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. Amarillo, texas kvii there are some laws in texas that residents could unknowingly be breaking. The good folks over at olivet nazarene university put. 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. Weird texas laws you should avoid breaking and one you can. The uks strangest laws that are still enforced the independent.
Sep 29, 2017 throughout its history, texans have told some pretty tall tales, but these weird texas laws are entirely true and still in effect today. Herein, weve gathered the 40 craziest small town lawsall legitimately still on the books in 2018from around the country. If you are aware of some weird laws still in effect in your country or state feel free to tell us in the comments. Three kinds of weird laws still on the books legislative. However, these weird or outlandish laws are actually on the books, whether. Dont show your stockings in dennison and bristol, texas, if a person adjusts or fusses with their stockings it could lead to a sentence of up to a year in the state penitentiary. In the united states and abroad, there still exist some obscure divorce laws that would make anyone do a double take. Passing a law that prohibits something that was already illegal in the state. These 10 crazy laws in pennsylvania will leave you scratching your head in wonder. So let the piggyback ride haters rejoice and be careful about. Three kinds of weird laws still on the books legal statutes are products of their time and people, but as time marches on and people grow, some certain legal statutes start to seen rather odd. Worse yet, loads of the ones that arent apocryphal are still bummers, in that they have their. Pizza police, illicit fishbowls, and other anomalies of the law that make us all unsuspecting criminals.
Most of these laws are outdated and often humorous to us now. Sep 08, 2016 the research was commissioned by insurance firm, privilege, which questions whether so many obscure laws are necessary and calls for many to be repealed. There are no laws on the books which prohibit bestiality. An odd law still on the books suggests virginia is for prudes, not lovers. According to a law made in 1924, it is illegal for donkeys to sleep in bathtubs. The single largest collection of dumb laws and stupid laws. Sometimes though, laws can get a bit out of hand, weird even. If you allow it while youre in arizona, youre a criminal. If you do get caught violating one of these archaic laws, hire an aggressive annapolis criminal defense attorney. 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. There are still some outdated and silly laws that dont apply to texans but are still in the books. This is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to odd california laws.
If you think any of the laws on this page are not accurate or do not remain active in texas. Cut your losses now it is illegal to carry wire cutters in your pocket in austin. It is illegal to carry wire cutters in your pocket in austin. Article center whether you want to learn how to start a business or you want to know the difference between living trust vs. Dec 15, 2016 amended in 1999, it is illegal in the garden state to wear a bulletproof vest while youre breaking other laws simultaneously. Weird south carolina laws and statutes past and present. The owner of every hotel in hastings, nebraska, is required to provide each guest with a clean and pressed nightshirt. In north carolina, it is against the law for dogs and cats to fight. Often, the reasons behind the laws passed into history while the lawmakers never repealed the weird laws.
In prince william county, virginia, it is illegal for a motorist to park their vehicle on a set of railroad tracks. In cleveland, ohio, it is unlawful to leave chewing gum in public places. 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. Limiting the list to just 10, however, is quite an undertaking.
Aug 10, 2017 we found some other laws that are quite bonkers, but were unable to confirm them. In norway, there is a law that protects all female dogs and cats from being spayed. Divorce is a serious issue, but it can be refreshing to look at it from a lighthearted perspective. 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. 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. The craziest laws that still exist in the united states. Whether to prosecute someone for an obsolete criminal offense rests squarely on the prosecutors in each case. The research was commissioned by insurance firm, privilege, which questions whether so many obscure laws are necessary and calls for many to be repealed. Many of these silly, outdated laws are still on the books. Here are 10 very weird oklahoma laws the lost ogle. Almost every community has an ordinance covering something minor that has happened in the distant past.
Because one of the popular weird laws for a lot of states goes something along. Now, we are all about texas yall, but we can admit there are some strange things that occur here. Laws are in place to make sure society continues to run smoothly. Here are a few laws that at some point in time made sense, but now may need to. Here are some funny, dumb state laws from nebraska to wyoming. Supreme court has upheld your right to engage in all the consensual anal and oral you want. In calgary, it is illegal to buy or sell nonprescription contact lenses at costume shops. We found some other laws that are quite bonkers, but were unable to confirm them. Read more from curious sc the weird, the wondrous and the beautiful stories that. Learn about some of the most bizarre and completely archaic laws still on the books. There are lots of weird, archaic laws on the books. May 11, 2016 24 crazy laws in michigan that you probably didnt know about may 11, 2016 michiganliving living in michigan, michigan before moving in a new place,its a must that you read and fully understand all the existing laws at that place. In galveston, texas, it is illegal to have a camel run loose in the street. 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.
