Sec. 143.
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.
History: 1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.143 Former Law: See section 6 of Act 260 of 1881, being How., § 2003; CL 1897, § 5558; CL 1915, § 7227; and CL 1929, § 12803.
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code
Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568)
328-1931-XX - Chapter XX Children (750.135...750.145g)
Section 750.135a - Leaving Child Unattended in Vehicle; Prohibition; Violation; Definitions.
Section 750.137 - Purchases From Minors.
Section 750.138 - Children; Legal Custody; Interference.
Section 750.140 - Children; Exhibition; Employ; Apprentice.
Section 750.141b - Repealed. 1963, Act 162, Eff. Sept. 6, 1963.
Section 750.141c, 750.141d - Repealed. 1978, Act 531, Eff. Dec. 23, 1978.
Section 750.142 - Furnishing Obscene Publications or Criminal News to Minors.
Section 750.143 - Children; Exhibition of Obscene Matter.
Section 750.144 - Minor; Boarding Houses, Licensing.
Section 750.145 - Minor; Contributing to Neglect or Delinquency.
Section 750.145a - Accosting, Enticing or Soliciting Child for Immoral Purpose.