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Disability parking and placard information, disability parking, disability plate, disabled parking permit, and wheelchair.
Recreational vehicles such as snowmobiles, watercraft, ORVs, and trailers.
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.
Operating requirements for agricultural vehicles on public roads - lighting, slow-moving vehicle emblems, and more.
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Casino Disclaimer Statement
The casino interest registration disclaimer explains who is required to file a registration under Michigan law. However, certain persons are not required to submit registrations and will not be found in the summary or the searchable database.
Section 30 of the Michigan Campaign Finance Act (MCL 169.230) prohibits a committee from knowingly maintaining receipt of a contribution from a person with an interest in casinos licensed by the Michigan Gaming Control Board. This summary may be used to assist in identifying persons who are prohibited from making political contributions to candidates or committees. However, the summary is compiled from registrations submitted under section 3 of the Casino Interest Registration Act (MCL 432.273) and does not include every person who is prohibited from making political contributions by section 7b of the Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act (MCL 432.207b). Persons who hold or have an interest in Supplier Licenses issued by the Michigan Gaming Control Board are not required to submit registrations and are not included in the summary.
Please contact the Michigan Department of State, Legal and Regulatory Services Administration at 517-241-3463 if you have questions regarding the summary.
Casino Registration Act Summary
The Casino Registration Act (PA 69 of 1997) provides for the licensing and control of casino gaming operations, manufacturers and distributors of gaming devices and gaming employees.
The Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act (PA 69 of 1997) provides for the licensing and control of non-tribal casino gaming operations, manufacturers and distributors of gaming devices and gaming employees. The Act also prohibits persons with casino interests from making campaign contributions to candidates and committees, such as PAC’s and political parties, that are allowed to contribute to candidates. The prohibition against casino contributions is enforced by the Michigan Gaming Control Board.
The Casino Interest Registration Act (PA 74 of 1997) compliments the Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act by requiring some - but not all - persons having an interest in a casino to register with the Department of State's Bureau of Elections. From these registrations, a searchable database has been developed that assists in identifying persons who are prohibited from making contributions.
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.
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 following information is provided as general discussion, and not intended as legal advice. If you have questions regarding any aspect of these laws, please contact the agency noted.
Who must register with the Michigan Department of State?
A person holding a casino interest must file a registration form with the Department of State within five days after obtaining a casino interest. ) For purposes of this law, the Department of State considers "obtaining a casino interest" to be the day the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) issues the Casino License.
Persons Subject to Registration
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.
For non-individuals who hold a 1% interest in a casino license or casino enterprise (the buildings, facilities or rooms functionally connected to a casino... bars, restaurants, retail shops, etc.), the names of its principal officers, board members, partners or directors.
Twice each year, the Department of State must publish a list of the names of persons who hold casino interests. The list must be given wide public dissemination.
Who is prohibited from accepting a contribution?
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 517-335-3220.
Who is prohibited from making a contribution?
A person subject to this prohibition is also prohibited from making contributions through a legal entity established, directed or controlled by that person.
These prohibitions do not apply to a ballot question committee as defined by the MCFA.
Prohibited Periods
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.
Constitutionality of Political Contribution Restrictions
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:
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.
Registration is terminated by filing a Notice of Termination within 30 days after the person ceases to hold a casino interest.
