The single largest collection of dumb laws and stupid laws. 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. We decided to undertake some legal legwork and identify the strangest statute still on the books in every state. Sep 05, 2017 if you allow your donkey to sleep in a bathtub, youre an ass. If you allow your donkey to sleep in a bathtub, youre an ass.
This one isnt technically still on the books, but it juuuuuuuuust got changed. Dumb laws still on the books in the united states dumb laws still on the books in the united states 14 may 2014 author. Read on, youll be amazed at some of the laws still in existence. But what we found when looking at these examples, is that many either never existed or cannot be proven to have existed without searching through old, dusty print archives and records offices around the world. Some of the laws i came across are just in specific cities, but there are several that are statewide laws. Stupid, strange, and weird laws missouri laws wattpad. However, these weird or outlandish laws are actually on the books, whether theyre enforced or not. In this small town of only 4,000, yard waste may be burned any day except sunday. Over on io9, we posted a map of all the weirdest sex laws in the u.
In west virginia, children may not attend school if their breath smells of wild onions. Believe it or not, there are hundreds of silly laws still on the books. Laws are in place to make sure society continues to run smoothly. If you are aware of some weird laws still in effect in your country or state feel free to tell us in the comments. The good folks over at olivet nazarene university put. Jefferson, missouri, has a strict attitude towards garage sales. Weve spent time researching some of the weirder minnesota laws mentioned and have found that for the most part they are fictitious. Apr 11, 20 this one isnt technically still on the books, but it juuuuuuuuust got changed. Enjoy this collection of funny, stupid and often bizarre laws from the midwest.
Still, the laws against alcohol are still in the books, as they were passed, but they do not have effect, as later laws changed their impact. Its our personal top list, therefore youll find the most stupid laws, at least in our opinion, at the end of the list. Weird south carolina laws and statutes past and present. And the arizona one, about camel shooting prohibitions, stems from. It is illegal to read someones tarot or give them a psychic reading as these are forms of witchcraft. Read on, youll be amazed at some of the laws still in. Here are the most ridiculous laws from all 50 states you may be breaking quite a few of them. Here are some funny, dumb state laws from nebraska to wyoming. However, these weird or outlandish laws are actually on the books, whether. Most ridiculous laws in every state business insider.
How many of these absurd food laws have you broken. How is it possible that some dumb laws like these are still in effect today, remains a mystery. Most of these laws below are written to be so complicated and subject to interpretation that even the most honest person could be breaking the law take a look at this statebystate list of 728 of the most ridiculous laws that are still on the books. Weird missouri laws single men between the ages of twentyone and fifty must pay an annual tax of one dollar enacted 1820. These 10 crazy laws in missouri will leave you scratching. In alaska, a child is not allowed to build a snowman taller than him or herself at school. It was once amended in 1892 to allow women to sport trousers while riding. The most ridiculous law in every state business insider. 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.
In athens, ga, it is illegal to read a book to your friends after 2. We all love a good bear hug now and then, but the real deal is outlawed in missouri. Any person caught using or carrying bean snappers or the like shall upon conviction, be fined. All across the internet, you will be able to find lists and lists of strange laws that either once existed or still exist depending on whos doing the reporting.
Some laws may be still be on the books, but they have been rendered invalid by later laws. Alcohol was prohibited in the early twentieth century. According to a law made in 1924, it is illegal for donkeys to sleep in bathtubs. So let the piggyback ride haters rejoice and be careful about.
Read missouri laws from the story stupid, strange, and weird laws by eurikab with 205 reads. One must get a permit from the city if they wish to take dirt from the airport. 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. When someone sells a reptile they are legally required to give the. This law was initiated on november 3, 1998, due to animal cruelty. Sorry no picture for this one i know these sound crazy but missouri is not the only state to have laws like this. If you are aware of some weird laws still in effect in your country or. Weird state laws from every state in america thrillist. As one of the original colonies, massachusetts laws and history date back hundreds of years. Article center whether you want to learn how to start a business or you want to know the difference between living trust vs. I mentioned the laws against frightening a baby or feeding beer to an elephant in an earlier post, but here are a few more crazy laws on the books in missouri.
