Summary: Most things that are illegal follow some degree of common sense: no killing anyone, no stealing, no cheating on your taxes. But some states have laws on their books that are just absolutely absurd. Here’s a list of 11 of them.
1. Connecticut
A pickle can’t be called a pickle unless it can bounce.
2. Hawaii
Passengers in cars must wear seatbelts, or face a $100 fine. However, it’s perfectly legal to ride in the bed of a truck!
3. Alaska
No partying with moose – it’s illegal to give one of the giant animals a beer.
4. Idaho
Cannibalism is strictly forbidden, unless a person had to eat his friend in order to survive.
5. Colorado
Drinking on horseback is an arrestable offense – it’s technically drinking while operating a vehicle.
6. Kentucky
Dying chicks, ducklings, or rabbits an unnatural color is absolutely against the law.
7. Indiana
No catching fish with bare hands. Fishing poles only!
8. Maryland
Non-latex condoms may not be sold in vending machines – but condoms of the latex variety are fair game.
9. Mississippi
Having one “illegitimate child” is fine, but more than one kid out of wedlock? That’s illegal.
10. Arizona
No layperson is permitted to change a light bulb – it must be done by a licensed electrician.
And then, finally:
11. Oklahoma
It is absolutely forbidden to have a sleeping donkey in your bathtub after 7 pm.
See the following for more about crazy laws and lawsuits:
Sources:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/thrillist/the-weirdest-law-in-every_b_8004288.html
http://www.dumblaws.com/random-laws
