However, these weird or outlandish laws are actually on the books, whether theyre enforced or not. Giving and receiving oral sex is still prohibited by law. All told, the volunteer state has 29 volumes of rules and regulations totaling about 14,500 pages not including the tennessee constitution. Take our quiz to see if you can spot some of the craziest laws on the books.
They may have made sense when they were written, but today they seem a little questionable, weird or just plain dumb. According to chapter 6 of the san francisco housing code, private and public storage garages in apartment houses and hotels shall be used only for storage of automobiles. Weird south carolina laws and statutes past and present. Its our personal top list, therefore youll find the most stupid laws, at least in our opinion, at the end of the list. In tennessee, a law exists which prohibits the sale of bologna sandwich meat on sunday. Sometimes though, laws can get a bit out of hand, weird even. This is only a sampling of the many crazy laws still on the books in states across the us. When someone sells a reptile they are legally required to give the. The legal system does its best to maintain the integrity of the country, aiming to keep all of its citizens safe.
Tennessees new laws range from dangerous to ridiculous. Included among them are many laws that law enforcement. However, these weird or outlandish laws are actually on the books, whether. With the rapid rate of current society it has become wildly easy for old laws to become outdated and forgotten, or new ones put in place that make us scratch our heads. Here are 10 very weird oklahoma laws the lost ogle. We thought we could lighten things up by providing you with some very unique and even off the wall south carolina laws in our storied history. Sep 05, 2017 if you allow your donkey to sleep in a bathtub, youre an ass. You cant shoot any game other than whales from a moving automobile.
The good folks over at olivet nazarene university put. In addition to avoiding breaking obvious laws like posted speed limits in your town, you should also take care to avoid. There are no laws on the books which prohibit bestiality. One wrong step could easily place somebody on the wrong side of us law with these odd particulars.
No person shall, without the permission of the owner or person in charge thereof, climb upon or into, or swing upon any motor vehicle or trailer, whether the same is in motion or at rest, or sound the horn or other soundproducing device thereon. Ever wonder what crazy laws have been on the south carolina law books over the years. Many states still have antifornication laws on the books, despite our living in a postsex and the city universe where any samantha or charlotte can sleep or not sleep with whomever shed like, because she will not be judged by you or society so long as she can breathe and kneel. Deval patrick d signed a bill that made such privacy violations illegal. The most bizarre alabama laws youve probably never heard of. You cant hunt, trap, or harm an albino deer intentionally. Here are 10 of utahs most strange and bizarre laws. You cant shoot any game other than whales from a moving. Life totally weird facts about all 50 states the weirdest facts about all 50 states. Dec 01, 2017 a list of the craziest laws that still exist in the united states. Of course, state laws carry all sorts of standard prohibitions against murder, theft. In dyersburg, tennessee, it is against the law for a girl to telephone a boy to ask for a date. Carrying a minor on the hood, fender, running board, open truck bed or any other external part of a motor vehicle on a highway is a class b traffic violation. Any person crippling, killing or in any way destroying a proud female dog that is running at large shall not be held liable for the damages.
Over on io9, we posted a map of all the weirdest sex laws in the u. Limiting the list to just 10, however, is quite an undertaking. Its illegal to change it yourself unless you are a qualified electrician. Please select a topic from the list below to get started. Amendment one passed and gay marriage, something that already wasnt legal in north carolina, is constitutionally illegal. Its not the only wackadoodle law that still exists in the states.
If you are aware of some weird laws still in effect in your country or state feel free to tell us in the comments. In prince william county, virginia, it is illegal for a motorist to park their vehicle on a set of railroad tracks. The most ridiculous law in every state business insider. In most states, when police officers try to force these and other crazy laws on people, the decision is appealed due to the lack of relevance that the law has on the situation. Utah has its own batch of weird or unique laws, from causing catastrophes to throwing snowballs. Some other crazy laws are off the books for good and do not apply apply to state law. This law was allegedly on the books in a number of southern states, including south carolina, where i went to college.
