Weird Florida Laws

Weird Florida Laws

  • Florida - The Sunshine StateThe state constitution allows for freedom of speech, a trial by jury, and pregnant pigs to not be confined in cages.
  • One may not commit any "unnatural acts" with another person.

  • Unmarried couples may not commit "lewd acts" and live together in the same residence. Read More

  • Corrupting the public morals is defined as a nuisance, and is declared a misdemeanor offense.

  • Doors of all public buildings must open outwards.

  • It is illegal to sell your children.

  • Women may be fined for falling asleep under a hair dryer, as can the salon owner.

  • A special law prohibits unmarried women from parachuting on Sunday or she shall risk arrest, fine, and/or jailing.

  • If an elephant is left tied to a parking meter, the parking fee has to be paid just as it would for a vehicle.

  • It is illegal to sing in a public place while attired in a swimsuit.

  • Men may not be seen publicly in any kind of strapless gown.

  • Having sexual relations with a porcupine is illegal.

  • It is illegal to skateboard without a license.

  • When having sex, only the missionary position is legal.

  • You may not fart in a public place after 6 P.

  • It is considered an offense to shower naked.

  • You are not allowed to break more than three dishes per day, or chip the edges of more than four cups and/or saucers.

  • Oral sex is illegal.

  • You may not kiss your wife's breasts.

  • Penalty for horse theft is death by hanging.

  • In Big Pine Key - It is illegal to molest a Key deer.

  • In Broward County - Persons may not be "inappropriately attired" who work at hot dog stands.

  • In Cape Coral - It is against the city ordinance to hang your clothes outside on a clothesline.

  • In Cape Coral - It it illegal to park a pick-up truck in your driveway or in front of your house on the street.

  • In Cape Coral City - A $50 fine will be levied on anyone who allows a couch to sit in their carport.

  • In Daytona Beach - The molestation of trash cans is banned.

  • In Daytona Beach - Maintaining a car on your property which is no longer in use is prohibited.

  • In Daytona Beach - Owning a flower pot with water in it that isn't capable of draining is considered a public nuisance.

  • In Destin - It is illegal for an owner of a store to allow another person to pass out free ducklings in front of the store.

  • In Destin - Destin states that a cat that viciously chases passers-by is a ‘bad cat’.

  • In Destin - If you wish to go swimming in the ocean, get dressed in your hotel room.

  • In Destin - Torpedoes may not be set off in the city.

  • In Destin - If you like to love to ride your bicycle in Destin, don’t lean it up against a tree in a cemetery.

  • In Destin - It is illegal to drive over graves in a cemetery.

  • In Destin - If you notice an ice-cream man attempting to sell his cold concoctions in a cemetery, call the police immediately, for that is illegal.

  • In Hialeah - Ambling and strolling is a misdemeanor.

  • In Key West - Chickens are considered a 'protected species'.

  • In Miami Beach - Skateboarding is not allowed at any police station.

  • In Miami Beach - Persons face up to thirty days in jail for selling oranges on the sidewalk.

  • In Miami Beach - Termite farms are not allowed within the city.

  • In Miami Beach - No one may bring a pig with them to the beach.

  • In Naples - Neon signs are prohibited.

  • In Palm Bay - Persons may not tow a sled behind their bicycles.

  • In Pensacola - Citizens may not be caught downtown without at least 10 dollars on their person.

  • In Pensacola - It is illegal to roll a barrel on any street, fines go up according to the contents of the barrel.

  • In Pensacola - A women can be fined (only after death), for being electrocuted in a bath-tub because of using self-beautification utensils.

  • In Sanford - Stage nudity is banned, with the exception of "bona fide" theatrical performances.

  • In Sarasota - If you hit a pedestrian you are fined $78.

  • In Sarasota - You may not catch crabs.

  • In Satellite Beach - Persons may not appear in public clothed in liquid latex.

  • In Tampa - Women may not expose their breasts while performing "topless dancing".

  • In Tampa - Lap dances must be given at least six feet away from a patron.

Weird Florida Law