LANSING, MI (WTVB) – 58th District State Representative Andrew Fink of Hillsdale has introduced a plan that he feels will ensure local municipalities do not enact knife ordinances that are stricter than state law.
Fink says in a statement released by his office that under current law, knife laws are not consistent throughout the entire state, unlike firearm laws.
He says Michigan local ordinances regarding knives can vary by municipality which can lead to confusion.
“This common-sense change will ensure law-abiding individuals carrying knives for work and recreation are not subject to the ordinances of multiple jurisdictions as they travel throughout Michigan,” Fink said. “Right now, it’s too easy for well-intending people to unknowingly break the law while going about their daily lives.”
He pointed out that spring-assisted knifes became legal under state law in 2017 but many local ordinances continue to ban them.
The plan under House Bill 4066 was referred to the House Judiciary Committee.
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