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In Alaska,Moose may not be viewed from an airplane.
In Arizona it illegal to promote the use of or own more than 6 dildos.

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It’s forbidden for a female to appear unshaven in public (Carrizozo, New Mexico)

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Some time ago we talked about a photo series that ironically portrayed people breaking 8 crazy laws. 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. We've discovered so many unbelievably weird laws that a book wouldn't be enough to write them all, so we just gathered our 22 favorites in this article just for you. One of the craziest laws is without any doubt the one that's still in effect in Waynesboro, VA, stating that it's against the law for a woman to drive a car in main street, unless her husband is standing in front of the car waving a red flag, while the funniest law of all is probably the one saying that in Washington you can be arrested for harassing Bigfoot.

It's our personal top list, therefore you'll find the most stupid laws, at least in our opinion, at the end of the list.
How is it possible that some dumb laws like these are still in effect today, remains a mystery.

If you are aware of some weird laws still in effect in your country or state feel free to tell us in the comments.

22. Bingo games cannot last more than 5 hours (North Carolina)

21. Chickens are not allowed to cross the road (Quitman, Georgia)

20. If you cut down a cactus, you could be sentenced to 25 years in prison (Arizona)

19. Policemen are allowed to bite a dog if they think it will calm the dog down (Paulding, Ohio)

18. It's illegal to sell your eyeballs (Texas)

17. It's against the law to sing off-key (North Carolina)

16. You may not sell toothpaste and a toothbrush to the same customer on a Sunday (Rhode Island)

15. You are not allowed to eat fried chicken any other way than using your hands (Gainesville, Georgia)

14. Marriage between cousins is against the law only if they are younger than 65 (Utah)

13. Red cars may not drive down Lake Street (Minneapolis, Minnesota)

12. It's forbidden for a female to appear unshaven in public (Carrizozo, New Mexico)

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When having sex, only the missionary position is legal. ( Florida)

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In New Jersey its illegal to murder someone  with a bulletproof vest. Its considered a crime of the second degree.
In West Virginia you can't use unmanned aircraft to hunt birds

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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 Arizona it's illegal for a donkey to sleep in a bathtub. In the 1920's a dam broke and flooded a ranchers home, the ranchers donkey had been accustomed to sleeping in the bathtub.
In Arkansas you can't honk your horn near a sandwich shop after 9 p.m. https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/news/g4039/crazy-state-laws/

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It is illegal to promote the use of or own more than 6 dildos! We think everyone woman should own at least six and it should be a crime not to!
CHAPTER 43. PUBLIC INDECENCY

SUBCHAPTER B. OBSCENITY

43.21. Definitions

(a) In this subchapter:

(1) "Obscene" means material or a performance that:

(A) the average person, applying contemporary community standards, would find that taken as a whole appeals to the prurient interest in sex;

(B) depicts or describes:

(i) patently offensive representations or descriptions of ultimate sexual acts, normal or perverted, actual or simulated, including sexual intercourse, sodomy, and sexual bestiality; or

(ii) patently offensive representations or descriptions of masturbation, excretory functions, sadism, masochism, lewd exhibition of the genitals, the male or female genitals in a state of sexual stimulation or arousal, covered male genitals in a discernibly turgid state or a device designed and marketed as useful primarily for stimulation of the human genital organs; and

(C) taken as a whole, lacks serious literary, artistic, political, and scientific value.

(2) "Material" means anything tangible that is capable of being used or adapted to arouse interest, whether through the medium of reading, observation, sound, or in any other manner, but does not include an actual three dimensional obscene device.

(3) "Performance" means a play, motion picture, dance, or other exhibition performed before an audience.

(4) "Patently offensive" means so offensive on its face as to affront current community standards of decency.

(5) "Promote" means to manufacture, issue, sell, give, provide, lend, mail, deliver, transfer, transmit, publish, distribute, circulate, disseminate, present, exhibit, or advertise, or to offer or agree to do the same.

(6) "Wholesale promote" means to manufacture, issue, sell, provide, mail, deliver, transfer, transmit, publish, distribute, circulate, disseminate, or to offer or agree to do the same for purpose of resale.

(7) "Obscene device" means a device including a dildo or artificial vagina, designed or marketed as useful primarily for the stimulation of human genital organs.

(b) If any of the depictions or descriptions of sexual conduct described in this section are declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unlawfully included herein, this declaration shall not invalidate this section as to other patently offensive sexual conduct included herein.

Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. 399, ï¿½ 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974. Amended by Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 372, ch. 163, ï¿½ 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975; Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 1974, ch. 778, ï¿½ 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1979; Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, ï¿½ 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.

43.23. Obscenity

(a) A person commits an offense if, knowing its content and character, he wholesale promotes or possesses with intent to wholesale promote any obscene material or obscene device.

(b) An offense under Subsection (a) is a state jail felony.

(c) A person commits an offense if, knowing its content and character, he:

(1) promotes or possesses with intent to promote any obscene material or obscene device; or

(2) produces, presents, or directs an obscene performance or participates in a portion thereof that is obscene or that contributes to its obscenity.

(d) An offense under Subsection (c) is a Class A misdemeanor.

(e) A person who promotes or wholesale promotes obscene material or an obscene device or possesses the same with intent to promote or wholesale promote it in the course of his business is presumed to do so with knowledge of its content and character.

(f) A person who possesses six or more obscene devices or identical or similar obscene articles is presumed to possess them with intent to promote the same.

(g) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that the person who possesses or promotes material or a device proscribed by this section does so for a bona fide medical, psychiatric, judicial, legislative, or law enforcement purpose.

Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. 399, 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974. Amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 1975, ch. 778, 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1979; Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.

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California: In Los Angeles, it is illegal to wash your neighbors car without their permission.
New Mexico: It is a petty misdemeanor to sing the state or national anthem incorrectly in public.

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The world wouldn't be as unique as it is if didn't have some bizarre, man-made rules attached to it. Look at California for example. A progressive state, California is characterized by its liberal politics, Hollywood stars and exquisite state parks. How can a state dedicated to the cinematic arts and nature exist? Well, not without some interesting (at times outdated) state laws.

