§ 22-176. Minors prohibited from possessing or carrying certain knives and other instruments.

It shall be unlawful for any minor to have in his possession or control, except within his own domicile, or carry or use in any manner any knife with a blade in excess of three inches, dagger, dirk, razor, stiletto or any other sharp-edged or pointed instrument or weapon used for inflicting injury upon another; provided, however, that such person shall not be in violation of this section if his possession of such knife with a blade in excess of three inches, dagger, dirk, razor, stiletto or any other sharp-edged or pointed instrument is necessary for his employment, trade or occupation, or if he is engaged in or is proceeding to or returning from a place of hunting, trapping or fishing and whenever required, is also carrying a currently valid license issued to him by the state department of conservation, or if such person is a duly enrolled member of the Boy Scouts of America or a similar organization or society and such possession is necessary to participate in the activities of such organization or society or if such knife with a blade in excess of three inches, dagger, dirk, razor, stiletto or any other sharp-edged or pointed instrument is required under circumstances that tend to establish that its possession is for a lawful purpose.

(Code 1977, § 15-194; Ord. No. 284, 11-26-2001)

State law reference

Possession of firearm by person less than 18 years of age, MCL 750.234f.