Weird laws still on books

No fortune telling, no selling children and other weird pennsylvania laws on the books. 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. Funny weird laws still on the books in canada think youre not breaking the law. Oregon is home to its own collection of obscure or strange laws.

And if you think these are totally crazy, dont miss the 47 weirdest laws from around the world. May 09, 2012 factor our nearly prohibition era liquor laws and how many cities still have laws on the books that prohibit africanamericans from being within city limits after sundown seriously, if you live in a suburb of oklahoma city, youre town probably has one of these and you have a pretty silly mix of laws that really make us look pretty bad. Driving laws arent set at the federal level, theyre set at the state, meaning that youve had to have looked up virginias driving laws to understand how much auto insurance in virginia you need to satisfy the states insurance laws. 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. Here are the most ridiculous laws from all 50 states you may be breaking quite a few of them. Actually, this absurd pennsylvania law is technically still on the books. Weird south carolina laws and statutes past and present july 16, 2017 by founder of charleston daily 8 comments ever wonder what crazy laws have been on the south carolina law books over the years. A popular weird law for hawaii was that you could only have one drink in front of you at a time. There are some absurd and archaic laws still on the books in some places that will make you scratch your head about our legal system. While road killconsumption makes a certain amount of sense in mountain man country, another alleged old law does not.

Jun 21, 2018 herein, weve gathered the 40 craziest small town lawsall legitimately still on the books in 2018from around the country. Theyve all been in the law books at one time or another, and some still are. Thanks to a precocious 9yearold boy, its finally legal to throw snow balls in a colorado town known for its snow. Many of these silly, outdated laws are still on the books. Blue laws are those established specifically to prohibit certain behavior on sundays, or gods day. Modern connecticut state law still holds that a legally labeled pickle must be able to bounce.

The following is a listing of these socalled dumb or strange laws that are frequently associated with minnesota. As the years pass weve seen our government become more and more open to the idea of things that were totally forbidden only a few years ago. It is illegal to sleep on top of a refrigerator outside. Justice minister jody wilsonraybould promised back in march to expunge the criminal code of socalled zombie laws that remain on the books. Because one of the popular weird laws for a lot of states goes.

The most ridiculous law in every state business insider. Weve discovered so many unbelievably weird laws that a book wouldnt be. No couple, even if they are married, may sleep together in the nude. Did you know you can get sent to prison for cutting down a cactus in arizona. If a child burps during church, his parent may be arrested. If you look hard enough, each state has its own collection of outdated, silly laws. And while these laws may never be enforced, they are still legally valid because. There might be some acts that are legal at your previous community but punishable by law at your new found state. Weve compiled a list of 20 weird laws you may not believe exist. And it seems every state has at least a few of them. However, these 10 weird laws still on the books are often overlooked by law enforcement, and understandably so.

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. Worse yet, loads of the ones that arent apocryphal are still bummers, in that they. Granted, most of these weird laws in alabama are not enforced now but theyre completely real. Here are few of the weirdest statutes on the books across the u. Sep 08, 2016 the uks strangest laws that are still enforced. May 11, 2016 before moving in a new place,its a must that you read and fully understand all the existing laws at that place. If you are aware of some weird laws still in effect in your country or state feel free to tell us in the comments.

So let the piggyback ride haters rejoice and be careful about. Weird state laws from every state in america thrillist. There are plenty of urban legends and fake state laws circulating around the internet. With all this progression i guess we forgot about some strange old laws that once served a major. 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.

And while these laws may never be enforced, they are still legally valid because no one has bothered to repeal them. Mar 27, 2018 every state has a few really strange laws on the books, and mississippi is no exception. Feb 21, 2019 no fortune telling, no selling children and other weird pennsylvania laws on the books. Here are 10 very weird oklahoma laws the lost ogle. Some other crazy laws are off the books for good and do not apply apply to state law. Every state has a handful of crazy laws on the books you would hate to have to abide by. The owner of every hotel in hastings, nebraska, is required to provide each guest with a clean and pressed nightshirt. Its our personal top list, therefore youll find the most stupid laws, at least in our opinion, at the end of the list. Top 10 craziest laws currently on the books in north carolina. You likely have a few times, at least when youve had to get a new auto insurance policy. Apr 11, 20 this one isnt technically still on the books, but it juuuuuuuuust got changed. Here are 50 state laws that sound fake but are actually still on the books.

