These 8 Crazy Laws in Oregon Will Leave You Scratching Your Head In Wonder

It's true, we need laws in society to maintain order. We can't just run amok or else we fail as a civilization. But some laws are so outdated that they really don't make any sense anymore. Some just make you say, is that really necessary? Here are eight weird laws in Oregon that simply defy reason and logic... you'd be surprised what's an official *law* here in the Beaver State!

1. Canned corn cannot be used as bait for fishing in Oregon.

Sorry -- you're going to have to find another use for that creamed corn!

2. In Oregon it is illegal to whisper "dirty" things into your lover's ear during times of intimacy.

3. In Oregon, motorists are not permitted to pump their own gasoline. (Update - some smaller counties now allow this.)

4. A car door may not be left open longer than is necessary in Oregon.

5. In Oregon, it is illegal to buy or sell marijuana; however, it is perfectly legal to smoke the aforementioned contraband on your personal property. (Update... no longer illegal!)

6. Babies cannot be carried on the running boards of cars in Oregon.

This one makes a lot of sense; however, we are wondering what prompted it to become a law in the first place...

7. In Oregon, all drivers must yield to pedestrians who are on the sidewalk.

8. This one is truly tragic: ice cream may not be consumed on Sundays.

Sorry, folks, no sundaes on Sundays.

So there you have it: eight truly weird laws in Oregon. Tell us: are you guilty of breaking any of these outdated rules and regulations? Your secret is safe with us!

Looking for some more weird and unusual trivia about Oregon? Check out these 10 inventions that all hail from the Beaver State!