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Alaska - Can you believe it's illegal to have a dog in the back of your car? unless the dog's tail wags 46 inches or higher since the last one was reported as a "public nuisance"
Hawaii - In Hawaii it's illegal to put a coin in your ear. This law was used too protect the kingdom of Hawaii coinage. Apparently it meant you had drugs for sale.
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/news/g4039/crazy-state-laws/?slide=11
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 Liquor stores can't sell refrigerated water

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in Indiana A Liquor stores can't sell refrigerated water or soda. The law specifies that a beer and wine store should be in the exclusive business of selling adult beverages.

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We've all heard urban legends and rumors about absurd laws in America, but you can't believe everything you read on the internet.

Sites like dumblaws.com- which rarely link to states' current statutes or may misinterpret them - only perpetuate the myths. Yes, it's illegal for a drunk person to enter a bar in Alaska. No, a woman's hair does not legally belong to her husband in Michigan. The list goes on.

We decided to undertake some legal legwork and identify the strangest statute still on the books in each state. You might find you're guilty of one or two violations.
A previous version of this article was co-authored by Christina Sterbenz.

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We've all heard urban legends and rumors about absurd laws in America, but you can't believe everything you read on the internet. Sites like dumblaws.com- which rarely link to states' current statutes or may misinterpret them - only perpetuate the myths. Yes, it's illegal for a drunk person to enter a bar in Alaska.

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In Idaho Cannibalism is strictly prohibited. punishable up to 14 years in prison, except under "life-threatening conditions as the only apparent means of survival."

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We've all heard urban legends and rumors about absurd laws in America, but you can't believe everything you read on the internet.

Sites like dumblaws.com- which rarely link to states' current statutes or may misinterpret them - only perpetuate the myths. Yes, it's illegal for a drunk person to enter a bar in Alaska. No, a woman's hair does not legally belong to her husband in Michigan. The list goes on.

We decided to undertake some legal legwork and identify the strangest statute still on the books in each state. You might find you're guilty of one or two violations.
A previous version of this article was co-authored by Christina Sterbenz.

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We've all heard urban legends and rumors about absurd laws in America, but you can't believe everything you read on the internet. Sites like dumblaws.com- which rarely link to states' current statutes or may misinterpret them - only perpetuate the myths. Yes, it's illegal for a drunk person to enter a bar in Alaska.

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All residents may be fined as a result of not owning a boat.In Hawaii you will be fined for riding in the back of a passenger car without a seatbelt, however you can ride in the bed of a pickup truck with no safety equipment.
Dumb Laws in Connecticut....
In order for a pickle to officially be considered a pickle, it must bounce.
It is illegal to dispose of used razor blades.

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In Arkansas, you can't pronounce the state name wrong.

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Alabama: No stink bombs or confetti

If you're a stodgy school principal from a 1980s film, consider moving to Mobile, Alabama: Stink bombs, "funk balls," and any object " the purpose of which is to create disagreeable odors" are strictly illegal there. Also illegal: "spray string," confetti, and bathing in public fountains. Think you're innocent? You're probably breaking one of these real marriage laws right now.

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Here Are 50 of the Dumbest Laws in Every State

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Alabama: No stink bombs or confettiIf you're a stodgy school principal from a 1980s film, consider moving to Mobile, Alabama: Stink bombs, "funk balls," and any object "the purpose of which is to create disagreeable odors" are strictly illegal there. Also illegal: "spray string," confetti, and bathing in public fountains.

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In Tennessee ... it's illegal to share your Netflix password.

In Maine ... it's illegal to park in front of Dunkin' Donuts.

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Brush up on your legal knowledge and see what is outlawed in your state.

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in the city walnut no kid can wear a halloween mask with out permission from their sheriff . In fresno no one may annoy a lizard in a city park . https://www.losangelesduilawyer.org/los-angeles-dui-info/11-of-the-oddest-laws-in-california/

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in the city walnut no kid can wear a halloween mask with out permission from their sheriff . In fresno no one may annoy a lizard in a city park . https://www.losangelesduilawyer.org/los-angeles-dui-info/11-of-the-oddest-laws-in-california/

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t’s strictly prohibited to pronounce “Arkansas” incorrectly.

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If this was a valid law, it should be possible to point to a successful prosecution made under its provisions. There hasn't been one.

The reason this myth has grown legs is because of an article introduced into the Arkansas legal code in 1881. The article in question, which I have reproduced below, is taken from Lexisnexis.

1-4-105. Pronunciation of state name.

