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The Weirdest Laws of Every State in America

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The United States is home to a vast and diverse collection of laws, some of which are well-known and widely enforced, while others are obscure and seemingly archaic. Among these less-familiar laws are a number that stands out for their strange and often humorous nature. These peculiar statutes, many of which have long since fallen into disuse or been repealed, offer a glimpse into the unique concerns and quirks of the societies that created them.

As we delve deeper into the subject of weird laws, it’s important to note that many of these laws were created in response to specific incidents or concerns that existed at the time they were written. For example, some of these laws were created as a form of public safety regulations, while others aimed to address societal norms or moral concerns of the time. However, as society and values change, many of these laws may become obsolete, hard to enforce, or may not meet current moral standards.

Some of these laws are written in a way that is hard to interpret or enforce, while others are so specific that they only apply to a certain group of people or a particular location. Some of these laws have been repealed, but still remain on the books, and others, though still technically in effect, are no longer enforced by law enforcement. Despite the fact that many of these laws are not enforced or are not applicable to present-day society, it’s still fascinating to learn about the history and culture behind them. These laws give us an insight into the mindsets and values of the people who lived at that time and how they viewed certain activities, behaviors, or actions. In this article, we will take a closer look at some of the most peculiar and unexpected laws found in different states of the United States. The following is a list of strange laws for each state we found off the internet:-

Alabama:

  1. It is illegal to wear a fake mustache in the church that causes laughter.
  2. In Mobile, it is illegal to tie a giraffe to a telephone pole or street lamp.
  3. In Alabama, it is illegal to impersonate a member of the clergy.
  4. In Alabama, it is illegal to play dominoes on a Sunday.
  5. In Alabama, it is illegal to wear a mask in public.
  6. In Birmingham, it is illegal to drive while blindfolded.
  7. In Alabama, it is illegal to wear a “mask, hood, or device by which any portion of the face is so hidden, concealed, or covered as to conceal the identity of the wearer” in public.
  8. In Alabama, it is illegal to sell peanuts in Lee County after sundown on Wednesday.
  9. It is illegal in Alabama to wear women’s clothing and perform any act associated with the opposite gender, including attending church services.
  10. In Alabama, it is illegal to carry an ice cream cone in your back pocket on a Sunday.

Alaska:

  1. In Fairbanks, it is illegal to feed alcoholic beverages to a moose.
  2. It is illegal to wake a sleeping bear to take a photo in Alaska.
  3. In Juneau, it is illegal to tie a dog to the roof of a car.
  4. In Juneau, it is illegal to shoot at any game from a moving vehicle, unless the target is a whale.
  5. In Anchorage, it is illegal to push a live moose out of a moving airplane.
  6. In Anchorage, it is illegal to tie your pet dog to the roof of your car.
  7. In Alaska, it is illegal to whisper in someone’s ear while they’re moose hunting.
  8. In Fairbanks, it is illegal to feed a moose a donut from a moving car.
  9. In Anchorage, it is illegal to tie a dog to the back of a truck and drive around.
  10. In Wasilla, it is illegal to tie your horse up to someone else’s property without permission.

Arizona:

  1. Hunting camels is prohibited in Arizona.
  2. In Glendale, it is illegal to drive a car in reverse on a public street.
  3. In Kingman, it is illegal for donkeys to sleep in bathtubs.
  4. In Nogales, it is illegal to wear suspenders.
  5. In Phoenix, it is illegal to walk on the street in your pajamas.
  6. In Phoenix, it is illegal to own or use wire-tapping devices.
  7. In Arizona, it is illegal to refuse a person a glass of water.
  8. In Mesa, it is illegal to hunt camels, and checkers is considered illegal on Sundays.
  9. In Sedona, it is illegal to turn around on any city street, it must be done at a designated turnaround spot.
  10. In Arizona, it is illegal to hunt or capture wild burros without a permit, as they are considered a protected species.

