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Business Harper Woods, Michigan

It is unlawful to paint a sparrow to sell it as a parakeet.

Status: Historical / Repealed

The Law Explained

In Harper Woods, opportunistic pet peddlers apparently created the need for this highly specific consumer protection law. Enterprising fraudsters would catch common street birds, paint them in bright, tropical colors, and sell them to unsuspecting buyers. The ordinance exists to protect both the consumer's wallet and the poor sparrows' feathers.

๐Ÿ“š Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: Harper Woods Code ยง 12-45
Where to look:

Harper Woods Animal Ordinances

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