Weird laws still on the books in wisconsin

Pizza police, illicit fishbowls, and other anomalies of the law that make us all unsuspecting criminals. To right this wrong, officials declared that a pickle is legitimate only if it. Over on io9, we posted a map of all the weirdest sex laws in the u. However, these weird or outlandish laws are actually on the books, whether theyre enforced or not. 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.

In blythe, california, it is illegal to wear cowboy boots unless you own two or more cows. Here are the most ridiculous laws from all 50 states you may be breaking quite a few of them. Apr 07, 2005 but wisconsin is also filled to the brim with weirdness. When it comes to auto insurance, all you need to know is that youre. Read about the dumb laws from the state of wisconsin. Weird wisconsin laws butter substitutes are not allowed to be served in state prisons. You might want to lawyer up after reading this by ali eaves. Mar 28, 2015 these bizarre laws on education are somehow still on the books. Article center whether you want to learn how to start a business or you want to know the difference between living trust vs. Bingo sessions must not last longer than five hours.

You can probably think of a few laws off the top of your head. Those under 21 can drink legally, but they must be enrolled in a culinary program to do so. Weird laws still in effect in the united states get this the average us citizen breaks at least three laws a day without even knowing it. No bicycle shall be allowed to proceed in any street in the city by inertia or momentum with the feet of the rider. The owner of every hotel in hastings, nebraska, is required to provide each guest with a clean and pressed nightshirt. There are no laws on the books which prohibit bestiality. The story of weird laws is always interesting because there are as many false stories about what is and isnt illegal as there are true ones. Per state laws, a person who is already drunk may not knowingly enter a bar to drink more, or remain in the bar that got them drunk in the first place. Jun 21, 2018 herein, weve gathered the 40 craziest small town lawsall legitimately still on the books in 2018from around the country.

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. Dec 01, 2017 a list of the craziest laws that still exist in the united states. Weve discovered so many unbelievably weird laws that a book wouldnt be enough to write them all, so we just gathered our 22 favorites in this article just for you. The most ridiculous law in every state business insider. That said, there still are some weird laws, usually from an earlier day and age, that remain on the books at the state or local levels.

Wisconsin is home to some fairly odd and unusual laws. One of the craziest laws is without any doubt the one thats still in effect in waynesboro, va, stating that its against. Wisconsin margarine may not be substituted for butter in restaurants unless it is. Jul 16, 2018 illinois has some absurd state and city laws still on the books. That ones actually been repealed, but the law prohibiting you from drinking on the beach still. Utah has its own batch of weird or unique laws, from causing catastrophes to throwing snowballs. 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. Of course, state laws carry all sorts of standard prohibitions against murder, theft, and so on, so forth. From highlyregulated cheese to roadside camping, these laws dont make a lot of sense but theyre still on the books in wisconsin. Sep 05, 2017 if you allow your donkey to sleep in a bathtub, youre an ass. The website tracks the most bizarre laws that are reportedly still on the books and, unsurprisingly, a lot of these old laws regulate the. When reading these laws, you have to wonder what happened to get them instated. If you allow your donkey to sleep in a bathtub, youre an ass.

In long beach, california, it is illegal to curse on a minigolf course. In wauwatosa if a person shall fail to return books he she has checked out from the library, that person should return their library card. As people used to smuggle it in from illinois, all yellow butter substitute is banned. Its not the only wackadoodle law that still exists in the states. So they linger like old family photos in the books. Almost every community has an ordinance covering something minor that has happened in the distant past. A person may not cross state lines with a duck atop his head. The craziest laws that still exist in the united states. Limiting the list to just 10, however, is quite an undertaking. And if you think these are totally crazy, dont miss the 47 weirdest laws from around the world. Here are 10 of utahs most strange and bizarre laws.

