Michigan Administrative Code Department - State
Here’s a clearer, structured overview of the Michigan Administrative Code (“MAC”) as it applies to the Department of State:
🏛️ What Is the Michigan Administrative Code?
The MAC is Michigan’s compilation of administrative rules (similar to the federal CFR), regularly updated via the Annual Administrative Code Supplement and managed by the Administrative Rules Division within LARA’s Bureau of Regulatory Affairs (michbar.org).
📌 Locating Department‑of‑State Rules
To find Department‑of‑State rules:
Visit the MI Admin Code portal and select “State” from the department menu (michbar.org, ars.apps.lara.state.mi.us).
Alternatively, use context like “Department of State Bureau of Driver Improvement” in the 2024 Supplement PDF (michigan.gov).
⚙️ Key Department‑of‑State Chapters
From the 2024 Supplement, core rule sections include:
Bureau of Driver Improvement – Driver Training Schools (R 388.351–R 388.362) – Rules covering licensing and operation of driver education entities (michigan.gov).
Bureau of Driver & Vehicle Services – Snowmobile Decals (R 257.1551 and following) – Rules about display and administration of snowmobile registration decals (michigan.gov).
Other rule categories under Department of State, per the 2022 numeric index, include election‑related sections (e.g. forms, affidavits) (michigan.gov).
📄 Sample Rule Summaries
R 388.351–.362: Defines criteria for driver training school programs—requirements, instructor qualifications, reporting (michigan.gov).
R 257.1551: Specifies snowmobile decal display rules—location, validity, enforcement (michigan.gov).
📝 How Rules Are Published & Updated
LARA releases an Annual Administrative Code Supplement — 2024 edition published ~5 months ago — containing Department‑of‑State rule updates (michigan.gov).
New or revised rules take effect on published effective dates and are added to the online code the same day (michbar.org).
✅ Next Steps
To browse specific rules: Go to LARA’s MI Admin Code site, select Department → State, then choose the bureau/rule number of interest.
For comprehensive updates: Download the 2024 Supplement PDF for a full list of current Department‑of‑State code sections (ars.apps.lara.state.mi.us, michigan.gov).
For legal interpretation or official copies: Always refer to the official Michigan Register or contact LARA directly.
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