| There's no denying it: Wacky laws are everywhere. | | | | take care not to tie him up at a parking meter unless |
| No state is immune to archaic rules and regulations, | | | | you're prepared to pay for his "stay" in the parking |
| and some may be considered valid even if they don't | | | | place as though he were an automobile. |
| make much sense. Since you wouldn't want to break | | | | Braying Bath Time |
| the law while enjoying some "R&R" on your next | | | | Perhaps you're not the type to keep an elephant... |
| family vacation spot, we'll educate you on some of the | | | | maybe you're a donkey lover instead. Just have an |
| funnier (and stranger) of these oddball laws. | | | | alternate plan for washing your braying buddy if you're |
| No Bear Wrasslin' Here! | | | | staying in Georgia. Washing the four-footed friend in a |
| Are you heading to Alabama as your next family | | | | bathtub is forbidden there. |
| vacation destination? Then make sure you've curbed | | | | Under the Boardwalk? Don't Disrobe! |
| your appetite for bear wrestling, because it's prohibited | | | | Rehoboth Beach is a popular family vacation spot, but |
| in the state. | | | | if you're there, don't change your clothes under the |
| If you buck the system and try to wrestle Smokey to | | | | boardwalk. Although it might seem a natural decision, |
| the ground outside of one of the many Alabama | | | | it's a big no-no. In fact, you aren't even supposed to |
| resorts, you'll be slapped with a lawsuit that says | | | | remove your bathing suit in a public restroom. Do it in |
| you've engaged in unlawful bear exploitation. | | | | your hotel room instead. |
| Rent the Car... Just Don't Spew Spittle Out the | | | | Dominoes? Not Today! |
| Window | | | | It's Sunday... and you want to play a game of |
| Car and bus rentals are fine in Marietta, Georgia, and | | | | dominoes while staying at your Alabama resort. But |
| they might make your Georgia fun family vacation | | | | stop before you open that game board. This day of |
| much easier. | | | | the week is dominoes-free. (Try Parcheesi instead.) |
| However, please make certain no one in your vehicle | | | | Bearded and Strapless? You May Be in Trouble! |
| decides to spit out their window while you look at the | | | | Guys, as lovely as your strapless evening gowns |
| beautiful scenery on your way to your Georgia lodging, | | | | might be, it's illegal to wear them in public in Florida. |
| as you could be fined. (FYI: If you need to spit, rent a | | | | Parade all around your Florida condo rooms if you'd |
| truck instead. The law doesn't appear to cover those | | | | like; just don't let those beaded beauties be seen in a |
| types of vehicles.) | | | | public forum. |
| Kids for Sale? Not Here! | | | | I Scream, You Scream... But We Can't Carry the Cone |
| Sure, your children might get on your nerves during | | | | in Our Pockets Today |
| your family beach vacation, but that's no reason to sell | | | | Finally, one state really takes the cake (and ice cream, |
| them. Besides, in Florida, trying to get money for your | | | | too) for wackiest law on the books. In the Peach |
| offspring is strictly against the law. | | | | State, it's perfectly dandy to carry an ice cream cone |
| You Wouldn't Dare! | | | | in your back pocket Monday through Saturday; yet |
| Delaware condominiums your dream? Once there, | | | | don't try it on the Sabbath Day. That's against the law. |
| don't dare two persons to get married. The couple can | | | | Consequently, if you're dying for a cool treat as you |
| actually file for an annulment if your dare was the main | | | | lounge on a Sunday at your Florida accommodations, |
| impetus for their vows. | | | | it's probably wise to enjoy a fruity popsicle instead just |
| Don't Bring the Wrong Kind of "Trunk"! | | | | to reduce the temptation. Alternatively, you could |
| If Florida is your family vacation destination of choice, | | | | always wear pocket-less pants, thus eliminating the |
| it's best to leave your pet elephant at home. Should | | | | opportunities for such creamy "criminal" behavior. |
| you decide to bring him or her with you, however, do | | | | |