American photographer Olivia Locher's project titled "I Fought the Law" comprises a collection of 50 photographs that purposely poke fun at absurd state laws in the United States. By intentionally taking a dig at these weird laws, Locher prompts viewers to contemplate the decision-making processes of local and state lawmakers and to question their subjective notions of decency and enforcement.
Initially showcased in Locher's solo exhibition at the Steven Kasher Gallery in New York in 2017, alongside her monograph "Olivia Locher: I Fought the Law," the project highlights a range of peculiar and outdated laws, from historical curiosities to perplexing regulations. For instance, California prohibits riding bikes in swimming pools, while Kansas forbids serving wine in teacups. One such law from Alabama bans carrying an ice cream cone in your back pocket, originally enacted to deter horse thieves! Scroll on to take a look at the unbelievably bizarre laws that still exist in America.
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1. Riding a bicycle in a swimming pool is prohibited in California
2. In Pennsylvania, it is against the law to prank someone by attaching a dollar bill to a string and pulling it away when they attempt to grab it
3. Carrying an ice cream cone in your back pocket is illegal in Alabama
4. It is against the law in Wisconsin for public restaurants to serve apple pie without cheese
5. It is prohibited by law in Kentucky to lick toads
6. Painting sparrows to pass them off as parakeets for sale is prohibited in Michigan
7. It is illegal in Delaware to consume perfume
8. Bouncing is necessary for pickles in Connecticut to successfully pass inspection
9. It is unlawful in Missouri to damage or deface a milk carton
10. Without a license, it is illegal to harm or preserve any living creature in Arkansas
11. Without a state license, parents in Nebraska can't perm their child's hair
12. Kansas has a law that forbids the serving of wine in teacups
13. It's unlawful to tickle women under their chins with a feather duster in Maine
14. Carrying a violin in a paper bag while walking down the street is forbidden in Utah
15. Selling hollow logs is not permitted in Tennessee
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