Weird Laws, New Jersey, #StateChallenge

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**Collage of photos shot by @jayasimha78 in New Jersey with #StateChallenge cover created by @Kwiksatik **

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#StateChallenge attendees really love to know about weird laws from various part of the world. Here are few as stated by the website onlyinyourstate.com

"Not Many People Realize That These Things Are Actually Illegal In New Jersey Every state has some questionable laws on the books and New Jersey is no different. Throughout the years, politicians have established some pretty strange policies, many of which may have you scratching your head. The following curious items were once, or are currently, illegal, despite how ridiculous they might seem. A few have slipped by, staying on the books by oversight. While they may not be enforced, they’re still fun to learn about."

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Shot of George Washington Bridge from New Jersey Side

"1. In the state of New Jersey, it is illegal to frown at a cop.

  1. In Bernards Township, it’s illegal to frown at all.

  2. If convicted of driving under the influence, you’re no longer allowed to have custom license plates.

  3. In Blairstown, it’s illegal to plant trees along the street that “obscure the air.”

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Somewhere in New Jersey during Winter

  1. In Haddon Township, it is illegal to annoy someone of the opposite sex.

  2. It is illegal to slurp your soup in a public place.

  3. In Trenton, it is illegal to eat pickles on Sunday.

  4. In Newark, it is illegal to purchase ice cream after 6 p.m. without a doctor’s note.

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Shot of New Jersey from Hudson river shores

  1. It is illegal for birds to poop on statues.

  2. It is illegal for a man to knit during fishing season.

  3. It is illegal to wear a bullet proof vest while committing a murder.

  4. In Manville, it is illegal to offer alcohol or tobacco to zoo animals.

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  1. If you’ve been arrested for drunk driving, you lose the privilege of personalized plates

  2. Handcuffs may not be sold to minors.

  3. You cannot pump your own gas.

  4. Car dealerships are forbidden from opening on Sunday."

References: onlyinyourstate.com

This post is part of the #StateChallenge Meetups from Team USA, hosted by @Denise_Barlock and @jayasimha78

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@jayasimha78 these laws are absolutely hilarious - a few of them even seem useful, although absurd. I’m wondering what it is about fishing season that made knitting such a bad idea that they had to make a law about it. :grin:

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