These 15 Weird Laws In Georgia Will Leave You Scratching Your Head In Wonder
Amanda Northern
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Every state has strange laws that are in place. It’s true; there are certainly some weird laws in Georgia. Maybe some are from days when they actually made sense, though a great many seem like they may have never made sense. It’s doubtful you’d be prosecuted for any of these strange laws in Georgia, but all of them are on the books (or were at some point). Check out this list of some of the weirdest laws in Georgia:
1. It is illegal to keep a donkey in a bathtub.
2. You cannot live on a boat for more than 30 days during the calendar year, even if just passing through the state.
3. No one may carry an ice cream cone in their back pocket if it is Sunday.
4. In Acworth, all citizens must own a rake.
5. In Athens-Clarke County, adult bookstores may not sell alcohol.
6. Also in Athens-Clarke County: if you want to read your favorite book in public to your friends, do it before 2:45 AM.
7. Athens-Clarke County again: Goldfish may not be given away to entice someone to enter a game of bingo.
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8. Owners of mules may not allow their animals to roam around Athens-Clarke County unsupervised.
9. Persons under the age of 16 may not play pinball after 11 p.m. in Athens-Clarke County.
10. It is also illegal to make a disturbing sound at a fair in Athens-Clarke County.
11. If you're going out of business in Athens-Clarke County, you will need a business license to hold a going-out-of-business sale.
12. In Athens-Clarke County, it is illegal to sell two beers for the price of one.
13. While Georgia runs its own lottery, it's illegal to promote a private lottery. This is done under the guise of the government protecting its citizens.
14. If an organization non-registered as a “non-profit” fails to register its raffle with the local sheriff, that group risks paying up to $10,000 in fines and spending five years in jail.
15. Members of the state assembly cannot be ticketed for speeding while the state assembly is in session.
Have you broken any of these weird laws in Georgia? Do you know of any more unexpectedly illegal things in Georgia? Share your knowledge in the comments!
Aside from weird Georgia laws, the Peach State has several other quirks. To learn more about them, check out our list of weird things about Georgia.
There’s lots more to Georgia than wonderfully weird facts, though. For instance, there are tons of great attractions in Georgia. Visit Trusted Tours and Attractions to learn about the must-visit attractions in Georgia.
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What are some fun facts about Georgia?
There are so many interesting fun facts about Georgia!
- Did you know that the colony of Georgia originally banned both slavery and alcohol? Also, we originally were meant to be a provider of silk.
- The largest drive-in in the world is located in Georgia
- Atlanta wasn't always called Atlanta, it was previously known as Terminus and Marthaville
- Coca-cola was first invented by a doctor from Georgia
What are the foods that are associated with Georgia?
The Peach state is a food capital and there are a lot of foods associated with Georgia, here are a few of our favorites:
- All things Georgia peach (pie, crumble, ice cream, straight from the tree, and more!)
- Boiled Peanuts
- Fried Chicken
- Pecan pie
What is there to do in Georgia?
Whether you like outdoor attractions, museums, or cultures like plays and films, there's so much to do in Georgia. We have so many must-visit attractions here! Some of our most beloved past times include
- Hiking in Georgia
- Visiting the many waterfalls in Georgia
- Eating at one of the hole-in-the-wall restaurants in Georgia
- Taking a Georgia road trip