Section 324.6509 - Renewal of registration; issuance of certificate of compliance or certificate of waiver required; validity of certificate(1) The department of state shall not renew the registration of a motor vehicle subject to this part unless the vehicle has been inspected as provided in this part and a certificate of compliance or a certificate of waiver has been issued.(2) Certificates of compliance and certificates of waiver issued under this part are valid for 1 test cycle.(3) If not exempted by this part or rules promulgated under this part, a person shall not drive a motor vehicle registered in an area required to have a vehicle emission and maintenance program without a valid certificate of compliance or certificate of waiver.Add. 1995, Act 60, Imd. Eff. 5/24/1995 .