Stupid laws still on the books in missouri

Single men between the ages of twentyone and fifty must pay an annual tax of one dollar enacted 1820. There are no laws on the books which prohibit bestiality. Sorry no picture for this one i know these sound crazy but missouri is not the only state to have laws like this. This collection includes a selection of both past and current laws. Here is a list of the worlds craziest laws or urban myths. However, these weird or outlandish laws are actually on the books, whether. Here are a dozen headscratchers in missouri commuters should definitely take a look at no. 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. How many of these absurd food laws have you broken. Most ridiculous laws in every state business insider. Still, the laws against alcohol are still in the books, as they were passed, but they do not have effect, as later laws changed their impact. Some of these old laws have been on the books for centuries, many times they are outdated and not current for todays society. Thousands of web sites list dumb laws or stupid laws for cities and states around the u. If you are aware of some weird laws still in effect in your country or.

Weird missouri laws single men between the ages of twentyone and fifty must pay an annual tax of one dollar enacted 1820. 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 decided to undertake some legal legwork and identify the strangest statute still on the books in every state. Cloud residents have an odd law on the books that makes it illegal to eat. Ever wonder what crazy laws have been on the south carolina law books over the years. Here is a list of 10 laws that were valid for many years and some still valid today in st. Some of the laws i came across are just in specific cities, but there. Jun 30, 2016 not many people realize that these 12 things are actually illegal in missouri. In west virginia, children may not attend school if their breath smells of wild onions. These 10 crazy laws in missouri will leave you scratching.

And the arizona one, about camel shooting prohibitions, stems from. In honor of new hampshire scrambling to close a loophole that allowed pregnant women to kill people, here are seven weird laws that. Read on, youll be amazed at some of the laws still in existence. Read on to see the 10 most outdated, unnecessary and just plain strange laws still on the books. Read missouri laws from the story stupid, strange, and weird laws by eurikab with 205 reads. Enjoy this collection of funny, stupid and often bizarre laws from the midwest. It was apparently quite some journey to get this on the books back in. Jefferson, missouri, has a strict attitude towards garage sales. In athens, ga, it is illegal to read a book to your friends after 2.

All across the internet, you will be able to find lists and lists of strange laws that either once existed or still exist depending on whos doing the reporting. The owner of every hotel in hastings, nebraska, is required to provide each guest with a clean and pressed nightshirt. Laws are in place to make sure society continues to run smoothly. One must get a permit from the city if they wish to take dirt from the airport. 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. May 14, 2014 dumb laws still on the books in the united states dumb laws still on the books in the united states 14 may 2014 author. In jefferson county you can hold a garage sale only between the hours of 7am and 8pm. Read on, youll be amazed at some of the laws still in.

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. I mentioned the laws against frightening a baby or feeding beer to an elephant in an earlier post, but here are a few more crazy laws on the books in missouri. This includes the states of illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, north dakota, ohio, south dakota and wisconsin. Coming up with a list of 10 most the most archaic laws still in effect is no problem. You know, the ones that prevent looting and killing sprees and general anarchy. That said, there still are some weird laws, usually from an earlier day and age, that remain on the books at. List of stupid laws of america and around the world. In alaska, a child is not allowed to build a snowman taller than him or herself at school.

If you are like me and random facts, statistics, world records and stories fascinate you, then you will appreciate this list of 12 completely random and very strange laws that were passed in missouri. Worse yet, loads of the ones that arent apocryphal are still bummers. Weird south carolina laws and statutes past and present. If a bull or ram over the age of one year runs rampant for more than. The craziest laws that still exist in the united states. Over on io9, we posted a map of all the weirdest sex laws in the u. In victoria, australia, only a qualified electrician is allowed to change a light bulb. Stupid, strange, and weird laws missouri laws wattpad. In california, community leaders passed an ordinance that makes it illegal for anyone to try and stop a child from playfully jumping over puddles of water. If you allow it while youre in arizona, youre a criminal. Some laws may be still be on the books, but they have been rendered invalid by later laws. Article center whether you want to learn how to start a business or you want to know the difference between living trust vs. Weird state laws from every state in america thrillist. These bizarre laws on education are somehow still on the books.

Sep 05, 2017 if you allow your donkey to sleep in a bathtub, youre an ass. And other times these crazy laws exist without logical explaination. Any person caught using or carrying bean snappers or the like shall upon conviction, be fined. But in many states there are laws still in effect that either ban something no sane person would ever do, or show their age with regards to women, controlled substances, or the separation of church and state.

If you are aware of some weird laws still in effect in your country or state feel free to tell us in the comments. Here are some funny, dumb state laws from nebraska to wyoming. 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. Its illegal to change it yourself unless you are a qualified electrician. The most ridiculous law in every state business insider. Read about the dumb laws from the state of missouri. If you allow your donkey to sleep in a bathtub, youre an ass. Only licensed electricians may change a light bulb. This one isnt technically still on the books, but it juuuuuuuuust got changed. 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.

Some old and, to many, outdated laws remain on the books. How is it possible that some dumb laws like these are still in effect today, remains a mystery. Not many people realize that these 12 things are actually illegal in missouri. Because one of the popular weird laws for a lot of states goes. Apr 11, 20 this one isnt technically still on the books, but it juuuuuuuuust got changed. 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. It is illegal to read someones tarot or give them a psychic reading as these are forms of witchcraft. However, these weird or outlandish laws are actually on the books, whether theyre enforced or not. In norway, there is a law that protects all female dogs and cats from being spayed. The missouri board of cosmetology and barber examiners an administrative board made up primarily of practicing barbers and cosmetologists, as well as the. The single largest collection of dumb laws and stupid laws. For example, the new york law against people wearing masks in public places is to prevent a mass crime or a riot, since you dont know the assailants identity undercover.

So let the piggyback ride haters rejoice and be careful about. 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. Thanks to a precocious 9yearold boy, its finally legal to throw snow balls in a colorado town known for its snow. 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. Its our personal top list, therefore youll find the most stupid laws, at least in our opinion, at the end of the list. Some of the laws i came across are just in specific cities, but there are several that are statewide laws.

But what we found when looking at these examples, is that many either never existed or cannot be proven to have existed without searching through old, dusty print archives and records offices around the world. Dumb laws still on the books in the united states dumb laws still on the books in the united states 14 may 2014 author. Sometimes though, laws can get a bit out of hand, weird even. No stink bombs or confettiif youre a stodgy school principal from a 1980s film, consider moving to mobile, alabama. In this small town of only 4,000, yard waste may be burned any day except sunday. They may have made sense when they were written, but today they seem a little questionable, weird or just plain dumb. The good folks over at olivet nazarene university put. Weve spent time researching some of the weirder minnesota laws mentioned and have found that for the most part they are fictitious.

If a child burps during church, his parent may be arrested. Believe it or not, there are hundreds of silly laws still on the books. We all know there are antiquated, dumb laws on the books in every state. The 50 craziest state food laws weird laws in every state. In 1799, a paris law made it illegal for women to wear pants in public without special approval from the police. As one of the original colonies, massachusetts laws and history date back hundreds of years. Its not the only wackadoodle law that still exists in the states. Here are the most ridiculous laws from all 50 states you may be breaking quite a few of them. Youre definitely in the minority if you still have a milk man delivering jugs to. According to a law made in 1924, it is illegal for donkeys to sleep in bathtubs. Though most of these laws sound incredibly dumb now, once theyve had, or still does have, a real pretense. When someone sells a reptile they are legally required to give the. These 10 crazy laws in missouri will leave you scratching your head in wonder. Stink bombs, funk balls, and any object the purpose of which is to.