Whereas, confusion of practice has arisen in the pronunciation of the name of our state and it is deemed important that the true pronunciation should be determined for use in oral official proceedings.

And, whereas, the matter has been thoroughly investigated by the State Historical Society and the Eclectic Society of Little Rock, which have agreed upon the correct pronunciation as derived from history and the early usage of the American immigrants.

Be it therefore resolved by both houses of the General Assembly, that the only true pronunciation of the name of the state, in the opinion of this body, is that received by the French from the native Indians and committed to writing in the French word representing the sound. It should be pronounced 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 syllables. The pronunciation with the accent on the second syllable with the sound of "a" in "man" and the sounding of the terminal "s" is an innovation to be discouraged.

HISTORY: Concurrent Resolution No. 4, Acts 1881, p. 216; C. & M. Dig., § 9181a; Pope's Dig., § 11867; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-102.

Note that the provision in the code merely describes the unfavoured pronunciation as "an innovation to be discouraged". That doesn't make that pronunciation illegal - it merely states the official opinion and preference of the state legislature at the time this article was included in the Arkansas legal code.

It may also be of interest that in the neighbouring state of Kansas (where I actually live), there are several place names that include the word Arkansas, like Arkansas City. Here, those place names are actually pronounced as written (though Arkansas City is more often than not simply shortened to 'Ark City' in speech, which renders the pronunciation of the end of the word a moot point).

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Is it against the law to mispronounce Arkansas?

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If this was a valid law, it should be possible to point to a successful prosecution made under its provisions. There hasn't been one. The reason this myth has grown legs is because of an article introduced into the Arkansas legal code in 1881.

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In Connecticut there is a law that pickles have to bounce to be sold if they don't then they cannot be solf. Connecticut’s Food and Drug Commissioner at the time proclaimed that a real pickle “should bounce” when dropped from the height of one foot, leading to a new state regulation.
https://www.rd.com/funny-stuff/dumbest-laws-america/

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if you have one you get a fine of 1000$

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Bill Text - AB-3077 Vehicles: bicycle helmets.

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(1) Seventy-two and one-half percent of the amount collected shall be deposited in a special account of the county health department, to be used for bicycle, nonmotorized scooter, skateboard, and in-line and roller skate safety education and for assisting low-income families in obtaining approved bicycle helmets for children under the age of 18 years, either on a loan or purchase basis.

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It is illegal to pump your own gas.

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Alabama: No stink bombs or confetti

If you're a stodgy school principal from a 1980s film, consider moving to Mobile, Alabama: Stink bombs, "funk balls," and any object " the purpose of which is to create disagreeable odors" are strictly illegal there. Also illegal: "spray string," confetti, and bathing in public fountains. Think you're innocent? You're probably breaking one of these real marriage laws right now.

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Here Are 50 of the Dumbest Laws in Every State

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Alabama: No stink bombs or confettiIf you're a stodgy school principal from a 1980s film, consider moving to Mobile, Alabama: Stink bombs, "funk balls," and any object "the purpose of which is to create disagreeable odors" are strictly illegal there. Also illegal: "spray string," confetti, and bathing in public fountains.

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Hawaii: No billboards
Maine: Don’t advertise on tombstones

Emma Kapotes/Rd.com

It is forbidden to post advertisements on another person’s tombstone in the city of Wells. Part of a lengthy list of cemetery regulations, this ordinance is really a favor to would-be marketers; nobody is a worse customer than a corpse. Here are 13 things a funeral director won’t tell you.

Maryland: No cursing while driving

Emma Kapotes/Rd.com

Making road rage even rage-ier, it is illegal to swear or curse upon any street or highway in Rockville, Maryland. Anyone caught swearing faces a misdemeanor charge, effectively having to add $100 to the city swear jar.

Massachusetts: No dancing to the national anthem

Emma Kapotes/Rd.com

It is prohibited to dance to the “Star Spangled Banner” in Massachusetts, thanks to an excessively patriotic 1917 law. While you try to ponder what such a dance would even look like, find solace in the fact that this law could never actually be enforced, thanks to a slightly weightier document called the First Amendment. Don’t miss these fascinating facts about the national anthem.

Michigan: Bounty hunting encouraged (then not)

Emma Kapotes/Rd.com

Until 2006, every citizen of Michigan was encouraged to be a bounty hunter. A 1941 act titled “An act to provide for the payment of bounties for the killing of starlings and crows,” offered any citizen a bounty of three cents per each starling killed and ten cents per crow—so long as they were presented in “a state of good preservation.” The law was repealed in 2006.

