17 Ridiculous Laws Still On The Books In The U.S.
We're not saying this isn't a good rule to follow, but you have to wonder how many times this happened before they had to make it a law.
In Maine, It's Illegal To Have Christmas Decorations Up After Jan. 14
t's the 12 days of Christmas, not the 20 days of Christmas.
In New Jersey, It is Illegal To Wear A Bulletproof Vest While Committing A Murder
Yeah, we doubt this is what the MURDERER is worried about being collared for.
In Nevada, It Is Illegal For A Man To Buy Drinks For More Than Three People At A Time
Better cancel that orgy you had planned ... or that night out with friends.
In Wisconsin, It Is Illegal To Serve Butter Substitues In State Prisons
No margarine for the inmates! Maybe they figured out how to turn it into a shank?
In New Jersey, Once Convicted Of Drunk Driving You May Never Again Have Personalized Plates
We think it would be a better law to FORCE drunk drivers to get vanity plates, so you'd know to avoid them.
In North Dakota, Beer And Pretzels Cannot Be Served At The Same Time In Any Bar Or Restaurant
Perhaps this is to prevent choking incidents a la Georege W. Bush, although we're guessing that was non-alcoholic beer.
In Alaska, Waking A Sleeping Bear For A Photo Opportunity Is Strictly Forbidden
But shooting them is A-OK!
In Connecticut, A Pickle Is Not Officially A Pickle Unless It Bounces
So if it doesn't bounce, do you have to call it a vinegar-soaked-cucumber?
In South Carolina, You Must Be 18 Years Of Age To Play A Pinball Machine
So now when you turn 18 you smoke, vote, play the lotto, buy pornography, AND push a button to send a metal ball through a complicated series of levers for points!
In Michigan, Anyone Over Age 12 May Own A Hand Gun As Long As He/She Has Not Committed A Felony
That's funny, you'd think the only 12 year-olds who'd want hand guns are the ones who have committed felonies.
In Idaho, It Is Illegal For A Man To Give His Sweetheart A Box Of Candy Weighing More Than 50 lbs
This must have been put in place to keep women from overeating. Lawmakers really didn't have anything better to do back then, did they?
In North Carolina, Bingo Games Can't Last More Than Five Hours
Who can really play more than 5 hours of Bingo? And what's the danger if you do? Poison by stamp marker?
In Connecticut, It's Illegal To Walk Across A Street On Your Hands
Apparently it's also illegal to be AWESOME.
In Louisiana, There Is A $500 Fine For Instructing A Pizza Delivery Man To Deliver Pizza To A Friend Unknowingly
So, if you live in Louisiana and you don't have a trust fund, you'd better go for the "Is Your Refrigerator Running?" gag, not the "surprise 50 pizzas" gag when pranking your friends.
In Ohio, It Is Illegal To Get A Fish Drunk
This one makes sense, because a fish isn't entertaining enough to get drunk. What's it going to do, swim with a stagger?
In Arizona, It's Illegal To Own More Than 2 Dildos
So do they hire 2-Dildo-Per-Home rule inspectors?
13 Ridiculous Laws States Would Rather Have Than Gay Marriage
We take a look at some laws on the books in states where gay marriage is currently banned. (We only chose a handful -- this list only represents about half the states where gay marriage is not legal). These laws range from the ridiculous and absurd to the disturbing and federally illegal. See what's really on the books in some states and vote for the most ridiculous!
Alaska: No Airborne Moose
In the Alaska Constitution:
"To be valid or recognized in this State, a marriage may exist only between one man and one woman."
Also on the books:
It is unlawful to view moose from an airplane.
"To be valid or recognized in this State, a marriage may exist only between one man and one woman."
Also on the books:
It is unlawful to view moose from an airplane.
Arkansas: No Honking Outside Sandwich Shops
In the Arkansas Constitution:
"Marriage. Marriage consists only of the union of one man and one woman.