The laws that do make sense in the sunshine state are its auto insurance laws. If you're a Californian looking for affordable auto insurance in California, where the law demands that drivers carry bodily injury and property damage liability coverage, CoverHound will help you find what you're looking for. Remember, auto insurance serves to protect you. Can some of California's other strange laws do that same, or do they need to stricken from the record?

Strange Law 1: It is illegal for persons to hunt game from a moving vehicle, unless the game they are hunting is a whale.

Strange Law 2: It is illegal for a woman to drive a vehicle in a house coat.

Strange Law 3: Vehicles cannot surpass speeds of 60 m.p.h. if there is no driver.

Strange Law 4: In Downey, California, it is illegal to wash your car in the street.

Strange Law 5: In Los Angeles, California, it is illegal to wash your neighbor's car without their permission.

Strange Law 6: In Long Beach, California, automobiles are the only items allowed to be stowed in the garage.

Strange Law 7: In Alhambra, California, motorists cannot park their vehicles on the street overnight unless they have a special permit.

Strange Law 8: In Walnut, California, it is illegal to put rock or sand on your driveway.

Now for a few laws that aren't driving-specific:

Strange Law 9: In Fresno, California, park visitors cannot "annoy" lizards they encounter at the city park.

Strange Law 10: " Sunshine is guaranteed to the masses."

Strange Law 11: In Arcadia, California, peacocks have the right of way to cross the street, this includes crossing driveways.

Strange Law 12: In Burlingame, California, it is illegal for residents to spit anywhere, except on baseball diamonds.

Strange Law 13: In El Monte, California, it is illegal to own a pinball machine.

Strange Law 14: In Eureka, California, it is illegal for men with mustaches to kiss a woman.

Strange Law 15: It is illegal for animals to mate within 1,500 feet of a school, saloon or place of worship.

Strange Law 16: It is illegal for a Californian to ride their bicycle through a public swimming pool.

Strange Law 17: In Los Angeles, California, it is illegal to hunt moths under a street lamp.

Strange Law 18: In Norco, California, it is illegal to grow oleander flowers.

Strange Law 19: In Long Beach, California, it is illegal to curse on a mini-golf course.

Strange Law 20: In Blythe, California, it is illegal to wear cowboy boots unless you own two or more cows.

When reading these laws, you have to wonder what happened to get them instated.

When it comes to auto insurance, all you need to know is that you're protecting yourself from financial catastrophe. Invest in an auto insurance California plan today with CoverHound.

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The world wouldn't be as unique as it is if didn't have some bizarre, man-made rules attached to it. Look at California for example. A progressive state, California is characterized by its liberal politics, Hollywood stars and exquisite state parks. How can a state dedicated to the cinematic arts and nature exist?

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When having sex, only the missionary position is legal. (State Florida)

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In Kansas hitting a vending machine that stole your money is illegal.

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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. Sin city never sleeps, or even rests for that matter. It's unlawful to sit or lie down on public sidewalks, as it interferes with the primary purpose of the sidewalk.

2. In 2009, hats were banned inside West Virginia theaters after a very large hat obstructed everyone else's view. This law was repealed in 2010, because we all have bad hair days every once in a while!

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If you cut down a cactus, you could be sentenced to 25 years in prison (Arizona)
In San Antonio, flirting is against the law (Texas)

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11. Bear wrestling matches are prohibited (Alabama)

10. You may not take a picture of a rabbit from January to April without an official permit (Wyoming)

9 .You cannot buy meat of any kind on Sunday (Washington)

8. It's illegal to attend a public event or use public transport within 4 hours of eating an onions or garlic (Indiana)

7. In San Antonio, flirting is against the law (Texas)

6. It's illegal for a man to give his fiancé a box of candy that weighs more than 50 lbs (22.5 kg) (Idaho)

5. A motorist with criminal intentions must stop at the city limits and telephone the chief of police as he is entering the town (Washington)

4. If you are found stealing soap, you must wash yourself until the bar of soap has been completely used up (Arizona)

3. If you have mustaches, it's illegal for you to kiss a woman (Eureka, Nevada)

2. It's against the law for a woman to drive a car in Main Street unless her husband is walking in front of the car waving a red flag (Waynesboro, Virginia)

1. You can be arrested or fined for harassing Bigfoot (Washington)

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11. Bear wrestling matches are prohibited (Alabama) 10. You may not take a picture of a rabbit from January to April without an official permit (Wyoming) 9 .You cannot buy meat of any kind on Sunday (Washington) 8. It's illegal to attend a public event or use public transport within 4 hours of eating an ...

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In Alaska it is illegal to be drunk in a bar. a person who is already drunk may not “knowingly” enter a bar to drink more, or remain in the bar that got them drunk in.
https://www.rd.com/funny-stuff/dumbest-laws-america/

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In Connecticut a pickle must bounce before it is sold. In Georgia you can not eat fried chicken with utensils.

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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 Los Angeles, California, it is illegal to wash your neighbor’s car without their permission.
2. In Norco, California, it is illegal to grow oleander flowers.

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its illegal to refuse to give someone a glass of water in Arizona

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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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Iowa-  Ministers must obtain a permit to carry their liquor across state lines.
Kansas-  Hitting a vending machine that stole your money is illegal.
DUMBLAWS.COM

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Arkansas you must pronounce the state name correctly. In Connecticut a pickle must bounce before it is sold.

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Arkansas: Must pronounce state name correctly
Connecticut: Pickles must 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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Michigan it is illegal for a women to cut her own hair without her husbands permission
Alabama it is illegal to wear a fake mustache that causes laughter in church
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/weird-laws-in-america_n_56a264abe4b0d8cc1099e1cd

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in Alaska you cant get drunk in a bar

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A fine of up to $700 is in store for anyone who feeds the pigeons in Venice's St.

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In alabama bear wrestling are prohibited.

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in Alabama you cant have no stick bombs or confetti

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Parliament's famous Salmon Act of 1986 states that is is illegal to hold a salmon under suspicious circumstances.

