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Michigan Criminal Code: Firearms

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Pistols accepted in pawn, by second-hand dealer or junk dealer

Published: 9 months ago
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Firearms

THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT) Act 328 of 1931

750.229 Pistols accepted in pawn, by second-hand dealer or junk dealer. Sec. 229.

Any pawnbroker who shall accept a pistol in pawn, or any second-hand or junk dealer, as defined in Act No. 350 of the Public Acts of 1917, who shall accept a pistol and offer or display the same for resale, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

History: 1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- Am. 1945, Act 236, Eff. Sept. 6, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 750.229 Compiler's Notes: For provisions of Act 350 of 1917, referred to in this section, see MCL 445.401 et seq. Former Law: See section 10 of Act 372 of 1927, being CL 1929, § 16759.

Understanding Michigan's Laws on Dealing with Pistols in Pawnshops and Second-hand Dealers

This law comes from the Michigan Penal Code, specifically Act 328 of 1931, Section 229. It pertains to the handling of pistols by pawnbrokers and dealers in second-hand items or junk.

Prohibition on Accepting Pistols in Pawnshops and Second-hand Dealers

The law states that any pawnbroker who accepts a pistol as pawn (a security deposit for a loan), or any second-hand dealer or junk dealer, as defined in Act No. 350 of the Public Acts of 1917, who accepts a pistol and offers or displays it for resale, is guilty of a misdemeanor. A misdemeanor is a lesser criminal act in many common law legal systems and is generally considered less serious than a felony.

This means that pawnbrokers and second-hand or junk dealers in Michigan are not allowed to accept pistols, whether as a pawn for a loan or for the purpose of resale. Doing so is considered a criminal offense.

The law was amended in 1945 and has been in effect since September 6 of that year.

As with all legal matters, it's important to consult a legal professional for advice related to specific situations. This interpretation is based on the language of the law and laws can change or be interpreted differently based on various factors.

This should be used for informational and general purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice or relied on aside for general information that may contain opinion.

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