At Freedom Bail Bonds, we have only the highest regard for the legal system. For the most part, laws are put into place in order to preserve and protect society, and when any particular law is passed, it is usually for good reason. Every now and then, though, we stumble upon a law that has even us scratching our heads. Here is a quick rundown of some of our favorite weird laws across the nation.
10) Alabama
In Alabama, a state that actually makes a couple of appearances on this particular list—it is illegal “to wear a fake mustache that causes laughter in church.” So remember: next time you’re in church in Alabama, make sure your hilarious mustache is absolutely legitimate.
9) Alaska
In Alaska, “waking a sleeping bear for a photo opportunity is strictly forbidden.” Now, this is undoubtedly a good rule to have in place, but waking a sleeping bear without taking its picture probably isn’t a good idea either.
8) Louisiana
Louisiana has a law stating that it is illegal to “order goods and get them delivered to someone without the person knowing.” We’re not sure about this, but the guy who decided to make this is a legitimate law must have been burned by the old pizza prank pretty badly.
7) Texas
Right here in Texas, there is a law in place that “requires criminals to give their victims 24 hour notice, either orally or in writing, and to explain the nature of the crime to be committed.” Because, hey, you may be a criminal, but that doesn’t mean you have to be inconsiderate, right?
6) Idaho
In Idaho, a man is strictly prohibited from giving his significant other “a box of candy weighing more than 50 lbs.” Seriously, do they even sell boxes of candy weighing more than 50 pounds? There must not be a whole lot going on in Idaho.
5) Maine
In a law that appears to be promoting danger, Biddeford, Maine has decided that its citizens “can’t bike or roller skate on sidewalks.” But if you want to rollerblade in the middle of the street, go right ahead!
4) Kansas
In Kansas, “rabbits may not be shot from motorboats.” Bummer. Looks like the good people of Kansas will have to do their rabbit hunting from their cars from now on.
3) Alabama
In another bizarre law involving Alabama (and bears), “exploiting bears for wrestling is a felony in Alabama.” While this is a reasonable law that helps protect bears from inhumane treatment, one has to wonder how often this happened in Alabama before it was made illegal.
2) North Carolina
In North Carolina, “bingo games can’t last more than five hours,” because the guy who came up with this one just finished off a nine-hour bingo bender, and seriously, enough is enough already. Word has it that lawmakers in North Carolina are currently debating the legal length of a round of Monopoly.
1) Maine
And, finally, in Maine, “it’s illegal to have Christmas decorations up after January 14.” Actually, this one is pretty good. Something needed to be done about those people that just leave their decorations up all year. Good job, Maine.
If one these strange laws ends up putting you behind bars, give us a call. At Freedom Austin, we guarantee fast jail release.
