Stupid Laws » Utah http://www.stupidlaws.com We have a huge collection of stupid, dumb, and crazy laws from the United States, individual states, and many other countries. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 02:28:21 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 A husband is responsible for every criminal act committed by his wife while she is in his presence. http://www.stupidlaws.com/a-husband-is-responsible-for-every-criminal-act-committed-by-his-wife-while-she-is-in-his-presence/ http://www.stupidlaws.com/a-husband-is-responsible-for-every-criminal-act-committed-by-his-wife-while-she-is-in-his-presence/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 04:05:52 +0000 admin http://new.stupidlaws.com/?p=2374
  • Adultery is illegal, but can only be punished upon a complaint by the affected husband or wife.
  • All married women must get their husband’s permission if they wish to have a job, they must live wherever the husband wishes to reside, and they must forfeit all jointly held assets upon divorce from her husband.
  • It is illegal for a husband to beat his wife with a stick larger in diameter than his thumb.
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  • Adultery is illegal, but can only be punished upon a complaint by the affected husband or wife.
  • All married women must get their husband’s permission if they wish to have a job, they must live wherever the husband wishes to reside, and they must forfeit all jointly held assets upon divorce from her husband.
  • It is illegal for a husband to beat his wife with a stick larger in diameter than his thumb.
    • ]]>     http://www.stupidlaws.com/a-husband-is-responsible-for-every-criminal-act-committed-by-his-wife-while-she-is-in-his-presence/feed/ 0     Alcohol may not be sold during an emergency. http://www.stupidlaws.com/alcohol-may-not-be-sold-during-an-emergency/ http://www.stupidlaws.com/alcohol-may-not-be-sold-during-an-emergency/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 04:10:07 +0000 admin http://new.stupidlaws.com/?p=2425
  • Beer may not be sold between 2 and 7am.
  • It is illegal for liquor stores to sell food or grocery stores to sell any alcohol except beer that is at most 3.2% alcohol.
  • Merchandise may not be sold within a half mile of a church unless fruit is being sold.
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  • Beer may not be sold between 2 and 7am.
  • It is illegal for liquor stores to sell food or grocery stores to sell any alcohol except beer that is at most 3.2% alcohol.
  • Merchandise may not be sold within a half mile of a church unless fruit is being sold.
    • ]]>     http://www.stupidlaws.com/alcohol-may-not-be-sold-during-an-emergency/feed/ 0     Birds have the right of way on all highways. http://www.stupidlaws.com/birds-have-the-right-of-way-on-all-highways/ http://www.stupidlaws.com/birds-have-the-right-of-way-on-all-highways/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 04:03:34 +0000 admin http://new.stupidlaws.com/?p=2343
  • Any man owning more than 12 sheep must prove that he is not a “pimp”
  • Drivers must warn those who they pass on highways before they do so.
  • Elephants must not be placed in electric ovens.
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    1. Any man owning more than 12 sheep must prove that he is not a “pimp”
    2. Drivers must warn those who they pass on highways before they do so.
    3. Elephants must not be placed in electric ovens.

    ]]>     http://www.stupidlaws.com/birds-have-the-right-of-way-on-all-highways/feed/ 1     Boxing matches that allow biting are not allowed. http://www.stupidlaws.com/boxing-matches-that-allow-biting-are-not-allowed/ http://www.stupidlaws.com/boxing-matches-that-allow-biting-are-not-allowed/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 04:11:06 +0000 admin http://new.stupidlaws.com/?p=2429
  • Biting someone with your natural teeth is “simple assault,” while biting someone with your false teeth is “aggravated assault.”
  • Public boxing matches are outlawed.
  • Snakes have been banned from biting humans on a Sunday – except when it”s snowing.
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  • Biting someone with your natural teeth is “simple assault,” while biting someone with your false teeth is “aggravated assault.”
  • Public boxing matches are outlawed.
  • Snakes have been banned from biting humans on a Sunday – except when it”s snowing.
    • ]]>     http://www.stupidlaws.com/boxing-matches-that-allow-biting-are-not-allowed/feed/ 0     Individuals may not possess beer in containers larger than two liters unless they are a retailer. http://www.stupidlaws.com/individuals-may-not-possess-beer-in-containers-larger-than-two-liters-unless-they-are-a-retailer/ http://www.stupidlaws.com/individuals-may-not-possess-beer-in-containers-larger-than-two-liters-unless-they-are-a-retailer/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 04:10:33 +0000 admin http://new.stupidlaws.com/?p=2427
  • Beer may not be sold between 2 and 7am.
