I was extremely surprised to know that some of these laws existed and a little disheartened that someone thought they were a good idea in the first place. I was made aware at the start of my term that there were many laws on the books that were irrelevant and unenforceable. Representative Chris Afendoulis: Like most people, I had not heard of these restrictions.
Myself: When did you first come across the three codes regarding “The Star-Spangled Banner” and what was your first reaction to them? Had you heard of them before? As part of Professor Mark Clague’s course “Understanding ‘The Star-Spangled Banner'” at the University of Michigan, I had the honor to interview Rep. This year, Michigan Representative Chris Afendoulis (R, 73rd District) has proposed removing the state’s three criminal codes relating to “The Star-Spangled Banner” in a bill with several other incredulous laws. So beware - no dancing to “The Star-Spangled Banner”!! How played-The national hymn or anthem, “The Star Spangled Banner”, shall not be played, sung or otherwise rendered in this state in any public place nor at any public entertainment, nor in any theatre, motion picture hall, restaurant or cafe, except as an entire and separate composition or number and without embellishments of national or other melodies nor shall “The Star Spangled Banner” or any part thereof or selection from the same, be played as a part or selection of a medley of any kind nor shall “The Star Spangled Banner” be played at or in any of the places mentioned herein for dancing or as an exit march. Though it’s an obscure law, in 1931, Michigan passed three criminal codes governing performances of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Proper performance is defined as follows:
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