The vast majority of the reported strange or archaic laws said to be still in effect in the American states are urban myths, misinterpretations, or simply made up. Some are deliberate distortions of existing laws, as in the Massachusetts law which bans
transporting wild animals in the back of vehicles. Since a gorilla is a wild animal and the law bans their transportation, some imaginative soul decided that Massachusetts had a law banning gorillas from the back seat and an urban legend was born. It could just as easily have been a wolf, or a bear, or some other animal which was at one time indigenous to the region, which would have
led to yet another strange law which in reality doesn’t exist. One strange law that does exist comes from the State of Tennessee and addresses the disposal of what is commonly called roadkill; dead animals in or alongside the roadways of the state. If the animal is a game animal a driver happening upon it (the law doesn’t say he has to be the one which struck the animal) is allowed to “possess it for your personal use and consumption”. If the animal happens to be a deer the law specifies
whoever takes it must notify the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) within 24 hours, providing them the possessor’s name and address. Bears are also available to the finder, but with a permit issued from the TWRA. Good dining. Where do we find this stuff? Here are our sources: “Strange Arizona Laws You Should Know”. ENJURIS. Robert E. Wisniewski. Online “Weird laws in Massachusetts”. Boston.com staff. June 18, 2015. Online “The Myth of the Connecticut Pickle Law”. Debra Pond, Connecticut State Library Law Reference Librarian. August 2013 “Does Florida have a weird law about elephants and parking meters?” Ryan Harper, News 13 Florida. April 13, 2015. Online “Do you speak American?” Dennis Baron, PBS Online. “Animal Prisoner at the Bar”. Joseph P. McNamara, Notre Dame Law Review. 1927 “Virginia city threatens trick-or-treaters over the age of 12 with jail time to thwart Halloween mischief”. Danielle Garrand, CBS News. October 9, 2018. Online “Weird traffic laws from each of the 50 US states”. Chris Riley, Autowise. September
28, 2018 “Strange North Carolina Laws That Will Have You Scratching Your Head”. Kelly & West News, Kelly & West Attorneys. Online “Wow, these laws are stupid”. Kelly Bayliss, NBC 10, Philadelphia. July 17, 2009. Online “Weird Laws in Nevada”. Ovation/Blog, Las Vegas Living. Online “Strange Wisconsin Laws”. Ashley Steinbrinck, Whoonew.com. July 7, 2014. Online “Sunday, Sabbath, and the Weekend”. Edward O’Flaherty, Rodney L. Peterson, Timothy A. Norton. 2010 “Visitor Arrested for Eating Chicken With a Fork”. Jessica Jordan, Gainesville Times. July 20, 2009 “25 obscure laws on the books in Oregon: Are you breaking the rules?” Michael Lloyd, The Oregonian. March 12, 2016 “Strange laws in Arkansas”. Amanda Galiano, tripsavvy.com. May 17, 2017 “50 Craziest State Laws From Around the United States” KARA LADD. GoodHousekeeping.com. Jun 18, 2020. “Driving You Crazy: Can you really not drive a black car on Sunday in Denver?”. By Jayson Luber, Denver Channel, Jul 28, 2017 “Bizarre traffic laws from around the world: Don’t drive with a blindfold, check for children under the car!”, by FE Online, Financial Express, Jul 17, 2017 “It’s illegal to buy, sell or dye baby chicks, ducks, rabbits”, by Michelle Ganley, KSAT, April 16, 2019 “Don’t eat that frog: Wacky laws pose challenge for states cleaning up the books”, By
Adam Shaw, Fox News, July 16, 2015 “Here’s Why We Pronounce ‘Kansas’ And ‘Arkansas’ Differently”, by Christina Sterbenz, Business Insider, Feb 8, 2014 From serving beer to elephants to eating peanuts in church, we've rounded up the weirdest, wackiest food laws from across the country.1 / 50  AlabamaThroughout Alabama, it’s illegal for a person to walk down the street with an ice cream cone in their back pocket. Back when most people got around on horseback, horse thieves would put ice cream in their pocket to lure horses away without being charged with stealing. Luckily, not many people are trying to steal horses off the streets of Alabama today—and most prefer to eat ice cream the traditional way. 2 / 50 AlaskaIn Alaska, it is illegal to give alcohol to a moose. Back in 2007, a moose—later named Buzzwinkle by local media—was seen parading down the streets of Anchorage after dipping his face into a local brewery’s supply during the holiday season. After getting his antlers tangled in Christmas lights, he stumbled past Alaskans and inspired quite the laugh—and a new law! 3 / 50 ArizonaThere’s a widespread belief that it’s unlawful in Arizona to refuse a person a glass of water. In a place as dry and hot as the Grand Canyon State, we wish this rumor were true. Thirsty? Here are the best and worst drinks for keeping hydrated. 