25 Ridiculous State Laws

10

Minnesota

SparrowIt is against the law to paint a sparrow with the intent of selling it as a parakeet.

9

Nebraska

Beer mugsA tavern owner may not brew beer without brewing a kettle of soup simultaneously.

8

New Hampshire

GamblingIt is illegal to sell the clothes you’re wearing to pay off a gambling debt.

7

New York

Backwards Abbey RoadIn Greene, New York, one may not eat peanuts and walk backwards on the sidewalk during a concert.

6

North Dakota

Sleeping cat with sneakersIt is against the law to lie down and fall asleep with shoes on.

5

Oklahoma

Donkey in bathtubIt is illegal to have a sleeping donkey in your bathtub after 7 p.m.

4

Pennsylvania

Sleeping on refrigeratorIt is unlawful to sleep on top of a refrigerator outdoors.

3

Texas

BuffaloYou may not shoot buffalo from the second story of a hotel.

2

Washington

Out sick todayNo person may walk about in public if he or she has the common cold.

1

Wyoming

Bunny rabbitWithout an official permit, you may not take pictures of a rabbit from January to April.

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Mary ReyesAbout Mary Reyes

Mary is a journalism student at the University of Florida. She loves vintage fashion, The Rat Pack, superheroes, and all things Disney. Someday, she hopes to dazzle the world with her writing skills by becoming the next J.K. Rowling.

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