Weird & Unusual Laws

14 genuinely real, genuinely strange

Every one of these is an actual Missouri statute on the books — from bear wrestling to buying a car on Sunday. Tap any to read the real law in plain English.

Bear wrestling
RSMo 578.176 · Other Offenses
Sale of motor vehicles on Sunday prohibited, exceptions
RSMo 578.120 · Other Offenses
Selling goods on Sunday, penalty
RSMo 578.100 · Other Offenses
Bullbaiting and cockfighting
RSMo 578.050 · Other Offenses
Desecration of flags
RSMo 578.095 · Other Offenses
Causing a dog to pursue a live animal propelled by a device
RSMo 578.027 · Other Offenses
Hazing
RSMo 578.365 · Other Offenses
International marriage brokers, notice to recruits
RSMo 578.475 · Other Offenses
Vulgar or profane language
RSMo 577.709 · DWI & Public Safety
Unlawful disposition of a dead animal
RSMo 577.076 · DWI & Public Safety
Operating an aircraft while intoxicated
RSMo 577.015 · DWI & Public Safety
Unlawful use of water skis and surfboards
RSMo 577.024 · DWI & Public Safety
Abandonment of airtight or semi-airtight containers
RSMo 577.100 · DWI & Public Safety
Prohibiting the use of a life jacket
RSMo 577.161 · DWI & Public Safety