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1) In Arkansas you cant honk your horn near a sandwich shop near 9 p.m.
2) In Colorado you cant have your sofa on your porch
3)In Hawaii its illegal to put a coins in ones ear

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

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1. Connecticut
No silly string in Southington unless it’s in the privacy of your home.

Ohio
2. Apparently those who commit some of the relatively less-serious crimes in Ohio can’t be arrested on a Sunday or on the July 4. Unless you’re… on a river… ?

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The internet was made for lists of the weirdest laws you never knew existed in your state -- they're quirky, they're fun, and after auditing them, I can tell you they're about 95% bogus. Most of the popular ones you see on these sorts of lists, like how you can't shove a moose out of an airplane in Alaska or take a lion to the movies in Maryland, are either completely made-up, long-since repealed, or just cherry-picked from their actual legal context so as to come off as much more catchy than they actually are.

Don't feel bad if you got suckered in by any of these -- approximately 1 billion law firms keep sharing them, too. Worse yet, loads of the ones that aren't apocryphal are still bummers, in that they have their roots in policies that are not light and fun, but racist/sexist/homophobic/otherwise discriminatory.

Fortunately, what follows here is good news: a roundup of weird, bizarre, quirky, or otherwise nonsensical laws that a) really do exist according to state legislatures, local newspapers, or legal databases like Justia; and b) are not awful. (One caveat: While I've done my best to leave out laws that I've found apply in more than one state, there's bound to be a few. Know of any good ones we missed? Leave 'em in the comments.)

Let us begin.

Alabama

You may not impersonate a member of the clergy. Such a misdemeanor could result in actual jail time, and/or a fine of up to $500.

Alaska

The internet is very excited about all Alaska's weird moose laws, like the supposed illegality of giving a moose a beer or the aforementioned law against shoving one out of an airplane. Unfortunately, those are all old and/or fake, but here's one that's still moose-adjacent: If you kill a moose (or any big game animal) no matter the circumstances, you gotta at least try to salvage the meat so people can eat it. Hope you know how to do that.

Arizona

Want to feed garbage to a pig? You'll need a permit. You can, thankfully, feed your own household garbage to your own pigs without the permit.

Arkansas

Because one of the popular weird laws for a lot of states goes something along the lines of "no honking at sandwich shops at these oddly specific hours on a Sunday," it is with great joy that I bring you Section 18-55 of Little Rock's Code of Ordinances -- current as of March 2017 -- which states that "No person shall sound the horn on a vehicle at any place where cold drinks or sandwiches are served after 9pm." (Also, no, it's not illegal to mispronounce the state's name. Just discouraged.)

California

Look, you can have as many frogs for as many frog-jumping contests as you want. But if any of them die, you may not eat them. Go to Alaska if you want to do that shit.

There's a Stock Market-Themed Cocktail Bar in Hong Kong

Iowa does not tolerate Fake Butter.

Indiana

Ways you are not permitted to catch fish in Indiana: With "a firearm." With "the hands alone." I do not make these rules, I just report them.

Iowa

Imitation butter cannot be called butter or described with the words "butter," "creamery," or "dairy," nor can you market it with images of dairy cows. It must be marketed as "oleomargarine." Iowa does not tolerate Fake Butter.

Kansas

No swimming or wading in public fountains in Wichita. Sorry, kids. Make those summer memories elsewhere -- someplace with fewer municipal restrictions.

There's no specific law against taking a lion to the movies in Maryland.

Oklahoma

You. Yes, you. Paying attention? Good. No making glue out of dead skunks.

Oregon

You are not permitted to throw your poop out of a moving car in Oregon. Don't even think about leaving a container of pee on the side of the highway, either, unless you also want to hand the state $250.

Pennsylvania

One of the popular-but-fake-sounding weird laws for Pennsylvania is that you can't catch a fish with your mouth. Because I care, I went deep into the Gettysburg Times archives and found, from 2010, a reference to what is apparently still a very real law forbidding you from catching a fish in your mouth. Sometimes the internet is good.

Texas will make you regret peeing on the Alamo.

Utah

In Utah, you can't buy alcohol during an emergency. This is because no one can sell alcohol during an emergency.

Vermont

Put up clotheslines wherever you want, I guess. In Vermont, they're considered devices that run on solar power, and you can't obstruct the installation of renewable energy tech.

Virginia

The people of Virginia really hate raccoons. While in the state, you're prohibited from killing any "nuisance species" before 1pm or after sunset on Sundays -- except raccoons, which you may continue to kill up until 2am on Sunday mornings.

West Virginia has an honest-to-goodness swear jar.

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The Weirdest Law We Could Track Down in All 50 States

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The internet was made for lists of the weirdest laws you never knew existed in your state -- they're quirky, they're fun, and after auditing them, I can tell you they're about 95% bogus.

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1. In Nebraska if you have an STD you can not get married.
2. In South Carolina a person must be 18 years old to play a pinball  machine.

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There are truly some wacky laws out there. They may have made sense when they were written, but today they seem a little questionable, weird or just plain dumb. And it seems every state has at least a few of them.

What you'll find below are some of the more believably unbelievable ones, many courtesy of dumblaws.com, the ultimate collection of silly laws.

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Connecticut

Delaware

Florida

Georgia

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Maryland

Massachusetts

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Jersey

New Mexico

New York

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

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1. In Florida, you can not sell children. It became a law because children are annoying.
2. In Idaho, there is no cannibalism allowed. If your friend lets you eat any of his body parts, the feds can not stop you.

