Outrageous Michigan Laws You’re Probably Breaking Without Knowing

There are a lot of old laws still on the books in Michigan with some that seem outdated and outrageous and you might be breaking them and not even know it.

 Michigan Laws

It was in 1820 that Michigan began establishing laws for Michiganders to follow. That was over 200 years ago with many of the laws being outdated and some outrageous.

👇BELOW: Things that Feel Illegal in Michigan that Aren't👇

Michigan continues to add more laws but may want to go back and remove some laws that are no longer relevant as society has evolved.

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Outrageous Laws in Michigan

It's illegal to color birds and sell them as other birds. It would be cruel to paint a beautiful bird but someone must have done it for there to be a law.

It is illegal in Michigan to have more than three cats or dogs in any combination. If the law were enforced there would be no cat ladies.

No cutting hair in Michigan without a license. My sister and her best friend would have both been incarcerated as kids for breaking this law.

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Here is a law that is specific to Michigan's Swartz Creek. It is illegal to have a house party. My old drummer from back in the day and he and his sister lived in Swart Creek and through some of the best parties I ever went to.

Have you ever bought a vehicle on Sunday? Busted! It's illegal to buy, sell, or negotiate the price of a car on Sundays. My brother-in-law would be in so much trouble if this law were enforced because he buys and sells vehicles around the clock every day of the week.

Be careful guys if you're going out to meet a possible lady because in Michigan it's a felony to seduce an unmarried woman. You could get 5 years for breaking this law and or a $2500 fine.

There is a law in East Lansing that says it's illegal to spit on streets, alleyways, and parking lots. Can you imagine trying to enforce that law during a home game on Saturday for the Spartans?