Arkansas:

  1. It is unlawful to honk one’s horn at a sandwich shop after 9 PM in Arkansas
  2. In Little Rock, it is illegal to have a yard that is overgrown with weeds or grass higher than 12 inches.
  3. In Jonesboro, it is illegal to walk your cow down Main Street after 1:00 PM on Sundays.
  4. In Fayetteville, it is illegal to kill “any living creature” within the city limits.
  5. In Hot Springs, it is illegal for ducks to quack after 10:00 PM.
  6. In Springdale, it is illegal to spit on sidewalks
  7. In Little Rock, it is illegal to whistle “Dixie” on a Sunday
  8. In Arkansas, it is illegal to mispronounce the name of the state
  9. In Arkadelphia, it is illegal to dye a duckling blue and offer it for sale unless more than six are for sale at once.
  10. In Eureka Springs, it is illegal for a woman to wear pants.

California:

  1. It is illegal to whistle for a lost canary before 7 AM in California
  2. In Los Angeles, it is illegal to hunt moths under street lights.
  3. In Carmel, it is illegal to wear high heels in public without a permit.
  4. In Pacific Grove, it is illegal to molest butterflies
  5. In Chico, it is illegal to show and play video games that depict acts of violence against police officers.
  6. In Eureka, it is illegal to own a cat without a tail.
  7. In California, it is illegal to tie a giraffe to a telephone pole or street lamp.
  8. In Riverside, it is illegal to kiss while riding in a car driven on a public street
  9. In Long Beach, it is illegal to curse on a mini-golf course
  10. In San Francisco, it is illegal to scatter ashes in a public park without permission.

Colorado:

  1. It is illegal to ride a horse while under the influence in Colorado
  2. In Denver, it is illegal to lend or borrow a vacuum cleaner
  3. In Colorado Springs, it is illegal to kiss a sleeping woman
  4. In Durango, it is illegal to snipe (hunt) from a motor vehicle
  5. In Fort Collins, it is illegal to own a nuclear weapon
  6. In Pueblo, it is illegal to let a dandelion grow within city limits
  7. In Sterling, it is illegal to own or use a “siren” on a vehicle, except for emergency vehicles
  8. In Denver, it is illegal to lend or borrow a ladder
  9. In Longmont, it is illegal to “frown at a cop”
  10. In Boulder, it is illegal to walk on the grass in city parks.

Connecticut:

  1. In Hartford, it is illegal to cross a street while walking on your hands
  2. In Connecticut, it is illegal to pick up seaweed on a Sunday
  3. In Hartford, it is illegal to educate dogs or cats
  4. In Westport, it is illegal to walk on the railroad tracks
  5. In Bridgeport, it is illegal to walk backwards after sunset
  6. In Bloomfield, it is illegal to eat in a car
  7. In Connecticut, it is illegal to play hopscotch on a sidewalk after sunset
  8. In New Haven, it is illegal to jump off of a building with a parachute
  9. In Middletown, it is illegal to leave the car door open longer than necessary.
  10. In Connecticut, it is illegal to release balloons filled with helium at public events.

Delaware:

  1. In Wilmington, it is illegal to tie a giraffe to a telephone pole or street lamp
  2. In Rehoboth Beach, it is illegal to smoke on the beach.
  3. In Delaware, it is illegal to wear pants that are “three inches below the ankle” in public.
  4. In Delaware, it is illegal to change clothes in the car with the curtains drawn.
  5. In Sussex County, it is illegal to sell cars on a Sunday
  6. In Delaware, it is illegal to fly over any body of water, unless one carries sufficient supplies of food and drink
  7. In Wilmington, it is illegal for a person to “frown” at a police officer
  8. In Delaware, it is illegal to drive on a sidewalk, unless it is necessary to avoid an obstruction.
  9. In Dewey Beach, it is illegal to wear bathing attire on the boardwalk and streets.
  10. In Dover, it is illegal to wear pants that sag more than three inches below the hips, exposing skin or underwear.

