Dumb Laws in Arizona

Many of the laws below have been verified, but many have been taken from websites that do not include law citations. The laws have been taken from newsgroups, websites,  and visitor comments to various sites. All of the following are true as far as I know but not sure how many are still on the books.

Hunting camels is prohibited. (Well darn the bad luck. And there are so many to hunt in Arizona!)

Any misdemeanor committed while wearing a red mask is considered a felony. (Okaaaay)

There is a possible 25 years in prison for cutting down a cactus. (Guess Arizona takes it cactus very seriously )

Donkeys cannot sleep in bathtubs. (That’s good – wouldn’t want to clean it afterwards)

A class 2 misdemeanor occurs if one places a mark upon a flag which is “likely to provoke physical retaliation”.

It is illegal to manufacture imitation cocaine. (So authentic is ok?)

A man can legally beat his wife, but not more than once a month. (Hmmm…anyone moving soon? )

It is illegal to take naked photographs before noon on Sunday.

Oral sex is considered to be sodomy. (Uh Oh…)

When being attacked by a criminal or burglar, you may only protect yourself with the same weapon that the other person possesses. (Note: The same weapon, not same type of weapon. So here’s the plan – grab the weapon and attack them – riiight.)

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

You may not have more than two dildos in a house. (I know some people who better not move to Arizona! teehee)


City Laws in Arizona 

Glendale: Cars may not be driven in reverse. (Wonder how they get out of the driveway) 

Globe: Cards may not be played in the street with a Native American. (Not a good place to play cards anyway) 

Hayden: If you bother the cottontails or bullfrogs, you will be fined. (Umm – what do you consider ‘bother’?) 

Maricopa County: No more than six girls may live in any house. (There goes the sorority houses. And what do you do with that extra daughter?) 

Mesa: It is illegal to smoke cigarettes within 15 feet of a public place unless you have a Class 12 liqueur license. (scratching head on this one…) 

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

Nogales: An ordinance prohibits the wearing of suspenders. (???) 

Prescott: No one is permitted to ride their horse up the stairs of the county court house. (And I would want to why?) 

Tempe: One must be 18 years old to buy spray paint. 

Tombstone: It is illegal for men and women over the age of 18 to have less than one missing tooth visible when smiling. (Gotta get rid of some teeth if you’re going here. ROFL) 

Tucson: Women may not wear pants. (Oops – guess I broke the law last time I was there)
 
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