DEPARTMENT OF STATE POLICE
SPECIAL OPERATIONS DIVISION
DRUNK DRIVING PREVENTION EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING FUND
Filed with the secretary of state on May 22, 2023
These rules become effective immediately after filing with the secretary of state
unless adopted under section 33, 44, or 45a(9) of the administrative procedures act of
1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.233, 24.244, or 24.245a. Rules adopted under these
sections become effective 7 days after filing with the secretary of state.
(By authority conferred on the department of state police by section 625h of the Michigan
vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.625h)
R 257.991, R 257.992, R 257.993, R 257.994, and R 257.996 of the Michigan
Administrative Code are amended, as follows:
R 257.991 Definitions.
Rule 1. As used in these rules:
(a) "Act" means the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, of MCL 257.1 to 257.923.
(b) "Breath alcohol test instrument" means an evidential breath-testing device that
indicates a specific breath alcohol concentration expressed as grams of alcohol per 210
liters of breath.
(c) "Department" means the department of state police.
(d) "Fund" means the drunk driving prevention equipment and training fund described
in section 625h of the act, MCL 257.625h.
(e) "Preliminary breath alcohol test instrument" means a breath alcohol screening device
that indicates the presence or absence of alcohol in the individual’s breath.
R 257.992 Fund.
Rule 2. (1) The department shall allocate sufficient money from the fund to cover the
following:
(a) The salaries and other necessary expenses to administer the fund.
(b) The acquisition and maintenance of breath alcohol test instruments, supplies, and
accessories.
(c) The training required for law enforcement personnel on the use of breath alcohol
testing instruments.
(2) The department may allocate fund money for the acquisition of preliminary breath
alcohol test instruments, supplies, and accessories.
R 257.993 Purchase of breath alcohol test instruments.
Rule 3. The department shall purchase, maintain, and retain ownership of breath
alcohol test instruments. At least 1 breath alcohol test instrument must be placed in each
county at a location determined by the department. Additional instruments must be
February 6, 2023