Marital status. Legal status for unmarried persons which is identical or substantially similar to marital status shall not be valid or recognized in Arkansas, except that the legislature may recognize a common law marriage from another state between a man and a woman."
Also on the books:
"Sec. 18-54. Sounding of horns at sandwich shops. No person shall sound the horn on a vehicle at any place where cold drinks or sandwiches are served after 9:00 p.m. (Code 1961, 25-74)"
"Marriage. Marriage consists only of the union of one man and one woman.
Marital status. Legal status for unmarried persons which is identical or substantially similar to marital status shall not be valid or recognized in Arkansas, except that the legislature may recognize a common law marriage from another state between a man and a woman."
Also on the books:
"Sec. 18-54. Sounding of horns at sandwich shops. No person shall sound the horn on a vehicle at any place where cold drinks or sandwiches are served after 9:00 p.m. (Code 1961, 25-74)"
Florida: No Spinster Parachuters
In the Florida Constitution:
"Inasmuch as marriage is the legal union of only one man and one woman as husband and wife, no other legal union that is treated as marriage or the substantial equivalent thereof shall be valid or recognized."
Also on the books:
Unmarried women who parachute on Sundays may be jailed.
Also on the books:
Unmarried women who parachute on Sundays may be jailed.
Kansas: No Wine In Teacups
In the Kansas Constitution:
"The marriage contract is to be considered in law as a civil contract. Marriage shall be constituted by one man and one woman only. All other marriages are declared to be contrary to the public policy of this state and are void. (b) No relationship, other than a marriage, shall be recognized by the state as entitling the parties to the rights or incidents of marriage."
Also on the books:
In Topeka, servers are forbidden to serve wine in teacups.
"The marriage contract is to be considered in law as a civil contract. Marriage shall be constituted by one man and one woman only. All other marriages are declared to be contrary to the public policy of this state and are void. (b) No relationship, other than a marriage, shall be recognized by the state as entitling the parties to the rights or incidents of marriage."
Also on the books:
In Topeka, servers are forbidden to serve wine in teacups.
Nebraska: Beer Must Be Accompanied By Soup
In the Nebraska Constitution:
"Only marriage between a man and a woman shall be valid or recognized in Nebraska. The uniting of two persons of the same sex in a civil union, domestic partnership, or other similar same-sex relationship shall not be valid or recognized in Nebraska."
Also on the books:
It is not legal for a tavern owner to serve beer unless a nice kettle of soup is also brewing.
"Only marriage between a man and a woman shall be valid or recognized in Nebraska. The uniting of two persons of the same sex in a civil union, domestic partnership, or other similar same-sex relationship shall not be valid or recognized in Nebraska."
Also on the books:
It is not legal for a tavern owner to serve beer unless a nice kettle of soup is also brewing.
California: No Kissing
In the California Constitution:
"Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California."
Also on the books:
In Riverside, kissing on the lips, unless both parties wipe their lips with carbonized rose water, is against the local health ordinance.
"Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California."
Also on the books:
In Riverside, kissing on the lips, unless both parties wipe their lips with carbonized rose water, is against the local health ordinance.
Oklahoma: No Bear Wrestling
In the Oklahoma Constitution:
"Marriage in this state shall consist only of the union of one man and one woman. Neither this Constitution nor any other provision of law shall be construed to require that marital status or the legal incidents thereof be conferred upon unmarried couples or groups. ..."
Also on the books:
A. It is unlawful for any person to:
1. Promote, engage in, or be employed at a bear wrestling exhibition or horse tripping event;
2. Receive money for the admission of another person to any place where bear wrestling or horse tripping will occur ...
"Marriage in this state shall consist only of the union of one man and one woman. Neither this Constitution nor any other provision of law shall be construed to require that marital status or the legal incidents thereof be conferred upon unmarried couples or groups. ..."
Also on the books:
A. It is unlawful for any person to:
1. Promote, engage in, or be employed at a bear wrestling exhibition or horse tripping event;
2. Receive money for the admission of another person to any place where bear wrestling or horse tripping will occur ...
Alabama: Incest Is Legal
In the Alabama Constitution:
"(a) This amendment shall be known and may be cited as the Sanctity of Marriage Amendment.