We found some other laws that are quite bonkers, but were unable to confirm them. However, these weird or outlandish laws are actually on the books, whether theyre enforced or not. Here are 11 weird laws that are amazingly still on the books in ohio. With each passing year more and more laws end up governing each state. Im not quite sure what purpose that serves, but the fine is hefty. That ones actually been repealed, but the law prohibiting you from drinking on the beach still. Read on to see the 10 most outdated, unnecessary and just plain strange laws still on the books. We are so lucky to live in such a great country that allows us so many freedoms. A person may not cross state lines with a duck atop his head. Weird laws in pa did you know these were actually on the books. Bingo sessions must not last longer than five hours. Oct 27, 2015 most of us are law abiding citizens who know right from wrong, but you might be surprised to hear about a few official nonos around the united states. The crazylaw rumor mill says these are still on the books. However, these weird or outlandish laws are actually on the books, whether.

Aug 04, 2017 six strange canadian laws still on the books. Per state laws, a person who is already drunk may not knowingly enter a bar to drink more, or remain in the. Some of these laws are really going to make you scratch your head and wonder why the law was established in the first place. If you allow it while youre in arizona, youre a criminal. Six strange canadian laws still on the books ctv news. Jul 21, 2015 these 10 crazy laws in texas will leave you scratching your head in wonder. 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. 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. Apr 24, 2015 check out the laws below to understand what i mean. Weird and strange colorado laws that are still on the. Because one of the popular weird laws for a lot of states goes something along the lines of no honking at sandwich shops at these oddly specific hours on a sunday, it is with great joy that i. The jury may still be out about whether a tomato is a. 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.

Of course theyre coming to us without their original context and some arent even verifiable, but lets dust off these old mississippi laws and take a look, just for fun. Coming up with a list of 10 most the most archaic laws still in effect is no problem. Dec 23, 2019 crazy laws exist in every state, for many different reasons. If you are living or wanted to move in michigan, here are few crazy laws that you must know and fully understand. 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.

Dying baby chicks or ducklings different colors is prohibited. Apr 27, 2018 a popular weird law for hawaii was that you could only have one drink in front of you at a time. They may have made sense when they were written, but today they seem a little questionable, weird or just plain dumb. Weird south carolina laws and statutes past and present. When it comes to enforcing laws, texas does a pretty good job. Here are nine odd colorado laws you may not have known about. Limiting the list to just 10, however, is quite an undertaking. Weird laws in pa did you know these were actually on the. Sep 05, 2017 the craziest laws that still exist in the united states. Aug 31, 2018 9 of the strangest sc laws still on the books including one about horses in bathtubs.

The uks strangest laws that are still enforced the independent. One of the craziest laws is without any doubt the one thats still in effect in waynesboro, va, stating that its against. But before you get celebrating and please, no photos bear in mind that the old dominion still has plenty of laws banning a host of feisty activities that you might have thought would be mostly private matters. Nov 12, 20 the starkly explicit sodomy law that helped undo gubernatorial wouldbe ken cuccinelli has been struck down. These ridiculous laws suggest virginia is for prudes, not.

Read more from curious sc the weird, the wondrous and the beautiful stories that. Mar 24, 2019 there are some ohio laws that most could probably agree wed be better off without, but even stranger are these laws you probably didnt know existed. We often think of the law as something born from logic on the books to serve some end. That said, there still are some weird laws, usually from an earlier day and age, that remain on the books at the state or local levels. Youd expect that some end up falling through the cracks, staying on the statute books far. Though new laws are on the way for 2019, there are some strange and funny ones still on the books. While ohio can finally put this issue to rest, there are plenty of strange laws that are still on the books here in the buckeye state. Aug 10, 2017 we found some other laws that are quite bonkers, but were unable to confirm them.

If you allow your donkey to sleep in a bathtub, youre an ass. Weird though some of its laws may be, arkansas cant hold a candle to tennessee, where it is still legal to gather and consume road kill. Every state has its own unusual or unique laws, but. 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.

Its just one of the many strange laws still on the books in our state. The craziest laws that still exist in the united states. According to a law made in 1924, it is illegal for donkeys to sleep in bathtubs. It was apparently quite some journey to get this on the books back in the day. How is it possible that some dumb laws like these are still in effect today, remains a mystery. Although in general, few people strictly uphold the sabbath anymore, many cities and towns across america still have legal reminders of this observance on the books. The research revealed 10 lesserknown laws that remain on the statute books despite being, in some cases ancient, and in others simply. 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. The craziest laws that still exist in the united states huffpost life.