Florida:

  1. Unmarried women who parachute on a Sunday can be jailed in Florida.
  2. In Florida, it is illegal to sing in a public place while attired in a swimsuit.
  3. In Sarasota, it is illegal to tie a giraffe to a telephone pole or street lamp.
  4. In Florida, it is illegal to sell oranges on the street.
  5. In Gainesville, it is illegal for a man to be in public wearing any type of strapless gown.
  6. In Florida, it is illegal to shower naked.
  7. In Coral Gables, it is illegal to grow vegetables in the front yard.
  8. In Florida, it is illegal to have open house parties that get out of control.
  9. In Miami, it is illegal to imitate a police officer.
  10. In Florida, it is illegal to detach a manhole cover.

Georgia:

  1. In Georgia, it is illegal to tie an alligator to a fire hydrant
  2. In Atlanta, it is illegal to tie a giraffe to a telephone pole or street lamp
  3. In Georgia, it is illegal to dye a duckling blue and offer it for sale unless more than six are for sale at once
  4. In Columbus, it is illegal to drive a vehicle on certain streets while wearing a blindfold
  5. In Georgia, it is illegal to tie a giraffe to a street lamp or telephone pole.

Hawaii:

  1. Coins are not allowed to be placed in one’s ears in Hawaii.
  2. In Hawaii, it is illegal to own or use a slingshot.
  3. In Hawaii, it is illegal to place pennies in your ears
  4. In Hawaii, it is illegal to whistle for a lost canary before 7 am
  5. In Hawaii, it is illegal to catch a fish by using a lasso.
  6. In Hawaii, it is illegal to own a mongoose without a permit
  7. In Hawaii, it is illegal to possess fireworks without a permit.
  8. In Hawaii, it is illegal to sell or distribute cigarette rolling papers.

Idaho:

  1. In Idaho, it is illegal to fish from the back of any animal

Illinois:

  1. In Chicago, it is illegal to give a lighted cigar to a horse in Illinois.
  2. In Evanston, it is illegal to change clothes in a gas station without the attendant’s permission.
  3. In Illinois, it is illegal to go fishing while wearing a bathrobe.
  4. In Illinois, it is illegal to catch a fish with your bare hands.
  5. In Illinois, it is illegal to eat in a place that is on fire.
  6. In Illinois, it is illegal to use your own fishing rod while fishing on Sundays.
  7. In Springfield, it is illegal to shoot a waterfowl while it is flying,

Indiana:

  1. In Indiana, it is illegal to catch a fish with your bare hands.
  2. In Indiana, it is illegal to catch a fish with a net, unless the net is less than one square inch mesh.

Iowa:

  1. In Iowa, it is illegal to sell or give away beer while wearing a bathing suit
  2. In Iowa, it is illegal to sell gasoline to a drunken person
  3. In Iowa, it is illegal for a man with a mustache to kiss a woman in public.
  4. In Iowa, it is illegal to go hunting in a cemetery.
  5. In Iowa, it is illegal to sell fireworks to a person under 18 years of age.
  6. In Iowa, it is illegal to race horses on a highway
  7. In Iowa, it is illegal to kiss for more than five minutes.
  8. In Iowa, it is illegal to shoot any pheasants while they are flying, except within a hunting blind.

Kansas:

  1. In Kansas, it is illegal to catch fish with your hands or with a bow and arrow.
  2. In Kansas, it is illegal to hunt any animal from a motorboat,
  3. In Kansas, it is illegal to hunt any animal, including song birds and game birds, on a Sunday

Kentucky:

  1. In Kentucky, it is illegal to dye a duckling blue and offer it for sale unless more than six are for sale at once.

Louisiana:

  1. In Louisiana, it is illegal to bite someone with your natural teeth, but it is legal to bite someone with your false teeth.
  2. In Louisiana, it is illegal to steal an alligator.
  3. In Louisiana, it is illegal to use a lasso to catch an alligator.
  4. In Louisiana, it is illegal to shoot at a police officer with a water gun
  5. In Louisiana, it is illegal to tie an alligator to a fire hydrant
  6. In Louisiana, it is illegal to start a campfire in a city park

Maine:

  1. In Maine, it is illegal to leave your car running unattended.
  2. In Maine, it is illegal to catch a fish with a spear gun.
  3. In Maine, it is illegal to tickle a woman under her chin with a feather duster in order to get her attention.
  4. In Maine, it is illegal to feed alcoholic beverages to a moose.
  5. In Maine, it is illegal to keep your Christmas decorations up after January 14th.
  6. In Maine, it is illegal to catch a fish with your bare hands.
  7. In Maine, it is illegal to catch a fish with a trap, unless it is a lobster trap.