(b) Marriage is inherently a unique relationship between a man and a woman. As a matter of public policy, this state has a special interest in encouraging, supporting, and protecting this unique relationship in order to promote, among other goals, the stability and welfare of society and its children. A marriage contracted between individuals of the same sex is invalid in this state.
..."
Also on the books:
"Section 30-1-3
Issue of incestuous marriages not deemed illegitimate.
The issue of any incestuous marriage, before the same is annulled, shall not be deemed illegitimate."
"(a) This amendment shall be known and may be cited as the Sanctity of Marriage Amendment.
(b) Marriage is inherently a unique relationship between a man and a woman. As a matter of public policy, this state has a special interest in encouraging, supporting, and protecting this unique relationship in order to promote, among other goals, the stability and welfare of society and its children. A marriage contracted between individuals of the same sex is invalid in this state.
..."
Also on the books:
"Section 30-1-3
Issue of incestuous marriages not deemed illegitimate.
The issue of any incestuous marriage, before the same is annulled, shall not be deemed illegitimate."
Virginia: No Hunting Varmin With One Exception
In the Virginia Constitution:
"Only a union between one man and one woman may be a marriage valid in or recognized by this Commonwealth and its political subdivisions. This Commonwealth and its political subdivisions shall not create or recognize a legal status for relationships of unmarried individuals that intends to approximate the design, qualities, significance, or effects of marriage. Nor shall this Commonwealth or its political subdivisions create or recognize another union, partnership, or other legal status to which is assigned the rights, benefits, obligations, qualities, or effects of marriage."
Also on the books:
29.1-521. Unlawful to hunt, trap, possess, sell or transport wild birds and wild animals except as permitted; exception; penalty.
A. The following shall be unlawful:
1. To hunt or kill any wild bird or wild animal, including any nuisance species, with a gun, firearm or other weapon on Sunday, which is hereby declared a rest day for all species of wild bird and wild animal life, except raccoons, which may be hunted until 2:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings.
"Only a union between one man and one woman may be a marriage valid in or recognized by this Commonwealth and its political subdivisions. This Commonwealth and its political subdivisions shall not create or recognize a legal status for relationships of unmarried individuals that intends to approximate the design, qualities, significance, or effects of marriage. Nor shall this Commonwealth or its political subdivisions create or recognize another union, partnership, or other legal status to which is assigned the rights, benefits, obligations, qualities, or effects of marriage."
Also on the books:
29.1-521. Unlawful to hunt, trap, possess, sell or transport wild birds and wild animals except as permitted; exception; penalty.
A. The following shall be unlawful:
1. To hunt or kill any wild bird or wild animal, including any nuisance species, with a gun, firearm or other weapon on Sunday, which is hereby declared a rest day for all species of wild bird and wild animal life, except raccoons, which may be hunted until 2:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings.
Arizona: Spousal Abuse Is Permitted
In the Arizona Constitution:
"Only a union of one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in this state."
Also on the books:
It is legal for a man to beat his wife once a month.
"Only a union of one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in this state."
Also on the books:
It is legal for a man to beat his wife once a month.
Wisconsin: Accept No Butter Substitutes
n the Wisconsin Constitution:
"Only a marriage between one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in this state. A legal status identical or substantially similar to that of marriage for unmarried individuals shall not be valid or recognized in this state."
Also on the books:
"97.18(4) The serving of colored oleomargarine or margarine at a public eating place as a substitute for table butter is prohibited unless it is ordered by the customer."
"Only a marriage between one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in this state. A legal status identical or substantially similar to that of marriage for unmarried individuals shall not be valid or recognized in this state."
Also on the books:
"97.18(4) The serving of colored oleomargarine or margarine at a public eating place as a substitute for table butter is prohibited unless it is ordered by the customer."
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