Minnesota: No pig greasing

Emma Kapotes/Rd.com

Long winters can be boring, but that’s no good reason to hold a greased pig contest in your parlor. Since 1971, it has been considered a misdemeanor to operate, run, or participate in any activity where a pig is oiled up and released with the object of being recaptured—and the same goes for “turkey scrambles.”

Mississippi: No limits on Big Gulp size

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Illinois: No “fancy” bike ridingGalesburg city law strictly prohibits "fancy riding" of any bicycle on city streets, particularly riding with both hands removed from the handlebars, both feet removed from the pedals, or “any acrobatic” shenanigans on your fancy velocipede. According to a Galesburg police officer, “I suspect the trick riding ordinance came during a time or concern about bicyclist safety and perhaps crashes involving bicyclists.” It is seldom enforced.Kansas: No snowballsIt is illegal to throw snowballs in Topeka, Kansas. Thanks to a weirdly-worded law in the city Criminal Code, it is unlawful to “throw any stones, snowballs, or any other missiles” at any person or property in Topeka, an ordinance that former mayor Bill Bunten publicly flouted tossing a whopper at a snowy tree in 2005.https://www.rd.com/funny-stuff/dumbest-laws-america/

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Illinois: No “fancy” bike ridingGalesburg city law strictly prohibits "fancy riding" of any bicycle on city streets, particularly riding with both hands removed from the handlebars, both feet removed from the pedals, or “any acrobatic” shenanigans on your fancy velocipede. According to a Galesburg police officer, “I suspect the trick riding ordinance came during a time or concern about bicyclist safety and perhaps crashes involving bicyclists.” It is seldom enforced.Kansas: No snowballsIt is illegal to throw snowballs in Topeka, Kansas. Thanks to a weirdly-worded law in the city Criminal Code, it is unlawful to “throw any stones, snowballs, or any other missiles” at any person or property in Topeka, an ordinance that former mayor Bill Bunten publicly flouted tossing a whopper at a snowy tree in 2005.https://www.rd.com/funny-stuff/dumbest-laws-america/

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In Gainesville, Georgia you cannot eat fried chicken with anything other than your fingers. After the law in 1961 city code as a publicity stunt. In Topeka, Kansas it is illegal to make snowballs & throw them. In 2005 a weirdly worded law in the criminal code it is unlawful to throw any stones, snowballs, or any other missiles, that former mayor Bill Bunten publicy flouted by tossing a whopper at a snowy tree

https://www.rd.com/funny-stuff/dumbest-laws-america/

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is that if you forget to close the gate is a law

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Alabama: No stink bombs or confetti

If you're a stodgy school principal from a 1980s film, consider moving to Mobile, Alabama: Stink bombs, "funk balls," and any object " the purpose of which is to create disagreeable odors" are strictly illegal there. Also illegal: "spray string," confetti, and bathing in public fountains. Think you're innocent? You're probably breaking one of these real marriage laws right now.

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Here Are 50 of the Dumbest Laws in Every State

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Alabama: No stink bombs or confettiIf you're a stodgy school principal from a 1980s film, consider moving to Mobile, Alabama: Stink bombs, "funk balls," and any object "the purpose of which is to create disagreeable odors" are strictly illegal there. Also illegal: "spray string," confetti, and bathing in public fountains.

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Slippers are not to be worn after 10:00 PM.

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The fine if you have one is 1000$

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Bill Text - AB-3077 Vehicles: bicycle helmets.

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(1) Seventy-two and one-half percent of the amount collected shall be deposited in a special account of the county health department, to be used for bicycle, nonmotorized scooter, skateboard, and in-line and roller skate safety education and for assisting low-income families in obtaining approved bicycle helmets for children under the age of 18 years, either on a loan or purchase basis.

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in Connecticut your pickles have to bounce in order to sell them in the store.In Georgia you cant eat fried chicken with utensils.You could only use your fingers

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Alabama: No stink bombs or confetti

If you're a stodgy school principal from a 1980s film, consider moving to Mobile, Alabama: Stink bombs, "funk balls," and any object " the purpose of which is to create disagreeable odors" are strictly illegal there. Also illegal: "spray string," confetti, and bathing in public fountains. Think you're innocent? You're probably breaking one of these real marriage laws right now.

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Here Are 50 of the Dumbest Laws in Every State

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Alabama: No stink bombs or confettiIf you're a stodgy school principal from a 1980s film, consider moving to Mobile, Alabama: Stink bombs, "funk balls," and any object "the purpose of which is to create disagreeable odors" are strictly illegal there. Also illegal: "spray string," confetti, and bathing in public fountains.