In honor of new hampshire scrambling to close a loophole that allowed pregnant women to kill people, here are seven weird laws that. This collection includes a selection of both past and current laws. The craziest laws that still exist in the united states. Youre definitely in the minority if you still have a milk man delivering jugs to. Limiting the list to just 10, however, is quite an undertaking. This includes the states of illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, north dakota, ohio, south dakota and wisconsin.
The missouri board of cosmetology and barber examiners an administrative board made up primarily of practicing barbers and cosmetologists, as well as the owners of instate cosmetologybarbering schools has declared that anyone wanting to braid hair professionally must be a licensed cosmetologist or barberdespite the fact that neither. Cloud residents have an odd law on the books that makes it illegal to eat. Single men between the ages of twentyone and fifty must pay an annual tax of one dollar enacted 1820. 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. Only licensed electricians may change a light bulb. Your home state could have the nations stupidest law. Stink bombs, funk balls, and any object the purpose of which is to. 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. They may have made sense when they were written, but today they seem a little questionable, weird or just plain dumb. These bizarre laws on education are somehow still on the books.
Worse yet, loads of the ones that arent apocryphal are still bummers. Read on to see the 10 most outdated, unnecessary and just plain strange laws still on the books. There are no laws on the books which prohibit bestiality. In norway, there is a law that protects all female dogs and cats from being spayed. Many of these silly, outdated laws are still on the books. Not many people realize that these 12 things are actually illegal in missouri. If you are like me and random facts, statistics, world records and stories fascinate you, then you will appreciate this list of 12 completely random and very strange laws that were passed in missouri.
And other times these crazy laws exist without logical explaination. Coming up with a list of 10 most the most archaic laws still in effect is no problem. Ever wonder what crazy laws have been on the south carolina law books over the years. Some of these old laws have been on the books for centuries, many times they are outdated and not current for todays society. These 10 crazy laws in missouri will leave you scratching your head in wonder. Its not the only wackadoodle law that still exists in the states.
Here is a list of 10 laws that were valid for many years and some still valid today in st. If a bull or ram over the age of one year runs rampant for more than. 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. In california, community leaders passed an ordinance that makes it illegal for anyone to try and stop a child from playfully jumping over puddles of water. Jun 30, 2016 not many people realize that these 12 things are actually illegal in missouri. The missouri board of cosmetology and barber examiners an administrative board made up primarily of practicing barbers and cosmetologists, as well as the. Here is a list of the worlds craziest laws or urban myths. Because one of the popular weird laws for a lot of states goes. Read about the dumb laws from the state of missouri. Though most of these laws sound incredibly dumb now, once theyve had, or still does have, a real pretense. Some of the laws i came across are just in specific cities, but there. Thousands of web sites list dumb laws or stupid laws for cities and states around the u.
Here are a dozen headscratchers in missouri commuters should definitely take a look at no. But in many states there are laws still in effect that either ban something no sane person would ever do, or show their age with regards to women, controlled substances, or the separation of church and state. In 1799, a paris law made it illegal for women to wear pants in public without special approval from the police. If a child burps during church, his parent may be arrested. Sometimes though, laws can get a bit out of hand, weird even. Nov 09, 2016 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. You know, the ones that prevent looting and killing sprees and general anarchy. The 50 craziest state food laws weird laws in every state. Apr 27, 2018 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. Some old and, to many, outdated laws remain on the books. That said, there still are some weird laws, usually from an earlier day and age, that remain on the books at. Its illegal to change it yourself unless you are a qualified electrician.
It was apparently quite some journey to get this on the books back in. No stink bombs or confettiif youre a stodgy school principal from a 1980s film, consider moving to mobile, alabama. Montana one may not pretend to abuse an animal in the presence of a minor. The owner of every hotel in hastings, nebraska, is required to provide each guest with a clean and pressed nightshirt. Thanks to a precocious 9yearold boy, its finally legal to throw snow balls in a colorado town known for its snow. If you allow it while youre in arizona, youre a criminal. May 14, 2014 dumb laws still on the books in the united states dumb laws still on the books in the united states 14 may 2014 author. We thought we could lighten things up by providing you with some very unique and even off the wall south carolina laws in our storied history. In victoria, australia, only a qualified electrician is allowed to change a light bulb. In jefferson county you can hold a garage sale only between the hours of 7am and 8pm. List of stupid laws of america and around the world.
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