Definitions; N to P.
MCL 445.1565
in effect445.1565. Definitions; N to P.
Sec. 5.
(1) "New motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle that is in the possession of the manufacturer, distributor, or wholesaler, or has been sold only to a new motor vehicle dealer and for which the new motor vehicle dealer has not issued an original title.
(2) "New motor vehicle dealer" means a person, including a distributor, that holds a dealer agreement granted by a manufacturer, distributor, or importer for the sale or distribution of its motor vehicles; is engaged in the business of purchasing, selling, exchanging, or dealing in new motor vehicles; and has an established place of business in this state.
(3) "Person" means a natural person, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, association, trust, estate, or other legal entity.
(4) "Proposed new motor vehicle dealer" means a person who has an application pending for a new dealer agreement with a manufacturer or distributor. Proposed motor vehicle dealer does not include a person whose dealer agreement is being renewed or continued.
1981, Act 118, Imd. Eff. July 19, 1981; Am. 1998, Act 456, Imd. Eff. Dec. 30, 1998; Am. 2010, Act 139, Imd. Eff. Aug. 4, 2010
Source: Michigan Legislature (legislature.mi.gov)URL: https://legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-445-1565Fetched: 10/20/2026