Did you know that the state of Minnesota had a law that limited Nursing Homes and Senior Centers to only two days of BINGO a week? Thank goodness this law was reversed in 2015 – BINGO on!
BINGO boards from the 1950s, Set of 6 from ThirdShiftVintage.com
In Minnesota, it is illegal to stand around any building without a good reason to be there – aka, loitering. The law reads “A person found in or loitering near any structure, vehicle, or private grounds who is there without the consent of the owner and is unable to account for his presence.” Move along…
No Parking, Standing or Waiting Sign from ThirdShiftVintage.com
In Minnesota, any game in which participants attempt to capture a greased or oiled pig is illegal. This same law also prohibits turkey scrambles. Gobble, gobble!
Vintage JC Higgins Turkey Target from ThirdShiftVintage.com
Do you have any weird laws in your state? Share them in a comment below!
I guess I’ll have to start coming up with a good reason to sit on my front step! Makes you wonder what other weird laws are out there!