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These 14 Crazy Laws in Idaho Will Leave You Scratching Your Head
OnlyInYourState.com ^ | February 2, 2024 | Jennifer

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State is no stranger to the weird and wonderful world of silly legislation, and like many states, we harbor a number of outdated statutes written too long ago to be relevant, and too nonsensical to make removing them from the rulebooks worth the effort.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!


TOPICS: Humor; Society
KEYWORDS: crazylaws; idaho
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1 posted on 05/04/2024 7:44:49 AM PDT by Twotone
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To: Twotone

I know a place where you can’t throw stones in the harbor , that’s Gem Stones , LOL


2 posted on 05/04/2024 7:46:46 AM PDT by butlerweave
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To: Twotone

Many of these laws belong in the USC! Especially no.4.


3 posted on 05/04/2024 7:49:58 AM PDT by Leep (Leftardism strikes 1 in 5.)
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To: Twotone

GUY in Las VEGAS got arrested while EATING THE FACE of another man.


4 posted on 05/04/2024 7:50:42 AM PDT by ridesthemiles (not giving up on TRUMP---EVER)
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To: Twotone
Back when I was a boy, there was a Sunday comic strip called 'Strange Laws'.
If it can be regulated, it will be regulated.
5 posted on 05/04/2024 7:52:15 AM PDT by ComputerGuy (Heavily-medicated for your protection)
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To: Twotone

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)


6 posted on 05/04/2024 7:53:16 AM PDT by Bob434
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Grandpa Fred lived in Poky. Didn’t like his given name ‘Alfred’ so he went by ‘Fred’. He was from Kansas. The end.


7 posted on 05/04/2024 7:53:45 AM PDT by sasquatch (Do NOT forget Ashli Babbit! c/o piytar)
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To: ridesthemiles

I know, weird... they didn’t even let him finish his supper either.


8 posted on 05/04/2024 7:54:00 AM PDT by Bob434
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To: ridesthemiles

Was that wrong? Should he not have done that?


9 posted on 05/04/2024 7:55:52 AM PDT by MayflowerMadam (Navarro didn't kill himself.)
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To: Twotone

(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

MikeMikeMikeMikeMike!


10 posted on 05/04/2024 8:02:56 AM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the Days of Lot; They did Eat, They Drank, They Bought, They Sold ......)
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BTTT


11 posted on 05/04/2024 8:04:07 AM PDT by nopardons
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9. In Pocatello, you are required by law to smile.

Might be great place to live. Liberal white women would be in jail. 😁

12 posted on 05/04/2024 8:09:09 AM PDT by Right Brother (Pray for God's intervention to stop UMCRevMom's invasion of Free Republic.)
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Every state and tons of localities have “old fashion” laws still on the books, the vast majority of which are not invoked today.


13 posted on 05/04/2024 8:14:10 AM PDT by Wuli ( )
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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.


14 posted on 05/04/2024 8:21:34 AM PDT by HartleyMBaldwin
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To: Twotone

Number 10 overestimates a lot of men’s stamina. 🤣


15 posted on 05/04/2024 8:22:00 AM PDT by cuban leaf (2024 is going to be one for the history books, like 1939. And 2025 will be more so, like 1940-1945.)
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To: Right Brother

From an old comedy album: “I sentence you to be hung by the neck until you cheer up.”🤣


16 posted on 05/04/2024 8:23:36 AM PDT by cuban leaf (2024 is going to be one for the history books, like 1939. And 2025 will be more so, like 1940-1945.)
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To: HartleyMBaldwin

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.


17 posted on 05/04/2024 8:25:15 AM PDT by cuban leaf (2024 is going to be one for the history books, like 1939. And 2025 will be more so, like 1940-1945.)
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To: Twotone

In Idaho, you can run a stop sign on a bicycle if it’s safe to do so.


18 posted on 05/04/2024 8:36:16 AM PDT by Disambiguator
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Re: #6…Hunting remote via the internet.

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.

19 posted on 05/04/2024 8:45:56 AM PDT by Deaf Smith (When a Texan takes his chances, chances will be taken that's for sure.)
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10. Public displays of affection in Idaho are limited to under 18 minutes.

Sorry dear it’s limited to 18 minutes and you must have a smile on your face………. 😂

20 posted on 05/04/2024 8:48:57 AM PDT by Lockbox (politicians, they all seemed like game show hosts to me.... Sting…)
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