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Crazy AZ Laws - Then & Now

Keep in mind that most of these aren't laws anymore.

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List added by BlueOrchid on 3/8/2006

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Prescott: No one is permitted to ride their horse up the stairs of the county court house.

4.20 Stars | 5 ratings

2

A man can legally beat his wife, but not more than once a month.

3.38 Stars | 8 ratings

3

Hunting camels is prohibited.

4.50 Stars | 4 ratings

4

In Tucson: It is against a city Ordinance to score a Touchdown against the Arizona Wildcats (thanks again, IJR)

4.50 Stars | 4 ratings

5

Cards may not be played in the street with a Native American.

4.00 Stars | 4 ratings

6

When being attacked by a criminal or burglar, you may only protect yourself with the same weapon that the other person posseses.

3.00 Stars | 6 ratings

7

Due to a typographical error in the Tempe, Ariz., code, a shooting range can be run by the "Amateur Crapshooting Association."

4.50 Stars | 2 ratings

8

It is illegal for men and women over the age of 18 to have less than one missing tooth visible when smiling.

3.67 Stars | 3 ratings

9

Mohave County: A decree declares that anyone caught stealing soap must wash himself with it until it is all used up.

3.67 Stars | 3 ratings

10

There is a possible 25 years in prison for cutting down a cactus.

3.67 Stars | 3 ratings

11

Maricopa County: No more than six girls may live in any house.

3.20 Stars | 5 ratings

12

Nogales: An ordinance prohibits the wearing of suspenders.

3.00 Stars | 3 ratings

13

Glendale: Cars may not be driven in reverse.

4.00 Stars | 2 ratings

14

It is illegal to spook a horse (thanks Numbah)

3.50 Stars | 2 ratings

15

Mesa: It is illegal to smoke cigarettes within 15 feet of a public place unless you have a Class 12 liqueur license.

3.50 Stars | 2 ratings

16

It is unlawful to refuse a person a glass of water.

3.00 Stars | 2 ratings

17

Donkeys cannot sleep in bathtubs.

2.75 Stars | 4 ratings

18

Tucson: Women may not wear pants.

2.75 Stars | 4 ratings

19

In Arizona it is illegal to take naked photographs before noon on Sunday

2.50 Stars | 4 ratings

20

Any misdemeanor committed while wearing a red mask is considered a felony (This goes back in the days of the Wild West).

0.00 Stars | 0 ratings

21

Arizona's Marijuana Tax Stamp (thanks IJR)

0.00 Stars | 0 ratings

22

Felony speeding (thanks IJR)

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23

Hayden: If you bother the cottontails or bullfrogs, you will be fined.

0.00 Stars | 0 ratings

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