4 / 50 ArkansasIn Little Rock, Arkansas, it is against the law to honk a car horn in front of a sandwich shop after 9 p.m. We’re not entirely sure of the reason for this legislation, but we agree it’s easier to finish a late-night sandwich (including my favorite!) without a symphony of honks in the background. 5 / 50 CaliforniaIn the Golden State, a frog that has participated in a frog jumping competition cannot legally be killed (or, by extension, eaten). Apparently, these contests are a popular polliwog pastime for some Californians, who have tried in vain every year since 1986 to break the record of a frog called Rosie the Ribeter. 6 / 50 ColoradoIf you’re yearning to wake up to the crow of a rooster, don’t settle down in Louisville, Colorado. In this Boulder County town, it’s illegal to own these loudmouthed foul. But don’t ruffle your feathers just yet, because the city does allow residents to own as many as three turkeys. Here’s where to go if you hit the road in Colorado. 7 / 50 ConnecticutIn Connecticut, they say a pickle isn’t a pickle unless it can bounce. One thought is that this keeps vendors from selling expired or subpar pickles. Is the idea equal parts kooky and clever? Definitely. Is it an actual law, or does it remain unwritten? Well, that question leaves us in a pickle. (Find our pick for the best store-bought dill pickles.) 8 / 50 DelawareGrab a checkered blanket and an adorable picnic basket, and then take a few big steps away from the road in Fenwick Island, Delaware, where it’s illegal to have a picnic on the highway! That this law exists makes us wonder whether early Delawareans were ahead of the curve when it comes to street food. 9 / 50 FloridaIn Miami Beach, it’s against the law to sell any food—even the state’s celebrated citrus—from open-air stands. Orange you glad you can still buy fresh fruit at the neighborhood (indoor) market? Try a couple of our favorite citrus varieties in this favorite recipe for Florida Citrus Meringue Pie. 10 / 50 GeorgiaIn Gainesville, Georgia, also known as the Poultry Capital of the World, chicken must be eaten with the hands instead of a fork and knife. This law was intended to be a prank, but at one point the local police department jokingly created an ordinance to make it official. Find the best friend chicken joint in all 50 states. 11 / 50 HawaiiFor a while, it was illegal to have more than one alcoholic drink in front of you at a time. Today, however, Hawaiians have the right to double-fist their adult beverages just like the rest of us. Legislators decided to repeal the law in 2014 after they realized their well-intended ordinance to slow alcohol consumption actually caused people to chug drinks as fast as they could in order to receive a second. 12 / 50 IdahoPeople like to say it’s illegal to fish from a camel’s back in Idaho, which is technically true, but the actual law prohibits fishing from the back of any animal. This law was originally meant to dissuade horseback riders, but the alternatives (like camels) are fun to imagine, too. 13 / 50 IllinoisIn Chicago, it is illegal to eat in a place that is on fire, so if you’re dining in the Windy City and your table is on fire, make sure you call both the fire department and the police. (If your mouth is the only thing on fire, however, it’s probably a sign to slow down on the spicy jalapeno poppers.) 14 / 50 IndianaThere’s nothing more satisfying than a summertime slice of watermelon, but it’s actually illegal to eat them in the parks of Beech Grove, Indiana. Parks staff came up with the ordinance after realizing that watermelon rinds often punched through garbage bags and caused messes. Luckily, the law doesn’t mention this watermelon slush. 17 / 50 KentuckyRemember that weird ice-cream-cone-in-a-back-pocket law listed for Alabama above? It’s a law in Kentucky and Georgia, too. 18 / 50 LouisianaIn Louisiana, you can’t order goods and services to be delivered to a person without their consent. That means no prank pizzas! Luckily, we have plenty of better pizza gift ideas. 