These 9 Crazy Laws in Delaware Will Leave You Scratching Your Head in Wonder

From the earliest days of the state all the way to the early 1940s, it was virtually impossible to do almost anything in public on a Sunday in Delaware. Called the "Blue Laws," they were rarely enforced, but you could be ticketed or locked up for working, conducting business, or any other number of things. Weird laws in Delaware aren’t a thing of the past, though. In fact, you might be surprised to learn what is actually illegal in Delaware. You may have even (unknowingly) broken the law a time or two. (Don’t worry; we won’t tell.)

1. If you want beer, wine, or any other alcohol from the liquor store on a Sunday, you'd better get to the store between noon and 8 p.m.

Until recently, liquor stores weren't open at all on Sundays!

2. Pawnbrokers can't accept your wheelchair or fake leg or arm for payment or pawn.

So much for reduce, reuse, and recycle!

3. If you go to the beach and want to change because there's sand in your suit, don't do it in your car OR a public restroom. It's illegal.

This makes for an uncomfortable walk around town after a day on the beach.

4. No R-rated or X-rated movies may be shown at drive-in movie theaters.

Some things are not meant to be seen on a screen that size. This law would make more sense if there were still any drive-ins open in the state!

5. You're out of luck if you want to see horse racing on Good Friday or Easter Sunday; it's illegal on both days.

Horse racing used to be illegal on any Sunday.

6. The only hunting you can do in Delaware on Sundays is fox hunting with dogs.

Yep, another Sunday law. Limited booze buying, no betting on the ponies, and no guns. Sheesh!

7. Of all the weird laws in Delaware, this has got to be the strangest: It's illegal to PRETEND to sleep on a bench on the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk.

What happens if you actually fall asleep???

8. Girls under 6 can run around topless at Rehoboth Beach.

Those who are older (and much older) not so much.

9. If you get married on a dare, you are legally allowed to get an annulment. (Seems reasonable enough.)

Wonder if this holds true in Vegas, too?

So, did you know about these weird laws in Delaware? Have you unknowingly broken any of them? Know of any other quirky things that are illegal in Delaware? Tell us!

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