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Motor Bus Certificate of AuthorityThe Michigan Department of Transportation issues
Motor Bus Certificate of Authorities to persons/entities that operate buses
for-hire on New!
Applications for these tasks are submitted and paid for online through
the Michigan Business One Stop
portal. A. NAME OF PERMIT OR APPROVAL: Motor Bus Certificate of Authority
B. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Motor Bus Transportation Act, Public Act 432 of 1982, as amended.MCL 474.101-139 C. APPLICABLE REGULATION: Regulations: MCL 474.131 adopts certain Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations being 49 C.F.R. parts 382, 387, 390-393, 395-397 including appendices C, D, E, and G. D. SUMMARY OF PERMIT/APPROVAL PROCESS: 1.
Applicability (activities that require the permit)
The Motor Bus Transportation Act 432 PA 1982, as amended, requires any
person engaged in the transportation by motor bus for hire upon the public
highways of this state, either directly or through any device or arrangement,
to first obtain a certificate from the Department of Transportation. A motor
bus is defined as a self-propelled motor vehicle designed or used to transport
more than 15 passengers and their baggage for hire upon any public highway of
this state. Some examples of operations generally requiring an intra-state bus
authority:
Exemption of those that do not need an authority:
2.
Pre-Application Requirements
Although some applicants choose to hire consultant assistance, it is a
relatively easy for an individual to complete the process. Carriers should first form a legal business entity by obtaining either a
d.b.a. business license from a county or a corporate structure from the
Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth at http://www.michigan.gov/dleg/0,1607,7-154-35299_35413_35426---,00.html
3.
Application Submission Requirements
The following steps must be completed correctly in order to obtain a
Certificate of Authority to operate as a motor carrier of intrastate passengers
in the State of A. Applicant Information, part 1 The applicant must
completely fill out the Applicant Information. Failure to provide the requested
information may result in the return of your application. This application must
include the following: 1) Certified copy of applicant's Articles of
Incorporation or Articles of Organization or Certificate to Conduct Business
under an Assumed Name, or Articles of Copartnership
(as applicable). 2) Certified copy of applicant's Certificate to Conduct
Business in B. Equipment Vehicle Roster Submit an Equipment Vehicle Roster (form
attached) listing the equipment to be operated by the applicant under the
issued authority. Annual safety inspections conducted by other states/provinces
may be used for carriers physically located outside the state of C. Certificate of Insurance You must request your insurance company to
submit an MDOT form No. 3007, Certificate of Insurance, to MDOT, certifying
bodily injury and property damage protection of $5 million combined, as well as
D. Applicant Filing Fees Submit a check made out to the "State of 4.
Procedures and Time-Frame for Obtaining Permit or Approval
Processing of a completed application usually takes from 1 to 2 weeks. A
carrier may not commence intrastate operations until the certificate and decals
are issued. To avoid processing delays, please insure that all questions are
answered, required documents are included, and the application is properly
signed and verified. 5.
Operational Requirements
Every motor carrier who holds a certificate of authority shall pay to MDOT
an annual renewal fee equal to $25.00 times the number of motor buses used exclusively
by the carrier between January 1 and the last day of February. Each motor bus operated by the motor carrier shall pass an annual safety
inspection which meets the department's specifications for safe operating
character and condition. Each motor carrier thru their insurance provider shall maintain and provide
continuous insurance coverage as required by MCL 474.109. 6.
Fees
New applications - $300.00 plus $25.00 per motor bus to be
operated. Annual Renews - $25.00 per motor bus to be operated provided there is a
current valid safety inspection on file with the department. Reinstated applications during the same calendar year - $300.00 7.
Appeal Process
If the department denies an application for a certificate of authority, the
department shall notify the applicant in writing of the reason(s) for the
denial, and the applicant shall have 30 days form the date of denial to correct
and deficiency and reapply without payment of additional application fee. 8.
Public Input Opportunities
None E. Contact Information: Creation/Revision Date: September
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