Can’t color birds: Five strange Michigan laws

DETROIT – There are strange laws in every state, Michigan included. Here are five of our favorites that you may not have known about.

  • You might see car dealerships closed on Sunday. That’s because it’s illegal to sell them on Sundays. It’s not limited to dealerships, as personal sellers are also prohibited.
  • It’s illegal to cut hair if you aren’t a licensed barber, cosmetologist, in training or a family member.
  • Seducing an unmarried woman is a felony that can land you five years in prison or a $2,500 fine.
  • In Harper Woods, it’s illegal to have more than three cats or dogs in any combination. It’s also illegal to color birds and sell them as other birds.

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