Learn about the law features informational articles about a wide variety of legal topics, as well as specific information about subjects such as how to hire an attorney and understanding your state s unique laws. Some other crazy laws are off the books for good and do not apply apply to state law. Find laws, legal information, and attorneys findlaw. State laws have dramatically diverged in the centuries since independence, to the extent that the united states cannot be regarded as one legal system as to the majority of types of law traditionally under state control, but must be regarded as 50 separate systems of tort law, family law, property law, contract law, criminal law, and so on. These are the weirdest, funniest, strangest and craziest laws from around the world. Thailand is famous from some strange and strict blue laws. Here are 15 funny, dumb, and crazy laws from around the world. Weird and stupid laws in florida french district confidentail. There are many theories on why this strange state law may have passed, but none have been confirmed as. Now, before you go any further do know that im not a lawyer nor am i claiming any responsibilty if you bail off and do something stupid or try using something here as a defense in court. Also known as the aloha state, hawaii is an ideal location for the people who love good weather, scenic views, scintillating blue waters, traditional hula dancing and sensational cuisine. Its our personal top list, therefore youll find the most stupid laws, at least in our opinion, at the end of the list. Click here to access the laws of texas and the texas constitution on that site you will find the text of the texas constitution as well as the texas statutes, which are organized by subject matter in various codes e.
Learn about the law features informational articles about a wide variety of legal topics, as well as specific information about subjects such as how to hire an attorney and understanding your states unique laws. Every state has its strange and sometimes archaic laws. And sometimes youll find laws that seem like such common sense you cant believe they even had to be written down. Texas law welcome to the texas law section of findlaws state law collection. You might find youre guilty of one or two violations. This section contains userfriendly summaries of texas laws as well as citations or links to relevant sections of texass official online statutes. Did you know that in massachusetts gorillas are not. What i found is that europe has more than its fair share of bizarre laws. Were aware that these uncertain times are limiting many aspects of life as we all practice social and physical distancing.
Uncover the history, culture, and beauty of north carolina. What youll find below are some of the more believably unbelievable ones, many courtesy of. It is illegal for women to drive vehicles while wearing a housecoat. It is illegal for autonomous vehicles to drive over 60 miles per hour. After reading these 11 wisconsin state laws, youll probably find your imagination running a little wild. Well, add wyoming to your list, as the state has a law mandating that any building. 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.
Far more degrading was a little rock law that allegedly permitted a man to beat his wife with a stick no bigger than three. Whether they are outofdate and no ones gotten around to updating the law books, or they just address a peculiarity of that particular place, theres no doubt its interesting to compare them. It is a misdemeanor to shoot at any kind of game from a moving vehicle, unless the target is a whale. Its an offence to possess 50kgs of potatoes in western. Some make sense if you think about them a little and we will and some are less logical. It is illegal to drive over or park on top of a grave site. Please select a topic from the list below to get started.
The 47 weirdest laws from around the world best life. In norway, there is a law that protects all female dogs and cats from being spayed. Visit singapore and youll find many tasty foods, but if you want an. They claim the rain has already been legally allocated to the state and individual may not capture and use water to which heshe does not have a right. Aug 20, 2007 the following dumb laws are, or were at some point, actually laws in the united states listed below. Sometimes these laws border on the seriously ridiculous, and other times they point to important. According to a law made in 1924, it is illegal for donkeys to sleep in bathtubs. In our last post, we shared with you the stupid laws in georgia. How is it possible that some dumb laws like these are still in effect today, remains a mystery. Pennsylvania law welcome to the pennsylvania law section of findlaws state law collection. 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. In a country where its easier to ship a gun across the country than a 12 pack of beer, it got us interested in obscure drinking laws that are in effect throughout our 50 states. A tourist is not allowed to weigh more than 20 stone russians are not allowed in to the state and dogs are not allowed in also just look online you.
