{"id":1827,"date":"2020-04-06T13:53:46","date_gmt":"2020-04-06T20:53:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/?p=1827"},"modified":"2024-11-11T21:38:46","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T04:38:46","slug":"these-outrageous-arizona-laws-are-almost-too-weird-to-believe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/these-outrageous-arizona-laws-are-almost-too-weird-to-believe\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Weird Laws in Arizona You Should be Familiar With"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0541dc3bf24\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ec4f15;color:#ec4f15\" 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/these-outrageous-arizona-laws-are-almost-too-weird-to-believe\/#Its_illegal_to_dig_up_and_move_a_saguaro_cactus\" title=\"It\u2019s illegal to dig up and move a saguaro cactus.\">It\u2019s illegal to dig up and move a saguaro cactus.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/these-outrageous-arizona-laws-are-almost-too-weird-to-believe\/#Its_illegal_to_take_a_game_bird_game_mammal_or_game_fish_and_knowingly_permit_an_edible_portion_to_go_to_waste\" title=\"It\u2019s illegal to take a game bird, game mammal, or game fish and knowingly permit an edible portion to go to waste.\">It\u2019s illegal to take a game bird, game mammal, or game fish and knowingly permit an edible portion to go to waste.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/these-outrageous-arizona-laws-are-almost-too-weird-to-believe\/#Its_illegal_to_feed_garbage_to_a_pig\" title=\"It\u2019s illegal to feed garbage to a pig.\">It\u2019s illegal to feed garbage to a pig.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/these-outrageous-arizona-laws-are-almost-too-weird-to-believe\/#The_%E2%80%9CStupid_Motorist_Law%E2%80%9D\" title=\"The \u201cStupid Motorist Law\u201d\">The \u201cStupid Motorist Law\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/these-outrageous-arizona-laws-are-almost-too-weird-to-believe\/#Any_activity_of_fortune-telling_palm-reading_or_palmistry_will_get_you_a_misdemeanor\" title=\"Any activity of fortune-telling, palm-reading, or palmistry will get you a misdemeanor.\">Any activity of fortune-telling, palm-reading, or palmistry will get you a misdemeanor.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/these-outrageous-arizona-laws-are-almost-too-weird-to-believe\/#Arizona_laws_afford_the_same_protections_and_rights_to_animals_as_motor_vehicles\" title=\"Arizona laws afford the same protections and rights to animals as motor vehicles.\">Arizona laws afford the same protections and rights to animals as motor vehicles.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/these-outrageous-arizona-laws-are-almost-too-weird-to-believe\/#Its_illegal_to_spit_on_any_of_the_public_sidewalks_or_crosswalks_in_the_city_in_Goodyear_Arizona\" title=\"It\u2019s illegal to spit on any of the public sidewalks or crosswalks in the city in Goodyear, Arizona.\">It\u2019s illegal to spit on any of the public sidewalks or crosswalks in the city in Goodyear, Arizona.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/these-outrageous-arizona-laws-are-almost-too-weird-to-believe\/#Arizonas_Official_Necktie\" title=\"Arizona\u2019s Official Necktie\">Arizona\u2019s Official Necktie<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Every state has its own laws, some of them more unusual than others. But these 7 weird Arizona laws are definitely on the far end of the spectrum when it comes to absurdity. Without a doubt, they will either trigger your deepest desire to move straight to Arizona or make you question who on earth came up with these laws \u2014 and what caused the need for them in the first place!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1831 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_691184395-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_691184395-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_691184395-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_691184395-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_691184395-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_691184395-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_691184395-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_691184395-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_691184395-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_691184395-842x561.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_691184395-406x271.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Its_illegal_to_dig_up_and_move_a_saguaro_cactus\"><\/span>It\u2019s illegal to dig up and move a saguaro cactus.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not only that, but the offender can face up to 25 years in prison for breaking this weird law in Arizona. Yes, you read that right. Twenty-five years (oh goodness!) for digging up a cactus. In fact, the endangered Saguaro Cactus is considered a state treasure of Arizona.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Article:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/girls-day-out-top-6-girls-trips-in-phoenix\/\">6 Girls Day Trip Ideas to Try This Weekend<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1833 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1599266542-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1599266542-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1599266542-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1599266542-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1599266542-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1599266542-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1599266542-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1599266542-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1599266542-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1599266542-842x562.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1599266542-406x271.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Its_illegal_to_take_a_game_bird_game_mammal_or_game_fish_and_knowingly_permit_an_edible_portion_to_go_to_waste\"><\/span>It\u2019s illegal to take a game bird, game mammal, or game fish and knowingly permit an edible portion to go to waste.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Take only what you need to survive, hunters! Arizona sure follows the oldest rules of sustainability when it comes to hunting, and trust us, you do not want to risk breaking the law to satisfy your game spirit. After all, humans are but temporary residents on Mother Earth.