A decree declares that anyone caught stealing soap must wash himself with it until it is all used up.
This law is from Mohave County, AZ.
It is illegal to smoke cigarettes within 15 feet of a public place unless you have a Class 12 liqueur license.
This law is associated with a city ordinance in Mesa, Arizona.
No more than six girls may live in any house.
The zoning ordinance was intended to crack down on the proliferation of brothels. However, lawmakers did not foresee cultural changes such as groups of girls living together in a sorority house.
If you bother the cottontails or bullfrogs, you will be fined.
This law is associated with a city ordinance in Hayden, Arizona.
Cards may not be played in the street with a Native American.
This law has been attributed to a city ordinance in Globe, Arizona. I guess if you and your Native American friends want to play poker, it would behoove you to get off the streets! This one has been broken at least once on purpose, and can be read about in this book.
Cars may not be driven in reverse.
This law is associated with the city of Glendale, Arizona. While not intending to prohibit you from backing out of your driveway, this law is intended to discourage folks from driving in reverse for longer distances. For example, like the moron who missed his freeway exit and decides to back up 500 yards in the…
When being attacked by a criminal or burglar, you may only protect yourself with the same weapon that the other person possesses.
We haven’t found this one in the ARS yet, but it might be based on the idea of the Use of Force Continuum.
There is a possible 25 years in prison for cutting down a cactus.
The giant Saguaro cactus has been endangered by those who find pleasure in shooting or cutting down cacti. Thus, a law was passed to protect the cactus. Even on your own property, you are required to notify the Arizona Department of Agriculture, which will provide a permit for the cactus to be relocated. In May…
It is unlawful to refuse a person a glass of water.
In the summer-time, with temperatures reaching topping 120 degrees, often people will need water, but may not have the money to pay for it (mainly applies to homeless). Hence, the law. It is very much in effect today, with businesses being reported (and heavily fined) who refuse to supply water to those who ask for…
Hunting camels is prohibited.
In the mid-19th century, the US military once experimented with camels in the Arizona desert, using them to perform the work normally carried out by mules and horses. Camels could do the same work with less need for water, and they could carry twice the load of a mule. Eventually the Army was done with…