10 Strange Arizona Laws

10 Strange Arizona Laws

According to an article from azcentral.com we stumbled across some laws we found fascinating. Arizona natives, are you familiar with these strange laws?

1. In Avondale, fortunetelling, and palm reading in exchange for compensation are considered to be a misdemeanor.
2. In Avondale, auctioneers are required to make a record of articles they receive and deliver to the city’s chief of police within 24 hours of receipt.
3. In Goodyear, if you spit outside of city hall you could be found guilty of a misdemeanor with a fine of up to $2,500 or six months in prison.
4. It is illegal to sell tobacco cigarettes, cigars, chewing and dipping tobacco from a vending machine in Buckeye.
5. In Buckeye it is illegal to use a fake name when making a hotel reservation.
6. In El Mirage it is illegal to use a clothesline unless it is on residential property behind a wall. Even still you may be fined $350 if you can visibly see if from the street.
7. If you are thinking of riding your motorcycle through Litchfield Park check the noise limits to avoid a fine!
8. No one under the age of 18 can buy glue that releases toxins and fumes to avoid kids from becoming intoxicated due to sniffing in Glendale.
9. In Tolleson, the use of a beacon light, or searchlight for more than half of a mile is required to be approved by the city council.
10. Thinking of buying property in AZ? Anyone leasing or selling new or used homes or apartments must carry an 8 1/2-inch by 11-inch copy of a map illustrating the noise levels in certain areas. This is due to the flights to and from Luke Air Force Base. This base is located in Glendale.