Sec. 236.
Setting spring guns, etc.—Any person who shall set any spring or other gun, or any trap or device operating by the firing or explosion of gunpowder or any other explosive, and shall leave or permit the same to be left, except in the immediate presence of some competent person, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment in the county jail not more than 1 year, or by a fine of not more than 500 dollars, and the killing of any person by the firing of a gun or device so set shall be manslaughter.
History: 1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.236 Former Law: See section 1 of Act 97 of 1875; being How., § 9114; CL 1897, § 11515; CL 1915, § 15250; and CL 1929, § 16782.
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code
Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568)
328-1931-XXXVII - Chapter XXXVII Firearms (750.222...750.239a)
Section 750.222 - Definitions.
Section 750.222a - “Double-Edged, Nonfolding Stabbing Instrument” Defined.
Section 750.223 - Selling Firearms and Ammunition; Violations; Penalties; “Licensed Dealer” Defined.
Section 750.224d - Self-Defense Spray or Foam Device.
Section 750.225 - Repealed. 1993, Act 254, Imd. Eff. Nov. 29, 1993.
Section 750.226a - Repealed. 2017, Act 96, Eff. Oct. 11, 2017.
Section 750.227 - Concealed Weapons; Carrying; Penalty.
Section 750.227a - Pistols; Unlawful Possession by Licensee.
Section 750.229 - Pistols Accepted in Pawn, by Second-Hand Dealer or Junk Dealer.
Section 750.230 - Firearms; Altering, Removing, or Obliterating Marks of Identity; Presumption.
Section 750.231a - Exceptions to MCL 750.227(2); "Antique Firearm" Defined.
Section 750.231b - Sale and Safety Inspection; Persons Exempt.
Section 750.232 - Repealed. 2017, Act 95, Eff. Oct. 11, 2017.
Section 750.234e - Brandishing Firearm in Public; Applicability; Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty.
Section 750.235a - Parent of Minor Guilty of Misdemeanor; Conditions; Penalty; Defense; Definitions.
Section 750.236 - Spring Gun, Trap or Device; Setting.
Section 750.236a - Computer-Assisted Shooting; Prohibited Acts; Definitions.
Section 750.236b - Computer-Assisted Shooting; Prohibited Conduct; Definitions.
Section 750.236c - Violation of MCL 750.236a or 750.236b; Penalty; Forfeiture.
Section 750.238 - Search Warrant.
Section 750.239 - Forfeiture of Weapons; Disposal; Immunity From Civil Liability.