Here is a list of 14 odd laws in Colorado. Most of these laws were made a long time ago with specific people in mind. Some of these laws may no longer be enforced, but they are apparently still on the books – at least according to municode.com and dumblaws.com.
1. Saddle Up Sober
In Colorado, it is illegal to ride a horse while under the influence. It’s also illegal to fish from the back of a horse.
2. Leash Up The Llamas
In Boulder, it is illegal to permit one’s llama to graze on city property. Click here for the full text of the law.
3. Just Don’t Wipe Out
Careful! You don’t want to break a bone — or the law In Vail, it is illegal to crash into obstacles on a ski slope. Click here for the full text of the law.
4. Forget Launching Missiles
In Alamosa, throwing missiles at cars is illegal. Click here for the full text of the law.
5. Add Lights To Your Cat’s Tail
Taillights… for your cat? In Sterling, cats may not run loose without having been fit with a taillight
6. Rock Mutilation: Not Even Once.
In Colorado, one may not “mutilate” a rock or range stone. Click here for the full text of the law.
7. Medieval Warfare Illegal in Aspen
In Aspen, catapults may not be fired at buildings. Click here for the full text of the law.
8. Black Cars Illegal on Sundays
In Denver, you may not drive a black car on Sundays. Read more about this law here.
9. No Front Porch Couches
In Boulder, couches may not be placed on outside porches. Click here for the full text of the law.
10. No chickens in Louisville
In Louisville, residents may not own chickens, but may own up to three turkeys. Click here for the full text of the law.
11. No Boulder Rolling in Boulder
In Boulder, boulders may not be rolled on city property. Click here for the full text of the law.
12. Vacuum Lending Prohibited
In Denver, it is unlawful to lend your vacuum cleaner to your next-door neighbor
13. Dandelion Growing is Illegal
In Pueblo, it is illegal to let a dandelion grow within the city limits. Click here for the full text of the law.
14. No sleepy kisses in Logan County
In Logan County, it is illegal for a man to kiss a woman while she is asleep.
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in April 2016 by The Gazette. Updates or changes to some laws may apply.
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