Michigan § 430.151 - Unauthorized wearing of veteran's society badge or button; penalty.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 430.151 — Unauthorized wearing of veteran's society badge or button; penalty., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 430.151. Unauthorized wearing of veteran's society badge or button; penalty.
Any person who shall wear the badge or button of the Grand Army of the Republic, the Loyal Legion of the United States, the United Spanish War Veterans, Military Order of Foreign Wars, or the American Legion, or of any legally incorporated organization composed of honorably discharged veterans of any war in which the United States has been, or may be, a participant, without being entitled to use or wear the same under the rules and regulations of such several organizations, or who shall use or wear the badge or button thereof to obtain aid or assistance thereby within the state of Michigan shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and if convicted thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment in the county jail for a term not exceeding 30 days, or a fine not exceeding 20 dollars.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 430.151
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 430.151 cover?
Section 430.151 ("Unauthorized wearing of veteran's society badge or button; penalty.") 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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