A Lesson in the LAW...

I had an interesting lesson in my U.S. Institutions class on Tuesday. We talked about laws, and about the fact that there are many laws that are still in effect that are really dumb or outdated. Here are a few Utah laws that are pretty hilarious.

Crazy Utah Laws

• It is illegal to detonate any nuclear weapon. You can have them, but you just can't detonate them.

• Birds have the right of way on all highways.

• It's legal for restaurants to serve wine with meals, but only if you ask for the wine list.

• It is against the law to fish from horseback.

• When a person reaches the age of 50, he/she can then marry their cousin.

• A husband is responsible for every criminal act committed by his wife while she is in his presence.

• You're not allowed to sell beverages containing more than 3.2% alcohol.

• It is illegal not to drink milk.

• It is considered an offense to hunt whales.

Kaysville

• You must have identification to enter a convienence store after dark.

Logan

• Women may not swear.

Monroe

• Daylight must be visible between partners on a dance floor.

Provo

• Throwing snowballs will result in a $50 fine.

Salt Lake City

• No one may walk down the street carrying a paper bag containing a violin.

Trout Creek

• Pharmacists may not sell gunpowder to cure headaches.

• It is illegal in Tremonton, Utah to have sex in a moving ambulance, if caught the man is let loose and the woman is punished and her name printed in the newspaper.

I had no idea that being lactose intolerant could make me a criminal!