25 Weird State Laws

You know, I never realized how many stupid and ridiculous laws are out there for every state.  I saw a list of them for all fifty states and decided for this Thursdays 25 list, I will post and share some that I thought were a little ridiculous and out there.  If I mention your state, please let me know if this is something you knew or share one that you know!

Here are just 25 that I found interesting.

1. Apparently in the state of Arkansas it is strictly forbidden to mispronounce the name.

2. In California, you can have a frog jumping contest.  But if, for some reason, one of the frogs die, you can not cook it up and eat it.

3. In Colorado, a horse is considered a vehicle; therefore, you can not drink any alcoholic beverages while on said horse.

4. In Georgia, you can not use profane language to a person under the age of 14 or by telephone.  But if they are 15, you can say fuck all you want.

5. In Hawaii, since 2013 car passengers must wear a seat belt.  If they don't, they could result in a $100 fine.  (I think that's an excellent law.)  But if the seats are all full, it is legal to have anyone the age of 12 to hang out in the bed of the truck with no protection. (I don't get this one at all.  There is no safety to this.)

6. In Idaho, cannibalism will give you up to 14 years in prison.  But if you have had to eat your friend or person to survive, then you're okay and won't get punished.

7. In Indiana, it is illegal to catch fish with your bare hands.

8. Apparently in Kansas it is illegal owning any sort of gambling device.  But if it was made prior to 1950, then you're okay.

9. Evidently in Kentucky, you can not dye a baby chick, duckling, or rabbit any hue of the rainbow colors.  End result is a $100-$500 fine.  You are also not allowed to sell them.

10. In Louisiana, it is forbidden to use insulting or abuse comments in any boxing match.  

11. In Massachusetts, exploding golf balls are not allowed.  First time offense is a fine of $500.  Repeated offenders can result in jail time.

12. In Mississippi, it is okay to have one illegitimate child.  But having two is not.

13. In New Jersey it is an offense to wear a bulletproof vest while committing or attempting a murder.

14. You have to sing or play the National Anthem in its entirety in New Mexico otherwise it is against the law.  So, no halfsies allowed!

15. In North Dakota you can not clone or attempt to clone another human.

16. Apparently in Ohio you can not give fish alcohol.

17. In Rhode Island you can not intentionally bite your friends arm.  But if it was an accident, then that's okay.

18. Evidently in South Carolina, anyone under the age of 18 is forbidden from using the pinball machine.

19. In South Dakota it is legal to use fireworks.  In fact, farmers are legally allowed to use them to scare off birds from their sunflowers, but not any other crop.

20. In Texas you are allowed to only take three sips from your beer standing up.  If you plan to chug that bad boy down, then you better sit your toushy down!

21. In Vermont it is illegal to shoot birds for amusement.  So if you plan to go hunting, don't do it for amusement.  Be serious about it.

22. Apparently in Virginia it is a Class 4 misdemeanor to have sex unless you're married.  

23. In Washington you can not destroy another person's beer cask, barrel, keg, or bottle.  It is strictly forbidden.

24. In Wisconsin there is no butter substitutes that may be fed to students, patients, or inmates.

25. In Wyoming it is against the law to take or harm a fish with a gun.

So, there you have it.  I found some of them rather ridiculous.  What did you think?

Until next time!