Weird laws on the books in iowa

The dumbest weirdest laws in all 50 states pt 2 alonzo. Most ridiculous laws in every state business insider. Here are 10 very weird oklahoma laws the lost ogle. The following is a listing of these socalled dumb or strange laws that are frequently associated with minnesota. In most states, when police officers try to force these and other crazy laws on people, the decision is appealed due to the lack of relevance that the law has on the situation. Your home state could have the nations dumbest law. I think this means that you can technically drop a brick onto a railroad train, but no ones. No fortune telling, no selling children and other weird pennsylvania laws on the books. Every state has some weird laws, many of them dusty old relics lawmakers never got around to expunging. We decided to undertake some legal legwork and identify the strangest statute still on the books. This section contains userfriendly summaries of iowa laws as well as citations or links to relevant sections of iowa s official online statutes.

In her spare time, she enjoys reading a good book, or just binge watching netflix. And it seems every state has at least a few of them. Well, thats at least how many websites will report it when talking about strange laws. Imitation butter cannot be called butter or described with the words butter. Its not the only wackadoodle law that still exists in the states. So let the piggyback ride haters rejoice and be careful about. It is a violation of the law to sell or distribute drugs or narcotics without having first obtained the appropriate iowa drug tax stamp. Mar 27, 2018 every state has a few really strange laws on the books, and mississippi is no exception. A list of the craziest laws that still exist in the united states. In des moines, its illegal to dance between the hours of 2 a. Richard leiter, a law professor at the university of nebraskalincoln, said there are several reasons for obscure laws, such as one that bars whale fishing in nebraska. The most mysterious thing about strange laws like these, is that there had to be a reason why they were put into place once upon a time after reading these 11 wisconsin state laws, youll probably find your imagination running a little wild.

May 09, 2012 factor our nearly prohibition era liquor laws and how many cities still have laws on the books that prohibit africanamericans from being within city limits after sundown seriously, if you live in a suburb of oklahoma city, youre town probably has one of these and you have a pretty silly mix of laws that really make us look pretty bad. Although in general, few people strictly uphold the sabbath anymore, many cities and towns across america still have legal reminders of this observance on the books. 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 licensing program. However, these weird or outlandish laws are actually on the books, whether theyre enforced or not. Every state has a handful of crazy laws on the books you would hate to have to abide by. The most ridiculous law in every state business insider. Top 10 craziest laws currently on the books in north carolina. You know, the ones that prevent looting and killing sprees and general anarchy. Youre probably breaking some of these real, dumb laws right now.

Here are some of the best ones that we found still in the rule book. Iowa ministers must obtain a permit to carry their liquor across state lines. Wisconsin has a law that you cannot propel any stone, brick, or other missile at any railroad train. How is it possible that some dumb laws like these are still in effect today, remains a mystery. Every criminal is likely to be wearing a vest, but its double the. 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. I wonder why some of these things even became laws in the first place. We didnt have room for every weird sex law we found, and some of them we had to shorten a bit to make them fit. Here are few of the weirdest statutes on the books across the u. Weve discovered so many unbelievably weird laws that a book wouldnt be enough to write them all, so we just gathered our 22 favorites in this article just for you. 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. Weird laws is the show in which we dig up some of the more odd laws.

Feb 21, 2019 no fortune telling, no selling children and other weird pennsylvania laws on the books. Below you will find links to some of the weirdest stories from the hawkeye state, but remember, the tales on this website are only the tip of the iceberg. Many of these silly, outdated laws are still on the books. Of course theyre coming to us without their original context and some arent even verifiable, but lets dust off these old mississippi laws and take a look, just for fun. Check it out below, and get your donkey out of the tub.

