The bill amends the Motor Carrier Safety Act of 1963 by adopting specific provisions from Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, with certain modifications. It establishes that hazardous materials regulations and motor carrier safety regulations will apply in Michigan, with references to federal agencies replaced by the Michigan Department of State Police and the Michigan State Transportation Department for specific contexts. Additionally, the bill clarifies that certain public transit agencies are exempt from these regulations, allowing them to determine their own operational parameters.

Furthermore, the bill specifies that certain regulations do not apply to vehicles that are not classified as commercial motor vehicles and are operated in intrastate commerce. It introduces a provision stating that the hours of service regulations will not apply to vehicles assisting during a declared state of disaster or emergency. The bill also updates the definitions used within the act, including terms related to hazardous material vehicle inspection and medical examiners. Notably, it changes the reference from section 5(8) to 5(7) in the context of exemptions for non-commercial vehicles.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 480.11
As Passed by the House: 480.11