Reality Check

Strange State Laws: Alaska

The next state on the list is Alaska. I always wondered, with so much snow and so little sunlight, what do they do all day? Perhaps some of their laws will give some insight. These were all once actual city and state laws.

It is considered an offense to push a live moose out of a moving airplane.
(It’s ok as long as it’s dead first. Either way, it may cause severe damage to people, property, and the moose.)

Moose may not be viewed from an airplane.
(If you look to see what happened to the moose you just pushed out of your airplane, you will be breaking another law)

It is considered an offense to feed alcoholic beverages to a moose.
(There is NOTHING worse than a drunk moose)

While it is legal to shoot bears, waking a sleeping bear for the purpose of taking a photograph is prohibited.
(We must always protect animal rights)

No one may tie their pet dog to the roof of a car.
(In Alaska, usually the dogs pull the sleds. It’s only fair to let them ride on people sometimes.)

It is illegal to string a wire across any road.
(I actually once saw some kids in my neighborhood doing this with fishing line to catch cars. I wanted to watch to see how long they would hold onto the string once a car started pulling on it)

Persons may not live in a trailer as it is being hauled across the city.
(Does this apply to motor homes?)

A person may only carry a concealed slingshot if that person has received the appropriate license.
(Looks like Dennis the Menace had better stay out of Alaska)

It is against the law to attempt to break any law in title 9 of the code (public peace, morals, and welfare).
(Breaking the rules is not allowed.)

Buildings that preserve scenic vistas are awarded “bonus points” by the government.
(These can be redeemed for prizes at the local Chuckee Cheese)

Owners of flamingos may not let their pet into barber shops.
(Owners of flamingos should not live in Alaska)

One may not roam the city with a bow and arrows.
(These may be considered offensive to Native American residents)

Persons may not allow “attractive nuisances” to exist.
(We don’t care how pretty she is, she’s got to go)