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The Strangest 50 State Laws Across America That Still Exist - IceWizard - 12-12-2015
Alabama
You can’t wear a fake mustache that causes laughter in church.
Alaska
If you see a sleeping bear, it’s illegal to wake it up for a photo op.
Arizona
Donkeys cannot sleep in bathtubs.
Arkansas
You’re not allowed to pronounce “Arkansas†incorrectly.
California
It’s unlawful to allow a dog to pursue a bear or a bobcat at any time.
Colorado
Tags may be ripped off of pillows and mattresses.
Connecticut
A pickle is not a pickle until it bounces.
Delaware
You are forbidden to sell the hair of a dog.
Florida
They accidentally banned every computer in the state by poorly wording a law which outlawed Internet Cafés.
Georgia
You can’t keep an ice cream cone in your back pocket on Sundays.
Hawaii
You cannot use imitation milk in a milkshake without warning the drinker.
Idaho
Giving your sweetheart a box of chocolates weighing more that 50 pounds is illegal.
Illinois
You can drink under 21, if you’re enrolled in a culinary program.
Indiana
The value of Pi is 3.
Iowa
One-armed piano players must perform for free.
Kansas
If two trains meet on the same track, neither shall proceed until the other has passed.
Kentucky
A person can’t dye ducklings, baby chicks, or bunnies.
Louisiana
It’s a $500 fine for sending a pizza man to a friend’s house without them knowing.
Maine
It is illegal for Christmas decorations to still be up after January 14th.
Maryland
A vending machine may NOT dispense a non-latex condom.
Massachussetts
You cannot own an explosive golf ball.
Michigan
A woman isn’t allowed to cut her own hair without her husband’s permission.
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Minnesota
Using goldfish as bait is against the law.
Mississippi
High school teachers may not have sex with their students.
Missouri
One cannot drive with an uncaged bear.
Montana
Seven or more Indians are considered a
raiding or war party… and you can shoot them.
Nebraska
Whale fishing is illegal.
Nevada
A man can’t buy drinks for more than three people at a time.
New Hampshire
It’s illegal to show a movie before 2 pm.
New Jersey
If you’ve been arrested for drunk driving, you lose the privilege of personalized plates.
New Mexico
Idiots may not vote. Nor can insane people.
New York
You can’t sell the fur of a cat.
North Dakota
Beer and pretzels cannot be served at the same time.
North Carolina
Bingo games can’t last more than five hours.
Ohio
It’s illegal to get a fish drunk.
Oklahoma
Wrestling a bear is unlawful.
Oregon
Hunting in cemeteries is prohibited.
Pennsylvania
It’s a crime to tell a fortune teller where to dig for buried treasure.
Rhode Island
Any marriage in which either party is an idiot or lunatic is null and void.
South Carolina
You have to be at least 18 to play a pinball machine.
South Dakota
You can’t sleep in a cheese factory.
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Tennessee
You can’t share your Netflix password.
Texas
It’s illegal to point a laser beam at a plane.
(it's also illegal to 'break wind' in an elevator.. Port Arthur,Tx)
Utah
It’s illegal to cause a catastrophe.
Vermont
You’re not allowed to intentionally kill a bird with a plane.
Virginia
It is illegal to tickle women.
Washington
All lollipops are banned.
West Virginia
Roadkill may be taken home for dinner.
Wisconsin
You can’t serve butter substitutes in prison.
Wyoming
It’s illegal to remove more than half a sheep’s ear.
Note:
Most of these laws are either ignored by their respective states, or common sense. While all of them should be regarded as ridiculous, they are all still technically on the books.