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10. Is the subject matter of the rules currently contained in any guideline, handbook, manual,
instructional bulletin, form with instructions, or operational memoranda?
provides:
"Under sections 257.803b and 257.803m of the Michigan Vehicle Code, the Secretary of State
may issue a personalized license plate instead of a standard plate. This voluntary program allows
individuals to request a particular configuration for their license plate. The Michigan Vehicle Code
requires that the Secretary of State prescribe the letters and numbers for all plates, however, not all
requests will be granted.
The Secretary of State will not issue a configuration of either letters, numbers, or letters and
numbers that carries a connotation that is profane-or obscene; is a swear word of depiction of a
swear word; is sexually explicit or graphic; is excretory-related; is used to describe intimate body
parts or genitals; is used to describe alcohol, alcohol use, drugs, drug culture or drug use; is used
to describe illegal activities or illegal substances; substantially interferes with plate identification
for law enforcement purposes; is used to disparage or promote or condone hate or violence
directed at any type of business, group or persons, a foreign word falling into these categories, or
that conflicts with the regular license plate numbering system.
Please note: The Michigan personalized plate program is a voluntary program and may be
suspended or canceled at any time. Under the Michigan Vehicle Code, the license plate is state
property. Once issued, if at a later date the plate choice is determined to conflict with the standards
listed, the Department of State may recall the license plate."
11. Are the rules listed on the department’s annual regulatory plan as rules to be processed
for the current year?
No.
12. Will the proposed rules be promulgated under Section 44 of the Administrative Procedures
Act, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.244, or under the full rulemaking process?
Full Process
13. Please describe the extent to which the rules exceed similar regulations, compliance
requirements, or other standards adopted at the state, regional, or federal level.
The rules would not exceed similar regulations, compliance requirements, or other standards
adopted at the state, regional, or federal level.
14. Do the rules incorporate the recommendations received from the public regarding any
complaints or comments regarding the rules? If yes, please explain.
No. This proposed rule has not been submitted to the public for comment.
15. If amending an existing rule set, please provide the date of the last evaluation of the rules
and the degree, if any, to which technology, economic conditions, or other factors have changed
the regulatory activity covered by the rules since the last evaluation.
This proposed rule does not amend a current rule.
16. Are there any changes or developments since implementation that demonstrate there is no
continued need for the rules, or any portion of the rules?
This proposed rule does not amend a current rule.
MCL 24.239