California: Destroy That Frog
In California, there’s a health code that likely comes from the county fair and frog jumping Jubilee. But this weird law goes like this; a frog that dies during a frog-jumping contest can’t be eaten and you must destroy it as soon as possible.
Colorado: Don’t Mess With The Weather
Colorado has a ton of places to ski, which can be a huge boon for tourism during skiing seasons.
But in order to modify the weather (IE: make snow), you need a permit in CO.
Connecticut: It’s Their Junk – Not Yours
In Hartford Connecticut it’s illegal to collect “rags, paper, glass, old metal,
junk, cylinders, or other waste materials” without a license. Because it’s their
junk and they don’t want you to have it.
Delaware: Don’t Sell Pet Fur
In Delaware, it’s a misdemeanor to sell, barter, or offer the fur of domestic dogs or cats. Any products – made in whole or in part – may result in a fine of $2,500 and a ban from
owning a dog or cat for 15 years after the conviction. This includes even shed fur.
Georgia: Llama At Your Own Risk
In Georgia, those who engage in llama-related activities are personally responsible for any injuries they suffer. This is to protect agricultural owners from lawsuits.
Hawaii: Don’t Add Ads
In order to keep Hawaii an idyllic and peaceful chain of islands, they have a law called the “Urban Beautification Initiative,” and it dates back to 1927. This initiative says that billboards are outlawed in the state with a few exceptions. This includes notices from public offices and signs posted where goods are sold.
Idaho: Cannibalism Is Usually Illegal
In Idaho, cannibalism is usually illegal. You read that right, in most states, cannibalism itself isn’t expressly illegal.
However, the law allows for cannibalism “under life-threatening conditions as the only apparent means of survival.” And, further, how Idaho defines cannibalism is the “nonconsensual” eating of someone else. Providing you have a friend that’s totally cool with you eating their arm, it’s not technically cannibalism – or illegal – in Idaho.
Though it is likely frowned upon.
Illinois: No $601 Salamanders
There’s a bit of a rumor surrounding this weird law. The rumor goes like this: it’s illegal to own more than $600 worth of salamanders. This is almost true. And, truthfully, the rumors are weirder than the actual law.
In reality, it’s illegal in Illinois to possess any variety of aquatic life that was captured or killed in violation of the fish and aquatic life code, or whose value exceeds $600. So, yes, you can own $600 worth of salamanders – but it can’t be just one salamander worth $601. But only if it violates the fish and aquatic life code in IL.
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