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I didn't believe this at first, but Whitmer's order does indeed require stores to shut down their gardening and planting sections. https://twitter.com/joesichspach/status/1248653376931258370
"In-store purchases of Michigan Lottery tickets are still permitted, but buying a can of paint or a bag of seeds is off limits." https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2020/04/10/whitmer-stay-home-michigan-lottery/5129316002/
"Carson is angry over the closure of nurseries and garden centers. She said it is time for her to plant her peas, broccoli, cauliflower and carrots — food that she and her family will eat all winter. She can't plant if those outlets are closed, she said." https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2020/04/09/no-more-visiting-friends-and-neighbors-under-whitmers-expanded-coronavirus-order/5125426002/
People don't understand why they can buy a board game but they can't buy the stuff to grow food for their family. https://twitter.com/shaner5000/status/1248736772173029377?s=19
Whoever leads the black market for seeds in Michigan, hit me up.
