THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT) Act 328 of 1931

750.137 Purchases from minors. Sec. 137.

A dealer in second-hand goods, junk shop keeper, peddler, rag or paper buyer, pawnbroker or hawker who purchases either directly or indirectly or by his agent or clerk, any goods, thing, article or articles from a minor without the written consent of the parent or guardian of the minor shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

History: 1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.137 ;-- Am. 1972, Act 32, Imd. Eff. Feb. 19, 1972 Former Law: See section 1 of Act 52 of 1889, being How., § 9354; CL 1897, § 11376; CL 1915, § 15094; and CL 1929, § 9830.

Understanding Michigan Law on Purchases from Minors: Section 750.137 of the Michigan Penal Code Simplified

Section 750.137 of the Michigan Penal Code states the rules surrounding purchases made from minors. Here's a simplified explanation of this law:

If a dealer in second-hand goods, a junk shop keeper, peddler, rag or paper buyer, pawnbroker, or hawker purchases any items from a minor, directly or indirectly (like through an agent or clerk), without having written consent from that minor's parent or guardian, they would be committing a misdemeanor.

In simpler terms, it's illegal for certain types of businesses (like pawn shops or second-hand goods dealers) to buy items from individuals who are under the age of 18, unless they have a written permission from the minor's parent or guardian. Doing so is considered a misdemeanor, which is a type of crime that is less serious than a felony, but more serious than an infraction.

This law is designed to protect minors from potentially harmful or exploitative transactions, and to ensure that parents or guardians are aware and approve of any such transactions.