50 Strangest State Laws In America (Part One)

Strangest Laws
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7. Pickles Have To Bounce In Connecticut

This odd law goes back to 1948 when two men were arrested for trying to sell pickles that were “unfit for human consumption.” After the two men were arrested, fined, and the offending pickles were destroyed, lawmakers tried to come up with a test to ensure the pickles were edible. Officials finally settled on the pickle only being legitimate if it bounces.

8. You Can’t Sell Dog/Cat Hair In Delaware

We can only assume that this law was put in place to stop people from shaving their poor pets. But it is indeed against the law in Delaware for a person to knowingly or recklessly sells, barters, or offers for sale or barter, the fur or hair of a domestic dog or cat. Is the trade in pet hair that extensive???

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