It is unlawful for any person having custody or charge of any pinball machine where the same may be operated to. Amended in 1999, it is illegal in the garden state to wear a bulletproof vest while youre breaking other laws simultaneously. Times are a changin and theyre moving at a crazy fast pace. According to a law made in 1924, it is illegal for donkeys to sleep in bathtubs. Apr 11, 2015 these 15 crazy laws in tennessee are unbelievable yet totally real. Read on to see the 10 most outdated, unnecessary and just plain strange laws still on the books. Most of these laws below are written to be so complicated and subject to interpretation that even the most honest person could be breaking the law take a look at this statebystate list of 728 of the most ridiculous laws that are still on the books. Tennessee laws outweird arkansas weird though some of its laws may be, arkansas cant hold a candle to tennessee, where it is still legal to gather and consume road kill. Sometimes legislators in the united states get a little carried away, as evidenced by these silly laws that are still on the books. Also, an ancient norwegian law still exists that obliges all norwegians to go out on expeditions to rape and plunder at least once every five years. In nashville males may not be sexually aroused in public.
Not many people realize that these 10 things are actually illegal in washington. In norway, there is a law that protects all female dogs and cats from being spayed. Jun 11, 2016 not many people realize that these 10 things are actually illegal in washington. How is it possible that some dumb laws like these are still in effect today, remains a mystery. The craziest laws that still exist in the united states. Apr 27, 2018 the internet was made for lists of the weirdest laws you never knew existed in your state theyre quirky, theyre fun, and after auditing them, i can tell you theyre about 95% bogus. Weird state laws from every state in america thrillist. In the united states, there are both federal and state laws. Crazy laws exist in every state, for many different reasons. With the rapid rate of current society it has become wildly easy for old laws to become outdated and forgotten, or new ones put in. The age of consent is 16, but 12 if the girl is a virgin. The united states is held together by a range of different laws and regulations.
Nov 09, 2016 its no secret that every state has weird laws left on the books from decades ago, but georgia has some laws still around that will leave you wondering why they were ever a law in the first place. We scoured the law books in every state to find the weirdest law thats been passed in each one some have been repealed, but some are shockingly still on the books. Dec 23, 2019 crazy laws exist in every state, for many different reasons. It was apparently quite some journey to get this on the books back in the day. We didnt have room for every weird sex law we found, and some of them we had to shorten a bit to make them fit.
Olivet nazarene university has compiled a list of the craziest laws in each state. More than 8 women may not live in the same house because that would constitute a brothel. According to the tennessee constitution, its illegal to hold public office if a person does any of the. Apparently, some people were licking toads to get high. Coming up with a list of 10 most the most archaic laws still in effect is no problem. Laws are in place to make sure society continues to run smoothly. If you have political ambitions in tennessee, dont participate in a duel. In tennessee, you may not use someone elses netflix account. List of strange state laws on the books in tennessee. In fairbanks, alaska, it is illegal to serve alcohol to a moose.
And while its highly unlikely that youll be arrested for breaking a crazy rule that no one knows about, its still fun to learn about these laws and wonder how on earth they got on the books. 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. Worse yet, loads of the ones that arent apocryphal are still bummers, in that they. It is illegal to use briefs like these to clean your car in san francisco. So let the piggyback ride haters rejoice and be careful about.
