Michigan § 445.407 - Second hand or junk dealer; unlawful purchases.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 445.407 — Second hand or junk dealer; unlawful purchases., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 445.407. Second hand or junk dealer; unlawful purchases.
No person shall purchase or receive by sale, barter or exchange or otherwise, any article mentioned in this act from any person between the hours of 9 p.m. and 7 a.m., nor from any person who is at the time intoxicated or from an habitual drunkard or from any person known by said second hand dealer or junk dealer to be a thief or any associate of thieves or receiver of stolen property or from any person he has reason to suspect of being such.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 445.407
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 445.407 cover?
Section 445.407 ("Second hand or junk dealer; unlawful purchases.") 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.
How do I cite Michigan § 445.407?
A common citation format is "Michigan Compiled Laws § 445.407" (Michigan). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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