Michigan Compiled Laws

Mich. Comp. Laws § 257.202 (2026)

Secretary of state as exclusive state agent.

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MICHIGAN VEHICLE CODE

Act 300 of 1949

257.202 Secretary of state as exclusive state agent.

Sec. 202.

Except as provided in this act, the secretary of state is the exclusive state agent for the administration of the driver license provisions of this act.

History: 1949, Act 300, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949 ;-- Am. 1953, Act 215, Eff. Oct. 2, 1953 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 139, Eff. May 1, 1979

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1984–1985 · leading case: Hobrla v. Glass, 372 N.W.2d 630 (Mich. Ct. App. 1985).

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Hobrla v. Glass, 372 N.W.2d 630 (Mich. Ct. App. 1985). “MCL 257.202; MSA 9.1902. Therefore, the Department of State is immune from suit for the alleged negligent issuance of a license to Barker.”

Freeman v. Sec'y of State, 347 N.W.2d 20 (Mich. Ct. App. 1984). “MCL 257.202; MSA 9.1902. No similar entity in the private sector may issue drivers’ licenses.”

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