Every state has some ridiculous laws, like in Texas it is illegal to sell your eye, or in Montana you may just get arrested for annoying bystanders with a revolving water sprinkler. New Mexico is no exception to the fact that there are just some ridiculous laws in place that either people don’t know exist or ignore. So, without further ado, here is a list of the most ridiculous laws our home state has:
- Keep that saliva in your mouth, because it’s a petty misdemeanor to spit on any public property building or sidewalk!
- It’s also a misdemeanor to trip a horse. It becomes a 4th degree felony if that horse is hurt, so be nice to our equine friends.
- “Idiots” are not allowed to vote.
- Don’t go ghost hunting in Deming, because hunting is prohibited in Mountain View Cemetery. Hopefully there won’t be a zombie apocalypse anytime soon!
- Not sure if there was a lunch thief at some point in Las Cruces, but you better not carry your lunchbox down Main St. because it’s prohibited!
- Sombreros are fun, and so is dancing, but you better not dance while wearing your sombrero of you’ll end up in big trouble, because its illegal!
- I don’t want to admit to being a witness to a serious crime and not reporting it, but I’ve probably seen a woman pump her own gas at least several hundred times… where is the chivalry guys? Law says it’s illegal for a woman to pump her own gas or change her own tire!
- Get that pocket money ready, because it’s legal to bet on bicycle and horse races in New Mexico, but you better watch out and avoid those camel and ostrich races, because legislative law says that is strictly prohibited!
- If you’re ever visiting Carrizozo ladies, please be sure to bring your razor, because it’s illegal for a woman to appear unshaven in public.
- I’m not sure what legislators in Raton have against kimonos, but you can’t wear them while horseback riding! Better remember to bring your cardigan instead!
If you liked those, take a peak at some of the other states and the laws they have in place that seem just a tad ridiculous!
Alabama: It is not permitted to play the game of dominoes on Sundays.
Alaska: You cannot wake a bear up in order to take a picture with it in the state of Alaska.
Arizona: According to a law in Tucson, women are not allowed to wear pants.
Arkansas: Men can beat their wives, but only once per month in Arkansas.
California: Mousetraps cannot be used in California without an official hunting license.
Colorado: In Pueblo, Colorado, dandelions cannot be grown within the city limits.
Connecticut: Dogs cannot get an education in Hartford, Connecticut.
Delaware: A marriage can be annulled if the marriage occurred because of a dare.
Florida: It is against the law to imitate an animal in the city of Miami.
Georgia: Barbers cannot advertise the price of a haircut or any other services in the state of Georgia.
Hawaii: Ironically, the laws of Hawaii say you cannot appear in public wearing only swimming trunks.
Idaho: If you’re giving your sweetheart a box of candy in Idaho, it must weigh more than 50 pounds.
Illinois: It is very clearly stated that all cars in Illinois must be driven with a steering wheel included.
Indiana: In South Bend, Indiana, monkeys cannot smoke cigarettes.
Iowa: No one can be charged an admission cost to see a one-armed piano player in the state of Iowa.
Kansas: Cherry pie a la mode cannot be served on Sundays in Kansas.
Kentucky: Kentucky law states that people must bathe at least once per year.
Louisiana: Gargling in public is illegal in Louisiana.
Maine: You cannot win more than three dollars from gambling in the state of Maine.
Maryland: Oysters must be treated properly in Maryland by law.
Massachusetts: Tomatoes are not permitted in clam chowder in the state of Massachusetts.
Michigan: A woman’s hair is her husband’s legal property in Michigan.
Minnesota: Women impersonating Santa Claus can face up to thirty days in prison.
Mississippi: You cannot kill your “servant” in Mississippi.
Missouri: Men must have permits to shave in the state of Missouri.
Montana: Wives cannot open their husbands’ mail or else they face felony charges.
Nebraska: Soup must be made at the same time bartenders serve beer in Nebraska.
Nevada: Camels cannot be driven on the highway in Nevada.
New Hampshire: You cannot check into a hotel under a false name in New Hampshire.
New Jersey: Forget buying cabbage on Sunday in New Jersey: it’s illegal!
New Mexico: The city of Carlsbad has banned the Miriam-Webster collegiate dictionary.
New York: It is illegal in New York to throw a ball at a person’s head for fun.
North Carolina: The city of Ashland prohibits public sneezing on city streets.
North Dakota: You cannot fall asleep with your shoes still on in North Dakota.
Ohio: In the state of Ohio you cannot have a bear without a license.
Oklahoma: No ugly or funny faces shall be made at dogs in the state of Oklahoma.
Oregon: No one can bathe without wearing acceptable clothing that covers their body from the neck to their knees.
Pennsylvania: Marriages cannot be performed if either the bride or groom is drunk.
Rhode Island: It is illegal to throw pickle juice on a trolley in Rhode Island.
South Carolina: Everyone living in South Carolina must take their gun to church with them.
South Dakota: You cannot fall asleep while in a cheese factory in South Dakota.
Tennessee: You are not allowed to drive and sleep in the state of Tennessee.
Texas: In the state of Texas, no one is allowed to have a pair of pliers on them at any time.
Utah: All birds are granted the right of way on highways in Utah.
Vermont: You must not deny that God exists in Vermont.
Virginia: In Richmond, Virginia, it’s illegal to flip a coin to determine who will buy the coffee.
Washington: It’s against the law to pretend your parents are rich in Washington state.
West Virginia: No adults allowed: In the state of West Virginia, only babies are allowed to ride in baby carriages.
Wisconsin: There will be no kissing on trains in Wisconsin!
Wyoming: Women cannot stand within five feet of a bar.