Illinois has some absurd state and city laws still on the books. The 24 weirdest laws in illinois jul 16, 2018 jul 16, 2018. Throughout its history, texans have told some pretty tall tales, but these weird texas laws are entirely true and still in effect today. During the 6th century, it was customary to congratulate people who sneezed because it was thought that they were expelling evil from their bodies. Aug 31, 2018 9 of the strangest sc laws still on the books including one about horses in bathtubs. Jul 16, 2018 the 24 weirdest laws in illinois jul 16, 2018 jul 16, 2018. Amended in 1999, it is illegal in the garden state to wear a bulletproof vest while youre breaking other laws simultaneously.
Every state has its strange and sometimes archaic laws. During the great plague of europe, the pope passed a law to say god bless you to one who sneezed. Amendment one passed and gay marriage, something that already wasnt legal in north carolina, is constitutionally illegal. The most ridiculous law in every state business insider. Ever wonder what crazy laws have been on the south carolina law books over the years. This law dates back to when there was a controversy between landowners who preferred open ranges and those who wanted to keep their land closed off with barbed wire. Top ten strange laws still on the books top ten lists. The eyes of texas are upon you, they meant that the state already has. This one isnt technically still on the books, but it juuuuuuuuust got changed.
Here are 10 weird laws still in effect in ohio, according to. They may have made sense when they were written, but today they seem a little questionable, weird or just plain dumb. People wishing to run for office must acknowledge the supreme being. Two we turned to for 31 strange but true laws that are still on the books. Its our personal top list, therefore youll find the most stupid laws, at least in our opinion, at the end of the list. The crazylaw rumor mill says these are still on the books. If you are aware of some weird laws still in effect in your country or. 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. Weird state laws from every state in america thrillist. Every criminal is likely to be wearing a vest, but its double the. If a child burps during church, his parent may be arrested.
When someone sells a reptile they are legally required to give the. Strange, unusual laws still on the books in the texas panhandle kvii. Maryland has some weird laws, you guys drew cochran. When it comes to enforcing laws, texas does a pretty good job. Odd portland rules before we dive into actual quirky laws, lets take a moment to remind ourselves that everything we read on the internet isnt exactly true. Now, its obvious that some of these dumb laws are just really old and irrelevant to our society today, but they are still technically enforceable. Jun 23, 2015 these 10 crazy laws in pennsylvania will leave you scratching your head in wonder. It was apparently quite some journey to get this on the books back in the day. Over on io9, we posted a map of all the weirdest sex laws in the u. It is illegal to sleep on top of a refrigerator outside. In that case, loebs believes it would be prosecuted under a forcible rape statute. 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. However, these 10 weird laws still on the books are often overlooked by law enforcement, and understandably so. Read on, youll be amazed at some of the laws still in.
Top 10 craziest laws currently on the books in north carolina. A but ancient antisodomy laws still exist in a dozen states. Coming up with a list of 10 most the most archaic laws still in effect is no problem. The internet is filled with bizarre state laws that are still on the books. Here are 16 absurd laws that are actually active and even enforceable in texas. This country is full of bizarre examples of laws that probably got put on the books with the best of intentionsbut are still sitting there. While its true that most of these except the righttodry act are not currently enforced in the state, they are still technically on the books. And other times these crazy laws exist without logical explaination. Some of these old laws have been on the books for centuries, many times they are outdated and not current for todays society. Unfortunately, i discovered that many of these laws are based more on entertainment than fact. Jul 21, 2015 these 10 crazy laws in texas will leave you scratching your head in wonder. Current law in alberta states that it is against the law to paint a wooden ladder. How is it possible that some dumb laws like these are still in effect today, remains a mystery.
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 illegal for someone under the age of 15 to be outside without a guardian between the hours of 12am and 6am in st. Its not the only wackadoodle law that still exists in the states. Its illegal to change it yourself unless you are a qualified electrician. The good ole boys and girls of texas have managed to sneak a few stupid laws into the books over the years, and its a good thing too because without these laws all hell just might break loose. Read on, youll be amazed at some of the laws still in existence. Check out our list of unusual laws still legal throughout texas. Texas, in essence protects homosexuality, but the state could still bring charges if consent was in question. Read on to see the 10 most outdated, unnecessary and just plain strange laws still on the books. 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. Your home state could have the nations stupidest law. After doing some digging, i did uncover some unbelievably bizarre state laws that are really on the books. Apr 11, 20 this one isnt technically still on the books, but it juuuuuuuuust got changed. Thanks to a precocious 9yearold boy, its finally legal to throw snow balls in a colorado town known for its snow.
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