  • Every head of household must possess a firearm of some kind.
  • It is against the law to possess any type of alcoholic beverage.
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  • Beer may not be sold between 2 and 7am.
  • Every head of household must possess a firearm of some kind.
  • It is against the law to possess any type of alcoholic beverage.
    • ]]>     http://www.stupidlaws.com/individuals-may-not-possess-beer-in-containers-larger-than-two-liters-unless-they-are-a-retailer/feed/ 0     It is a felony to persistently tread on the cracks between paving stones on the sidewalk of a state highway. http://www.stupidlaws.com/it-is-a-felony-to-persistently-tread-on-the-cracks-between-paving-stones-on-the-sidewalk-of-a-state-highway/ http://www.stupidlaws.com/it-is-a-felony-to-persistently-tread-on-the-cracks-between-paving-stones-on-the-sidewalk-of-a-state-highway/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 04:08:31 +0000 admin http://new.stupidlaws.com/?p=2410
  • Intentionally avoiding walking on the cracks in the pavement is illegal.
  • No female shall appear in a bathing suit on any highway within this state unless she is escorted by at least two officers or unless she be armed with a club.” Later, an amendment proposed: The provisions of this statute shall not apply to any female weighing less than sixty pounds nor exceeding 200 pounds; nor shall it apply to female horses.
  • On a highway you can not park under a bridge.
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  • Intentionally avoiding walking on the cracks in the pavement is illegal.
  • No female shall appear in a bathing suit on any highway within this state unless she is escorted by at least two officers or unless she be armed with a club.” Later, an amendment proposed: The provisions of this statute shall not apply to any female weighing less than sixty pounds nor exceeding 200 pounds; nor shall it apply to female horses.
  • On a highway you can not park under a bridge.
    • ]]>     http://www.stupidlaws.com/it-is-a-felony-to-persistently-tread-on-the-cracks-between-paving-stones-on-the-sidewalk-of-a-state-highway/feed/ 0     It is against the law to fish from horseback. http://www.stupidlaws.com/it-is-against-the-law-to-fish-from-horseback/ http://www.stupidlaws.com/it-is-against-the-law-to-fish-from-horseback/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 04:04:41 +0000 admin http://new.stupidlaws.com/?p=2358
  • It is legal to shoot an Indian on horseback, provided you are in a covered wagon
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  • It is legal to shoot an Indian on horseback, provided you are in a covered wagon
    • ]]>     http://www.stupidlaws.com/it-is-against-the-law-to-fish-from-horseback/feed/ 0     It is considered an offense to hunt whales. http://www.stupidlaws.com/it-is-considered-an-offense-to-hunt-whales/ http://www.stupidlaws.com/it-is-considered-an-offense-to-hunt-whales/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 04:07:38 +0000 admin http://new.stupidlaws.com/?p=2396
  • It is considered an offense to feed alcoholic beverages to a moose.
  • It is considered an offense to get a tattoo.
  • It is considered an offense to mow your lawn on a Sunday, because it causes too much noise.
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  • It is considered an offense to feed alcoholic beverages to a moose.
  • It is considered an offense to get a tattoo.
  • It is considered an offense to mow your lawn on a Sunday, because it causes too much noise.
    • ]]>     http://www.stupidlaws.com/it-is-considered-an-offense-to-hunt-whales/feed/ 1     It is illegal not to drink milk. http://www.stupidlaws.com/it-is-illegal-not-to-drink-milk/ http://www.stupidlaws.com/it-is-illegal-not-to-drink-milk/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 04:06:57 +0000 admin http://new.stupidlaws.com/?p=2389
  • Alcoholic drink specials are illegal.
  • Defacing a milk carton is punishable by a $10 fine.
  • It is illegal to fly over any body of water, unless one is carrying sufficient supplies of food and drink.
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  • Alcoholic drink specials are illegal.
  • Defacing a milk carton is punishable by a $10 fine.
  • It is illegal to fly over any body of water, unless one is carrying sufficient supplies of food and drink.
    • ]]>     http://www.stupidlaws.com/it-is-illegal-not-to-drink-milk/feed/ 0     It is illegal to cause a catastrophe. http://www.stupidlaws.com/it-is-illegal-to-cause-a-catastrophe/ http://www.stupidlaws.com/it-is-illegal-to-cause-a-catastrophe/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 04:11:29 +0000 admin http://new.stupidlaws.com/?p=2431 http://www.stupidlaws.com/it-is-illegal-to-cause-a-catastrophe/feed/ 0