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Sh*t! Dave, get out the tub, now! Seriously, stupid donkey, wake up! Come on! The sheriff is on his way and apparently it's illegal for you to sleep in the bathtub. I can't go to jail! I know, I will place this blanket over him and the sheriff will be none the wiser. He will never suspect a thing.

When was it found?

09/11/2013 was the day. It was a great day too. It was a day like no other. Go to Google and type: " donkeys c ".

Why were people searching it?

We could not make this sh*t up if we tried. Apparently, it's actually illegal for a donkey to sleep in your bathtub if you live in Arizona. You can however bath one, just make sure that fool does not fall asleep.

Here's more information:

The law making it illegal for donkeys to sleep in bathtubs was a result of a 1924 court case involving a merchant who possessed a donkey with a penchant for sleeping in an old bathtub. During a period of heavy flooding the donkey and bathtub went sailing which required to services of many townspeople to retrieve. Hence the law.

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Sh*t! Dave, get out the tub, now! Seriously, stupid donkey, wake up! Come on! The sheriff is on his way and apparently it's illegal for you to sleep in the bathtub. I can't go to jail! I know, I will place this blanket over him and the sheriff will be none the wiser.

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1)in Arkansas it is illegal to pronounce  Arkansas wrong.
2)in Connecticut it's illegal for a barber to be humming while cutting hair.

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in El Monte, California, it is illegal to own a pinball machine.

In Blythe, California, it is illegal to wear cowboy boots unless you own two or more cows.

https://coverhound.com/insurance-learning-center/20-strange-laws-in-the-golden-state

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In Iowa you cannot throw a brick onto a highway. This Corn State law seems to be written in stone. Highway brick throwing is banned unless you have written permission from the City Council. It's suspected that it all started with snowballs, but officials thought to include stones and bricks.
In Louisiana it's illegal to send a surprise pizza. Sending an unprompted pizza is considered harassment, but we sure do wish this would happen more to us! Triple check your address if you live in the Pelican State, or else you may be handing over a $500 fine.
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/news/g4039/crazy-state-laws/?slide=18

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In Georgia you can not eat fried chicken with utensils. This law came about in 1961 when Georgia added this law to the city code.
https://www.rd.com/funny-stuff/dumbest-laws-america/
It is illegal in Topeka, Kansas to throw snowballs. It is in the city code in Topeka, Kansas that is unlawful to throw snowballs.
https://www.rd.com/funny-stuff/dumbest-laws-america/

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in California if a frog dies during a frog jumping contest you can not eat it. in Idaho you can not buy your sweet heart a box of chocolate that weights more than 50 pounds

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In 2019 California law requires that all motor vehicles, including  motorcycles, comply with state code with regard to sound emissions. They also noted that it is illegal to modify an exhaust system to exceed the sound limits. Its a 1000$ fine.
https://www.actionnewsnow.com/

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In Georgia you can't eat fried chicken with utensils. It's ilegal to eat fried chicken with anything other than your fingers.

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In Tennessee, you can't be a homeless beggar without a permit

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Alabama: No stink bombs or confetti

If you're a stodgy school principal from a 1980s film, consider moving to Mobile, Alabama: Stink bombs, "funk balls," and any object " the purpose of which is to create disagreeable odors" are strictly illegal there. Also illegal: "spray string," confetti, and bathing in public fountains. Think you're innocent? You're probably breaking one of these real marriage laws right now.

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Here Are 50 of the Dumbest Laws in Every State

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Alabama: No stink bombs or confettiIf you're a stodgy school principal from a 1980s film, consider moving to Mobile, Alabama: Stink bombs, "funk balls," and any object "the purpose of which is to create disagreeable odors" are strictly illegal there. Also illegal: "spray string," confetti, and bathing in public fountains.

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can you believe it's illegal to refuse a glass of water to a person
it's illegal to share your netflix password in Tennessee

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Governing a big country is a tough job, and you are bound to be hated by half of the population you're ruling. Now, bear in mind, that the person on top, is also responsible for the laws, upon which, the whole democratic system is based. And laws are passed after voting of the Congress, sometimes public vote, and then an affirmation of the president. With these dumb laws, that we have compiled below, we're not sure, where common sense got lost.

