A universal bluebook legal citation generator if you are a student of one of the u. The most ridiculous law in every state business insider. Since 1973, the only noisemakers sudbury cyclists can attach to their bikes are bells and horns. Each state has its own quirky laws but north carolina has some downright weird ones. Times are a changin and theyre moving at a crazy fast pace. If you allow your donkey to sleep in a bathtub, youre an ass. Alaska law says that you cant look at a moose from an airplane. The only retail outlets permitted to be open on sundays are grocery stores and liquor stores. Many states passed socalled blue laws, mostly from the 1600s through the 1800s, to prohibit various activities on sundays. The term was originally applied to the 17thcentury laws of the theocratic new haven colony. Why did god give so many strange rules to israel in the book of leviticus. This law was enacted because the coffee and donut chain is a hotspot and the parking lot can turn into a mega traffic jam. Thailand is famous from some strange and strict blue laws. Blue laws although in general, few people strictly uphold the sabbath anymore, many cities and towns across america still have legal reminders of this observance on the books.
Check it out below, and get your donkey out of the tub. The strangest 50 state laws across america that still exist. It was apparently quite some journey to get this on the books. To have your reference list or bibliography automatically made for you, try our free citation generator. Many of the weirdest laws govern the animal kingdom. Young mainers may not remember the states blue laws that kept large department stores closed on sundays. Inspired by jeff isaacs book, the wacky world of laws, each week, the lawyer in blue. This 2015 edition contains a list of standard forms and other helpful information. The batshit crazy who is batshit crazy in a forum dedicated to in law related horrors, user ladymiseryali says that her gossipmonger of a motherin law regularly concocts outlandish stories about her and her husband.
Some of the laws make you wonder what was going on that this had to be made into a law. Weve discovered so many unbelievably weird laws that a book wouldnt be. Its not the only wackadoodle law that still exists in the states. Blue laws are enforced in parts of the united states and canada as well. These bye laws shall apply to areas within the jurisdiction of the council. We know from the bible book of revelation that in the end times, millions of people will receive the souldestroying mark of the beast because of laws that involve forced worship and a false sabbath. It is against the law to mispronounce the name of the state of arkansas in that state. The craziest laws that still exist in the united states. A law that began in the 80s as a serious antinuke statement has taken on a second life as an internet joke, mainly due to the purported consequences. Blue laws, also known as sunday laws, are laws designed to restrict or ban some or all sunday activities for religious reasons, particularly to promote the observance of a day of worship or rest. If you allow it while youre in arizona, youre a criminal. Weird state laws from every state in america thrillist. In tonga, the vavau code 1839 was inspired by methodist missionary teachings, and was a form of blue law. Just to be safe, check out this list of 46 weird laws so you know what not to do.
You go about your day trying to be a good citizen, but you have no idea how many laws youre probably breaking. Youre probably breaking some of these real, dumb laws right now. According to local folklore, there was once a law on the arkansas books that made it illegal to keep an alligator in your bathtub. Some time ago we talked about a photo series that ironically portrayed people breaking 8 crazy laws. No silly string in southington unless its in the privacy of your home. Oh, but the lawyers and law students who write and organize the bluebook obviously have no idea how to write a reference manual so it is actually useful. Georgia law enforcement and the open records act a law enforcement officers guide to open records in georgia. Why did god give so many strange rules to israel in the. Blue book botswana 587 blue book botswana wheel clamp means a device which, when fitted to the wheel of a vehicle, prevents it from being moved until the clamp is removed. Bluebook sample citations the law school university of. The old testament law including the book of leviticus was given to the nation of israel the jews in order to separate them from the rest of the nations of the world and to prepare them for the coming of the messiah. She is constantly eaves dropping says ladymiseryali, so she can construct lengthy, entirely false narratives based on. According to a law made in 1924, it is illegal for donkeys to sleep in bathtubs. Blue laws are those established specifically to prohibit certain behavior on sundays, or gods day.
An easytouse guide with clear rules, realworld examples, and reproducible quizzes. Crazy laws in indiana prohibit gossiping, and talking bad about others behind their back. They will also be charged a maximum fine of ten dollars a day. For example, in salem, west virginia, its against the law to eat. Generations of law students, lawyers, scholars, judges, and other legal professionals have relied on the bluebooks unique system of citation in their writing. Some of the silly blue laws include the prohibition of car sales on a sunday, the singing of vain songs on sunday, and the banning of hunting on sundays. Whether theyre republicans or democrats, labour party, or conservative party, obama or bush, no government has a monopoly on creating stupid laws. The bluebook of legal citation is a must have for every law student because lawyers are crazy and have to have a crazy way of citing everything. Additionally, anyone 14 and under who curses, damns, or swears by the name of god, jesus christ, or the holy ghost, are fined two to three dollars per offense. Silly string has been banned in southington, connecticut since 1996. Brush up on your legal knowledge and see what is outlawed in your state. Although in general, few people strictly uphold the sabbath anymore, many cities and towns across america still have legal reminders of this observance on the books. While were hoping that some of these laws have already been struck from the legislative record in the respective city or state, the sad truth is that lawmakers spend way too much time making new laws to worry about writing off the old ones.
