Stupid Laws in Iowa




A board was created to regulate among other things, hearing aids.
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A man with a mustache may never kiss a woman in public.
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All boxes used to pick hops must be exactly 36 inches long.
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An owner or employee of an establishment in Iowa that sells alcohol can’t legally consume a drink there after closing for business.
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Doctors who treat a person with gonorrhea must report this to the local board of health and include the disease’s “probable origin”.
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It is a violation of the law to sell or distribute drugs or narcotics without having first obtained the appropriate Iowa drug tax stamp.
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It is illegal to accept a gratuity or tip in Iowa.
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It is illegal to hunt from an aircraft.
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Kisses may last for no more than five minutes.
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Ministers must obtain a permit to carry their liquor across state lines.
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One-armed piano players must perform for free.
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Riverboat gamblers have a 5$ maximum bet.
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Tanning bed facilities must warn of the risk of getting a sunburn.
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You may shoot Native Americans if there are more than five of them on your property at any one time.
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