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If you cut down a cactus, you could be sentenced to 25 years in prison (Arizona)
flirting is against the law (Texas)

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It’s forbidden for a female to appear unshaven in public (Carrizozo, New Mexico)

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Some time ago we talked about a photo series that ironically portrayed people breaking 8 crazy laws. 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. We've discovered so many unbelievably weird laws that a book wouldn't be enough to write them all, so we just gathered our 22 favorites in this article just for you. One of the craziest laws is without any doubt the one that's still in effect in Waynesboro, VA, stating that it's against the law for a woman to drive a car in main street, unless her husband is standing in front of the car waving a red flag, while the funniest law of all is probably the one saying that in Washington you can be arrested for harassing Bigfoot.

It's our personal top list, therefore you'll find the most stupid laws, at least in our opinion, at the end of the list.
How is it possible that some dumb laws like these are still in effect today, remains a mystery.

If you are aware of some weird laws still in effect in your country or state feel free to tell us in the comments.

22. Bingo games cannot last more than 5 hours (North Carolina)

21. Chickens are not allowed to cross the road (Quitman, Georgia)

20. If you cut down a cactus, you could be sentenced to 25 years in prison (Arizona)

19. Policemen are allowed to bite a dog if they think it will calm the dog down (Paulding, Ohio)

18. It's illegal to sell your eyeballs (Texas)

17. It's against the law to sing off-key (North Carolina)

16. You may not sell toothpaste and a toothbrush to the same customer on a Sunday (Rhode Island)

15. You are not allowed to eat fried chicken any other way than using your hands (Gainesville, Georgia)

14. Marriage between cousins is against the law only if they are younger than 65 (Utah)

13. Red cars may not drive down Lake Street (Minneapolis, Minnesota)

12. It's forbidden for a female to appear unshaven in public (Carrizozo, New Mexico)

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Some time ago we talked about a photo series that ironically portrayed people breaking 8 crazy laws. 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. We've discovered so many unbelievably weird laws that a book wouldn't be [...]

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Alabama: No confetti
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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 alabama no stink bombs or confetti

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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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-Germany: You Can’t Play the Piano at Midnight

-France: Ketchup is Banned in School Cafeterias

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Seasoned travelers are used to experiencing a certain level of culture shock when they arrive at a new destination.

They might experience unfamiliar traffic patterns, strange food and cultural customs that baffle them at first. However, many of these customs make sense once you understand the history and values of a region.

The same can be said for many of a country's laws. They might seem ridiculous at first, but there are specific intentions behind them.

Goldfish Quotas, Ketchup Bans and 18 of the Craziest Laws in the World

Germany: You Can't Play the Piano at Midnight

The team at Learn Out Live joked that Germany is "the country of a million laws" and debunked legal myths about using pillows as a weapon and singing the national anthem. One law that rings true, however, is the one that forbids the playing of musical instruments after certain hours.

Renters are only allowed to practice their instruments from 8:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 20:00 to be respectful to their neighbors. They also have time restrictions for various instruments to prevent artists from playing marathon symphonies the rest of the neighborhood never asked for.

Spain: Don't Walk Shirtless in Majorca's City Center

Not all weird laws come from a bygone era. Alex Dunham at The Local Spain broke the news in May 2014 that the island of Majorca would fine people (namely tourists) 600 EUR for walking around without a shirt on. The island is a renowned beach destination, but officials are hoping to clean up its image by discouraging tourists from treating it like a beach party. Uncovered swimwear can also be fined.

England: It is Illegal to Kill or Eat Any Mute Swans

The Queen owns all of the Mute Swans of England, and only she is allowed to kill and eat one. This goes all the way back to Medieval times, when swans were considered a delicacy that the wealthy desperately wanted on their dinner tables. While this might seem antiquated, the law actually has practical purposes today.

"The Mute Swan is officially a protected species and therefore nobody is legally allowed to kill them for the purpose of eating them," the team at Britain Explorer writes. "Mute swans are protected under the wildlife and countryside act of 1981. Anyone found guilty of killing them faces a £5,000 fine or up to six months in prison."

France: Ketchup is Banned in School Cafeterias

In 2011, Christopher Hebert, the president of the national association of municipal catering managers, banned ketchup from school cafeterias.

"The weird thing about this rule is that it was not put into place for health reasons - otherwise mayo might have been taken off the menu as well," Annie André writes at How to Live in France. "But because Monsieur Hebert thinks that every spoonful of ketchup is like eating the 'incarnation of Americanism.'"

In order to preserve the French culture, ketchup is only allowed on french fries (ironically enough), which are only allowed to be served once per week.

Italy: It Is Illegal to Die in Certain Cities

It is illegal to die in at least two cities in Italy, and also several other cities around the world. In part, this has to do with depopulation and aging towns, but also addresses local health crises. In the case of Sellia, Italy, residents who fail to take preventative death measures by getting an annual health check-up will be fined 10 EUR per year.

"The old 'ban on death' manoeuvre, in short, is often the local government equivalent of a naked calendar - a good-natured way of driving attention to their cause," Leo Benedictus writes at The Guardian. "In Sellia, 100 people signed up for their health checks in the flurry of publicity that followed the prohibition of dying and, who knows, perhaps one or two did have their lives saved as a result."

Switzerland: It Is Illegal to Own Only One Goldfish

Switzerland has some of the most thorough and dedicated animal cruelty laws in the world. While people are welcome to own multiple goldfish, owning just one is considered inhumane isolation.

"Other social creatures like guinea pigs and budgerigars are also covered by this legislation," Nicola Oakley writes for The Mirror. "Switzerland even has companies which pair guinea pigs up with partners when the inevitable happens and one of the original couple dies."

Additional animal welfare laws mandate a training course for dog owners before they're able to legally own one.

Japan: You Can Only Dance After Midnight if the Lights Are On

Time Out Tokyo reports that club owners and DJs had a major victory in 2015 against government officials who were trying to ban dancing after midnight. The law originates from decades past, when dance halls were often venues for prostitution, and recently resurfaced after a series of incidents at nightclubs.

"After two years of campaigning, lobbying and drafting, the new law allows people to keep on shaking after the clock strikes twelve - if there's enough light. A small amendment states that the level of lighting should be at least 10 lux, which corresponds to the lighting in a cinema during intermission."

