There's no question that laws have to be in place to maintain an orderly society. However, you may be surprised to learn about these weird laws in Michigan! There are plenty of standard laws on the books, but there are also lots of crazy laws in Michigan, too. It's doubtful anyone actually gets in trouble for any of these, but they're certainly unusual and will leave you scratching your head. You may even be guilty of breaking a few of the weirdest laws in Michigan!
1. In Detroit, it's against the law to willfully destroy an old radio.
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2. In Detroit, it's also illegal to scowl at a woman.
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3. In South Haven, it's illegal to throw an abandoned hoop skirt onto the street or sidewalk. It's said that those who violate this law will receive a $5 fine.
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This is definitely one of the weirdest laws in Michigan.
4. In Detroit, you can't tie an alligator to a fire hydrant.
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5. It is illegal to cuss in front of women or children.
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6. In Harper Woods, it's against the law to paint sparrows and sell them as parakeets.
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7. Pigs cannot run free in Detroit unless they have a ring in their nose.
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Of all the crazy laws in Michigan, this one just might take the cake.
8. It's illegal to serenade your girlfriend in Kalamazoo.
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9. Farmers are allowed to sleep with their farm animals in Clawson.
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10. All bathing suits must be inspected by the head of police in Rochester.
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11. Robbers can file a lawsuit if he or she is injured on your property.
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Have you ever heard about any of these weird laws in Michigan? Have you ever unknowingly broken any of them? If you know of any other crazy laws in Michigan that should be taken off the books, share them in the comments and/or on our nomination page. If you do the latter, you just might see your suggestions featured in an upcoming article!
Do you know what else is strange about Michigan? Our state is home to a bona fide haunted mansion. Hear the spooky story that surrounds the Felt Mansion in this YouTube video by us at OnlyInYourState:
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