19 / 50 MaineMaine is serious about their clam chowder—so serious that a law prohibiting the use of tomatoes in clam chowder was at one point given serious consideration. Real New Englanders will appreciate our contest-winning take on this delicious soup. 20 / 50 MarylandSpeaking of seafood, you’d better be careful what you do with those extra shells. While the state of Maryland encourages the recycling of oyster shells, there are a few things you can’t do with them. For one, you can’t feed them to chickens—and you’re also not allowed to use them as road construction materials. Luckily, that’s one of the last things on our minds when it comes to making and eating oysters Rockefeller. 21 / 50 MassachusettsIn Boston, it’s illegal to eat peanuts in church. Do nut break this rule! 22 / 50 MichiganIf you’re starting a pig farm in Detroit, you either have to have strong fences or bejeweled swine, because it’s illegal to let pigs run loose in the Motor City without rings in their noses. 23 / 50 MinnesotaMeat eaters, take note: Hamburgers are illegal on Sundays in St. Cloud. If you indulge in one of our top 10 burger recipes, be sure to do it very, very sneakily. We promise we won’t tell anyone. 24 / 50 MississippiIn 2013, Mississippi passed the Anti-Bloomberg bill to offset the impact of a nationwide nutrition-labeling law. In the rest of the country, it’s illegal to serve massive portion sizes (think supersize sodas) at restaurants—but in Mississippi, diners may indulge to their hearts’ content. 25 / 50 MissouriIf you were hoping to get more than just yourself intoxicated at your next circus visit, don’t get your hopes up for Natchez, Missouri: In this town, it’s illegal to provide beer to elephants. Maybe they’d prefer a trunk full of champagne or circus peanuts? 26 / 50 MontanaWe found nothing to support the oft-repeated claim that it’s illegal for unmarried women to go fishing alone in the Treasure State. (If such a law does exist, it’s archaic, obsolete and definitely sexist—so grab your bait and tackle, ladies, and have at it!) 27 / 50 NebraskaWelcome to the Cornhusker State, where it’s illegal for bar owners to sell alcohol unless they’re simultaneously cooking up a kettle of soup. If you’re looking to fill up on more than just Bud Light, ask if there’s any chicken noodle on hand. 28 / 50 NevadaIn Nyala, Nevada, a man may not buy drinks for more than three other people at any one period of the day. We’re fairly sure this one only applies to alcohol, but just to be safe, if the whole family wants lemonades, send Mom. Check out the best craft beer in Nevada. 30 / 50 New JerseyBefore you dive into a bowl of bisque in the Garden State…have you heard that New Jersey does not permit the slurping of soup? (Not to encourage potentially illegal behavior, but we think these soups are totally slurpable.) 31 / 50 New MexicoIn Las Cruces, New Mexico, don’t get caught carrying a lunchbox down Main Street—even if it’s a super cool lunch box, like these. This rule is a real head-scratcher, but we hear it’s designed to encourage folks to patronize area restaurants. 32 / 50 New YorkUntil 2016 in New York City, it was illegal to have booze with brunch. Today, however, we can celebrate with all kinds of mid-morning mimosa opportunities. We love this reader-submitted Orange-Apricot Mimosa Punch. 33 / 50 North CarolinaTaking grease from restaurant kitchens is a punishable offense. The more grease you steal, the worse the consequences! 34 / 50 North DakotaIt’s said that beer and pretzels can’t be served at the same time in any North Dakota bar or restaurant, but this myth stems from a misreading of the law. So, go ahead, North Dakotans—eat your beer pretzels. Despite what you might’ve heard, the law can’t stop you. 35 / 50 OhioIn Marion, Ohio, it’s illegal to eat a doughnut while walking backward. They’d probably prefer we eat buckeyes (backward and forward), considering they’re in the Buckeye State. 36 / 50 OklahomaIn Oklahoma, it is not permissible to take a bite of another person’s hamburger. Why isn’t this a law everywhere? Oklahoma, you’re on the right track, especially if it’s a burger from Nic’s Grill. 37 / 50 OregonWe’ve been told it’s verboten to eat ice cream on Sunday in Oregon. True or not, we’re just glad the state’s famous Marionberry Pie is still 100% okay. 38 / 50 PennsylvaniaIn the borough of Ridley Park, you are not allowed to eat peanuts while walking backwards in front of the Barnstormers Auditorium during a performance. This might be the oddest (and most specific!) rule on our list. 39 / 50 Rhode IslandEver had the urge to throw pickle juice on a trolley? Apparently, someone in Rhode Island did. As far as we know, this act has only been outlawed in Rhode Island, but we think it’s in poor taste no matter the state. 