Thailand: You Can't Leave the House Without Wearing Underwear

While this is one of the most common laws that expats like to chuckle at when they visit the region, few understand why it was created. In all likelihood, this has to do with hygiene purposes in bathhouses or public decency laws surrounding nudity.

Johnny Ward of One Step 4Ward asks the real question that comes to mind upon hearing Thailand's underwear law: How will police enforce it?

"If you do have a penchant for airy nethers, I don't really see how this law can be checked or enforced, so you're probably safe. Just don't head out without your trousers, too - that'd be a dead giveaway."

Malaysia and Singapore: No Spitting (Except into Drains)

Be careful if you have something caught in your throat in Malaysia or Singapore, as you could be fined for spitting on the sidewalk, within a private building, or really anywhere that isn't a drain.

"Those found liable under this Act may be liable to a fine of RM 100 [20 EUR]," writes the team at Cilisos, a Malaysian news blog. "Our neighbour Singapore, however, decided to one up us recently, fining a perennial spitter RM 2047 [430 EUR] and jailing him for five weeks!"

Not only does this spitting law protect the cleanliness of a city, it also promotes good hygiene and manners for its citizens.

China: Reincarnation is Illegal Without the Government's Permission

This law has been passed around for several years, but recently came back up with the aging Dalai Lama.

"Although the ruling Communist Party is an officially atheist organisation - officials are barred from practicing religion - it is perennially uncomfortable with forces outside of its control, and has for years demanded the power to regulate the supernatural affairs of Tibetan Buddhist figures, determining who can and cannot be reincarnated," Jonathan Kaiman writes at the Los Angeles Times. "Experts say it's also part of a wide-ranging effort to tighten control over the turbulent region."

Vietnam: You Will Be Fined 300 USD for Driving With No Hands

Zoe Osborne created a guide at City Pass Guide for expats looking to move to Vietnam. The list includes laws and information ranging from imports to labor laws. She even includes a chart listing traffic violations for motor vehicles and the possible fines that come with them.

"According to traffic rules in Vietnam, you are legally obliged to be obnoxious with your horn when overtaking someone," she writes. "You are also not allowed to undertake, though everyone does, and you are not allowed to drive or ride a bicycle with headphones in, though everyone also does."

South Korea: Kids Need Permission to Play Video Games After Midnight

South Korea once had a "Cinderella Law" that prohibited children from playing video games between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m. The basis behind this law well-meaning: Video game addiction is a very real problem that the government and parents are looking to curb.

However, this law also came with a workaround: Kids could just log on through their parents' accounts. Parents also weren't thrilled that they couldn't give special permission for their kids to play. As a result, this law was rolled back in 2014, Min-Jeong Lee reports for the Wall Street Journal.

Now, parents are able to give permission for their children to keep playing into the night.

New Zealand: It is a Crime to Willingly Deface Currency

This is a law that can be found across the world, so expat best practices discourage travelers from stepping on, tearing or writing on the money they have while still in the country. Writer Rachel Thomas pointed out that filmmaker Taika Waititi willingly broke this law in 2000 for an art project that involved painting money, but never faced charged for the project.

While these laws might seem archaic, they do serve two purposes. This first ensures the quality of currency in circulation - so businesses and banks don't have to handle ratty money - while the second refers to political loyalty. Defacing figureheads on currency is viewed as disrespectful (and even an attack) to the figures on them, and in many cases the government itself.

Canada: You Can't Text While Waiting in a Drive-Thru

In 2015, a man was fined 300 CAD for texting in line at a Tim Hortons drive-thru. Texting while operating a moving vehicle is illegal in most parts of Canada, and still counts even if you're sitting in a drive-thru or waiting at a red light.

"The officer saw the man texting on the road before entering the drive-thru," Jason Tchir writes at the Globe and Mail. "The officer had intended to give a warning to the man, who kept texting when he got into the drive-thru, holding the phone in both hands and steering with his knees."

If this seems more like an offense given because of a technicality, think about the same situation with a drunk driver. Someone who is sitting behind the wheel of a fast food chain drunk might not be a danger to society, but they will be once they pull back onto the main road.

Canada: 50 Percent of Prime Time TV Content Must be Locally Made

This law was modified fairly recently. The content aired during the daytime can be produced anywhere, but half of the content broadcasted at night must be made in Canada - and there are similar laws for radio stations and their songs.

"The decisions are meant to help Canadian television compete and thrive in a world of intense competition from foreign online providers like Netflix," Claire Brownell writes at the Financial Post. "The goal of the change is to encourage broadcasters to take the money they were spending on mediocre daytime programming, created simply to fill the quota, and spend it on high quality shows with the potential for international appeal instead."

Australia: It Is Illegal to Intentionally Disrupt a Wedding

Having a man with a leaf blower walk past your outdoor wedding (or beachgoers crashing your seaside vows) might put a damper on your ceremony, but the bride and groom can take action Down Under if they feel their special day was disrupted intentionally.

"According to the Summary Offences Act 7A, any person who intentionally obstructs or disturbs a wedding ceremony or funeral - whether secular or religious - is guilty of an offence and could face a maximum penalty of a whopping $10,000 or two years' imprisonment," Lauren McMah writes at News.com.au.

Keep that in mind if a few of your wedding guests get too rowdy before you're able to say "I do."

South Africa: Herders Have the Right of Way

If you're driving down the road in South Africa, make sure you're giving room and time for herders. "There is a limit to the rule, though," the team at AFKInsider writes. "The animals must be donkeys, goats, pigs, ostriches, mules or horses."

While the goal of this law is to protect the safety of drivers, it also serves to reduce destruction-of-property disputes if an animal were to run into a car or a driver were to kill an animal.

India: You Must Report Found Money to the Police

Any money exceeding 10 rupees (0.15 EUR) that is found on the side of the road must be turned in to the proper authorities to find its true owner, according to the Indian Treasure Trove Act of 1878.

"According to this law, whenever any treasure exceeding in amount or value 10 rupees is found, the finder shall, as soon as practicable, give to the Collector notice in writing the place where it is found, the nature of amount with date," writes the team at Silicon India.