While 21 is the drinking age in the united states, 18yearolds can legally blackout in mexico over spring break, and in cambodia the drinking age is basically undefined. These 10 crazy laws in pennsylvania will leave you scratching your head in wonder. There is no confidential attorneyclient relationship formed by using website and information provided on this site is not legal advice. Weve discovered so many unbelievably weird laws that a book wouldnt be more. The craziest laws that still exist in the united states. 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. Animals are banned from mating publicly within 1,500 feet of a tavern, school, or place of worship. A woman is not allowed to operate a vehicle wearing a house coat. May 21, 2019 some of our favorite weird california laws include the following. Some oftcited arkansas laws of the past were meant to keep women in line. Do not use this list as a complete comprehensive list of active laws. Attorneys listed on this website are not referred or endorsed by this website.
Here are of those weird laws in colorado that will leave you shaking your head. May 26, 2016 whatever state you are in, you will likely come across some strange marriage and divorce laws. Because one of the popular weird laws for a lot of states goes. Most ridiculous laws in every state business insider. In boston, massachusetts, its illegal to take a bath unless one has been ordered by a physician to do so.
The states administrative code even contains a few more explicit restrictions on the game. If you fail, you could end up with a steep fine or ten days in jail. To illustrate, weve rounded up the most ridiculous law in every state, so you dont find yourself in handcuffs for taking a nap in a cheese shop or misrepresenting a pickle. The most ridiculous law in every state business insider. If you are aware of some weird laws still in effect in your country or state feel free to tell us in the comments. If you have a question about texas laws, we suggest you first read through our list of frequently asked legal questions. Weird laws get your daily dose of interesting and funny. In minnesota, women may face 30 days in jail for impersonating santa claus.
They may have made sense when they were written, but today they seem a little questionable, weird or just plain dumb. 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. In counties having populations of not less than 56,500 nor more than 59,000, according to the 1970 or any subsequent federal decennial census, domino games shall be lawful in billiard rooms or other rooms in which billiard. Aug 01, 2017 the east punjab agricultural pets, diseases and noxious weeds act of 1949 requires anyone over 14 to sound the locust alarm with a proclamation by beat of drum.
Jan, 2014 some time ago we talked about a photo series that ironically portrayed people breaking 8 crazy laws. Though most of these laws sound incredibly dumb now, once theyve had, or still does have, a real pretense. Weird drinking laws in our 50 states craft beer club. Anyone outside those positions is guilty of a thirddegree felony. Check out the laws below to understand what i mean. And the arizona one, about camel shooting prohibitions, stems from united states camel. An ancient norwegian law still in use states that males must go off on. If you allow your donkey to sleep in a bathtub, youre an ass. Every country is different, and every countrys laws are different. In this episode we take a look at funny and weird wisconsin laws. Most of the laws on this list were admittedly odd responses to real issues.
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. Its not the only wackadoodle law that still exists in the states. Take note of these 19 weird australian laws that, rumour has it, still exist today in some states although the likelihood of you being arrested for breaking any of them is very unlikely. Though everyone knows that the declaration of independence was signed in independence hall in philadelphia, pennsylvania, few know facts based off of the one state named after a president. In hornytown, north carolina, its illegal to open a massage parlor. Weird state laws from every state in america thrillist. We scoured the law books in every state to find the weirdest law thats been. And im not just talking about france, where its illegal to fly ufosim talking about everywhere. Most of the popular ones you see on these sorts of lists, like how you cant.
And it seems every state has at least a few of them. The good folks over at olivet nazarene university put. In cape coral, florida, it is illegal to park your pickup truck in front of your house or in your driveway. Welcome to the texas law section of findlaws state law collection. Celebrate the united states by checking out some bizarrely inventive laws our state governments created. Here are the most ridiculous laws from all 50 states you may be breaking quite a few of them. But at the very least, i hope we get a laugh outta ya. Our next entry, however, is a law created in 1961 as a publicity stunt. Apr 27, 2018 fortunately, what follows here is good news. Youd have to be trying pretty hard to break a few of these weird laws, some of which exist for reasons beyond the bounds of normal human imagination. Check it out below, and get your donkey out of the tub.
