The United States is made up of an eclectic mix of states with very interesting laws, and while many laws that make sense, there are a plethora of bizarre rules that have been forgotten, but still exist in the books. Some of these crazy laws were created so long ago that people forgot they even exist. Here are some of my favorites, and look carefully because you may have broken a few already.
1. Alabama
Wrongful death Attorneys in Birmingham say you could face the death penalty for putting salt on a railroad track. This is because the train could derail or attract cattle into the tracks, both outcomes are not looking good. On a lighter note, you can’t make or throw confetti in the state, you also can’t spray silly string. No fun at all.
2. Arizona
It's illegal to spit in Goodyear. You could get fined up to six months of jail time and a fine of more than $2,000. You also can't wake a sleeping bear to take a photo. How often do you run into a bear in Arizona, though?
3. Arkansas
As insane as this may sound, you are not allowed to mispronounce the state’s name, basically check yourself before you wreck yourself,
4. California
Peacocks have the right of way in Arcadia, I wouldn’t be able to pinpoint where Arcadia is on the map but who can? You also can’t play frisbee at a Los Angeles beach without the permission of the lifeguard... guess I'm more of a
5. Colorado
It's illegal to drink and ride a horse, so don't hop on your pony after having too many drinks. You've been formally warned.
6. Connecticut
This state takes their pickles very seriously. A pickle can't be considered a pickle unless it bounces. Silly string is also banned in the state, but wait, there's a reason... in the mid-1990s, a group of children ran up to a police officer and sprayed him with silly string during the Apple Harvest Festival. So, they banned the product to keep it from ever happening again.
7. Florida
Lawmakers in the state will crush your fruit entrepreneur dreams because selling oranges in the Miami area is against the law. In fact, Fort Lauderdale attorneys say you could spend up to 30 days in jail for trying to make money off the fruit.
8. Georgia
The state fair can't get too wild. If you make a disturbing sound at the family event you could end up with a small but annoying fine.
9. Hawaii
It is illegal to work at the same company with your twin sister or brother. I’m guessing this is to avoid confusion, but really?
10. Idaho
It is against the law to live in a dog kennel if you're not a dog. It’s also illegal to ride a motorcycle after the age of 88, so let’s hope by that age all you want to do is
11. Illinois
It is actually legal for a minor to drink in this state, as long as they are enrolled in a culinary program. To test the wines that go in their pasta sauce, of course. Gotta start them young, am I right?
12. Indiana
If you run into a horse on the road, they have the right of way. It is illegal to pass one on the street.
13. Kansas
It's illegal for pedestrians to cross the road without tail lights -- sounds reasonable enough. But wait, there's more... the state also made it illegal to fish using your bare hands.
14. Kentucky
Having a car wash fundraiser for a group of teenage girls sounds like an idea from a teen movie, but in
15. Louisiana
You know that hilarious pizza prank people pull? Where you order a pizza to someone’s house without them knowing? Well in Louisiana, it’s illegal. In fact, you could face up to $500 in fines if you get caught.
16. Michigan
Cheating on your significant other can come with a price in Michigan. Adultery is illegal in the state, but only punishable upon a complaint by the affected husband or wife.
17. Minnesota
Looking for a ride? Think again. Hitchhiking in Minnesota is illegal. Just order an Uber! Right?
18. Mississippi
You can face a fine of up to $100 if you are caught using foul language in public.
19. Nebraska
If you dare to sneeze, cough or even fart during church in Nebraska, you will not only get judged, but it’s technically a crime.
20. New Jersey
If you get caught drinking and driving, you are no longer allowed to have custom license plates. Sorry, it's the law.
21. New Mexico
Officials made the sexually explicit material in "Romeo and Juliet" illegal -- they even ordered 400 words to be cut from the book. Shame!
22. New York
Trying to get divorced?
23. North Carolina
Bingo games can’t last longer than five hours. They also can only happen twice a week. Yawn!
24. North Dakota
Exterminating pigeons or other birds without a permit is considered a crime. The state also legally recognizes the birds as a “public nuisance” -- contradicting much?
25. Ohio
You can’t cough
26. Oklahoma
It is illegal to wrestle a bear. Can’t argue with that. In fact, some locals have actually been caught wrestling the big animal, of course after the bear was declawed and
27. Tennessee
It has become custom to share your Netflix password with family members or friends, but don’t get caught in Tennessee. It’s actually a crime to do so. The law also includes all other streaming services.
28. Texas
Texas has more than just one weird law. Officials have made it illegal for someone to eat out of their
29. Utah
Some odd laws in the state include: giving birds the right of way,not walking down the street with a violin in a paper bag in Salt Lake City (that seems oddly specific), and
30. Vermont
Women who want to get false teeth are not allowed to do so unless they get permission from their husband. Why does this still exist?
31. Virginia
If you are caught having premarital sex, AKA fornicating, you could get hit with a Class 4 misdemeanor which will result in some sort of fee. Don't say I didn't tell you so.
32. West Virginia
If you are feeling a little adventurous, you are legally allowed to take roadkill home and cook it for dinner. Just make sure you clean
33. Wisconsin
It is illegal to serve prison inmates butter substitutes. I guess it’s just not fair to deceive them like that. No one likes margarine, anyway.
