Stupid Laws tagged 'plants'
All boxes used to pick hops must be exactly 36 inches long.
Location: Iowa, United States | no comments
Elephants may not be used to plow cotton fields.
Location: North Carolina, United States | 4 comments
Growing oleander flowers is illegal.
Location: Norco, California | 3 comments
It is illegal to carve your initials on a tree, even if it is on your own property.
Location: Columbus, Georgia | 2 comments
It is illegal to dig for ginseng on your neighbor’s lawn without their permission.
Location: West Virginia, United States | no comments
It is illegal to let a dandelion grow within the city limits.
Location: Pueblo, Colorado | 3 comments
It is illegal to pick seaweed up off of the beach at night
Location: New Hampshire, United States | no comments
It is illegal to use water on even-numbered days for the sole purpose of watering plants, gardens, or lawns.
Location: West Warwick, Rhode Island | no comments
It’s illegal to dig ginseng on other people’s property between the months of April and September, according to an 1866 law.
Location: North Carolina, United States | no comments
No street-side trees may be planted that “obscure the air”
Location: Blairstown, New Jersey | no comments
Owning a flower pot with water in it that isn’t capable of draining is considered a public nuisance.
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida | no comments
Persons may not pick flowers from the city parks.
Location: Walnut, California | no comments
The Bluebonnet is the official song of the state flower.
Location: Texas, United States | no comments
There is a possible 25 years in prison for cutting down a cactus.
Location: Arizona, United States | 8 comments
Thistles may not grow in one’s yard.
Location: Maryland, United States | no comments
Throwing flowers at a public speaker could result in up to one year in prison.
Location: Kentucky, United States | no comments
Watermelons are prohibited
Location: Rio Claro, São Paulo | 5 comments
You cannot plant trees on public highways
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana | one comment