Plain-Language Summary

Michigan law Section 750.338b criminalizes gross indecency between males and females, making such acts punishable by up to 5 years in prison or a fine. Section 750.347 prohibits the exhibition of deformed or diseased human bodies or parts, except for scientific purposes, classifying such acts as misdemeanors. These laws aim to regulate indecent conduct and the display of human deformities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Gross indecency involves any act of indecency committed by a male or female person with the opposite gender, in public or private, that is punishable by up to 5 years in prison or a fine.

Yes, but only if the exhibition is for scientific purposes before medical professionals or students. Otherwise, it is considered a misdemeanor.

Violators can face imprisonment in the state prison for up to 5 years, a fine of up to $2,500, or both. If the offender is sexually delinquent, the sentence can be indeterminate, up to life.

Exhibiting diseased or deformed bodies is illegal unless done for scientific purposes before medical professionals or students, in which case it is permitted.