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What Nonsensical Law Does Your State Have?

You'll be shocked to find out!

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What Nonsensical Law Does Your State Have?
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You would be shocked to see what been deemed illegal in your home state! Here are 50 laughable laws that leave us wondering how they came to be!

1) Alabama

You must not have an ice cream cone in your back pocket at any time for any reason.

2) Alaska

It is strictly prohibited to wake a wild bear from its sleep for the purpose of taking its picture. (however. shockingly, shooting the bear is perfectly legal)

3) Arizona

Donkeys are prohibited from sleeping in your bathtub. I know, this ones a major inconvenience for all of us.

4) Arkansas

Pet alligators must not be kept in bathtubs for any reason. ...whats with the bathtubs?

5) California

It is considered a misdemeaner to shoot at any game from a moving vehicle, unless of course that animal is a whale.

6) Colorado

Riding a horse while under the influence is illegal.

7) Connecticut

You must not dispose of used razor blades into your trashcan.

8) Delaware

In the small town of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, it is illegal to whisper in church.

9) Florida

Women in hair salons may be fined for falling asleep under a hair dryer.

10) Georgia

Georgia is a little bit like Alabama, it is illegal to carry an ice cream cone in your back pocket, but only on a Sunday.

11) Hawaii

It is illegal to place coins in your ears.

12) Idaho

It is illegal to fish from a camel's back.

13) Illinois

You may be arrested for not having at least $1 on you at times.

14) Indiana

A 3$ fine will be given to anyone playing cards.

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