THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT) Act 328 of 1931

750.245 Exhibition and display. Sec. 245.

Exhibition and display of flag, etc. - Any person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor who shall, in any manner, for exhibition or display: (a) Place or cause to be placed any word, figure, mark, picture, design, drawing or advertisement of any nature upon any flag, standard, color, ensign, coat-of-arms or shield of the United States or of this state, or authorized by any law of the United States or of this state; or (b) Expose to public view any such flag, standard, color, ensign, coat-of-arms or shield upon which shall have been printed, painted or otherwise produced, or to which shall have been attached, appended, affixed or annexed any such word, figure, mark, picture, design, drawing or advertisement; or (c) Expose to public view for sale, manufacture, or otherwise, or to sell, give or have in possession for sale, for gift or for use for any purpose, any substance, being an article of merchandise, or receptacle, or thing for holding or carrying merchandise, upon or to which shall have been produced or attached any such flag, standard, color, ensign, coat-of-arms or shield, in order to advertise, call attention to, decorate, mark or distinguish such article or substance.

History: 1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.245 Former Law: See sections 2 and 5 of Act 222 of 1923, being CL 1929, §§ 17088 and 17091.

Analysis of Michigan Penal Code Section 245

The provided excerpt is from Act 328 of 1931, which includes Section 245 of the Michigan Penal Code. This section pertains to the exhibition and display of flags, standards, colors, ensigns, coats-of-arms, or shields, and outlines certain prohibited actions related to their use.

Exhibition and Display of Flags and Coats-of-Arms

1. The section states that it is a misdemeanor for any person to engage in certain actions related to the exhibition or display of flags, standards, colors, ensigns, coats-of-arms, or shields.
2. Subsection (a) prohibits placing or causing to be placed any word, figure, mark, picture, design, drawing, or advertisement on any flag, standard, color, ensign, coat-of-arms, or shield associated with the United States or the state of Michigan, or authorized by any applicable law.
3. Subsection (b) prohibits publicly displaying any of the aforementioned items on which words, figures, marks, pictures, designs, drawings, or advertisements have been printed, painted, produced, or attached.
4. Subsection (c) prohibits public display, sale, manufacture, possession for sale, gifting, or possession for any purpose of any merchandise, receptacle, or container upon or to which any of the mentioned flags, standards, colors, ensigns, coats-of-arms, or shields have been produced or attached. This prohibition aims to prevent the use of such items for advertising, decoration, marking, or distinguishing purposes.

Historical Context

Section 245, enacted as part of Act 328 of 1931, establishes guidelines regarding the exhibition and display of flags, standards, colors, ensigns, coats-of-arms, or shields. It is important to note that this analysis is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. For accurate and up-to-date information, it is advisable to consult legal professionals or refer to the complete and current version of the Michigan Penal Code.