Wisconsin has weird laws just like every other state. Much to the dismay of all the amateur magicians in honolulu, one of the weird laws on the hawaiian islands makes it illegal to put coins in your ears. But in america, there are a bunch of unique liquor laws that make absolutely no sense whatsoever. However, due to our reckless ancestors, our state governments felt as though they needed to make a few laws to keep our citizens and beautiful country safe. In downtown churchill, manitoba, its illegal to lock your car doors in case someone needs to escape from a polar bear. By state all laws verified laws only in some states, including california, florida, nevada, alaska and hawaii a motorist can be cited for driving too slowly.
Our state celebrates the very best of north carolina through authentic storytelling and stunning photography. And the arizona one, about camel shooting prohibitions, stems from. Teachers during the jazz age were forbidden to bob their hair, though that was more likely a school board edict rather than a state or city statute. In that year, gainesville, georgia passed a law making it illegal to eat fried chicken with anything other than your fingers. The most mysterious thing about strange laws like these, is that there had to be a reason why they were put into place once upon a time. If you allow it while youre in arizona, youre a criminal. It sure would be interesting to know, why these weirdest laws in the u. New laws that could affect you in 2020 readers digest.
In milan it is a legal requirement to smile at all times, except for. Occasionally laws are based in cultures that can leave visitors confused. However, it seems as though these days legislators are trying to control peoples lives a little too much and some of the laws they make are flat out insane. Like the rest of the country, hawaii also has tons of laws that make no sense at all. In california, legal matters seem to make their way into the headlines for one reason or anotherwhether it is yet another celebrity divorce, a prominent figure who has avoided paying their taxes, or a group of wealthy individuals who have paid bribes to get their children into certain collegesbut we just dont hear about all of the strange laws as much as we unfortunately hear. Colorado water laws prohibit the use of rain barrels or any methods to catch rain for use. In fargo, north dakota, its illegal to lie down and fall asleep with your shoes on.
Montana became a part of the union fairly late in 1889 and it was the 41st state to join. This section contains userfriendly summaries of pennsylvania laws as well as citations or links to relevant sections of pennsylvanias statutes. In chicago, for instance, its against the law to take a nap on a dance floor, give a dog whiskey, or eat in a building thats on. The ringing in of the new year inevitably brings with it new laws. Its always fun learning about the history of our nation, especially when it comes to facts that are on the fun and weird side. While hunting, people are prohibited from shooting any animal from a moving vehicle except whales. Jun 23, 2015 these 10 crazy laws in pennsylvania will leave you scratching your head in wonder. It is illegal to wear hot pink hot pants after midday on a sunday. Crazy laws exist in every state, for many different reasons. What youll find below are some of the more believably unbelievable ones, many courtesy of, the ultimate collection of silly laws. Wherever you live, youre guaranteed to find some inexplicably weird laws around the world that you cant imagine any police officer enforcing with a straight face. Per the state code, the only acceptable pronunciation is in three 3 syllables, with the final s silent, the a in each syllable with the italian sound, and the accent.
There is no confidential attorneyclient relationship formed by using laws. Dec 23, 2019 california is a large state that incorporates weird laws into their justice system that effect both people and animals. Heres a list of the 9 most random and outrageous liquor laws in the us. Dec 23, 2019 crazy laws exist in every state, for many different reasons. Members of the state assembly cannot be ticketed for speeding while the state assembly is in session. Findlaws learn about the law section is the perfect starting point. California is a large state that incorporates weird laws into their justice system that effect both people and animals. Lets look at a few funny annulment and divorce rules from around the country. Sep 05, 2017 if you allow your donkey to sleep in a bathtub, youre an ass.
In mohave county, arizona, if someone is caught stealing soap, they must wash themselves with it until it has gone. Per the state code, the only acceptable pronunciation is in three 3 syllables, with the final s silent, the a in each syllable with the italian sound, and the accent on the first and last. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification. A friend recently asked me what is the weirdest european law youve ever heard of. Funny, quirky, wacky, outdated or completely crazy. Its definitely one of the weirdest laws around the world. The state s administrative code even contains a few more explicit restrictions on the game. It is illegal to park in an intersection, at a crosswalk or on the edge of a curbed street. This list of facts about montana along with some of the silliest laws in the state will tickle your fancy and give you something to write home about. Whatever state you are in, you will likely come across some strange marriage and divorce laws. Here is our roundup of the most interesting of the new laws across the united states.
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