All the powers and duties now vested by law in the secretary of state with respect to the collection of the motor fuel taxes are hereby transferred to the department of revenue. The state department of revenue shall be vested with full authority to collect the motor fuel taxes with reference to all such matters as have heretofore been vested in the secretary of state. Whenever any reference is made in the laws of this state to the collection of motor fuel taxes by the secretary of state, such reference shall be deemed intended to be made to the department of revenue.
MCL 205.41