That said, there still are some weird laws, usually from an earlier day and age, that remain on the books at the state or local levels. Every state has its own unusual or unique laws, but north carolina seems to win the prize for some of the strangest laws, and strangest penalties. Included below, as the title says, are strange but true laws that are still on the books. Thailand is famous from some strange and strict blue laws. While these laws are not still enforced for the most part, it is important to note that these laws are technically still on the books. Technically not a crime in the rest of the nation, cannibalism is defined as the nonconsensual consumption of another human. The following ten laws are on the books in the state of pennsylvania, you be the judge maybe go out and make a citizens arrest if you ever observe any such activity. The lights at the mount vernon softball diamond shall be used only for organized games and tournaments unless. Law books are dense with convoluted legal jargon and obscure regulations, but every state has some laws that are completely outdated or irrelevant. Take a look at these 20 most stupid laws in the united states by captain scoop.

Jul 23, 2018 jim bob and clint explain some of the dumb laws that are still on the books in iowa. The country has an old law on the books saying that if a stranger knocks on your door asking. It is against the law to have sex with a corpse in illinois or sell your eyeballs in texas. Whoever runs the account will have plenty of fodder for a very long time. Weird laws in pa did you know these were actually on the books. That ones actually been repealed, but the law prohibiting. It was apparently quite some journey to get this on the books back in the day. For the most part, though, these laws make life easier and safer for everyone. We all know there are laws on the books that protect us in our daily lives. For more on these weird laws, check out the full video below. California often gets a bad rap for having too many regulations. Also referred to as the hawkeye state, iowa is one of the leading farming states in the united states. Here are 11 weird laws that are amazingly still on the books in ohio.

Some of these laws are really going to make you scratch your head and wonder why the law was established in the first place. A state thats also in the heartland of some strange laws. These are in many cases based on misunderstandings, exaggerations or outright fabrications. A man with a mustache may never kiss a woman in public guilty. Below is a list of real funny, silly, stupid, and dumb laws in the united states. From running out of gas in germany to naming your baby something weird in denmark, here are 14 bizarre laws from around the world. Sometimes though, laws can get a bit out of hand, weird even. Blue laws are those established specifically to prohibit certain behavior on sundays, or gods day. To get the full weirdness we recommend you buy the weird us books. Well you, my friend, are a criminal according to the state of iowa.

The iowa constitution is the written instrument embodying the fundamental principles of law of a state or nation, outlining the powers and duties of the government and guaranteeing certain rights to the people. Dumb laws, also called weird laws, strange laws, futile laws, or unnecessary laws, are laws that are perceived to be useless, humorous or obsolete, i. The dumb laws, the stupid laws, the crazy laws, the weird laws, the silly laws, the insane laws. Did you know 50 dumb laws from across the united states. Official the dumbest weirdest laws in all 50 states video by alonzo lerone. The ontario innkeepers act states, an innkeeper, liverystable keeper or boardingstable keeper who has a lien upon a horse, other animal or carriage for the value or price of any food or. The iowa code contains all the general and permanent statutory laws of the state of iowa. 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. However, these weird or outlandish laws are actually on the books. A popular weird law for hawaii was that you could only have one drink in front of you at a time. Kisses may last for no more than five minutes guilty 4.

Over on io9, we posted a map of all the weirdest sex laws in the u. That is if you brought a horse or other live animal with you 2. A law that began in the 80s as a serious antinuke statement has taken on a second life as an internet joke, mainly due to the purported consequences. Idaho is the only state to have an active ban on cannibalism. 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 our favorite weird california laws include the following. Weird state laws from every state in america thrillist. But arkansas has more than its share of headscratchers, governing everything from when you can walk your cow to where you can keep your gator not in the bathtub. Iowa law welcome to the iowa laws section of findlaw s state law collection. It is a violation of the law to sell or distribute drugs or. Top 10 craziest laws currently on the books in north. Here are the most ridiculous laws from all 50 states you may be breaking quite a.

