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Every State Has A Really Weird Law — Here's Your State's

Every State Has A Really Weird Law — Here&#x27;s Your State&#x27;s

It’s [illegal](https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/we-found-weird-laws-about-food-from-every-state/view-all/) to put ice cream in your back pocket.

Alabama

It's [illegal](https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/we-found-weird-laws-about-food-from-every-state/view-all/) to get a moose drunk.

Alaska

If you're caught [stealing](https://maricopabar.org/index.cfm?blAction=showEntry&blogEntry=4853&pg=Blog) soap, you must wash yourself with it until it's completely used up.

Arizona

You [can't](http://media.law.uark.edu/arklawnotes/files/2011/03/Lorne-Virtually-Legal-Arkansas-Law-Notes-2007.pdf) honk your car horn anywhere that serves cold drinks or sandwiches after 9 p.m.

Arkansas

If a frog dies during a frog-jumping contest, it [can't](https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?article=2.&highlight=true&keyword=frog&lawCode=FGC&sectionNum=6883.) be eaten or used for any other purpose.

California

You need to obtain a [permit](https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/the-7-strangest-laws-still-on-the-books-in-colorado) if you want to modify the weather.

Colorado

For a pickle to [legally](https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/politics/Farmers-Say-Pass-This-Pickle-of-a-Bill-85830722.html) be called a pickle, it must bounce.

Connecticut

It's [against the law](http://www.orlandosentinel.com/features/the-list/os-strange-but-true-florida-laws-pictures-photogallery.html) to skateboard without a license.

Delaware

Missionary is the only [legal](https://www.robertmalovelaw.com/50-weird-florida-laws-according-to-a-lawyer/) sex position out of the 245 recognized positions in the Kama Sutra.

Florida

Having a messy house is a [misdemeanor](https://law.justia.com/codes/georgia/2015/title-16/chapter-11/article-2/section-16-11-44/), so make sure you clean up after yourself, folks.

Georgia

It's [illegal](https://graduate.olivet.edu/news-events/news/united-states-crazy-laws) to have coins placed in one's ears.

Hawaii

It's [against the law](https://legislature.search.idaho.gov/isysquery/e554e344-2c4e-4e01-9765-714a36de4cb8/8/doc/) to prevent bee inspectors from inspecting your bees.

Idaho

It's [illegal](http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=1584&ChapAct=410) to fall asleep in a cheese factory.

Illinois

Grocery and convenience stores are [not allowed](https://www.forbes.com/pictures/574f07574bbe6f636185fff9/indiana/#301af8e9323a) to sell cold beer. Cold beer may be purchased only at liquor stores.

Indiana

It's [illegal](https://abd.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2016/04/redbook_4.21.16.pdf) for a bar, or any licensed alcoholic beverage establishment, to run a tab.

Iowa

It’s [illegal](https://www.forbes.com/pictures/574f07574bbe6f636185fff9/kansas/#730de6f860ba) to catch a fish with your hands without a permit, with the exception of the flathead catfish.

Kansas

[No](https://books.google.com/books?dq=crazy+US+laws&hl=en&id=Xo89DrxCBEIC&printsec=frontcover&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwihl5-Y7NrZAhXQxlkKHSHrDWwQ6AEIJzAA#v=onepage&q&f=false) female shall appear in a bathing suit on the highway unless escorted by a minimum of two police officers or armed with a club.

Kentucky

It's [illegal](https://books.google.com/books?dq=crazy+US+laws&hl=en&id=Xo89DrxCBEIC&printsec=frontcover&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwihl5-Y7NrZAhXQxlkKHSHrDWwQ6AEIJzAA#v=onepage&q&f=false) to gargle in public.

Louisiana

All bathtubs in the state [must have](https://books.google.com/books?dq=Wacky+Laws%2C+Weird+Decisions%2C+%26+Strange+Statutes&hl=en&id=Xo89DrxCBEIC&printsec=frontcover&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwit7Krxku_ZAhUQVt8KHdEoCCcQ6AEIJzAA#v=snippet&q=Maine&f=false) four legs. If the tub doesn't have four legs, it must be installed outside the home.

Maine

Nonlatex condoms [may not](http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2018rs/statute_google/gcr/10-104.pdf) be sold in a vending machine.

Maryland

Snoring is [prohibited](https://books.google.com/books?dq=The+craziest+laws+in+the+united+states+top+100&hl=en&id=X8LLAwAAQBAJ&lpg=PA71&ots=oR3jVYZTIT&pg=PA71&sa=X&sig=bWYJYiC08nlr8tb3QxzDd6RsPIs&source=bl&ved=0ahUKEwikt6Hc6NrZAhXHpFkKHSaGDlkQ6AEIYjAF#v=snippet&q=Massachusetts&f=false) unless all bedroom windows are closed and locked.

Massachusetts

It's [illegal](http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(r2h4iwhp1vy0s01lnk0inmi1))/mileg.aspx?objectName=mcl-436-201&page=getObject) to be drunk on a train.

Michigan

It’s [illegal](https://www.forbes.com/pictures/574f07574bbe6f636185fff9/minnesota/#3481ce3a45ce) to grease a pig and release it with the purpose of attempting to catch it.