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1834 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_693171712-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_693171712-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_693171712-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_693171712-1024x666.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_693171712-768x500.jpg 768w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_693171712-1536x999.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_693171712-2048x1332.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_693171712-370x241.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_693171712-842x548.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_693171712-406x264.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Its_illegal_to_feed_garbage_to_a_pig\"><\/span>It\u2019s illegal to feed garbage to a pig.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why on earth would someone feed garbage to a random pig \u2014 that we do not know. And it&#8217;s pretty shitty, too. However, the laws in Arizona allow you to feed your household waste to a pig you raise for your own use. Just, like, don&#8217;t.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1835 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1580373613-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1580373613-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1580373613-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1580373613-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1580373613-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1580373613-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1580373613-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1580373613-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1580373613-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1580373613-842x561.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1580373613-406x271.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_%E2%80%9CStupid_Motorist_Law%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>The \u201cStupid Motorist Law\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">If you drive on a flooded road that is clearly barricaded by officials, then you\u2019d better be ready to pay for your own rescue<\/span>, as every\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gagemathers.com\/phoenix-car-accident-lawyer\/\">Phoenix car accident lawyer<\/a>\u00a0will tell you. In other words, Arizona sure believes in \u201cpaying for your own stupidity\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Article:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/things-to-do-at-night-in-phoenix\/\">6 Things to Do in Phoenix At Night<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1836 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1337480159-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1337480159-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1337480159-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1337480159-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1337480159-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1337480159-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1337480159-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1337480159-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1337480159-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1337480159-842x561.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1337480159-406x271.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Any_activity_of_fortune-telling_palm-reading_or_palmistry_will_get_you_a_misdemeanor\"><\/span>Any activity of fortune-telling, palm-reading, or palmistry will get you a misdemeanor.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This weird law in Arizona is only valid in Avondale. The growing population of witches, wizards, and other holistic practitioners can still perform freely in other parts of Arizona.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1841 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1505951216-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2560\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arizona_laws_afford_the_same_protections_and_rights_to_animals_as_motor_vehicles\"><\/span>Arizona laws afford the same protections and rights to animals as motor vehicles.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are riding a horse in Arizona, follow the regular traffic laws. This goes the same with donkeys, camels, and any other animal whose back you can place yourself on\u2026 Also, a horse-pulled carriage is also considered equivalent to a <a href=\"https:\/\/hutzlerlaw.com\/phoenix-car-accident-lawyer\/\">motor vehicle under Arizona laws<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1843 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1482586325-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Its_illegal_to_spit_on_any_of_the_public_sidewalks_or_crosswalks_in_the_city_in_Goodyear_Arizona\"><\/span>It\u2019s illegal to spit on any of the public sidewalks or crosswalks in the city in Goodyear, Arizona.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To be honest, this weird Arizona law needs to be enforced in so many other places. Personal hygiene and public health is not something that should be neglected \u2014 our current situation proves that!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1844 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_404984230-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1905\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arizonas_Official_Necktie\"><\/span>Arizona\u2019s Official Necktie<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This last one is not an offense, but a celebratory custom that eventually became official. In 1971, the Bolo tie was declared the official state necktie via legislation. If you pay a visit to Arizona, be sure to add this official fashion icon to your outfit!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Article:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/drivein-movie-theaters-phoenix\/\">The Best Drive-In Movie Theaters Near Phoenix<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every state has its own laws, some of them more unusual than others. 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