Florida has some strange criminals, so it only seems fitting that we would have some strange old laws on the books. From the looks of these arcane laws, Florida Man has been around for a long time. Did you know all of these things were technically illegal in our state? Here are just 15 illegal things in Florida.

1. The same parking fee for a vehicle must be paid for an elephant tied to a parking meter.
Flickr/Paul Williams
Don't you hate it when you pull up to the only good spot and there's an elephant there?
2. Skateboarding without a license is illegal.
Flickr/David Goehring
Just one of those fun facts about Florida that you might know have known.
3. Men may not wear a strapless gown in public.
Flickr/Huzzah Vintage
So, gowns with straps are okay? What's so offensive about strapless gowns in particular?
4. In Miami, selling oranges on the street is illegal.
Flickr/Wesley Hetrick
That's kind of strange, since this is Florida and all.
5. Women who fall asleep under a hair dryer may be fined, as can the salon owner.
Flickr/Luca Volpi
Have you ever been to the salon when you're sleepy? This is one of those strange things in Florida that's really hard not to break.
6. You may not kiss your wife's breasts.
Flickr/Wyatt Fisher
Wow, this is getting personal.
7. Florida's state constitution prohibits confining pregnant pigs to cages.
Flickr/thornypup
I'm sure pigs can appreciate this law, but does it have to be in the state constitution?

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8. Selling your kids is illegal.
Flickr/Donnie Ray Jones
It's pretty sad that we needed a law for this.
9. Stealing a horse is a crime punishable by hanging.
Flickr/Bill Gracey
Don't test this one. In some parts of Florida, we take our horses very seriously.
10. Singing in public while wearing a bathing suit is illegal.
Flickr/mysweetiepiepie
I guess one too many beach parties got annoying.
11. All doors must open outward on public buildings.
Flickr/Bill Rogers
This supposedly has to do with high winds that could blow the doors in.
12. It is illegal to have sexual relations with a porcupine.
Flickr/Aleksandr Kavun
Sometimes the law protects you from yourself.
13. Showering naked is prohibited.
Flickr/Kevin McShane
I'm sure everyone in Florida has broken this law a few times.
14. Unmarried women are prohibited from parachuting on Sunday under possible punishment of arrest, fine, and/or jailing.
Flickr/Amanda Salm
All I can say is why? And why is it okay for married women?
15. In one town in Florida, chickens are considered a protected species.
Flickr/Dasha Galan
Can you guess which one it is? Key West, of course.

Did you know about these weird laws in Florida? Are there any others we didn’t mention? Let us know in the comments! Can you believe these are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to illegal things in Florida? Take a peek at 11 more weird laws in Florida.

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Beth Price-Williams | September 22, 2021

What are some of the weirdest illegal things in Florida?

We’ve got some pretty strange illegal things in Florida and if you aren’t aware of them, you may well have broken the law. Don’t go for a stroll in Hileah, for example. Oh, you already have? Well, you broke the law. Make sure you have at least ten bucks in your pocket, too, when you go to Pensacola, where it’s illegal to be broke. However, as long as you have $10, you’ll be just fine. Dry those underwear in the dryer or somewhere in your house if you live in Cape Coral. Drying them on a line outside? Illegal. A broken dish? Break more than three in a day, and you’re in a whole heap of trouble.

What kind of strange things happen in Florida?

Strange things in Florida? Well, we’ve had our fair share of them. One time a possum, for example, sauntered into a liquor store and grabbed a bottle of whiskey. She was later found sound asleep with that bottle next to her. (It was empty and she was treated at a wildlife facility.) Then there was that fella who decided to apply for a job at a Florida gas station. Only problem is, right after, he robbed the place. Another man scored a $37,000 payday after Florida cops arrested him for drugs on his shirt. Those drugs? Powdered sugar from a donut.

What are some fun facts about Florida?                         

Florida’s a tiny piece of paradise right here in the United States. Need proof? These fun facts about Florida should pretty much convince you. Florida’s got a gorgeous coastline and is second in size only to Alaska. While we may have to deal with our fair share of heat and humidity, we’re well-rewarded with an abundance of gorgeous gardens, islands, and wildlife. Did you know that Florida’s also the lightning capital of the United States? We’re able to witness some pretty spectacular natural light shows. We’ve also got some of the most amazing sunrises and sunsets, and it doesn’t get much better than all of the theme parks, especially Disney and Universal Studios.

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