Maryland:

  1. In Maryland, it is illegal to take a lion to the movies.
  2. In Maryland, it is illegal to mistreat oysters.
  3. In Maryland, it is illegal to swear in public.
  4. In Maryland, it is illegal to play professional games on Sunday
  5. In Maryland, it is illegal to sell or distribute contraceptives to unmarried people
  6. In Maryland, it is illegal to sell or distribute condoms from vending machines
  7. In Maryland, it is illegal to wear a kimono outside of one’s own home

Massachusetts:

  1. In Massachusetts, it is illegal to go hunting on Sundays, except for crows.
  2. In Massachusetts, it is illegal to scare a pigeon.
  3. In Massachusetts, it is illegal to own a reflective or mirrored license plate.
  4. In Massachusetts, it is illegal to wear a goatee without a license.
  5. In Massachusetts, it is illegal to prevent someone from walking on a public beach.
  6. In Massachusetts, it is illegal to play hopscotch on sidewalks.

Michigan:

  1. In Michigan, it is illegal to serenade your girlfriend.
  2. In Michigan, it is illegal to tie an alligator to a fire hydrant.
  3. In Michigan, it is illegal to let your pig run free in Detroit unless it has a ring in its nose.
  4. In Michigan, it is illegal to paint sparrows to sell them as parakeets.
  5. In Michigan, it is illegal to tie a lion to a telephone pole or street lamp.
  6. In Michigan, it is illegal to sell cars on Sundays.
  7. In Michigan, it is illegal to scowl at a police officer

Minnesota:

  1. In Minnesota, it is illegal to tease skunks.
  2. In Minnesota, it is illegal to live in a haunted house
  3. In Minnesota, it is illegal to sleep naked in a rented room
  4. In Minnesota, it is illegal to cross the state border with a duck on your head.
  5. In Minnesota, it is illegal to hang male and female clothes together on the same washing line
  6. In Minnesota, it is illegal to sleep in a bathtub that is filled with water.
  7. In Minnesota, it is illegal to whistle loudly in a public place between the hours of 10 pm and 7 am
  8. In Minnesota, it is illegal to play hopscotch on sidewalks

Mississippi:

  1. In Mississippi, it is illegal to teach others what polygamy is.
  2. In Mississippi, it is illegal to train others to use explosives.

Missouri:

  1. In Missouri, it is illegal to drive with an uncaged bear.
  2. In Missouri, it is illegal to wear a mask in public, except on Halloween.
  3. In Independence, it is illegal to sit on the curb of any city street and drink beer from a bucket
  4. In Missouri, it is illegal to honk the horn of another person’s car, unless it is an emergency
  5. In Missouri, it is illegal to have more than 4 female dogs, as it is considered a “brothel”.
  6. In Missouri, it is illegal for a store owner to sell items to a person with a fever.
  7. In Missouri, it is illegal for a man to shave his legs.

Montana:

  1. In Montana, it is illegal to throw any item off a mountain or hill, with the intent of striking a person or property.
  2. In Montana, it is illegal to marry or divorce on a dare.
  3. In Montana, it is illegal to hunt from a moving vehicle, except for coyotes.
  4. In Montana, it is illegal to leave livestock in the care of a horse or mule who is under 14 years of age.
  5. In Montana, it is illegal to fish with the use of a lasso.
  6. In Montana, it is illegal for a woman to wear a corset unless she has a doctor’s note.
  7. In Montana, it is illegal for a married woman to go fishing alone on Sundays.