The term dates back to the 15th century, when large blue velvetcovered books were used for recordkeeping by the parliament of the united kingdom. We are living in a liberal world, why would the blue laws find space in our society where r. This one isnt technically still on the books, but it juuuuuuuuust got changed. Blue laws may also restrict shopping or ban sale of certain items on specific days, most often on sundays in the western world. For help with other source types, like books, pdfs, or websites, check out our other guides. A law that existed in the nineteen twenties or even earlier, does not apply to society today. Since many of you appreciated that post quite a lot, we decided to go deeper about the most stupid laws that are still in effect today. If you look hard enough, each state has its own collection of outdated, silly laws.
For example, in salem, west virginia, its against the law to eat candy less than an hour and a half before church service. Allowing these laws to persist sets a dangerous precedent by tampering with the essential division between church and state. We are dedicated to building the repository of dumb laws on our puny planet. Weve discovered so many unbelievably weird laws that a book wouldnt be enough to write them all, so we just gathered our 22 favorites in this article just for. And dog owners definitely run afoul of the law if their pets are barkers, as a far more recent ordinance states. Before viewing curse of the skinwalker here are 5 crazy facts that you need to know about skinwalker ranch. Click on a state any state and let the loony laws begin. Here are 50 state laws that sound fake but are actually still on the books. Some of these laws made me laugh outloud, both at the law itself, and at the thought of trying to enforce them now. At the nations oldest roman catholic law school, notre dame law school encourages students of diverse backgrounds to broaden their social, spiritual, and personal lives while honing their intellectual and professional skills to serve the good of all.
Project blue book airs its seventh episode this tuesday on travel channel. Below is a list of real funny, silly, stupid, and dumb laws in the united states. In a diverse and rapidly changing legal profession, the bluebook continues to provide a systematic method by which members of the profession communicate important information to one another about the sources and legal authorities upon. Home state blue books and encyclopedias libguides at. According to wikipedia blue book or bluebook is a term often referring to an almanac or other compilation of statistics and information. Maine was the last new england state to repeal the laws starting in 1983, when stores were allowed to open sundays between thanksgiving and christmas, and ending in 1990, when the laws were abolished by referendum.
Loony laws outrageous ordinances and silly statutes. Maybe youre throwing snowballs, yelling at an umpire, or playing bingo for longer. It is clear that these laws were originally passed so that people would spend their sundays in. Crazy laws without relevance today are rarely used and are often very miscellaneous in nature. In illinois, the law is that a car must be driven with the steering wheel. Welcome to the state and local documents task force sldtf guide for state blue books and state encyclopedias. Generally, at the end of each congress, the joint committee staff, in consultation with the staffs of the house committee on ways and means and the senate committee on finance, prepare explanations of the enacted tax legislation. With the rapid rate of current society it has become wildly easy for old laws to become outdated and forgotten, or new ones put in. Your home state could have the nations dumbest law. Obviously, pretty much all of these are no longer enforced but according to, theyre still technically laws. These 15 crazy laws in tennessee are unbelievable yet. For example, recently a toronto businessman found that to sell edible underwear in his adult entertainment store, hed need a food license. Stupid laws the worlds best collection of stupid laws. Since life has become increasingly complex, these crazy laws are very rarely used in a court of law.
When it comes to laws, truth is stranger than fiction. The strangest 50 state laws across america that still exist amanda booth december 26, 2014 below are some of the more questionable, comical or just plain dumb laws that exist in each of the fifty. These 15 crazy laws in tennessee are unbelievable yet totally real. The good folks over at olivet nazarene university put together an infographic of some of the most outrageous, confusing and downright weird legislation instilled around our great nation. Someone tells you to buy this book and you think just like that dumb law dictionary people keep telling you to buy, right you will think you never use it, that it is a law school prop to makes your books look more overwhelming than they already are. In corpus christie, texas, it is illegal to raise alligators in your home. We scoured the law books in every state to find the weirdest law thats been passed in each one some have been repealed, but some are shockingly still on the books. Youd be surprised to learn whats against the law in canada. This 2015 edition of the indiana blue book of masonic law is a compilation of the 1993 edition, together with all changes thereto through and including the 2015 annual meeting of the grand lodge of indiana. One may not dye a duckling blue and offer it for sale unless more than six are for sale.
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