Sec. 144.
Licensed boarding homes for children—Any person who maintains a boarding home for children, unless licensed therefor by the state welfare commission, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Any person who has in his custody or control for a longer period than 30 days, 1 or more children under the age of 15 years unattended by a parent or guardian, except children related to him by blood or marriage, for the purpose of providing such child or children with care, food and lodging, shall be deemed to maintain a boarding home for children: Provided, That nothing in this section shall be construed to apply to the legal guardian of the child.
History: 1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.144 Former Law: See section 6 of Act 136 of 1919, being CL 1929, § 12874.
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Section 750.141b - Repealed. 1963, Act 162, Eff.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Section 750.141c, 750.141d - Repealed. 1978, Act 531, Eff.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.