Under MCL 285.88, before a license issues to a grain merchandiser or farm produce trucker, the applicant must provide a bond to MDARD in the amount of $100,000.00, naming the department as payee and issued by a surety authorized in Michigan. It secures faithful performance in farm produce transactions. The surety must give MDARD more than 60 days' notice to cancel. Confirm your category and amount on your application.

What the bond actually guarantees

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Michigan charges $1,000 flat for the $100,000 grain merchandiser and farm produce trucker bond MDARD requires before licensing. Issued instantly.

Grain Merchandiser's and Farm Produce Trucker's Bond ($100,000)

Michigan - Grain Merchandiser's and Farm Produce Trucker's ($100,000)

Final premium can vary based on underwriting factors

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