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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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1.) In Juneau, Flamingo owners are prohibited from bringing their pet into a barber shop
2.) In Arizona, it is illegal to refuse a person a glass of water

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1. in South Carolina No working (or dancing) on Sundays
2- in Wisconsin its illegal to NOT make that butter delicious

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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 florida, it is illegal to toss a dwarf.
In 1990, Idaho was the only state to declare cannibalism illegal.
https://www.businessinsider.com/strangest-most-ridiculous-laws-in-america-2015-3

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1. In Alaska you can't get drunk in the bar
2. In Arizona, You can't spit in public

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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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its illegal for a drunk person to enter a bar in alaska. in indiana liquor stores cannot sell refrigerated water or soda.

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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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Here are 50 state laws that sound fake but are actually still on the books.

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1. Alaska: No getting drunk in a bar
2. Arizona: No spitting in public

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1. a frog that dies during a frog-jumping contest cannot be eaten - California.
2. Every legislator, public officer, and lawyer must take an oath stating that they have not fought a duel with deadly weapons - Kentucky

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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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1. Alaska you can not get drunk in a bar.
2. North Dakota no late fireworks are allowed, its illegal to set it after 11 p.m
3.New jersey its illegal to murder while wearing a bulletproof vest

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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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A bingo game can not last more then 5 hours
a chicken cant cross the road

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In Arizona you cant spit in public.
In Georgia

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in south dakota you can set off fireworks to protect crops,
in south carolina it is illegal to dance or work on sundays,
in new jersey you cant wear a bullet proof vest with murder
https://www.rd.com/funny-stuff/dumbest-laws-america/

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1. -In Alabama, Its illegal to wear a fake mustache that causes laughter in Church.
2. -In Arizona, Its illegal for donkeys to sleep in bathtubs.

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If you allow your donkey to sleep in a bathtub, you're an ass. If you allow it while you're in Arizona, you're a criminal. According to a law made in 1924, it is illegal for donkeys to sleep in bathtubs.

Good to know, right? It's not the only wackadoodle law that still exists in the States. The good folks over at Olivet Nazarene University put together an infographic of some of the most outrageous, confusing and downright weird legislation instilled around our great nation. Check it out below, and get your donkey out of the tub!

Top 10 Weird News Stories 2015

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The Craziest Laws That Still Exist In The U.S.

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If you allow your donkey to sleep in a bathtub, you're an ass. If you allow it while you're in Arizona, you're a criminal. According to a law made in 1924, it is illegal for donkeys to sleep in bathtubs. Good to know, right? It's not the only wackadoodle law that still exists in the States.

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In Arkansas it is strictly prohibited to mispronounce the name of the state. https://law.justia.com/codes/arkansas/2010/title-1/chapter-4/1-4-105
in Missouri tarzans are not welcomed http://www.dumblaws.com/law/152
in idaho cannibalism is actively banned https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title18/t18ch50/sect18-5003/

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its illegal for a drunk person to enter a bar in alaska. in indiana liquor stores cannot sell refrigerated water or soda.

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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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Here are 50 state laws that sound fake but are actually still on the books.

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1. In Alaska you can't get drunk in a bar
2.In Illinois you can't ride a bike fancy
https://www.rd.com/funny-stuff/dumbest-laws-america/

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1. In Alabama, stink bombs and confetti aren't allowed
2. In Connecticut, pickles can't be sold if it doesn't bounce

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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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1. Its illegal to refuse a person glass of water in Arizona
2. it is illegal to give your Netflix password with others in Tennessee 3. It is against the law to catch a fish with your bare hand in Indiana

https://www.boredpanda.com/stupid-funny-laws-united-states-captain-scoop/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic

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1)It is illegal to Honk a car horn at a sandwich shop after 9pm in Arkansans.
2)it's illegal to fall asleep in a cheese factory in South Dakota https://www.boredpanda.com/stupid-funny-laws-united-states-captain-scoop/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic

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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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1 .In Alabama stink bombs are not allowed cause of the smell.
2. People have to pronounce the state correctly in Arkansas .

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In Arizona it is illegal to spit in public.

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1. people must pronounce the state name correctly in Arkansas.
2. people can’t eat fried chicken with utensils in Georgia.
https://www.rd.com/funny-stuff/dumbest-laws-america/

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1) Alabama: No stink bombs or confetti because "funk balls" and any object "the purpose of which is to create disagreeable odors' is strictly legal illegal there.
2) Arkansas: Must pronounce state name correctly because per the state name code, the only acceptable pronunciation  is in "three syllables, with the final  ‘s’ silent, the ‘a’ in each syllable with the Italian sound, and the accent on the first and last syllables.”
https://www.rd.com/funny-stuff/dumbest-laws-america/

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1)  In Alabama sticking an ice cream in your back pocket is illegal
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1. in Alaska you can't get drunk in a bar
2. in California it is illegal to have nuclear weapons.

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in Oklahoma its illegal to give a dog and ugly face

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In the state of Iowa you must get written permission before throwing a brink into the highway; if you do not have written permission it'll be illegal.
In the state of Washington the harassing of a Bigfoot, Sasquatch, or any undiscovered species is illegal.
source: http://mentalfloss.com/article/80140/find-out-how-50-peculiar-state-laws-came-be

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1) a law in Alabama is no stink bombs or confetti because it makes a very nasty smell and confetti because it also makes a "smell"
2)In Connecticut pickles must bounce . this is a law because two people tried to sell pickles " unfit for human consumption.

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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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1 - There is a law in Juneau, Alaska that prohibits you from bringing your pet flamingo into a barbershop.
2 - It is against the law in Arkansas to honk at a sandwich shop after 9 Pm.
https://www.boredpanda.com/stupid-funny-laws-united-states-captain-scoop/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic

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1. In Arkansas it is illegal to mispronounce Arkansas.
2. In Idaho it is illegal to give your sweetheart a box of chocolates weighing more than 50 pounds.

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/weird-laws-in-america_n_56a264abe4b0d8cc1099e1cd