Michigan law prohibits obstructing firefighters and interfering with public service facilities during riots or civil disturbances, with violations classified as misdemeanors or felonies. It also mandates spark arresters on wood-fueled traction engines and defines terms related to flags and coats of arms. These provisions aim to ensure public safety and proper conduct during emergencies and civil unrest.
Disobeying reasonable orders from fire department officers while at a fire is a misdemeanor.
Knowingly hindering, obstructing, or interfering with essential public service facilities during a riot or civil disturbance is a felony.
Yes, traction engines using wood fuel must be equipped with efficient spark arresters and proper fire extinguishers when operated.
The law includes any flag, standard, color, ensign, coat-of-arms, or shield, or their copies, pictures, or representations.