Did you know, that there's a crazy law in Juneau, Alaska prohibiting you from bringing your pet flamingo into a barbershop? Or that in Tenessee you might be prosecuted for sharing your Netflix password? And if you're from Indiana that you are banned from catching a fish with your bare hands? It sure would be interesting to know, why these weirdest laws in the U.S. became laws in the first place.

Though most of these laws sound incredibly dumb now, once they've had, or still does have, a real pretense. For example, the New York law against people wearing masks in public places is to prevent a mass crime or a riot, since you don't know the assailant's identity under a cover. And the Arizona one, about camel shooting prohibitions, stems from United States Camel Corps, an army experiment to use these animals for military forces. So there, as improbable as these laws might seem, they do have comprehensive explanations.

Scroll down below for our list of weird rules in the U.S. and share if you know more of these!

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You won't believe that these 20 most stupid laws in the US still exist. It is against the law to have sex with a corpse in Illinois or sell your eyeballs in Texas. Take a look at these 20 most stupid laws in the United States by Captain Scoop.

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In Arizona you can't let your donkey sleep in a bathtub becuase of what happen in 1920's
In hawaii it's illegal to put a coin in your ear

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Why is it illegal for donkeys to sleep in bathtubs in Arizona?

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Please help me its for extra credit. Also please show where you got your answer from. Thank You!!

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*In California Animals are banned from mating publicly within 1,500 feet of a tavern, school, or place of worship.
*In Arizona Having sexual relations with a porcupine is illegal.
http://www.dumblaws.com/law/291

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n the town of Goodyear, Arizona, it is unlawful spitting “in or on” any public building, park, sidewalk, or road. Offenders may be charged a fine of up to $2,500 and six months in prison. And in case you need a reminder.

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Alabama: No stink bombs or confetti

If you're a stodgy school principal from a 1980s film, consider moving to Mobile, Alabama: Stink bombs, "funk balls," and any object " the purpose of which is to create disagreeable odors" are strictly illegal there. Also illegal: "spray string," confetti, and bathing in public fountains. Think you're innocent? You're probably breaking one of these real marriage laws right now.

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Here Are 50 of the Dumbest Laws in Every State

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Alabama: No stink bombs or confettiIf you're a stodgy school principal from a 1980s film, consider moving to Mobile, Alabama: Stink bombs, "funk balls," and any object "the purpose of which is to create disagreeable odors" are strictly illegal there. Also illegal: "spray string," confetti, and bathing in public fountains.

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Galesburg city law strictly prohibits "fancy riding" of any bicycle on city streets, particularly riding with both hands removed from the handlebars, both feet removed from the pedals, or “any acrobatic” shenanigans on your fancy velocipede. According to a Galesburg police officer, “I suspect the trick riding ordinance came during a time or concern about bicyclist safety and perhaps crashes involving bicyclists.” It is seldom enforced.
Kansas: No snowballs
It is illegal to throw snowballs in Topeka, Kansas. Thanks to a weirdly-worded law in the city Criminal Code, it is unlawful to “throw any stones, snowballs, or any other missiles” at any person or property in Topeka, an ordinance that former mayor Bill Bunten publicly flouted tossing a whopper at a snowy tree in 2005.https://www.rd.com/funny-stuff/dumbest-laws-america/

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connecticut - Your pickles must bounce

Georgia- You can not eat friend chicken with utensils

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In Arizona you can't let your donkey sleep in a bathtub, because in the 1920's a dam broke and a donkey that was sleeping in a bathtub was taken by the current of the water and washed up miles away.
In Illinois it is legal for minors to drink alcohol if they are in a real culinary class, the reason for this is to give the student  a full-bodied experience in his/her class.
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/news/g4039/crazy-state-laws/?slide=13

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it's actually against the law to it's against the law to honk your car horn at a sandwich shop after 9pm in Arkansas

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In Alaska, they wont allow you to get drunk in a bar. A person who is already drunk may not stay inside of a bar or enter a bar if they're already drunk.
In Connecticut, in order for stores to sell pickles, they must be able to bounce. This law became a necessity after 2 scheming pickel packers tried to sell pickles "unfit for human consumption" on the sly.
https://www.rd.com/funny-stuff/dumbest-laws-america/

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Alaska - Can you believe it's illegal to have a dog in the back of your car? unless the dog's tail wags 46 inches or higher since the last one was reported as a "public nuisance"
Hawaii - In Hawaii it's illegal to put a coin in your ear. This law was used too protect the kingdom of Hawaii coinage. Apparently it meant you had drugs for sale.
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/news/g4039/crazy-state-laws/?slide=11