{"data":{"id":"us-mi/mich.-comp.-laws-750.235a","jurisdiction":"us-mi","citation":"Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.235a","heading":"Parent of minor guilty of misdemeanor; conditions; penalty; defense; definitions.","body":"Sec. 235a.\n\nThe parent of a minor is guilty of a misdemeanor if all of the following apply:\n\nThe parent has custody of the minor.\n\nThe minor violates this chapter in a weapon free school zone.\n\nThe parent knows that the minor would violate this chapter or the parent acts to further the violation.\n\nAn individual convicted under subsection (1) may be punished by 1 or more of the following:\n\nA fine of not more than $2,000.00.\n\nCommunity service for not more than 100 hours.\n\nProbation.\n\nIt is a complete defense to a prosecution under this section if the defendant promptly notifies the local law enforcement agency or the school administration that the minor is violating or will violate this chapter in a weapon free school zone.\n\nAs used in this section:\n\n\"Minor\" means an individual less than 18 years of age.\n\n\"School\" means a public, private, denominational, or parochial school offering developmental kindergarten, kindergarten, or any grade from 1 through 12.\n\n\"School property\" means a building, playing field, or property used for school purposes to impart instruction to children or used for functions and events sponsored by a school, except a building used primarily for adult education or college extension courses.\n\n\"Weapon free school zone\" means school property and a vehicle used by a school to transport students to or from school property.","path":["MI Code","Chapter 750","Act Act-328-of-1931"],"source_url":"https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-750-235a","current_through":"2026-08-14","vintage":"open-us-law v2026.08, retrieved 2026-09-14","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T18:32:31Z","sha256":"9a66b336a57b3b87b55fb6bc5f3133f1be2eff8d5c0b39bf24d749abec75e535","source_id":"us-mi","stale":false,"prev":"us-mi/mich.-comp.-laws-750.235","next":"us-mi/mich.-comp.-laws-750.235b"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}