Nebraska:

  1. In Nebraska, it is illegal to go hunting in a cemetery.
  2. In Nebraska, it is illegal for a barber to shave a customer’s face in a moving vehicle.
  3. In Nebraska, it is illegal to run a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcoholic liquor or drugs.
  4. In Nebraska, it is illegal to go hunting from a motorboat, except for pelicans
  5. In Nebraska, it is illegal to catch a fish with your bare hands

Nevada:

  1. In Nevada, it is illegal to drive a camel on the highway.
  2. In Nevada, it is illegal for any person to mutilate, deface, disfigure, or injure any real or personal property belonging to another without his or her consent.
  3. In Nevada, it is illegal to use a telephone in a saloon for any purpose other than making a call.
  4. In Nevada, it is illegal for a man to buy drinks for more than three people other than himself at any one period during the day.
  5. In Nevada, it is illegal for a person to carry a concealed weapon while in the act of gaming.
  6. In Nevada, it is illegal to place a bench in the street without permission from the city council.
  7. In Nevada, it is illegal to drive a vehicle on the sidewalk.
  8. In Nevada, it is illegal to leave a horse tied to a hitching post for longer than one hour.
  9. In Nevada, it is illegal to herd sheep through the streets of Elko between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m.

New Hampshire:

  1. In New Hampshire, it is illegal to tap your foot, nod your head, or in any way keep time to the music in a tavern, restaurant, or cafe.
  2. In New Hampshire, it is illegal to pick seaweed up off of the beach.
  3. In New Hampshire, it is illegal to shoot any person in the city limits with a slingshot.
  4. In New Hampshire, it is illegal to go hunting or fishing in a cemetery.
  5. In New Hampshire, it is illegal to sell fireworks to minors.
  6. In New Hampshire, it is illegal to keep a wheelbarrow in a swimming pool.
  7. In New Hampshire, it is illegal to wear a “mask, false whiskers, or any other disguise” while in the commission of a crime.
  8. In New Hampshire, it is illegal to whistle for a lost canary before 7 AM.
  9. In New Hampshire, it is illegal to sell or distribute candy that contains a toy or trinket inside.

New Jersey:

  1. In New Jersey, it is illegal to frown at a police officer.
  2. In New Jersey, customers aren’t allowed to pump their own gas

New Mexico:

  1. In New Mexico, it is illegal to hunt or fish in a cemetery.
  2. In New Mexico, it is illegal to whistle for a lost canary before 7 AM.
  3. In New Mexico, it is illegal to fly a kite within the city limits of Roswell.
  4. In New Mexico, it is illegal to carry a concealed weapon, unless it is a fruit knife.
  5. In New Mexico, it is illegal to shoot at any kind of game from a moving vehicle unless the target is a whale.
  6. In New Mexico, it is illegal to buy or sell a car on Sunday.
  7. In New Mexico, it is illegal to hunt or fish on a highway, even if the game is crossing the road.
  8. In New Mexico, it is illegal for a person to carry a deadly weapon on school grounds unless the weapon is a pocket knife with a blade no longer than 2.5 inches.
  9. In New Mexico, it is illegal to hunt from a helicopter
  10. In New Mexico, it is illegal to ride a horse while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

New York:

  1. In New York, it is illegal for a woman to be on the streets wearing “body-hugging clothing.”
  2. In New York, it is illegal to jump off a building.
  3. In New York, it is illegal to wear slippers after 10:00 PM in certain parts of the city.
  4. In New York, it is illegal to shake dirt or dust from a rug in the street.
  5. In New York, it is illegal to throw a ball at someone’s head for fun or sport.
  6. In New York, it is illegal to talk to a stranger on the subway, unless you are in the same car.
  7. In New York, it is illegal to honk your horn, except in an emergency.
  8. In New York, it is illegal to whistle for a lost canary before 7 AM.
  9. In New York, it is illegal to throw a frisbee in Central Park.
  10. In New York, it is illegal to walk around in public wearing a mask unless it is Halloween or for a professional purpose.

