We know that people in different states have very different opinions on how certain foods should be eaten—just look at the country's wild variety of sandwich preferences — but we had no idea about the slew of dumb laws out there governing everything from what we can and can't eat to when and where we can eat them. How many of these absurd food laws have you broken?
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Alabama
Having an ice cream cone in your back pocket is off-limits, according to the law in Alabama — which means you won't have to worry about your shorts getting sticky.
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Alaska
In the city of Fairbanks, feeding any alcoholic beverage to a moose is a very serious offense. Probably best to keep large, wild animals sober, anyway.
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Arizona
The days can get pretty scorching in Arizona, especially during the summertime. For that reason, it is considered unlawful to refuse a person a glass of water — that means individuals, restaurants and other businesses.
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Arkansas
In Little Rock, you better not get caught honking your car horn at a sandwich shop after 9pm. Maybe deli meats need their beauty rest, too?
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California
Visitors to Carmel who were hit with a craving for ice cream had to make sure they didn't eat it while standing on the sidewalk — until Clint Eastwood became mayor in 1987 and repealed the silly law.
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Colorado
Ever feel like you need a drink before hitting the polls? Well in Colorado you'd be out of luck. No liquor may be sold on election days in the state.
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Connecticut
Due to past confusion about the difference between a pickle and a cucumber in Connecticut, the law now decrees that a pickle must bounce to qualify as our beloved, salty snack.
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Delaware
In the town of Fenwick Island, DE, people are not permitted to have picnics on the highway, which could definitely put a damper on locals' tailgating plans.
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Florida
Be careful of clumsy dishwashing in the state of Florida — you're not allowed to break more than three dishes per day or chip the edges of more than four cups or saucers, according to the law.
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Georgia
Forget about two-for-one happy hour deals in Georgia. It's illegal to sell two beers at once for a single price here.
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Hawaii
Leave your double-fisting habit at home if you're heading to Hawaii, because it's definitely not okay to have more than one alcoholic drink in front of you at a time.
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Idaho
Everyone should consider making plans in Idaho for Valentine's Day next year! Apparently it's illegal for a man to give his sweetheart a box of candy weighing less than 50 pounds — sounds like a sweet law to us.
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Illinois
The law in Chicago states that you may not eat in a place that's on fire ... hopefully that doesn't interfere with any especially "hot" dinner dates you may have planned.
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Indiana
The city of Gary, IN has no tolerance for bad breath, according to the law. If you've eaten garlic in the last four hours, you're not allowed to go to a movie theater or ride a public streetcar.
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Iowa
We're not sure what occurred in the city of Indianola leading to the banishment of the "Ice Cream Man" and his truck, but the local kids are really missing out on a sweet summer tradition.
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Kansas
We've all had an unfortunate experience with a vending machine at some point, but a law prohibiting people from hitting a machine that stole their money ensures that things don't get violent in Derby, KS.
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Kentucky
If you don't like what a public speaker has to say in Kentucky, try to contain yourself. Throwing eggs at them could lead to a fine or land you in prison for up to a year
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Louisiana
Trying to play a prank on your friend by ordering surprise pizzas to be delivered their house? In Louisiana that cheesy ploy could get you slapped with a $500 fine!
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Maine
Better not get in the way of South Berwick residents and their favorite coffee — it's illegal to park your car in front of the Dunkin' Donuts on Main Street here.
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Maryland
Your mom has probably told you not to eat before you swim, but according to Maryland law, eating while swimming in the ocean is an absolute no-no.
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Massachusetts
People grieve in many different ways, but Massachusetts residents should try not to eat their feelings due to a law that prohibits mourners from eating more than three sandwiches at a wake.
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Michigan
It's best not to get tipsy while taking the train in Michigan — people who are drunk and disruptive on a locomotive are breaking state law.
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Minnesota
St. Cloud residents have an odd law on the books that makes it illegal to eat hamburgers on Sundays. If a craving hits, we suggest grilling some up in the privacy of your own home.
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Mississippi
Adventurous eaters in Mississippi should be forewarned — selling the meat of a cat for food is definitely not legal. We think felines throughout the state would agree, that's a good one to follow.
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Missouri
You're definitely in the minority if you still have a milk man delivering jugs to your door; but those who live in St. Louis should warn the man that running while on duty is off limits.
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Montana
The law in Salisbury, MT states that pop bottles are not to be thrown on the ground. In case you're a litter bug, you should know that this is looked down on in other states, too.
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Nebraska
Everybody loves donuts, but the state of Nebraska is no fan of donut holes. The law in Lehigh forbids them from being sold at all!
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Nevada
If your bank account is suffering from buying one too many rounds for your squad, Nevada might be the place for you. The city of Nyala had made it against the law to buy drinks for more than three people at any one point during the day.
New Jersey lawmakers are surprisingly strict about table manners — the law states that you shall not slurp your soup. It makes us wonder ... does ramen count?
