2010 Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 750 - MICHIGAN PENAL CODE
Act 328 of 1931 - THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (750.1 - 750.568)
328-1931-LVI - CHAPTER LVI MALICIOUS AND WILFUL MISCHIEF AND DESTRUCTION (750.377...750.395)
Section 750.385 - Malicious destruction of property; signs, bills and notices placed on private property.

THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT)
Act 328 of 1931

750.385 Malicious destruction of property; signs, bills and notices placed on private property.

Sec. 385.

Destroying and injuring signs, bills and notices placed on private property—Any person who shall wilfully tear down, destroy or in any manner deface any signs, bill or notices on any private lands of this state, or on any lots or premises in any township, city or village shall be guilty of a misdemeanor: Provided, That such signs, bill or notices are not in violation of any general law of the state or municipal ordinance, and were placed by the owner or lessee or by their consent.


History: 1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.385
Former Law: See sections 1 and 2 of Act 89 of 1897, being CL 1897, §§ 11606 and 11607; CL 1915, §§ 15371 and 15372; and CL 1929, §§ 17004 and 17005.

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