We here at Only In Your State pride ourselves on a few things: our great content, our informative voice, and, of course, our squeaky-clean records. Okay, well... maybe or maybe not, when it comes to that last one. Turns out, there are some pretty weird laws in Colorado that we may or may not have broken a time or two. Uh oh. You might want to take a look - you know, just in case you, too, are an accidental outlaw in Colorful Colorado.
1. It is illegal to throw missiles at cars.
Psh, but like, who HASN'T done this once, twice, or maybe ten times? We guess it's a good thing we don't live in Alamosa, where this rule is law. Wait, what's that you say? YOU live in Alamosa? Well... you're outta luck, then, champ. Sorry.
2. Couches may not be set out on porches.
We don't know about you, but we kinda don't mind this Boulder law, as it can be a major eyesore when your weird neighbor has that lime-green shaggy couch on the front porch again.
3. You may not have dandelions in your yard.
You better keep your yard neat and tidy in Pueblo, because those sneaky weeds might just break the law. Pueblo takes it anti-dandelion statutes very seriously, you know.
4. It is illegal to keep your junk close to anyone else.
We're wondering who determines how close is too close for this vague Vail law. And what's junk, exactly? Like, are we talking old cars, or old soup cans? The mystery deepens.
5. A man may not kiss a woman while she is asleep.
Are you reading this, honey? If you ever try waking me up with those shenanigans again, I will notify the Logan County sheriff!
6. Speaking of Logan County, Sterling cats must be fitted with a taillight.
You've gotta be 'kitten' me with this law, Sterling! (The sassy feline in this picture is just daring you to fit her with a taillight.)
7. It is illegal to fire a catapult at a building.
Seriously? We can't fire a catapult at a building?! What are you going to say next, that we can't mutilate a rock at a state park?
8. You may not mutilate a rock in a state park.
....oh.
9. In Colorado, it is illegal to drink and ride.
The Centennial State considers horses to be vehicles, so when you sit down and think about it, this law makes sense. Riding while intoxicated isn't a smart idea, even if this wasn't a real law.
10. Denverites may not lend their vacuum to their nextdoor neighbor.
Sorry to interrupt your cleaning, but we're going to need that back before the police come knocking down the door. (Good news though: it is only illegal to lend your vacuum to your nextdoor neighbor, so you can still lend it to someone down the street!)
11. Finally, it is against the law to bring your pack mule and/or horse above the ground floor of any building.
The next time you go to Cripple Creek, be sure to check in your mule at the desk, as he is not permitted in your suite at the Ameristar.
So maybe we were kidding about breaking some of these (who actually owns a catapult and why would anyone throw missiles at a car? How does one even affix a taillight to a cat?), but we may or may not have unknowingly committed a few others. We're gonna have to plead the fifth.
How many of these weird laws have you accidentally broken? (If it's the missile one, we're worried about you. Please don't do this.) Share your thoughts - and any other weird Colorado laws you know of - in the comments! For even more Centennial State strangeness, click on Here Are 7 Museums In Colorado That Are Just Too Weird For Words.
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