While this law is meant to protect the property of citizens, it's questionable how often it is enforced - especially for small sums.

Brazil: You Cannot Wear a Helmet Inside

This law might seem confusing at first, but makes sense once you understand the nature of why it was passed.

"The majority of Brazilian states have a law that forbids the use of helmets or any other type of object or piece of cloth covering the face of individuals upon entering a public or private premise," Patrick Bruha writes at The Brazil Business.

"This law was passed in order to reduce the number of attempts of robbery by bikers. By removing the helmet or piece of cloth, the individual is more easily recognised by security tapes."

This law also reduces getaway time, as the thief would have to don his or her helmet before taking off.

Russia: It Is Illegal to Drive a Dirty Car

This law has been passed in both Chelyabinsk and Moscow, and can garner a fine of 2,000 rubles (30 EUR). While this law might follow the same logic as other laws on this list (like the Majorcan swimsuit law or the Malaysian spitting rule), the team at Transparent Language suspects there's a more sinister side to it.

"With a population of over one million people, you can bet that there are going to be some dirty cars," Jenya writes. "Basically, this law provides the police with an excuse to pull you over should they need 'lunch money.' Both of these cities could be a great place to open up a car wash."
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2. Don't buy junk from a drunk in Wyoming. This became a law when people purchased scrap metals, rubber, rags or paper from a drunk guy.

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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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In Florida people who own bars, restaurants, or places where liquor is served can be fined up to 1,000 if they permit any contest of dwarf tossing.
In Minnesota any contest in which people try to catch a oiled or greased pig is illegal.
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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.

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Alaska

Arizona

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California

Colorado

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Georgia

Hawaii

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Illinois

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Maryland

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The world wouldn't be as unique as it is if didn't have some bizarre, man-made rules attached to it. Look at California for example. A progressive state, California is characterized by its liberal politics, Hollywood stars and exquisite state parks. How can a state dedicated to the cinematic arts and nature exist? Well, not without some interesting (at times outdated) state laws.

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Strange Law 1: It is illegal for persons to hunt game from a moving vehicle, unless the game they are hunting is a whale.

Strange Law 2: It is illegal for a woman to drive a vehicle in a house coat.

Strange Law 3: Vehicles cannot surpass speeds of 60 m.p.h. if there is no driver.

Strange Law 4: In Downey, California, it is illegal to wash your car in the street.

Strange Law 5: In Los Angeles, California, it is illegal to wash your neighbor's car without their permission.

Strange Law 6: In Long Beach, California, automobiles are the only items allowed to be stowed in the garage.

Strange Law 7: In Alhambra, California, motorists cannot park their vehicles on the street overnight unless they have a special permit.

Strange Law 8: In Walnut, California, it is illegal to put rock or sand on your driveway.

Now for a few laws that aren't driving-specific:

Strange Law 9: In Fresno, California, park visitors cannot "annoy" lizards they encounter at the city park.

Strange Law 10: " Sunshine is guaranteed to the masses."

Strange Law 11: In Arcadia, California, peacocks have the right of way to cross the street, this includes crossing driveways.

Strange Law 12: In Burlingame, California, it is illegal for residents to spit anywhere, except on baseball diamonds.

Strange Law 13: In El Monte, California, it is illegal to own a pinball machine.

Strange Law 14: In Eureka, California, it is illegal for men with mustaches to kiss a woman.

Strange Law 15: It is illegal for animals to mate within 1,500 feet of a school, saloon or place of worship.

Strange Law 16: It is illegal for a Californian to ride their bicycle through a public swimming pool.

Strange Law 17: In Los Angeles, California, it is illegal to hunt moths under a street lamp.

Strange Law 18: In Norco, California, it is illegal to grow oleander flowers.

Strange Law 19: In Long Beach, California, it is illegal to curse on a mini-golf course.

Strange Law 20: In Blythe, California, it is illegal to wear cowboy boots unless you own two or more cows.

When reading these laws, you have to wonder what happened to get them instated.

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This iconic (read: horrifying) scene in last year's megahit "Wolf of Wall Street" shows Jordan Belfort and company tossing a little person at a Velcro-covered target. Fortunately for Leo's character, they weren't in the Sunshine State.

In Florida, owners of commercial establishments (where alcohol is sold) may be fined up to $1,000 if they participate in or permit any contest of dwarf-tossing. The law makes sense, but the fact that the state has to spell it out might make you scratch your head.

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.

We decided to undertake some legal legwork and identify the strangest statute still on the books in every state.

Alabama

Alabama residents commit unlawful bear exploitation if they purchase, possess, or train a bear for the purpose of bear wrestling. It's a Class B felony, punishable by a fine, confiscation of the bear, and restitution to a humane society for animals.

Apparently, man versus bear wrestling took hold in the early 1800s - a byproduct of Greco-Roman displays of masculinity.

Alaska

A person cannot get drunk in a bar and remain on the premises. (Kind of defeats the purpose of a bar, doesn't it?) The statute states an intoxicated person may not "knowingly" enter or camp out where alcohol is sold - so maybe if you're inebriated enough, you can get away with it.

In 2012, police in Alaska reportedly started aggressively enforcing the law, sending plainclothes officers to bars to identify and arrest suspects.

Arizona

No one can feed garbage to pigs without first obtaining a permit, which requires annual renewal. You can, however, swap out the trough for a waste basket if the swine are raised for your own consumption.

Arkansas

A pinball machine can't give more than 25 free games to a player who continues to win. Some restaurant-gaming chains - like Chuck E. Cheese- are exempt from certain anti-gambling statutes because they award free games, toys, and novelties that don't constitute an exchange of "valuable things."

California

A frog that dies during a frog-jumping contest can't be eaten.

This health code likely made its way into the books to protect competitors at the Calaveras County Fair and Frog Jumping Jubilee, an 80-year-old tradition in the gold mining town of Angels Camp. Each year, tourists and experienced jockeys compete to see how far their bullfrogs can leap.

Colorado

You have to get a permit to modify the weather. Weather modification is not only possible, but it's actually a lucrative business.

