Stupid Laws in Hawaii
A law dating to 1418 makes it illegal to sink the islands.
Location: Hawaii, United States | 5 comments
A statute forbids people in bathing suits from appearing uncovered on the streets and in the shops and eateries in Waikīkī.
Location: Hawaii, United States | one comment
All girls under the age of 12 must own a grass skirt and must take Hawaiian dancing lessons.
Location: Hawaii, United States | 12 comments
All residents may be fined as a result of not owning a boat.
Location: Hawaii, United States | 4 comments
Billboards are outlawed.
Location: Hawaii, United States | 4 comments
By law, twins must not work for the same company.
Location: Hawaii, United States | 2 comments
Coins are not allowed to be placed in one’s ears.
Location: Hawaii, United States | 2 comments
In the past there was a law that required children to obey all “lawful and moral” commands of their parents.
Location: Hawaii, United States | no comments
It is illegal to get a tattoo behind your ear or on your eyelid unless in the presence of a registered physician.
Location: Hawaii, United States | one comment
It’s illegal for a shooting gallery to offer liquor as a prize.
Location: Hawaii, United States | no comments
Men from the “Orakama” tribe are not permitted to eat their second wife.
Location: Hawaii, United States | 14 comments
No child can be given the name “Charles”.
Location: Hawaii, United States | 8 comments
One law I’m fond of, but that isn’t included here, requires surfers to express themselves at all times using a vocabulary of no more that one hundred words. A surfer can choose which hundred words will be at his beck and call, but once chosen there can be no deviation. I do so love he law.
Location: Hawaii, United States | no comments
Within the limits of any public park, it is unlawful to annoy any bird. (SEC. 10-1.2)
Location: Hawaii, United States | 2 comments