We scoured the law books in every state to find the weirdest law thats been passed in each one. The good folks over at olivet nazarene university put together an infographic of some of the most outrageous, confusing and downright weird legislation instilled around our great nation. Stupid laws in georgia stupid laws the worlds best. If you are aware of some weird laws still in effect in your country or state feel free to tell us in the comments. By some estimates, it will only take 800 years to tweet the rest. One of the craziest laws is without any doubt the one thats still in effect in waynesboro, va, stating that its against. Weird laws in pa did you know these were actually on the. Some other crazy laws are off the books for good and do not apply apply to state law. Lots of states have laws that restrict various activity on sundays, but in iowa, its illegal to sell. Jan 02, 2017 also referred to as the hawkeye state, iowa is one of the leading farming states in the united states. A person may not cross state lines with a duck atop his head. If a child burps during church, his parent may be arrested. This law was enacted because the coffee and donut chain is a hotspot and the parking lot can turn into a mega traffic jam.

Factor our nearly prohibition era liquor laws and how many cities still have laws on the books that prohibit africanamericans from being within city limits after sundown seriously, if you live in a suburb of oklahoma city, youre town probably has one of these and you have a pretty silly mix of laws that really make us look pretty bad. Every state has a few really strange laws on the books, and mississippi is no exception. Whether they realized it or not, all of them had to deal with some pretty stupid laws. Because one of the popular weird laws for a lot of states goes. Laws are in place to make sure society continues to run smoothly. Iowa is widely considered as a famous flyover state in the united states. Times have definitely changed, but iowa still has some old, silly, and crazy laws in place. A guide to some really strange places oddball series pohlen, jerome on. Louisiana is home to some very silly, strange, odd and funny laws you may not know about.

Here are 14 strange laws to keep in mind next time you book a trip. In ottumwa, it is illegal for any man, within the corporate city limits, to wink at any female with whom he is unacquainted. The owner of every hotel in hastings, nebraska, is required to provide each guest with a clean and pressed nightshirt. All liquor stores shall be run by the state government. The following laws must have been enacted to curb peoples inappropriate and rude behavior. One wrong step could easily place somebody on the wrong side of us law with these odd particulars. Similar to maryland, iowa has myriad stupid, silly and absolutely dumb laws that are still part of the stateas law books.

I think this means that you can technically drop a brick onto a railroad train. This zany travel guide presents a more peculiar state than the iowa tourism office might like outoftowners to imagine. No motorized vehicles of any type shall be allowed on public parks, playgrounds, or school areas under the supervision of the department of parks and recreation unless the person operating such vehicle shall have first received written permission from the director of parks and recreation, with the exception of motorized. The craziest laws that still exist in the united states. Every state has a weird law on the books that may have made sense at some point in history but seems pretty ridiculous in 2019.

Here are the most ridiculous laws from all 50 states you may be breaking quite a few of them. The updated, electronic version of the iowa code is published annually, in late autumn, on the general assemblys website and is available as a download. Codified and original copies of the iowa constitution are published as part of the iowa. 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. However, ive found that there are laws on the books that are either amazingly specific or things that should be common sense. Although entertaining, some local laws make you wonder what was going on when the legislature felt compelled to pass them. Dec 15, 2016 amended in 1999, it is illegal in the garden state to wear a bulletproof vest while youre breaking other laws simultaneously. May 21, 2019 whether these laws were enacted to prevent personal injuries, reduce workers compensation claims, or avoid some other type of lawsuit, it is clear that these crazy california laws were created for specific reasons that are just dumb enough to make you question why. Dec 01, 2017 did you know 50 dumb laws from across the united states.

You wont believe that these 20 most stupid laws in the us still exist. We just want to make sure our drug dealers are up to code. The ontario innkeepers act states, an innkeeper, liverystable keeper or boardingstable keeper who has a lien upon a horse. The print version is published every two years prior to the start of a new general assembly. Some hail from municipalities, some are state, some federal. A number of books and websites purport to list dumb laws. According to iowa law, onearmed piano players must perform for free.