Many laws are totally legitimate, but there are some weird laws in Wisconsin that make us raise our eyebrows. Our great state really knows how to pack a legal punch! There are some truly wacky things that actually are illegal here in the Badger State, and it just might make you laugh. We don't think you have much to worry about, but it's always a good idea to be on the right side of the law.
1. You can't serve margarine at a restaurant unless the customer specifically requests it.
And honestly, why would you? That makes for one weird, dairy-based law in Wisconsin.
2. It is illegal to not give a farm animal the right of way on a public road.
You'll be cited for a moo-ving violation. Okay, that one killed me...check, there's two weird laws in Wisconsin!
3. It is illegal to not base business hours on central time.
I can see how that would be confusing, but to be downright illegal?
4. Adultery is illegal.
We're thinking this one would cost too much to enforce. Still, you may want to keep it on the DL if you're looking at stepping out...though we don't recommend it.
5. It is illegal to produce cheese that is not "highly pleasing."
I can attest that I have never consumed Wisconsin cheese that wasn't highly pleasing. Maybe because of this law?
6. In Racine, it is illegal to shoot missiles at parade participants.
This is a great example of "it wouldn't be a law unless someone was a total moron." Thanks for a truly weird thing about Wisconsin.
7. In Wausau, you cannot throw snowballs.
Clearly, whoever wrote this law got humiliated in a snowball fight as a child.
8. In La Crosse, it is illegal to worry a squirrel.
The question is which of you monsters WOULD worry a squirrel?
9. In St. Croix, it is illegal to wear red in public.
Thank goodness Camp Randall is in Madison.
10. You're not permitted to go out in public in Milwaukee if you look "offensive."
What does that even mean?
What do you think of these weird laws in Wisconsin? Broken any lately? Wisconsin sure knows how to make us laugh!
You can experience more of Wisconsin's natural side with a walk down this incredible Ice Age Trail.
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