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Operating requirements for agricultural vehicles on public roads - lighting, slow-moving vehicle emblems, and more.
The International Registration Plan (IRP) - a program for registering and licensing of commercial vehicles in interstate operations among member jurisdictions (states or provinces).
The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) online service for customers filing financial statements and liens through the Secretary of State.
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Who is prohibited from making a contribution?
Michigan Gaming Control & Revenue Act Public Act 69 of 1997; MCL 432.201 et seq., including MCL 432.207b. For more information about this law, please contact the Michigan Gaming Control Board. (MGCB)
The Michigan Gaming Control & Revenue Act, as amended, prohibits certain persons from making contributions to a state or local elective office-holder, candidate, candidate committee, political party committee, independent committee (as defined by the Michigan Campaign Finance Act: MCFA; 1976 PA 388, as amended) or to a committee organized by a state legislative caucus:
These prohibitions do not apply to a ballot question committee as defined by the MCFA.
Casino License - Political contributions may not be made from a date one year prior to applying to the MGCB for a Casino License, and continuing until three years after the license expires. The prohibited period includes all time in between these dates, including the period when the MGCB is still considering a license application.
Supplier License - Political contributions may not be made from the date an application is submitted to the MGCB for a Supplier License, and continuing until three years after the license expires. Enforcement - A person who makes a prohibited contribution is guilty of a felony, punishable by imprisonment for 10 years and/or a fine of not more than $100,000.
On December 17, 1998, Attorney General Frank Kelley issued a written opinion (#7002) regarding the constitutionality of the political contribution restrictions in Section 7b of the Michigan Gaming Control &Revenue Act, as amended (Public Act 69 of 1997). The opinion was issued in response to specific questions asked by the Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives in September 1998. In part, the Attorney General concluded that:
If you have any questions about how this opinion may affect your ability to be licensed as a casino supplier, please contact the MGCB Licensing & Compliance Division at 517-351-2758.
All items on the form must be completed. A form with an item that is left blank cannot be accepted and the registration will not be considered as filed.
Michigan Campaign Finance Act (MCFA) Public Act 71 of 1997; MCLA 169.230 For more information about this law, contact the Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections at phone 517-373-2540.
A committee that violated this section is subject to the MCFA's general civil penalty of $1,000 for each violation. Enforcement would occur through the complaint process.
