Posted on 05/04/2024 7:44:49 AM PDT by Twotone
The Gem State is no stranger to the weird and wonderful world of silly legislation, and like many states, we harbor a number of outdated statutes written too long ago to be relevant, and too nonsensical to make removing them from the rulebooks worth the effort. So, we dug a little deeper into Idaho’s hidden vault of crazy laws to see what sort of ridiculous ordinances we could find that you haven’t heard of yet. Here are just a few of the weirdest laws in Idaho:
1. It is against the law to live in a dog kennel (or house) unless you're a dog.
But if you do, it gives new meaning to being "in the doghouse."
2. In Idaho Falls, it is illegal to ride a motorcycle if you're over 88.
Sound off, Idaho Falls locals. Is this one actually enforced?
3. And don't you dare think about riding a merry-go-round on a Sunday, you rebel.
There must be a story behind this crazy law in Idaho...somewhere.
4. In Tamarack, it is illegal to buy onions after dark without a permit.
But when the sun is up, onion rings all around!
5. You also can't sell chickens after sundown without permission from the Sheriff.
I'm assuming that this doesn't include fast-food chicken?
6. Hunting with a remote using the Internet is punishable by law.
The law says nothing about hunting with a remote without the Internet, however.
7. But it's also forbidden to hunt from a helicopter, whether it's in the air or not.
I guess this one seems logical ...
8. Selling an "Idaho Deluxe" potato with rot, blemishes, or sun damage can get you sent to jail for up to six months.
We take our potatoes very seriously here.
9. In Pocatello, you are required by law to smile.
And I quote, "It is prohibited for pedestrians and motorists to display frowns, grimaces, scowls, threatening and glowering looks, gloomy and depressed facial appearances, generally all of which reflect unfavorably upon the city’s reputation." So, turn that frown upside-down!
10. Public displays of affection in Idaho are limited to under 18 minutes.
I think we've all been in situations where this law could have come in handy. That, or a hose.
11. In Eagle, it is illegal to sweep dirt from one's house into the street.
Let's keep it clean, folks!
12. The state of Idaho forbids you from fishing off the back of a camel. This is another one of those preposterous rules that doesn't make a lick of sense.
13. But before you search for a different mammal to fish from the back of, know that giraffes are off-limits too. I don't know about you, but my weekend plans are now completely ruined.
14. According to the "Mayhem" section of Idaho Code, cannibalism is also illegal unless it is necessary to survive.
Well, duh. But if you're a zombie? Do what you gotta do.
Do you know of any other weird laws in Idaho? If so, we’d love to hear about them!
I know a place where you can’t throw stones in the harbor , that’s Gem Stones , LOL
Many of these laws belong in the USC! Especially no.4.
GUY in Las VEGAS got arrested while EATING THE FACE of another man.
Some crazy tyranical NY laws
In ny it will be illegal to install a gas, oil or wood burning device in New homes come 2035
And, it will be illegal to buy a gas powered vehicle in the not too distant future (though i’m assuming grandfathered classic vehicles will still be allowed to purchase- but still)
Grandpa Fred lived in Poky. Didn’t like his given name ‘Alfred’ so he went by ‘Fred’. He was from Kansas. The end.
I know, weird... they didn’t even let him finish his supper either.
Was that wrong? Should he not have done that?
(12. The state of Idaho forbids you from fishing off the back of a camel.)
What if it’s on Wednesday?
Asking for a friend
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BTTT
Might be great place to live. Liberal white women would be in jail. 😁
Every state and tons of localities have “old fashion” laws still on the books, the vast majority of which are not invoked today.
Any law, at any level of government, should automatically be revoked if there hasn’t been a successful prosecution under it for a certain period, say ten years. Whether it proves impossible to convict a violator, or whether the law simply gets overlooked, either way it’s a useless law.
Number 10 overestimates a lot of men’s stamina. 🤣
From an old comedy album: “I sentence you to be hung by the neck until you cheer up.”🤣
I remember years ago reading an article about old arcane laws. The one that cracked me up the most since I was a fairly young driver was the loss still on the books that required any automobile entering the town to be preceded by a certain distance by someone waving a red lamp, apparently to warn the townsfolk.
In Idaho, you can run a stop sign on a bicycle if it’s safe to do so.
From a real case earlier this century, where as people paid to hunt from home by internet connection “guide” service.
Do not recall if any game animals were harvested in this method.
Was a FR thread.
Sorry dear it’s limited to 18 minutes and you must have a smile on your face………. 😂
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