Because one of the popular weird laws for a lot of states goes something. If you allow it while youre in arizona, youre a criminal. These 15 crazy laws in tennessee are unbelievable yet totally real. There are some laws that would have been appropriate in the past, but have no practical use today. We decided to undertake some legal legwork and identify the strangest statute still on the books in every state. The missouri board of cosmetology and barber examiners an administrative board made up primarily of practicing barbers and cosmetologists, as well as the owners of instate cosmetologybarbering schools has declared that anyone wanting to braid hair professionally must be a licensed cosmetologist or barberdespite the fact that neither licensing program offers any training on braiding. This section contains userfriendly summaries of tennessee laws as well as citations or links to relevant sections of tennessees official online statutes. In waynesboro, virginia, it is illegal for a female motorist to drive her car along main street unless her husband is walking in front of the vehicle waving a red flag in his hands. Check out these laws that either have been or still are on the books in alabama. There are thousands of laws out there designed to keep people civil, safe and organized. July 16, 2017 by founder of charleston daily 8 comments. Comedy, crazy, local 0 20 of georgias weirdest laws by kelly tran on november 9, 2016. Feb 21, 2002 all told, the volunteer state has 29 volumes of rules and regulations totaling about 14,500 pages not including the tennessee constitution.
Appearantly pinball is for adults only, at least in nashville tennessee where it is a crime to allow anyone under the. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. One aspect of that legal system empowers states and cities to levy laws on the local level. In victoria, australia, only a qualified electrician is allowed to change a light bulb. Sometimes the law changes quickly, as in the case of massachusetts upskirting case last week. These rules and regulations were passed by the tennessee state legislature, or in an individual in tennessee city, and for one reason or another, were never overturned, remaining active on the books until this day. Most states have some laws and codes that are headscratchers. Constitution, all the way down to the 27th amendment. Here are the most ridiculous laws from all 50 states you may be breaking quite a few of them. Apr 11, 20 blasphemy laws used to be very common in the united states, but there are still some in existence, including in michigan, where cursing god is a gd misdemeanor. Every criminal is likely to be wearing a vest, but its double the.
The internet was made for lists of the weirdest laws you never knew existed in your state theyre quirky, theyre fun, and after auditing them, i can tell you theyre about 95% bogus. Whether you want to learn how to start a business or you want to know the difference between living trust vs. After the states highest court declared it admissible under thencurrent regulations to sneak unsolicited, partially nude pictures of ladies on public transit, lawmakers reacted with breakneck speed. While road killconsumption makes a certain amount of sense in mountain man country, another alleged old law does not. Some time ago we talked about a photo series that ironically portrayed people breaking 8 crazy laws. Of course, state laws carry all sorts of standard prohibitions against murder, theft, and so on, so forth. Most of them were placed into law years ago and are, honestly, just forgotten about. If you allow your donkey to sleep in a bathtub, youre an ass.
Almost every city and state has some outdated, oldfashioned or even. In virginia, the code of 1930 has a statute which prohibits corrupt practices or bribery by any person other than political candidates. Tennessee dumb state laws giving and receiving oral sex is still prohibited by law. You can probably think of a few laws off the top of your head. Article center whether you want to learn how to start a business or you want to know the difference between living trust vs.
Welcome to our new and improved comments, which are for subscribers only. Blasphemy laws used to be very common in the united states, but there are still some in existence, including in michigan, where cursing god is a gd misdemeanor. Every state in the united states has laws that are still on the books in 2016 that are a bit crazy to say the least. Tennessee has gone nextlevel with its netflix password security measures. Tennessee law welcome to the tennessee law section of findlaw s state law collection. In providence, rhode island, it is against the law to jump off a bridge. Every state has its crazy laws, and washington is no exception. While these laws are not still enforced for the most part, it is important to note that these laws are technically still on the books. A list of the craziest laws that still exist in the united states. Dec 15, 2016 amended in 1999, it is illegal in the garden state to wear a bulletproof vest while youre breaking other laws simultaneously. Your home state could have the nations stupidest law. Believe it or not, there are hundreds of silly laws still on the books. The 50 states of the united states are allowed by the federal constitution to formulate and implement their own laws.
While mental floss seems to have debunked it, this misconception might be why many universities still dont have sorority. Not long ago i came across a list of strange laws in tennessee that had been enacted at some point in history and were still on the books. Jan 02, 2018 list of strange state laws on the books in tennessee. Passing a law that prohibits something that was already illegal in the state.
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