In select states, it's legal to perform activities that produce artificial changes in the composition or behavior of the atmosphere - such as burning silver iodide, which carries into the clouds to stimulate rain.

The permit requirement ensures minimal harm to the land and maximum benefit to the people.

Connecticut

In Connecticut, letting other people copy your academic work isn't just a no-no in school - it's also illegal. The general statutes explicitly prohibit selling a term paper, essay, dissertation, etc. at any education facility supervised by the state.

The punishment isn't specified, but it's probably more than detention.

It's a Class B misdemeanor to sell, barter, or offer the fur of a domestic dog or cat.

Any products made in whole or in part from the hair, say a coat of 101 Dalmatians, also result in a fine of $2,500 and a ban on owning a dog or cat for 15 years after conviction.

Grumpy cat is still grumpy though.

Florida

Owners of commercial establishments where alcohol is sold may be fined up to $1,000 if they participate in or permit any contest of dwarf-tossing. In 1989, Florida outlawed this Australian bar fad of tossing little people when it caught on in southern parts of the state.

A Florida state legislator tried to repeal the law in 2011 but wasn't successful.

Georgia

Those engaging in llama-related activities, such as riding, training, or goofing around at a county fair or performance, are accountable for any and all personal injuries incurred. The "llama professional" is immune from liability for harm or death with few exceptions.

Injured participants have a shot in court if they were just spectating from an authorized area.

Hawaii

Billboards have no place in paradise. They're outlawed in the state with just 18 exceptions.

The "urban beautification" initiative dates back to 1927, when an all-white circle of Hawaii's power wives created the Outdoor Circle Club and lobbied for the ban. Today, the group exists as a watchdog on ever-threatening, jumbo-size advertisements.

Idaho

Cannibalism is strictly prohibited and punishable by up to 14 years in prison in Idaho. But it's okay to " willfully ingest the flesh or blood of a human being" in life-or-death situations, if it's the only apparent means or survival.

The only state to declare cannibalism illegal, Idaho erected the ban in 1990 as a reaction to spreading fear that eating humans would pop-up in ritualized practices.

Illinois

Urban legend says it's a crime to possess more than $600 worth of salamanders. (That's 75-plus salamanders, according to fair market value.) In reality, it's illegal to keep any variety of aquatic life in excess of $600 in Illinois if it was captured or killed in violation of the state's law.

Indiana

Liquor stores can't sell cooled water or soda, but they can sell uncooled soda. In fact, they can't sell milk either. The code specifically lists what types of beverages (and at what temperatures) permit-holding businesses can have in stock.

Iowa

Anyone trying to pass off margarine (or oleo or oleomargarine) as real butter is guilty of a misdemeanor. The great butter vs. margarine battle rages on though, so we understand Iowa's desire for transparency.

Kansas

Liquor may not be sold by the glass in 26 counties. In Kansas - a state that outlawed alcohol sales until 1948, a full 15 years after Congress repealed Prohibition - individual counties may, by resolution or petition, prohibit the sale of booze in public places where 30% or less of their gross comes from the sale of food.

There's no place like home to get tipsy.

Every legislator, public officer, and lawyer must take an oath stating that they have not fought a duel with deadly weapons. When it entered the Kentucky Constitution in 1849, the law was meant to deter men who might aspire to public office from participating in the once-rampant Southern tradition.

Some evidence suggests, however, that trial-by-combat might technically be legal on a federal level even today.

Louisiana

Jambalaya prepared in "the traditional manner" is not subject to typical sanitation regulations.

According to the public health and safety codes, this Creole stir-fry, made with rice, meat, and vegetables, may be prepared for public consumption in the open, using iron pots and wood fires.

Maine

An early version of the chance game of Bingo, called Beano, is legally regulated in this New England state. The legal rules dictate that a person conducting or assisting in the conduct of the game may assist players by playing their cards while they take a restroom break.

This allowance does not apply in high-stakes Beano, which apparently, is also a thing.

Maryland

A person who sells non-latex condoms by means of a vending machine is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine up to $1,000.

Massachusetts

Whether you're in Gillette Stadium or Fenway Park, you'll probably never hear just half of the "Star Spangled Banner." Singing or playing the national anthem other than as a whole and separate composition is punishable by a fine no more than $100.

You'll pay the same price for dancing (at all) to it, too.

Michigan

A statute on the books since 1931 makes adultery a felony - punishable by a maximum of four years in prison and a $5,000 fine.

In 2012, Portage police Sgt. James Myers was fired for on-the-job misconduct, including allegedly cheating on his wife and furthering a relationship with a local waitress using a city-issued cellphone and email account while on the clock. He was neither fined nor imprisoned, suggesting Michigan doesn't take the law too seriously.

Minnesota

In Minnesota, any game in which participants attempt to capture a greased or oiled pig is illegal. The same laws also prohibits turkey scrambles. Let's assume legislators were more concerned with animal cruelty than human stupidity.

Mississippi

Using profanity in front of two or more persons in a public place might land you in the county jail for up to 30 days. Or you could pay a hefty fine to the state swear jar, no more than $100.

While this law appears to be a direct assault on the First Amendment, it's thought to have been conceived in order to protect the public.

Missouri

If any bull or ram over the age of 1 year old runs rampant for more than three days, any person may castrate the animal without assuming liability for damage. Three town residents must attest in writing that the animal is loose, and its owner must fail to reclaim or confine the beast after notice is given.

Guiding sheep onto a railroad track with intent to injure the train, not the sheep, can stick you with a whopping fine up to $50,000 and a stay at the state prison not exceeding five years. The locomotive corporation or owners of the railroad must be harmed, in addition to Dolly and friends.

Nebraska

No person who is afflicted with a venereal disease can marry. While it's nearly impossible to enforce, this health code could prevent marital bliss for more than 8,000 Nebraskans who reported cases of chlamydia or gonorrhea to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2012.

Nevada

In the only state where prostitution won't get you arrested in most counties, using x-rays to determine shoe size could. That may sound strange, but a device with that exact purpose actually exists: a shoe-fitting fluoroscope also known as a pedoscope or foot-o-scope.