Whenever two trains meet at an intersection of said tracks, neither shall proceed until the other has. The 50 states of the united states are allowed by the federal constitution to formulate and implement their own laws. Wauwatosa if a person fails to return books to the library, that person shall. A law that began in the 80s as a serious antinuke statement has taken on a second life as an. Wisconsins weird laws portray states wacky history. Apr 15, 2019 wisconsin is home to some fairly odd and unusual laws. Believe it or not these are all still on the books. The good news is that most of these laws are not actively enforced, but they are still on the books. 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. The madeup law states that all apple pie in wisconsin must be served. If a child burps during church, his parent may be arrested. Two we turned to for 31 strange but true laws that are still on the books. Wisconsin legislators must really love their butter.

State law requires that cheese labeled as wisconsin certified premium grade aa meet a certain standard. It is illegal to build, maintain, or use a nuclear weapon within chico, california city limits. The most notorious margarinerelated laws still in effect in 2018 are part of. In prince william county, virginia, it is illegal for a motorist to park their vehicle on a set of railroad tracks. In west virginia, children may not attend school if their breath smells of wild onions. Its our personal top list, therefore youll find the most stupid laws, at least in our opinion, at the end of the list. May 11, 2016 24 crazy laws in michigan that you probably didnt know about may 11, 2016 michiganliving living in michigan, michigan before moving in a new place,its a must that you read and fully understand all the existing laws at that place.

From making sure cheese is highly pleasing to only allowing fried chicken to be eaten with your fingers, these us laws exist but are hard or. Jun 19, 2016 kuby called new yorks penal code an archaeology of the eras of new york littered with rules that would be unconstitutional today. Believe it or not, there are hundreds of silly laws still on the books. Every state has their share of funny laws and minnesota is no different. In the united states, there are both federal and state laws. If you are aware of some weird laws still in effect in your country or state feel free to tell us in the comments. As people used to smuggle it in from illinois, all yellow butter substitute is. In alaska, a child is not allowed to build a snowman taller than him or herself at school. These 11 crazy laws in minnesota will leave you scratching your head in wonder. Illinois has some absurd state and city laws still on the books. Here are a few of the wackiest laws in americaand be careful, some of them.

One wrong step could easily place somebody on the wrong side of us law with these odd particulars. Heres the absolute dumbest law from each of the 50 states. Its hard to believe that until just this year, carrying condoms in new. How is it possible that some dumb laws like these are still in effect today, remains a mystery. Others are relatively new, but still just as strange.

The most notorious margarinerelated laws still in effect in 2018 are part of wisconsin statute 97. Dec 15, 2016 according to our friends at country living, in the 1800s, a group of men wrongfully sold cucumbers marked as pickles. Its still illegal for restaurants to serve margarine unless the customer specifically orders it. An examination of wisconsins weird laws, still on the books today. Jan 04, 2016 in 2011, there was an effort to remove some of these provisions, but that was defeated. The guide below is a compilation of wisconsin related posts on cult of weird, most from our personal explorations. Some of them have misogynistic origins, like wives not being able to do certain things without their husbands permission, while some are just weird. This is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to odd california laws. Mar 17, 2019 the one thing that all 50 states in the united states have in common is that all of them have very strange laws. Kuby called new yorks penal code an archaeology of the eras of new york littered with rules that would be unconstitutional today. When someone sells a reptile they are legally required to give the. Weird state laws from every state in america thrillist. According to a law made in 1924, it is illegal for donkeys to sleep in bathtubs. If you allow it while youre in arizona, youre a criminal.

For every law that is on the books, there were weeks or months of law writing, arguing and convincing for the law to actually get put on the books. Hendricks, both firm believers that wisconsin is one of the most bizarre states in the whole nation. A popular weird law for hawaii was that you could only have one drink in front of you at a time. The backwoods of wisconsin not only serve as the cult of weird headquarters, it is also the source of many bizarre legends, quirky people, and strange places unique to this great weird state. Home to some big lakes, great cheese, and strange laws. The good folks over at olivet nazarene university put. In athens, ga, it is illegal to read a book to your friends after 2. Weird laws is the show in which we dig up some of the more odd laws in various places. And it seems every state has at least a few of them. Apr 27, 2018 a popular weird law for hawaii was that you could only have one drink in front of you at a time. Read on to see the 10 most outdated, unnecessary and just plain strange laws still on the books.