Michigan § 750.143 - Children; exhibition of obscene matter.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 750.143 — Children; exhibition of obscene matter., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 750.143. Children; exhibition of obscene matter.
Exhibition of obscene matter within view of children—Any person who shall exhibit upon any public street or highway, or in any other place within the view of children passing on any public street or highway, any book, pamphlet or other printed paper or thing containing obscene language or obscene prints, figures, or descriptions, tending to the corruption of the morals of youth, or any newspapers, pamphlets, or other printed paper or thing devoted to the publication of criminal news, police reports or criminal deeds, shall on conviction thereof be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 750.143
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 750.143 cover?
Section 750.143 ("Children; exhibition of obscene matter.") 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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