Distinguishing between real laws and fake ones seems easy enough, right? Well, as we learned with “13 Silly Mississippi State Laws That You Probably Didn’t Know About,” there are lots of weird laws in Mississippi, making it quite difficult to distinguish between the two. Don’t think it’s too difficult to tell the difference between real illegal things in Mississippi and fake ones? Check out these 11 weird laws in Mississippi that will definitely convince you otherwise.
- Be careful where you park your truck in Brandon. A city law says it’s illegal to prevent someone from walking down the street by placing a truck in their way.
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- Want to hold office in Mississippi? Well, according to the law, you can’t do so if you’re an atheist.
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- In Ridgeland, it’s illegal for a home to have exterior burglar bars that are visible from the street. Those violating this law face up to a $1,000 fine.
Michael Gabelmann/Flickr In case you’re wondering, interior bars are permitted.
- Attending an Ole Miss game in Oxford? Better be cautious when cheering because the city has a law on the books that says it is “illegal to cheer unless there’s a reason to.”
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- In Oxford, anyone who drives around the Square more than 100 times in one session is in violation of the law.
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- According to Mississippi law, drugstores in the state are not allowed to sell poison to children.
Ricardo/Flickr Wonder who they can sell it to?
- The state law says that it’s illegal to sell the meat of a cat for food.
Moyan Brenn/Flickr Can you image how many people must’ve tried to sell cat meat for this to become a law?
- Better think twice before taking part in some cattle rustling. The crime is punishable by hanging.
AgriLife Today/Flickr
- Are you a bit of a wanderer? Then you better stay away from Mississippi; being a vagrant in the state is punishable by either a $250 fine or a month in prison.
Sandy Schultz/Flickr
- Thinking of doing some fishing in Hazelhurst? Well, leave the Uzi at home because a city law says the gun cannot be used for fishing.
Campco Photos/Flickr
- In Winona, it is illegal to honk a car horn because it could possibly scare a horse.
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So, did you know about these weird laws in Mississippi? Have you unknowingly broken any of them? (Don’t worry; we won’t tell!)
Mic/Flickr
Steven Martin/Flickr
Michael Gabelmann/Flickr
In case you’re wondering, interior bars are permitted.
Roger Smith/Flickr
Matt Taylor/Crooked Letter Photography
Ricardo/Flickr
Wonder who they can sell it to?
Moyan Brenn/Flickr
Can you image how many people must’ve tried to sell cat meat for this to become a law?
AgriLife Today/Flickr
Sandy Schultz/Flickr
Campco Photos/Flickr
Dagny Gromer/Flickr
These laws aren’t the only strange things about Mississippi. Click here to read about the weirdest things that have happened in the Magnolia State.
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Weird Laws In Mississippi September 17, 2021 Daniella DiRienzo Are there any other weird laws in Mississippi? The laws mentioned above aren’t the only weird laws in Mississippi. There are several other illegal things in Mississippi that will have you scratching your head. For instance, in Temperance, MS, you can’t walk your dog unless it’s wearing a diaper. (Hey, at least it eliminates the need for a poop bag.) The weird laws in Mississippi don’t end there, though. Another strange law on the books is that, in Mississippi, it’s illegal to make love in public. It’s not necessarily the law that’s strange. It’s the fact that this law had to actually be put on the books. What are some other strange things about Mississippi? Strange things about Mississippi don’t end with weird laws in Mississippi. The Magnolia State boasts everything, from odd food combos, like peanuts in Coke, to weird happenings. One bizarre event was a UFO sighting in the tiny town of Flora, which has since been dubbed “one of the most famous UFO sightings in the world." It all happened on a February night in 1977. According to reports, two dozen Flora police officers witnessed “a giant floating object” just above the tree line in a local cotton field. Are there any fun facts about Mississippi? There’s no shortage of fun facts about Mississippi. For example, did you know that Kermit the Frog and the Teddy bear both have roots in the Magnolia State? It’s true. Kermit the Frog is the creation of Jim Henson, a Greenville native. Kermit’s birthplace “birthplace” is listed as Leland, which is where Henson spent a great deal of time during his childhood. As far as the Teddy Bear, most are familiar with the story of President Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt refusing to shoot a captured bear. Well, what most don’t know is that the infamous “bear hunt” took place in Sharkey County Mississippi.
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Weird Laws In Mississippi
September 17, 2021
Daniella DiRienzo
Are there any other weird laws in Mississippi? The laws mentioned above aren’t the only weird laws in Mississippi. There are several other illegal things in Mississippi that will have you scratching your head. For instance, in Temperance, MS, you can’t walk your dog unless it’s wearing a diaper. (Hey, at least it eliminates the need for a poop bag.) The weird laws in Mississippi don’t end there, though. Another strange law on the books is that, in Mississippi, it’s illegal to make love in public. It’s not necessarily the law that’s strange. It’s the fact that this law had to actually be put on the books. What are some other strange things about Mississippi? Strange things about Mississippi don’t end with weird laws in Mississippi. The Magnolia State boasts everything, from odd food combos, like peanuts in Coke, to weird happenings. One bizarre event was a UFO sighting in the tiny town of Flora, which has since been dubbed “one of the most famous UFO sightings in the world." It all happened on a February night in 1977. According to reports, two dozen Flora police officers witnessed “a giant floating object” just above the tree line in a local cotton field. Are there any fun facts about Mississippi? There’s no shortage of fun facts about Mississippi. For example, did you know that Kermit the Frog and the Teddy bear both have roots in the Magnolia State? It’s true. Kermit the Frog is the creation of Jim Henson, a Greenville native. Kermit’s birthplace “birthplace” is listed as Leland, which is where Henson spent a great deal of time during his childhood. As far as the Teddy Bear, most are familiar with the story of President Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt refusing to shoot a captured bear. Well, what most don’t know is that the infamous “bear hunt” took place in Sharkey County Mississippi.
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The laws mentioned above aren’t the only weird laws in Mississippi. There are several other illegal things in Mississippi that will have you scratching your head. For instance, in Temperance, MS, you can’t walk your dog unless it’s wearing a diaper. (Hey, at least it eliminates the need for a poop bag.) The weird laws in Mississippi don’t end there, though. Another strange law on the books is that, in Mississippi, it’s illegal to make love in public. It’s not necessarily the law that’s strange. It’s the fact that this law had to actually be put on the books.
What are some other strange things about Mississippi?
Strange things about Mississippi don’t end with weird laws in Mississippi. The Magnolia State boasts everything, from odd food combos, like peanuts in Coke, to weird happenings. One bizarre event was a UFO sighting in the tiny town of Flora, which has since been dubbed “one of the most famous UFO sightings in the world." It all happened on a February night in 1977. According to reports, two dozen Flora police officers witnessed “a giant floating object” just above the tree line in a local cotton field.
Are there any fun facts about Mississippi?
There’s no shortage of fun facts about Mississippi. For example, did you know that Kermit the Frog and the Teddy bear both have roots in the Magnolia State? It’s true. Kermit the Frog is the creation of Jim Henson, a Greenville native. Kermit’s birthplace “birthplace” is listed as Leland, which is where Henson spent a great deal of time during his childhood. As far as the Teddy Bear, most are familiar with the story of President Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt refusing to shoot a captured bear. Well, what most don’t know is that the infamous “bear hunt” took place in Sharkey County Mississippi.
