Michigan § 750.103 - Cursing and swearing.
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§ 750.103. Cursing and swearing.
Cursing and swearing—Any person who has arrived at the age of discretion, who shall profanely curse or damn or swear by the name of God, Jesus Christ or the Holy Ghost, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. No such prosecution shall be sustained unless it shall be commenced within 5 days after the commission of such offense.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 750.103 cover?
Section 750.103 ("Cursing and swearing.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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