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The 10 Weirdest Regional Laws in the United States
The Top 10 Weirdest Laws in the United States
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As we all know, every state in the United States must adhere to federal laws. While federal laws of course reign supreme in the U.S., the influence of state law is still a major force in this country.
Aidan Cassidy is a former LEO with over 20 years of experience in the field. Cassidy commented on the relevance of state law in this country. "The United States is such a large country, it's no surprise that laws can vary from state to state. Each state has its own special circumstances and needs laws to protect the people living there."
While there are serious issues that are determined by states, such as same-sex marriage and the legalization of certain substances, there have been various laws enacted by states over the centuries that can boggle the mind.
If you take a close look at the books of each state, you will find some ridiculous, often borderline insane laws. Some are simply outdated (for instance, in Indianapolis, Ind., it is illegal to ride a horse at any speed exceeding 10 miles per hour), while others make you wonder just what happened in the first place that forced government officials to make a law in the first place.
The following 10 laws just might be the weirdest laws still currently on the books in this country:
10) In Texas, it is illegal to take more than three consecutive sips of beer while standing.
9) In Michigan, you can be thrown in jail for over three months for showing "plumber's crack".
8) In Florida, having "sexual relations" with a porcupine is illegal. This one feels like a no-brainer, though it does make you wonder why this specific law needed to be written.
7) In Baltimore, Md., it is illegal to take a lion to the movies. Another no-brainer, though it remains uncertain why this rule needed to be spelled out. Also, why is this only illegal in the city of Baltimore and not the rest of the state?
6) In New York, it is illegal to throw a ball at someone's head for fun. I guess that means that throwing balls at people's heads is legal so long as you don't enjoy it?
5) In New Mexico, article VII of the state constitution dictates that it is illegal to vote if you are a convicted felon, legally insane or have not been a resident for twelve full months. Curiously, you are also considered ineligible to vote if you are "an idiot". It remains uncertain who is qualified to determine which citizens are idiots and which are not.
4) In Oklahoma, it is illegal to have a sleeping donkey in your bathtub after 7:00 p.m. Unfortunately, the law is ambiguous as to when the day resets in such instances. Can you have a sleeping donkey in your bathtub once the new day starts at midnight? Do you have to wait until sunrise to put the donkey back in the bathtub? The world may never know.
3) In Alabama, it is illegal to wear a fake mustache that causes laughter in church. To be clear, it is perfectly legal to wear the fake mustache to your place of worship, so long as no laughter is induced by it.
2) In Alaska, it is illegal to bring a moose into a barbershop. This only applies in the state's capitol, Juneau, however, so if you are trying to give your moose a professional haircut you may have to bring it to Anchorage...
And, last but not least:
1) In Nebraska, it is illegal for a tavern owner to serve beer unless a "nice kettle of soup is also brewing".
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The 10 Weirdest Regional Laws in the United StatesThe Top 10 Weirdest Laws in the United States
Legal
Has Been Optimized
As we all know, every state in the United States must adhere to federal laws. While federal laws of course reign supreme in the U.S., the influence of state law is still a major force in this country.
Aidan Cassidy is a former LEO with over 20 years of experience in the field. Cassidy commented on the relevance of state law in this country. "The United States is such a large country, it's no surprise that laws can vary from state to state. Each state has its own special circumstances and needs laws to protect the people living there."
While there are serious issues that are determined by states, such as same-sex marriage and the legalization of certain substances, there have been various laws enacted by states over the centuries that can boggle the mind.
If you take a close look at the books of each state, you will find some ridiculous, often borderline insane laws. Some are simply outdated (for instance, in Indianapolis, Ind., it is illegal to ride a horse at any speed exceeding 10 miles per hour), while others make you wonder just what happened in the first place that forced government officials to make a law in the first place.
The following 10 laws just might be the weirdest laws still currently on the books in this country:
10) In Texas, it is illegal to take more than three consecutive sips of beer while standing.
9) In Michigan, you can be thrown in jail for over three months for showing "plumber's crack".
8) In Florida, having "sexual relations" with a porcupine is illegal. This one feels like a no-brainer, though it does make you wonder why this specific law needed to be written.
7) In Baltimore, Md., it is illegal to take a lion to the movies. Another no-brainer, though it remains uncertain why this rule needed to be spelled out. Also, why is this only illegal in the city of Baltimore and not the rest of the state?
6) In New York, it is illegal to throw a ball at someone's head for fun. I guess that means that throwing balls at people's heads is legal so long as you don't enjoy it?
5) In New Mexico, article VII of the state constitution dictates that it is illegal to vote if you are a convicted felon, legally insane or have not been a resident for twelve full months. Curiously, you are also considered ineligible to vote if you are "an idiot". It remains uncertain who is qualified to determine which citizens are idiots and which are not.
4) In Oklahoma, it is illegal to have a sleeping donkey in your bathtub after 7:00 p.m. Unfortunately, the law is ambiguous as to when the day resets in such instances. Can you have a sleeping donkey in your bathtub once the new day starts at midnight? Do you have to wait until sunrise to put the donkey back in the bathtub? The world may never know.
3) In Alabama, it is illegal to wear a fake mustache that causes laughter in church. To be clear, it is perfectly legal to wear the fake mustache to your place of worship, so long as no laughter is induced by it.
2) In Alaska, it is illegal to bring a moose into a barbershop. This only applies in the state's capitol, Juneau, however, so if you are trying to give your moose a professional haircut you may have to bring it to Anchorage...
And, last but not least:
1) In Nebraska, it is illegal for a tavern owner to serve beer unless a "nice kettle of soup is also brewing".
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Regular Piece Reported by Opposing Views 21 minutes ago.