With the knowledge that exposure to radiation harms people in awful ways, this practice went by the wayside. But at one point, the state had to spell it out. Anyone who didn't get the message is guilty of a misdemeanor.

New Hampshire

As of 1973, it's illegal to carry away or collect seaweed at night. Breaking most of the general provisions about fish and game will land you a "violation" - with an unspecified punishment.

Seaweed is routinely used in fertilizer and animal feed. It's also considered a good source of alginate, which gives liquid solutions a thicker texture (think Jell-O). Just last year, Maine and its fisherman grappled over a similar set of regulations.

New Jersey

In the Garden State, anyone wearing a "body vest" a.k.a. bullet-proof armor while committing murder, manslaughter, robbery, sexual assault, etc. is guilty of another crime.

And attempting to flee while wearing this unlawful piece of clothing, after committing the initial act, bumps up the crime from third-degree to second- or first-degree.

New Mexico

As stated in the New Mexico Constitution, "idiots" can't vote in state elections. Traditionally, the word "idiot" has referred to someone (rather politically incorrectly) mentally disabled or with an IQ below 30.

But read the comments section on any website, and you'll see the term is more loosely applied now. The vagueness in these statutes could cause problems someday.

Currently, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Ohio uphold the same idea in their constitutions. Even if you have a mental disability though, if you understand what voting means, federal law protects your right to cast a ballot, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

New York

It's unlawful for three or more people wearing masks to gather in public for a demonstration or a march. Originally enacted in 1845, it entered the books when local tenant farmers disguised themselves as Native American and attacked and killed their landlords.

The law includes exceptions for masquerade parties and similar events.

North Carolina

For certain organizations in North Carolina, bingo games can last only up to five hours. The state's administrative code even contains a few more explicit restrictions on the game: only one in a 48-hour period and no more than a $500 prize.

Our best guess as to the motivation behind this law? Retirement homes needed to crack down on geriatric bingo sharks.

North Dakota

All members of North Dakota's Dry Pea and Lentil Council must be citizens. The organization was created in 1997 to to promote the dry pea, lentil, chickpeas, lupins, and fava bean industries, and the legislature clearly didn't want someone with just a green card wielding all that power.

A national version of the Dry Pea and Lentil Council also exists. But North Dakota obviously decided it needed a more state-focused group.

Every operator of an underground coal mine must provide " adequate supply" of toilet paper with each toilet.

This law clearly makes sense, but the fact that it exists at all raises some questions about basic human decency.

And Ohio.

Oklahoma

According to the most recently updated version of the Oklahoma statutes in 2013, McCarthyism is alive and well. We quote:

"It is here now found and declared to be a fact that there exists an International Communist conspiracy which is committed to the overthrow of the government of the United States and of the several states, including that of the State of Oklahoma, by force or violence ..."

Oregon

In Oregon, leaving a container of urine or fecal matter on the side of the road is a Class A misdemeanor. And you can't throw it from the vehicle either. Again, we understand the logic. But who tried to leave urine or excrement on the side of the road in the first place?

Pennsylvania

Human trafficking in general violates too many international laws to count. But Pennsylvania felt the need to specify that you can't barter a baby.

But if you do find yourself swapping goods or services for your precious bundle, it's only a misdemeanor, which is usually punished less harshly than felonies.

Rhode Island

Rhode Islanders who bite off someone else's limb will face no more than 20 years in prison (but no less than one) - but only if they maimed the victim on purpose.

If you fall and your teeth accidentally dismember somebody, you will have a legitimate defense. Don't worry.

South Carolina

A male over the age of 16 can't seduce a woman by falsely promising to marry her. If found guilty, he'll be charged with a misdemeanor, fined at the court's discretion, and/or imprisoned for no longer than one year - with a decent number of exceptions.

For example, if the woman was already married or considered "lewd" or "unchaste" (which the law doesn't define), the court can't convict the male of the misdemeanor. The offender will also walk if no one can corroborate the woman's testimony. And no law exists with the gender roles reversed.

South Dakota

Agricultural producers may set off fireworks and other explosives to safeguard their sunflower crops. Crows and other birds can wreak havoc on a blossoming field, and pyrotechnics are farmers' first defense - so long as they're not used within 600 feet of an occupied home, church, or schoolhouse.

In Tennessee, you can't hunt, trap, or harm an albino deer intentionally.

If you do, the fish and wildlife commission will charge you with a Class C misdemeanor (punishable by fine only.)

"White deer," as people often call these mammalian anomalies, are extremely rare.

Only about one in every 30,000 deer is born albino. Some even consider the animal the modern unicorn and believe it has magical powers.

Texas

In Texas, people wishing to run for office must acknowledge the " Supreme Being." If not, they could be subjected to religious tests. In other words: No atheists allowed.

Utah

In Utah, no one may hurl a missile at a bus or bus terminal - except "elected or appointed peace officers" or "commercial security personnel." Anyone outside those positions is guilty of a third-degree felony.

Vermont

The Vermont legislature created a law that prohibits outlawing clotheslines - proof that governments don't always abuse their powers. The same statute also states that no law can ban solar collectors, listing both items as "energy devices based on renewable resources."

Virginia

Except for married couples, sex is completely banned in Virginia. No matter your age or your partner's, breaking this law results in a Class 4 misdemeanor.

Washington

Doors to nearly all public buildings must open outwardly. Anyone who violates this will face a misdemeanor charge. The statute does explain why though: to avoid congestion during emergencies, like fires.

West Virginia

Don't attempt to substitute a hunting dog for a ferret in West Virginia. Anyone who hunts, catches, takes, kills, injures, or pursues a wild animal or bird with a ferret will face a fine of no less than $100 (but no more than $500) and no less than 10 (but no more than 100) days in jail.

Wisconsin

Not to stereotype, but in Wisconsin (also known as America's Dairyland), many different kinds of state-certified cheeses (Muenster, cheddar, Colby, Monterey Jack) must be " highly pleasing."

Wyoming

In Wyoming, you can't " cut, sever, detach, or mutilate" more than one-half of a sheep's ear. Violations are felony offenses, punishable by up to five years in prison.

But less than one-half? Totally fine. And if the sale document or title approves said mutilation, go ahead then.