North Carolina:

  1. In North Carolina, it is illegal to use elephants to plow cotton fields.
  2. In North Carolina, it is illegal to take a lion to the movies.
  3. In North Carolina, it is illegal to sing off-key.
  4. In North Carolina, it is illegal to use profanity in front of women and children on a highway.
  5. In North Carolina, it is illegal to drive through a cemetery.
  6. In North Carolina, it is illegal to use a lasso to catch fish.
  7. In North Carolina, it is illegal to play bingo games in which the winner receives a live chicken as a prize.
  8. In North Carolina, it is illegal to use a slide whistle at a sporting event.
  9. In North Carolina, it is illegal to roller skate on a sidewalk.
  10. In North Carolina, it is illegal to use a mirror to reflect the sun into the eyes of another person with the intent to blind or distract them.

North Dakota:

  1. In North Dakota, it is illegal to lie down and fall asleep in a cheese factory.
  2. In North Dakota, it is illegal to serve beer and pretzels at the same time in any bar or restaurant.
  3. In North Dakota, it is illegal to go hunting in a cemetery.
  4. In North Dakota, it is illegal to shoot at any wild animal from a moving vehicle, unless the target is a buffalo.
  5. In North Dakota, it is illegal to fish with the aid of bait, drugs, explosives, or electrical currents.
  6. In North Dakota, it is illegal for a person to wear a hat while dancing or participating in any amusement or entertainment.
  7. In North Dakota, it is illegal to serve beer and pretzels at the same time in any bar or restaurant.

Ohio:

  1. In Ohio, it is illegal to catch mice without a hunting license.
  2. In Ohio, it is illegal to fish for whales on Sunday.
  3. In Ohio, it is illegal to get a fish drunk.
  4. In Ohio, it is illegal to disrobe in front of a man’s portrait.
  5. In Ohio, it is illegal to scare a squirrel.
  6. In Ohio, it is illegal to run out of gas on certain highways.
  7. In Ohio, it is illegal to mistreat anything of great importance.

Oklahoma:

  1. In Oklahoma, it is illegal to have a sleeping donkey in a bathtub after 7 PM.
  2. In Oklahoma, it is illegal to make faces at a dog.
  3. In Oklahoma, it is illegal to wear your boots to bed.
  4. In Oklahoma, it is illegal to hunt deer from a moving vehicle.
  5. In Oklahoma, it is illegal to read a comic book while driving.
  6. In Oklahoma, it is illegal to dye a duckling blue and offer it for sale unless more than six are for sale at once.
  7. In Oklahoma, it is illegal to have a horse or cow on a city street without prior written permission from the mayor.
  8. In Oklahoma, it is illegal to have a mistreated or neglected horse or cow.

Oregon:

  1. In Oregon, it is illegal to go hunting in a cemetery.
  2. In Oregon, it is illegal to whistle for a lost canary before 7 AM.
  3. In Oregon, it is illegal to use a slingshot unless you are a law enforcement officer or on your own property.

Pennsylvania:

  1. In Pennsylvania, it is illegal to catch a fish with your bare hands.
  2. In Pennsylvania, it is illegal to tie a dollar bill to a string on the ground and pull it away when someone tries to pick it up.
  3. In Pennsylvania, it is illegal to sing in the bathtub.
  4. In Pennsylvania, it is illegal to sleep on a refrigerator outdoors.

Rhode Island:

  1. In Rhode Island, it is illegal to bite off someone else’s limb.
  2. In Rhode Island, it is illegal to flip off a police officer.
  3. In Rhode Island, it is illegal to sell toothpaste and a toothbrush to the same customer on a Sunday.
  4. In Rhode Island, it is illegal to throw pickle juice on a trolley.
  5. In Rhode Island, it is illegal to wear transparent clothing.
  6. In Rhode Island, it is illegal to own a red car on a Sunday.
  7. In Rhode Island, it is illegal to leave your car running unattended.

