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Unless otherwise noted, if different alcohol categories have different minimum purchase ages, the age listed below is set at the lowest age given (e.g. if the purchase age is 18 for beer and 21 for wine or spirits, as was the case in several states, the age in the table will read as "18", not "21").
The legal system of Michigan is based on the common law. Like all U.S. states except Louisiana , Michigan has a reception statute providing for the "reception" of English law . All statutes, regulations, and ordinances are subject to judicial review .
The minimum purchasing age for tobacco in the United States before December 20, 2019 varied by state and territory. Since December 20, 2019, the smoking age in all states and territories is 21 under federal law which was passed by Congress and signed by President Donald Trump .
According to a recent Harris Poll for Bloomberg, approximately 45% of 18- to 29-year-olds are still living with family. It's likely that economic challenges are driving at least part of this trend,...
Legal status of tattooing in the United States, includes the minimum legal age by U.S. state in which a person can get a tattoo; Legal working age, the age at which a person is allowed to work; Legality of cannabis, includes the minimum legal age set in countries where cannabis is legal at which a person can purchase, use, and possess cannabis
At the age of 18 or up, it is legal to buy a handgun with a purchase license from a private seller, at the age of 21, it is legal to buy a firearm from a Federally licensed dealer. No purchase license is required to purchase a long gun, or muzzle loader (a firearm that is more than 26 inches long) in Michigan.
The minimum age for "suitable age and discretion" varies by jurisdiction. Fourteen years old seems to be the absolute minimum. Under "common law, a female of the age of 14 is at the age of legal discretion, and may choose a guardian." [1] Thus, Minnesota declared 14 to be old enough to be presumed to be of suitable age and discretion. [1]
The age of majority is the threshold of legal adulthood as recognized or declared in law. [1] It is the moment when a person ceases to be considered a minor , and assumes legal control over their person, actions, and decisions, thus terminating the control and legal responsibilities of their parents or guardian over them.