Crazy Local Laws

Like most states, Arizona has laws some crazy laws that are outdated and just haven’t yet been removed from the books. I don’t think you’ll get arrested if you break one of them, but they are fun to read about.

State of Arizona

- Any misdemeanor committed while wearing a red mask is considered a felony.

- There is a possible 25 years in prison for cutting down a cactus.

- When being attacked by a criminal or burglar, you may only protect yourself with the same weapon that the other person possesses.

- Hunting camels is prohibited.

- Donkeys cannot sleep in bathtubs.

- You may not have more than two dildos in a house.

- It is unlawful to refuse a person a glass of water.

County of Maricopa

- No more than six girls may live in any house.

City of Glendale

- Cars may not be driven in reverse.

City of Mesa

- It is illegal to smoke cigarettes with 15 feet of a public place unless you have a Class 12 liqueur license.

City of Tombstone

- It is illegal for men and women over the age of 18 to have less than one missing tooth visible when smiling.