South Carolina:

  1. In South Carolina, it is illegal to beat a rug in the streets on a Sunday.
  2. In South Carolina, it is illegal to fish in the Congaree River on a Sunday.
  3. In South Carolina, it is illegal to work on a Sunday.
  4. In South Carolina, it is illegal to use profanity in front of women and children.
  5. In South Carolina, it is illegal to show a movie on a Sunday that depicts “life criminally.”
  6. In South Carolina, it is illegal to keep a horse or cow on the street without permission from the mayor.
  7. In South Carolina, it is illegal to use a slingshot against a person or property.
  8. In South Carolina, it is illegal to sell ice cream on a Sunday.

South Dakota:

  1. In South Dakota, it is illegal to hunt whales in the state.
  2. In South Dakota, it is illegal to lie down and fall asleep in a cheese factory.
  3. In South Dakota, it is illegal to wear a hat that obstructs people’s view in a public theater or place of amusement.
  4. In South Dakota, it is illegal to hunt mountain lions with a red flashlight.
  5. In South Dakota, it is illegal to attempt to bribe a public official.
  6. In South Dakota, it is illegal to drive with an alcoholic beverage in the vehicle, open or closed.
  7. In South Dakota, it is illegal to have a horse or cow on the street without permission from the mayor.
  8. In South Dakota, it is illegal to shoot at any kind of game from a moving vehicle, unless the target is a big game animal being hunted with a permit during hunting season.
  9. In South Dakota, it is illegal to drive with an alcoholic beverage in the vehicle, open or closed.

Tennessee:

  1. In Tennessee, it is illegal to catch a fish with your bare hands.
  2. In Tennessee, it is illegal to dye a duckling blue and offer it for sale unless more than six are for sale at once.
  3. In Tennessee, it is illegal to share your Netflix password.
  4. In Tennessee, it is illegal to shoot any game other than deer from a moving vehicle, including from a car, airplane or boat.
  5. In Tennessee, it is illegal to use profanity in front of two or more people in a public place.
  6. In Tennessee, it is illegal to sell non-fireworks to minors on the day before, the day of, or the day after a national holiday.
  7. In Tennessee, it is illegal to drive a car while sleeping.

Texas:

  1. In Texas, it is illegal to take more than three sips of beer at a time while standing.
  2. In Texas, it is illegal to sell one’s eye.
  3. In Texas, it is illegal to shoot a buffalo from the second story of a hotel.
  4. In Texas, it is illegal to drive without windshield wipers. You don’t need to turn them on, but you can’t drive without them.
  5. In Texas, it is illegal to curse in front of or within earshot of a corpse.
  6. In Texas, it is illegal for children to have unusual haircuts.
  7. In Texas, it is illegal to sell Limburger cheese on a Sunday.
  8. In Galveston, it is illegal to have a camel run loose on the beach.

Utah:

  1. In Utah, it is illegal to marry your cousin if either of you is under the age of 65.
  2. In Utah, it is illegal to sell alcohol on a Sunday before 1:00 PM
  3. In Utah, it is illegal to fish from horseback
  4. In Utah, it is illegal to detonate any nuclear weapon.
  5. In Utah, it is illegal to shoot a rabbit from the back of a streetcar.
  6. In Utah, it is illegal to cause a catastrophe.
  7. In Utah, it is illegal to sell cigarettes to minors under the age of 19.
  8. In Utah, it is illegal to dye a duckling blue and offer it for sale unless more than six are for sale at once.

Vermont:

  1. In Vermont, it is illegal to tie a giraffe to a telephone pole or street lamp.
  2. In Vermont, it is illegal to whistle for a lost canary before 7 AM
  3. In Vermont, it is illegal to import or possess a skunk without a permit
  4. In Vermont, it is illegal to leave your car running unattended on a public street.

Virginia:

  1. In Virginia, it is illegal to tickle women.
  2. In Virginia, it is illegal to hunt on Sundays, except for raccoons, which may be hunted until 2:00 AM
  3. In Virginia, it is illegal to curse in public
  4. In Virginia, it is illegal to drive with an unsecured load.
  5. In Virginia, it is illegal to shoot game out of a moving vehicle, unless the target is a whale.