40 / 50 South CarolinaIn Spartanburg, South Carolina, eating watermelons in the Magnolia Street Cemetery is forbidden. Unlike in Indiana’s parks, where the plastic-bag-puncturing power of the rinds was to blame, Magnolia Street took this step to deter unwanted watermelon vines from sprouting up on cemetery grounds. 41 / 50 South DakotaAs for weird food laws in South Dakota, many believe it’s illegal to sleep in a cheese factory there. While there’s some truth to this, the actual law is far less specific, prohibiting sleeping in any area where food is prepared or provided in mass quantities. (Alas, this means candy factories are off-limits, too.) 42 / 50 TennesseeIn the Volunteer State, it is illegal to catch fish with anything other than a rod and reel, which explains an amusing admonishment against fishing Tennessee’s waters with a lasso. Despite lasso fishing being forbidden, we admit we’d like to see someone try (though maybe in a state with more relaxed lasso laws). 43 / 50 TexasThere’s a lot of good food to be had in the Lone Star Sate—just take a gander at our roundup of the best Texan foods! A warning, however: It may be illegal to sell Limburger cheese in Houston on a Sunday. Limburger has earned its reputation as one of the world’s stinkiest cheeses, so if this one’s true, we’re not complaining. 44 / 50 UtahCalling 911! It’s illegal in Utah to serve alcohol during a government-declared emergency. So no Fireball during a fire, no Mudslides during a mudslide, and…well…you get the picture. This one is probably for the best. 45 / 50 VermontIn an effort to prop up the butter industry, such states as Vermont once required margarine companies to dye their product off-putting colors to make its difference from butter obvious and discourage people from buying it. Imagine seeing bright pink margarine at the store! Here’s the actual difference between butter and margarine. 47 / 50 WashingtonWhile there’s a myth that Washington state has banned all lollipops, actual legislation remains silent on the subject. But even if hard candy suckers really were a no-go, you could probably still get away with making cake pops. 48 / 50 West VirginiaIn West Virginia, it’s legal to take roadkill home for dinner. Battered rabbit burger, anyone? 49 / 50 WisconsinWhat do Wisconsin students, inmates and patients have in common? Public schools, jails and hospitals are not permitted to feed them margarine. Per state law, these groups may not be fed butter substitutes unless the substitution is necessary for their health. Sounds pretty weird, but this law was put in place to protect the butter industry in America’s Dairyland. 50 / 50 WyomingLast but not least, Wyoming has prohibited fishing from aircraft—so if you were planning to hook your seafood dinner from on high, you’ll have to go to some other state. This shouldn’t stop you from making Wyoming cowboy cookies, though. What did you think of these odd food laws? Are there any we missed? Any you especially agree with? Ones you want to break? Originally Published: August 14, 2019 Which state is it illegal to eat chicken with a fork?Yes, in Gainesville, Georgia, you can get arrested for eating fried chicken with anything but your hands. In 1961, Gainesville passed a law making it illegal to use fork to eat fried chicken as a way to promote Gainesville as a “poultry capital of the world”.
Is it illegal to eat soup with a fork in Georgia?Absolutely not. You will never see spoons on a place setting at an average American restaurant. They are usually only brought to the individual if they happen to order something that requires it, like soup.
Is it normal to eat chicken with a fork?At a formal dinner, chicken is eaten with a knife and fork. Table manners for eating chicken at an informal meal. At an informal meal, the knife and fork are used to remove as much meat from the main body as possible; to eat the rest of the meat the bones are held with fingers and taken with the teeth.
Can you eat a chicken leg with a fork?If the chicken is greasy, use the fork. If your hostess serves fried chicken at a dinner party, she will probably say pick it up and eat it with your hands. However, I personally think that chicken requires a knife and fork in most circumstances. It is not fun watching someone trying to get all the meat from the bones.
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