Say What? Strange State Laws Still on The Books

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Say What? Strange State Laws Still on The Books

I’ve always loved strange and stupid stuff especially if it turns out to be true.  The other day I was talking to a friend about strange state laws and he turns and says to me “Did you know in Ohio it is illegal to whale hunt?”

For those that don’t know the only whales in Ohio is at the local zoo.

So I thought he was just joking around but I looked it up anyway.  He was close, the actual law that still on the books says it is illegal to fish for whales in Ohio on Sundays any other day of the week is fine.

I tried to find the origin of this law but was unsuccessful but still its funny.  The site which lists all the strange state laws also has laws for anywhere in the U.S. and per state.  They even list international laws but I didn’t find those funny since I can’t relate to them.

Some Examples of Strange State Laws

I thought I would show you some of the strange state laws that stand out for me.  Hope you enjoy this.

Alabama

• It is illegal to wear a fake moustache that causes laughter in church.
• Boogers may not be flicked into the wind.
• You may not have an ice cream cone in your back pocket at any time.

Alaska

• It is considered an offense to push a live moose out of a moving airplane. (mind you its not illegal its just offensive)

Arizona

• Hunting camels is prohibited.
• It is illegal to manufacture imitation cocaine.
• You may not have more than two dildos in a house. (I am sorry if that offends anyone but I laughed out loud when I read that

California

• It is a misdemeanor to shoot at any kind of game from a moving vehicle, unless the target is a whale.
• No vehicle without a driver may exceed 60 miles per hour.

Connecticut

• In order for a pickle to officially be considered a pickle, it must bounce.

Florida

• A special law prohibits unmarried women from parachuting on Sunday or she shall risk arrest, fine, and/or jailing.
• If an elephant is left tied to a parking meter, the parking fee has to be paid just as it would for a vehicle.
• Having sexual relations with a porcupine is illegal.
• You may not fart in a public place after 6 P.
• You are not allowed to break more than three dishes per day, or chip the edges of more than four cups and/or saucers.

Idaho

• Illegal for a man to give his sweetheart a box of candy weighing less than fifty pounds.
• You may not fish on a camel’s back.

Iowa

• A man with a moustache may never kiss a woman in public.
• One-armed piano players must perform for free.
• Kisses may last for no more than five minutes.

Louisiana

• It is illegal to rob a bank and then shoot at the bank teller with a water pistol.
• One may not “dare” another to go onto railroad tracks owned by another.

Massachusetts

• No gorilla is allowed in the back seat of any car.

Minnesota

• A person may not cross state lines with a duck atop his head.
• Citizens may not enter Wisconsin with a chicken on their head.

Nebraska

• If a child burps during church, his parent may be arrested.
• It is Illegal to go whale fishing.
• It is illegal for bar owners to sell beer unless they are simultaneously brewing a kettle of soup.

New Jersey

• It is illegal to wear a bullet-proof vest while committing a murder.
• It is against the law for a man to knit during the fishing season.

Oklahoma

• Oklahoma will not tolerate anyone taking a bite out of another’s hamburger.
• Whaling is illegal.
• People who make “ugly faces” at dogs may be fined and/or jailed.
• It is illegal to wear your boots to bed.

Well you get the idea.

Strange State Laws Conclusion

Doesn’t it make you wonder why some of these laws are on the books.  Take the whaling ones.  Several states list some type of law surrounding whales, camels, apes or something like that.

So at one time was their a break out of these weird things that caused strange state laws to pop up all over the place.

There are a lot of laws surrounding sex which always makes me think “big brother” is watching in places I don’t want to know about.

I still want to know the who, where, why, and how the strange state law came out about no fishing for whales on a Sunday in the state of Ohio since that is where I live.

If you would like to read about other strange state laws and other weird laws website, please click this link. Dumb Laws Website.