Michigan Laws

Michigan Crazy Laws

You may not swear in front of women and children in the state of Michigan. (Um does that mean just men can't or women can't either???)

It is legal for a robber to file a law suit, if he or she got hurt in your house.

A woman isn't allowed to cut her own hair without her husband's permission. (WTF)

Any person over the age of 12 may have a license for a handgun as long as he/she has not been convicted of a felony.

There is a 10 cent bounty for each rat's head brought into a town office. (ewwwww)

Clawson

There is a law that makes it legal for a farmer to sleep with his pigs, cows, horses, goats, and chickens. (thank God)

Detroit

Alligators may not be tied to fire hydrants. (there are alligators in Detroit???)

It is illegal to let your pig run free in Detroit unless it has a ring in its nose. According to history and animal husbandry, it prevents them from "rooting" in the ground for their food.

Willfully destroying your old radio is prohibited.

It is illegal for a man to scowl at his wife on Sunday. (but can she scowl at her if he is interrupting the Lions game?)

Grand Haven

No person shall throw an abandoned hoop skirt into any street or on any sidewalk, under penalty of a five- dollar fine for each offense.

Harper Woods

It is illegal to paint sparrows to sell them as parakeets. (um huh?)

Kalamazoo

It is against the law to serenade your girlfriend. (Good cause Corwin can't carry a tune in a bucket)

Rochester

All bathing suits must have been inspected by the head of police. (that perv)

Soo

Smoking while in bed is illegal.

Wayland

Anyone can keep their cow on Main Street downtown at a cost of 3 cents per day.