I don`t know how I ended up in a rabbit hole of crazy things about Wisconsin, but when I came across this article from onlyinyourstate.com about Wisconsin`s strangest laws, I just knew they were too good not to share. After reading these 11 laws of the state of Wisconsin, you will probably find that your imagination runs wild a bit. But at least I hope we`ll have a laugh. Some laws may still be “in force,” but they have been struck down by subsequent laws. Alcohol was banned in the early twentieth century. This was later reversed. Nevertheless, anti-alcohol laws have been in force since they were passed, but they have no effect because subsequent laws have changed their effect. Wisconsin`s pre-marriage laws state that the pastor cannot celebrate anyone on their wedding day and the groom cannot celebrate the bride on their wedding day. Yes, margarine racing was a way of life.
Cattle laws are designed to protect cows crossing the road at milking. In Madison, it was necessary for the judicial officer to hold his horse in the field and water it if no trailer poles were available. You are right! (I know you already knew) blue laws, so if you think any of these Wisconsin laws are wrong – let us know in the comments. While there are no limits to stupidity, even stupid people won`t dare to do certain things in public. These strange laws in Wisconsin are there to defy stupidity. What do you think of these strange laws in Wisconsin? Broken lately? Wisconsin surely knows how to make us laugh! Florida ran into trouble in 2013 when it accidentally locked all of the state`s computers. A confusingly worded law banning internet cafes involved in illegal gambling has led to legal action, arguing that the ban could be interpreted as applying to any device connected to the internet. Many laws are perfectly legitimate, but there are some strange laws in Wisconsin that raise eyebrows. Our great state really knows how to get a legal punch! There are some really crazy things that are actually illegal here in Badger State, and it might make you laugh. We don`t think you have to worry much, but it`s always a good idea to be on the right side of the law.
One of WhooNEW`s Facebook fans pointed out that this law is not stupid. That it must have been a “Cidiot” who put him on the list. Real Strange Laws – practicing lawyer/author, Nathan Belofsky, Esq. the world`s leading authority on strange laws. Well. Isn`t that a good thing!? Perhaps some of these outdated laws have some value after all. I`m sure there is a link in the article. But I immediately found a fairly reliable source online – www.wihumane.org/advocacy/laws Section 951 Peg! We know that some stupid state laws are just legends.
But as far as we know, the following laws are true laws that come directly from the Wisconsin state legislature. I even called and spoke to a librarian at the Wisconsin State Law Library to ask for help confirming these laws. See More Here – wisblawg.law.wisc.edu/2009/10/are-restaurants-in-wisconsin-required-to-put-cheese-on-apple-pie/ Do you know of any other crazy laws from the state or city of Wisconsin? Tell us about it in the comments below. Better yet, tell us why you think they have become law! Many states have laws restricting various activities on Sundays, but in Iowa it is illegal to sell cars or RVs on Sundays. At Stevens Point, it`s illegal to drop your ice cream on the sidewalk. Stevens Point has a number of delicate laws, for example, it is illegal to spit in front of children and women. The U.S. dairy country is pretty serious about its butter laws, but here`s a list of Wisconsin`s butter and cheese laws that will baffle you. Merrill, WI, I was told it was illegal to have a cheeseburger in your back pocket. I was also told that it is illegal to walk backwards on the main road while eating popsicles. I don`t know how true these laws are, but they are certainly certain for this article if they turn out to be true! I`m not kidding, if you look at Wisconsin`s cheese laws — and there are a lot of them — you`ll see.
The law states that the cheese must be “very pleasant”. (Source) For more than a century, New Mexico law provided that “idiots” were barred from voting. In 2016, discriminatory language referring to people with mental disabilities was finally lifted. Challenge your sanity with these strange laws in Wisconsin. Wisconsin is serious about its cheese and butter laws, but what else is stupid about American Dairyland? Let`s find out before planning a trip to Wisconsin. Are you ready to deal with stranger Wisconsin laws? To learn more about the lift rule in Wyoming, click here. When I was a kid, the first thing WCCN DJs did in the morning read a bunch of these crazy laws. It`s the only one I can remember, except spitting on the sidewalk. At the time, we thought it was funny. Now it makes more sense again.
Pharmacists must counsel patients on ALL medications, including refills. Why did it become law? Because it sounded good to people who like to make laws and have never worked in a pharmacy. In reality, it is dangerous because it causes constant distractions for pharmacists, takes time away from patients who legitimately need the pharmacist, and makes patients think the pharmacist is a nuisance without saying anything important. I`m happy to be back in Iowa. As an Illinoisian, I probably shouldn`t cast a shadow over our neighbors to the north for their stupid laws, because we have pretty crazy laws in this state as well. A few months ago, I did a little research on the strange laws of Illinois, and here are a few that should come with a facepalm emoji: There are a lot more cheesy laws where it comes from. For example, you must have a master cheesemaker`s license to make Limburg cheese.