Minnesota

A private citizen may [personally arrest](https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?config=00JABhZDIzMTViZS04NjcxLTQ1MDItOTllOS03MDg0ZTQxYzU4ZTQKAFBvZENhdGFsb2f8inKxYiqNVSihJeNKRlUp&crid=6a57a0a2-f328-4b01-bf33-ba27bb8c29d4&earg=sr0&ecomp=k33_kkk&pdcontentcomponentid=234190&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A5PCF-DT80-0035-R0PR-00008-00&pddocid=urn%3AcontentItem%3A5PCF-DT80-0035-R0PR-00008-00&pditab=allpods&pdmfid=1000516&pdteaserkey=sr0&prid=0f7502da-abf3-45f5-82e1-243eb170cbbe) any person who disturbs a church service.

Mississippi

It's [illegal](http://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?bid=23905&hl=&section=421.007) to remove the tag from your mattress.

Missouri

You are [not allowed](https://books.google.com/books?dq=crazy+US+laws&hl=en&id=Xo89DrxCBEIC&printsec=frontcover&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwihl5-Y7NrZAhXQxlkKHSHrDWwQ6AEIJzAA#v=onepage&q&f=false) to wear a bonnet in a public place of amusement.

Montana

If a child burps in church, their parent may be [arrested.](http://www.dailynebraskan.com/arts_and_entertainment/weird-laws-call-nebraska-home/article_8989d96d-2a87-5144-bd52-40262134e462.html)

Nebraska

You will be [penalized](https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-207.html#NRS207Sec220) by the state if you leave your yard gate open.

Nevada

It's [illegal](https://www.forbes.com/pictures/574f07574bbe6f636185fff9/new-hampshire/#45554bcb1b96) to collect seaweed at night. Seaweed collection must be done during daylight hours.

New Hampshire

It’s [illegal](https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/we-found-weird-laws-about-food-from-every-state/view-all/) to slurp soup in public.

New Jersey

It's [against the law](https://statutes.laws.com/new-mexico/chapter-30/article-21/section-30-21-5/) to get the lyrics of "The Star Spangled Banner" wrong.

New Mexico

It’s [against the law](http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/lawssrch.cgi?NVLWO%3A=) to run a puppet show in any window.

New York

Secret handshakes are frowned upon and are [illegal](https://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-12.4.html) when planning illicit activities.

North Carolina

It's [illegal](http://www.legis.nd.gov/cencode/t12-1c39.pdf?20130717171541=) to knowingly clone a human — but the law doesn't specify if it's illegal to _un_knowingly clone a human.

North Dakota

It's [illegal](https://legislature.search.idaho.gov/isysquery/f1441f1a-8f7c-458e-9533-e299c73ef940/6/doc/) to camp out on a sidewalk.

Ohio

Cursing is [punishable](http://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=69425) by a fine of $1 for each offense.

Oklahoma

It's [illegal](https://books.google.com/books?cad=0&id=Xo89DrxCBEIC&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r#v=onepage&q&f=false) to force a deceased person to attend jury duty.

Oregon

It's [illegal](https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/the-scene/archive/Wow-These-Laws-are-STUPID.html) for housewives to hide dirt under a rug.

Pennsylvania

You are [not allowed](http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/TITLE11/11-22/11-22-11.HTM) to race a horse on the highway for the purpose of testing its speed.

Rhode Island

It's [illegal](http://www.scstatehouse.gov/query.php?category=CODEOFLAWS&conid=9135698&keyval=10780&numrows=10&result_pos=0&search=DOC&searchtext=public+sewer+system) to crawl around a public sewer system without a proper permit.

South Carolina

There's a statute that claims it's [legal](http://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Statute=34-36-8&Type=Statute) for someone to use fireworks as a way to protect their sunflower crops.

South Dakota

It's [against the law](https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?config=025054JABlOTJjNmIyNi0wYjI0LTRjZGEtYWE5ZC0zNGFhOWNhMjFlNDgKAFBvZENhdGFsb2cDFQ14bX2GfyBTaI9WcPX5&crid=48be072f-aab4-4ecb-a0d7-1254640a4e6e&ecomp=kgc_kkk&nodeid=ABNAAOAABAAB&nodepath=%2FROOT%2FABN%2FABNAAO%2FABNAAOAAB%2FABNAAOAABAAB&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A50J2-V4R0-R03M-S48P-00008-00&pdmfid=1000516&prid=36ee2bf0-7141-4560-be0a-9b6ad46fcfc5&title=39-17-101.+Handling+snakes+so+as+to+endanger+life+prohibited.) to use a poisonous snake as a weapon.

Tennessee

Any person caught milking someone else’s cow will be [charged](https://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/01/140117-weird-state-laws-nature-texas-science-bizarre-wild-west-united-states-geography/) with theft.

Texas

It's [illegal](https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter5/76-5-S102.9.html?v=C76-5-S102.9_1800010118000101) to throw your poop at another person.

Utah

It's [illegal](https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/20/191/03343) to let your sheep run loose in a schoolyard.

Vermont

You are [not allowed](https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title18.2/chapter9/section18.2-427/) to curse over the phone or any public airway.

Virginia

You [can't](http://billcoatslaw.com/blog/weird-washington-laws-you-might-not-know-youre-breaking) use an X-ray machine to fit shoes at a shoe store.

Washington

[No one](http://code.wvlegislature.gov/?q=all&s=duel) who accepts and participates in a duel is allowed to run or keep a political position.

West Virginia

Individuals selling goods that have been baked in their home can be subjected to large fines and up to six months in [prison](https://www.forbes.com/pictures/flme45ekkg/wisconsin/#48b6fa1d1964).

Wisconsin

You [may not](https://graduate.olivet.edu/news-events/news/united-states-crazy-laws) take a picture of a rabbit from January to April without an official permit.

Wyoming

*Laws were interpreted from statutes past and present.

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