Stupid laws still on books

We scoured the law books in every state to find the weirdest law thats been passed. Many states still have antifornication laws on the books, despite our living in a postsex and the city universe where any samantha or charlotte can sleep or not sleep with whomever shed like, because she will not be judged by you or society so long as she can breathe and kneel. Dying baby chicks or ducklings different colors is prohibited. That is if you brought a horse or other live animal with you 2. Weird laws in pa did you know these were actually on the.

In blythe, california, it is illegal to wear cowboy boots unless you own two or more cows. If you allow your donkey to sleep in a bathtub, youre an ass. When you step into the polling booth, know what your candidates stand for, especially if you have a pet horse. Two we turned to for 31 strange but true laws that are still on the books. Whoever runs the account will have plenty of fodder for a very long time. Weird state laws from every state in america thrillist. There might be some acts that are legal at your previous community but punishable by law at your new found. The internet was made for lists of the weirdest laws you never knew existed in your state theyre quirky, theyre fun, and after auditing them, i can tell you theyre about 95% bogus. Posted jun 25, 2017 by claude brodesserakner nj advance media for. Coming up with a list of 10 most the most archaic laws still in effect is no problem. The dumb laws, the stupid laws, the crazy laws, the weird laws, the silly laws, the insane laws. Weird south carolina laws and statutes past and present. In prince william county, virginia, it is illegal for a motorist to park their vehicle on a set of railroad tracks. We dug up some laws that seem to be a little, shall we say, off.

Here are the most ridiculous laws from all 50 states you may be breaking quite a few of them. Though most of these laws sound incredibly dumb now, once theyve had, or still does have, a real pretense. If you are aware of some weird laws still in effect in your country or. Some of these old laws have been on the books for centuries, many times they are outdated and not current for todays society. When reading these laws, you have to wonder what happened to get them instated.

The good folks over at olivet nazarene university put together an infographic of some of the most outrageous, confusing and downright weird legislation instilled around our great nation. Top 10 craziest laws currently on the books in north carolina. Here are few of the weirdest statutes on the books across the u. Weve spent time researching some of the weirder minnesota laws mentioned and have found that for the most part they are fictitious. Times are a changin and theyre moving at a crazy fast pace. However, these weird or outlandish laws are actually on the books, whether theyre enforced or not. Per state laws, a person who is already drunk may not knowingly enter a bar to drink more, or remain in the bar that got them drunk in the first place. Here are 10 very weird oklahoma laws the lost ogle. This one isnt technically still on the books, but it juuuuuuuuust got changed. In long beach, california, it is illegal to curse on a minigolf course. Your home state could have the nations stupidest law. The following ten laws are on the books in the state of pennsylvania, you be the judge maybe go out and make a citizens arrest if you ever observe any such activity. Did you know childrens lemonade stands are illegal in coralville, ia. There are no laws on the books which prohibit bestiality.

Im not quite sure what purpose that serves, but the fine is hefty. Blasphemy laws used to be very common in the united states, but there are still some in existence, including in michigan, where cursing god is a gd misdemeanor. When someone sells a reptile they are legally required to give the. Every state has a weird law on the books that may have made sense at some point in history but seems pretty ridiculous in 2019. Its not the only wackadoodle law that still exists in the states. In norway, there is a law that protects all female dogs and cats from being spayed. The research revealed 10 lesserknown laws that remain on the statute books despite being, in some cases ancient, and in others simply. Whether you want to learn how to start a business or you want to know the difference between living trust vs. According to our friends at country living, in the 1800s, a group of men wrongfully sold cucumbers marked as pickles. Silly string has been banned in southington, connecticut since 1996. We decided to undertake some legal legwork and identify the strangest statute still on the books in every state. Its amazing the laws that are still on the books that must have made sense at the time but are absolutely hilarious today.

If you allow it while youre in arizona, youre a criminal. The crazylaw rumor mill says these are still on the books. You wont believe these 10 crazy, stupid, archaic laws are still on the books in n. A number of books and websites purport to list dumb laws. All liquor stores shall be run by the state government. With a little help from, weve gathered together some of the most bizarre laws and regulations in massachusetts.

Character cottages put together this list of 21 of the strangest laws still on the books in britain. The most ridiculous law in every state business insider. In calgary, it is illegal to buy or sell nonprescription contact lenses at costume shops. Six strange canadian laws still on the books ctv news. Its just one example of strange but true actual laws still on the books in the usa. Your home state could have the nations dumbest law. Top 10 craziest laws currently on the books in north. To right this wrong, officials declared that a pickle is legitimate only if it. No fortune telling, no selling children and other weird pennsylvania laws on the books sam ruland, york daily record published 11. Current law in alberta states that it is against the law to paint a wooden ladder. That said, there still are some weird laws, usually from an earlier day and age, that remain on the books at. Before moving in a new place,its a must that you read and fully understand all the existing laws at that place. Most of these laws are still on the books, though they may not be enforced much.

