Stupid Laws in California




A law created in 1925 makes it illegal to wiggle while dancing.
Location: California, United States | 2 comments

A person must be 18 years old to buy a wax container.
Location: Glendale, California | no comments

All dog waste must be removed from any yard within seven days.
Location: Cerritos, California | 7 comments

All food in a childrens’ camp must be approved by the director before being used.
Location: Los Angeles, California | one comment

All persons wishing to keep a rhinoceros as a pet must obtain a $100 license first.
Location: Norco, California | 5 comments

Animals are banned from mating publicly within 1,500 feet of a tavern, school, or place of worship.
Location: California, United States | no comments

Bathhouses are against the law.
Location: California, United States | one comment

Before a business may have a “going out of business sale”, they must obtain a special permit from the city manager.
Location: Thousand Oaks, California | no comments

Bowling on the sidewalk is illegal.
Location: Chico, California | no comments

Cars are the only item allowed in a garage.
Location: Long Beach, California | 3 comments

Cars may not be driven in reverse.
Location: Glendale, California | one comment

Cats and dogs are not allowed to have sex without a permit.
Location: Ventura County, California | 2 comments

Children may not wear a Halloween mask unless they get a special permit from the sheriff.
Location: Walnut, California | no comments

City Council order reads: “No dog shall be in a public place without its master on a leash.”
Location: Belvedere, California | 6 comments

Community leaders passed an ordinance that makes it illegal for anyone to try and stop a child from playfully jumping over puddles of water.
Location: California, United States | no comments

Crushing rocks in the city limits is forbidden.
Location: Indian Wells, California | no comments

Detonating a nuclear device within the city limits results in a $500 fine.
Location: Chico, California | 12 comments

Drinking intoxicating cement is prohibited.
Location: Indian Wells, California | 2 comments

Driving a herd of cattle down a street is against the law.
Location: Chico, California | one comment

Ducks have the right of way to cross Rancho California St. at all times.
Location: Temecula, California | no comments

Elementary schools may not host poker tournaments.
Location: Fresno, California | 2 comments

Foretelling the future for donations is illegal.
Location: Indian Wells, California | one comment

Getting drunk on a playground is against the law.
Location: Fresno, California | one comment

Giving or receiving oral sex is prohibited.
Location: San Francisco, California | 8 comments

Growing oleander flowers is illegal.
Location: Norco, California | one comment