Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 408. Labor § 408.811

Sec. 11. From the holders of special certificates of competency in the inspection of elevators, a company authorized to insure elevators in this state, may designate persons who are commissioned by the state to inspect elevators in the state covered by such company's policies. A local government having an approved elevator inspection department may designate persons to inspect elevators in such governments' jurisdiction. When requested, such persons shall have issued to them by the director, upon payment of the required fee, commissions to serve as special inspectors of elevators in the state. Commissions shall be renewed annually upon payment of the required fee. Special inspectors shall not be compensated by this state.