Read on to see the 10 most outdated, unnecessary and just plain strange laws still on the books. And this means that there will be some pretty strange laws on the books that, for some reason, were never repealed. May 11, 2016 michiganliving living in michigan, michigan. Its just one of the many strange laws still on the books in our state. These are in many cases based on misunderstandings, exaggerations or outright fabrications. Here are 50 state laws that sound fake but are actually still on the books. These 16 crazy laws in massachusetts will leave you scratching your head in wonder. Crazy laws in michigan that will leave you shaking your head. The ontario innkeepers act states, an innkeeper, liverystable keeper or boardingstable keeper who has a lien upon a horse. The normal law was enacted after the famous beer riot in. Here are 11 weird laws that are amazingly still on the books in ohio. But with so many laws on the books, would it be worth it to revisit some every now and then to ensure that they are still relevant. When it comes to auto insurance, all you need to know is that youre. Ride up to your local pub on a horse and do you know the pub owner would have to stable, water and feed your horse while you go in for a pint.

In waynesboro, virginia, it is illegal for a female motorist to drive her car along main street unless her husband is walking in front of the vehicle waving a red flag in his hands. Its our personal top list, therefore youll find the most stupid laws, at least in our opinion, at the end of the list. So let the piggyback ride haters rejoice and be careful about. Weve discovered so many unbelievably weird laws that a book wouldnt be. This is a funny law that remains on the books to this day and dates back to a time when england did not have a professional military. In most states, when police officers try to force these and other crazy laws on people, the decision is appealed due to the lack of relevance that the law has on the situation. Pizza police, illicit fishbowls, and other anomalies of the law that make us all unsuspecting criminals. How is it possible that some dumb laws like these are still in effect today, remains a mystery. According to chapter 6 of the san francisco housing code, private and public storage garages in apartment houses and hotels shall be used only for storage of automobiles. Most ridiculous laws in every state business insider. Limiting the list to just 10, however, is quite an undertaking.

The uk is especially old, so there are some pretty weird laws on the books. Since many of you appreciated that post quite a lot, we decided to go deeper about the most stupid laws that are still in effect today. Theres no question, we must have laws in place in order to maintain an orderly society. Amendment one passed and gay marriage, something that already wasnt legal in north carolina, is constitutionally illegal.

And the arizona one, about camel shooting prohibitions, stems from. Justice minister jody wilsonraybould promised back in march to expunge the criminal code of so. In the united kingdom, a law from the middle ages is still on the books that requires all males over the age of 14 to be trained in shooting a long bow. These 15 crazy laws in tennessee are unbelievable yet totally real. And other times these crazy laws exist without logical explaination. Weve discovered so many unbelievably weird laws that a book wouldnt be enough to write them all, so we just gathered our 22 favorites in this article just for you. From parking tickets to kinder eggs, sometimes the law works in mysterious ways. Read on, youll be amazed at some of the laws still in.

Crazy laws exist in every state, for many different reasons. The craziest laws that still exist in the united states. It is illegal to sleep on top of a refrigerator outside. By some estimates, it will only take 800 years to tweet the rest. According to a law made in 1924, it is illegal for donkeys to sleep in bathtubs. Below are 51 absurdly ridiculous laws to keep in mind next time you. Ever wonder what crazy laws have been on the south carolina law books over the years. Youre probably breaking some of these real, weird laws right now. Dumb laws, also called weird laws, strange laws, futile laws, or unnecessary laws, are laws that are perceived to be useless, humorous or obsolete, i. Its no secret that every state has weird laws left on the books from decades ago, but georgia has some laws still around that will leave you wondering why they were ever a law in the first place. We scoured the law books in every state to find the weirdest law thats been passed in each one some have been repealed, but some are shockingly still on the books. Illinois has some absurd state and city laws still on the books.

Thanks to a precocious 9yearold boy, its finally legal to throw snow balls in a colorado town known for its snow. For example, the new york law against people wearing masks in public places is to prevent a mass crime or a riot, since you dont know the assailants identity undercover. With the rapid rate of current society it has become wildly easy for old laws to become outdated and forgotten, or new ones put in. Thousands of web sites list dumb laws or stupid laws for cities and states around the u. One must get a permit from the city if they wish to take dirt. Those are just a few of what many refer to as stupid laws. We found some other laws that are quite bonkers, but were unable to confirm them. Any person caught using or carrying bean snappers or the like shall upon conviction, be fined. Also, an ancient norwegian law still exists that obliges all norwegians to go out on expeditions to rape and plunder at least once every five years. While these laws are not still enforced for the most part, it is important to note that these laws are technically still on the books. Every state has its own unusual or unique laws, but north carolina seems to win the prize for some of the strangest laws, and strangest penalties. The single largest collection of dumb laws and stupid laws. Some other crazy laws are off the books for good and do not apply apply to state law.