× “At the time of the accident the defendant was uninsured; however she had paid the statutory fee to the Secretary of State in accordance with MCLA § 257.1103 (Stat Ann 1970 Cum Supp § 9.”

Burch v. Wargo, 144 N.W.2d 342 (Mich. 1966). “13010); and PA 1965, No 389, amending CL 1948, §§ 257.1103, 257.1106, 257.1107, 257.1112, 257.”

Bray v. Dep't of State, 294 N.W.2d 236 (Mich. Ct. App. 1980). “The Court further ruled that the class of individuals harmed by uninsured vehicles had priority in receiving payment from the Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund, MCL 257.1103; MSA 9.2803 (hereinafter referred to as *37 MVACF).”

Abbott v. Sec'y of State, 269 N.W.2d 292 (Mich. Ct. App. 1978). “7 MCL 257.1103(3); MSA 9.2803(3). That section has since been amended by 1974 PA 223 , which now requires that all drivers be insured.”

Bell v. Sec'y of State, 218 N.W.2d 118 (Mich. Ct. App. 1974). “As such, plaintiff’s letter constituted a sufficient dispute of liability to require the Secretary of State to procure a written consent from plaintiff or obtain a judgment against plaintiff for payment before his operator’s license could be suspended.”

— Mich. Comp. Laws § 257.1103(3) — 2 cases

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