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Here Are The Most Ridiculous Laws In Every State

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This iconic (read: horrifying) scene in last year's megahit "Wolf of Wall Street" shows Jordan Belfort and company tossing a little person at a Velcro-covered target. Fortunately for Leo's character, they weren't in the Sunshine State. In Florida, owners of commercial establishments (where alcohol is sold) may be fined up to $1,000 if they participate in or permit any contest of dwarf-tossing.

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In the town Goodyear, Arizona, it is illegal to spit in or on any public building, sidewalk, park, or road. They do this to keep the city clean. While in Rockville, Maryland, it is illegal to curse while driving on any street or highway. They even have a city swear jar that you add $100 if you are caught.
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In Washington no person can walk around in public if you have a cold.

In Colorado it is a illegal to keep a couch on the porch.

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Dumb Laws, Stupid Laws: We have weird laws, strange laws, and just plain crazy laws!

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You won't believe the crazy laws in the United States, Canada, and around the world. We have dumb laws in California, New York, Florida...

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Delaware - Strict hours on Halloween between 6-8 pm for the children's safety and if it's on a Sunday, Halloween would be moved to the day before on Oct. 30.

Gainevilles, Georgia - No eating chicken with utensils. "Finger lickin' good" isn't just a phrase, it's the right way to eat chicken in Georgia.
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In Arkansas a man may legally beat his wife, but only once a month.

In California you cannot use Mousetraps in the state without an official hunting license.

A Kentucky law states that people must bathe at least once per year.

In Minnesota a women impersonating Santa Claus can face up to 30 days in prison.

It’s against the law to pretend your parents are rich in Washington state.

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Laws are designed to keep people safe and ensure that order is maintained in a society. There are federal laws, which apply to the entire United States, and there are also state by state laws, which only apply to the residents of that particular state, or to visitors of the state. Some state laws, however, are rather odd and unusual. Many of these laws were created a long time ago and might not be enforced today, but they are still on the books. These weird and sometimes completely confusing laws are often still written in the state's legislature, but no one really holds the "law breakers" accountable.

Alabama: It is not permitted to playing the game of dominos on Sundays.

Alaska: You cannot wake a bear up in order to take a picture with it in the state of Alaska.

Arizona: According to a law in Tucson, Arizona, women are not allowed to wear pants.

Arkansas: Men can beat their wives, but only once per month in Arkansas.

California: Mousetraps cannot be used in California without an official hunting license.

Colorado: In Pueblo, Colorado, dandelions cannot be grown within the city limits.

Connecticut: Dogs cannot get an education in Hartford, Connecticut.

Delaware: A marriage can be annulled if the marriage occurred because of a dare.

Florida: It is against the law to imitate an animal in the city of Miami.

Georgia: Barbers cannot advertise the price of a haircut or any other services in the state of Georgia.

Hawaii: Ironically, the laws of Hawaii say you cannot appear in public wearing only swimming trunks.

Idaho: If you're giving your sweetheart a box of candy in Idaho, it must weight more than 50 pounds.

Illinois: It is very clearly stated that all cars in Illinois must be driven with a steering wheel included.

Indiana: In South Bend, Indiana, monkeys cannot smoke cigarettes.

Iowa: No one can be charged an admission cost to see a one-armed piano player in the state of Iowa.

Kansas: Cherry pie a la mode cannot be served on Sundays in Kansas.

Kentucky: Kentucky law states that people must bathe at least once per year.

Louisiana: Gargling in public is illegal in Louisiana.

Maine: You cannot win more than three dollars from gambling in the state of Maine.

Maryland: Oysters must be treated properly in Maryland by law.

Massachusetts: Tomatoes are not permitted in clam chowder in the state of Massachusetts.

Michigan: A woman's hair is her husband's legal property in Michigan.

Minnesota: Women impersonating Santa Claus can face up to thirty days in prison.

Mississippi: You cannot kill your "servant" in Mississippi.

Missouri: Men must have permits to shave in the state of Missouri.

Montana: Wives cannot open their husbands' mail or else they face felony charges.

Nebraska: Soup must be made at the same time bartenders serve beer in Nebraska.

Nevada: Camels cannot be driven on the highway in Nevada.

New Hampshire: You cannot check into a hotel under a false name in New Hampshire.

New Jersey: Forget buying cabbage on Sunday in New Jersey: it's illegal!

New Mexico: The city of Carlsbad has banned the Miriam-Webster collegiate dictionary.

New York: It is illegal in New York to throw a ball at a person's head for fun.

North Carolina: The city of Ashland prohibits public sneezing on city streets.

North Dakota: You cannot fall asleep with your shoes still on in North Dakota.

Ohio: In the state of Ohio you cannot have a bear without a license.

Oklahoma: No ugly or funny faces shall be made at dogs in the state of Oklahoma.

Oregon: No one can bathe without wearing acceptable clothing that covers their body from the neck to their knees.

Pennsylvania: Marriages cannot be performed if either the bride or groom is drunk.

Rhode Island: It is illegal to throw pickle juice on a trolley in Rhode Island.

South Carolina: Everyone living in South Carolina must take their gun to church with them.

South Dakota: You cannot fall asleep while in a cheese factory in South Dakota.

Tennessee: You are not allowed to drive and sleep in the state of Tennessee.

Texas: In the state of Texas, no one is allowed to have a pair of pliers on them at any time.

Utah: All birds are granted the right of way on highways in Utah.

Vermont: You must not deny that God exists in Vermont.

Virginia: In Richmond, Virginia, it's illegal to flip a coin to determine who will buy the coffee.

Washington: It's against the law to pretend your parents are rich in Washington state.

West Virginia: No adults allowed: In the state of West Virginia, only babies are allowed to ride in baby carriages.

Wisconsin: There will be no kissing on trains in Wisconsin!

Wyoming: Women cannot stand within five feet of a bar.

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Criminal Justice Resources: The Top 50 Strangest Laws

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Laws are designed to keep people safe and ensure that order is maintained in a society. There are federal laws, which apply to the entire United States, and there are also state by state laws, which only apply to the residents of that particular state, or to visitors of the state.