Washington:

  1. In Washington, it is illegal to harass bigfoot.
  2. In Washington, it is illegal to hunt in a cemetery.
  3. In Washington, it is illegal to dye a duckling blue and offer it for sale unless more than six are for sale at once.
  4. In Washington, it is illegal to buy or sell marijuana, but it is legal to possess it for personal use.
  5. In Washington, it is illegal to whistle for a lost canary before 7 AM.
  6. In Washington, it is illegal to pretend that one’s parents are rich.
  7. In Washington, it is illegal to tie a giraffe to a telephone pole or street lamp.
  8. In Washington, it is illegal to drive a car with a veiled license plate.
  9. In Washington, it is illegal to catch a fish with your bare hands.
  10. In Washington, it is illegal to paint polka dots on the American flag

West Virginia:

  1. In West Virginia, it is illegal to whistle underwater.
  2. In West Virginia, it is illegal to fish on a sunday.
  3. In West Virginia, it is illegal to hunt on sunday, except for raccoons, which may be hunted until 2:00 AM.
  4. In West Virginia, it is illegal to shoot any game other than wild birds and wild animals from a moving vehicle, unless the target is a whale.
  5. In West Virginia, it is illegal to snooze on a train.
  6. In West Virginia, it is illegal to wear a mask in public.
  7. In West Virginia, it is illegal to tie a giraffe to a telephone pole or street lamp.
  8. In West Virginia, it is illegal to whistle for a lost canary before 7 AM.
  9. In West Virginia, it is illegal to buy or sell marijuana, but it is legal to possess it for personal use.

Wisconsin:

  1. In Wisconsin, it is illegal to serve apple pie in public restaurants without cheese.
  2. In Wisconsin, it is illegal to cut a woman’s hair.
  3. In Wisconsin, it is illegal to wake a fireman when he is asleep.
  4. In Wisconsin, it is illegal to play an accordion after 11 PM in a tavern.
  5. In Wisconsin, it is illegal to serve margarine as a substitute for butter in any public eating place.
  6. In Wisconsin, it is illegal to butter both sides of bread.
  7. In Wisconsin, it is illegal to throw rocks at a railroad train.
  8. In Wisconsin, it is illegal to kiss on a train

Wyoming:

  1. In Wyoming, it is illegal for women to stand within five feet of a bar while drinking.
  2. In Wyoming, it is illegal for any person to fish from horseback.
  3. In Wyoming, it is illegal to take a picture of a rabbit from January to April without an official permit.
  4. In Wyoming, it is illegal to tie a horse to a public drinking fountain.
  5. In Wyoming, it is illegal to take a picture of a rabbit from January to April without an official permit.
  6. In Wyoming, it is illegal for any person to wear a hat that obstructs people’s view in a public theater or place of amusement.
  7. In Wyoming, it is illegal to take a mountain lion alive.
  8. In Wyoming, it is illegal to take a shower on a sunny day.
  9. In Wyoming, it is illegal to wear a hat that obstructs people’s view in a public theater or place of amusement.
  10. In Wyoming, It is illegal to use a lasso to catch a fish.

Conclusion

As we have seen, the United States is home to a wide variety of laws, some of which are well-known and widely enforced, while others are obscure and seemingly outdated. Among these less-familiar laws are a number that stands out for their strange and often humorous nature. In conclusion, strange or unusual laws may be seen as an interesting subject to explore as they offer a glimpse into the society that created them, and the reasons behind them. As time goes on, laws will evolve and adapt to the changing society, but it’s always intriguing to look back and see how laws were created to address certain issues or concerns in the past. In this article, we have explored some of the most peculiar and unexpected laws found in different states of the United States, and have gained an understanding of how they reflect the history, culture, and values of the society that created them. Please be advised that some of the laws listed in this article may be incorrect or rumors. While many of the laws listed are real and have been on the books in the past, some may be outdated, repealed, or no longer enforced. Some may be urban legends or misconceptions. It’s important to confirm the current laws in a given area with local authorities before acting on any of the information provided. This notice is intended to remind the readers to take this information with a grain of salt and to not use it as a definitive source of legal information.

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