Every state has confusing laws on the books, including Nevada.
With the world-famous casinos and hotels on the Las Vegas Strip, it's no surprise that some of the state's weirdest laws are about gambling.
Read on for more unusual items laws in the Silver State.
Nevada's weird laws include bans on hula-hooping and state lotteries. (iStock)
LAWS REQUIRED IN NEW MEXICO, INCLUDING THE PROBLEM OF GETTING OFF A HORSE.
- No national lotteries
- It is prohibited to deliver goods to an intoxicated person
- Avoid swearing in the field
- You can't hula hoop on Fremont Street
- Rules of the road for funeral processions
1. No national lotteries
There are five governments that do not participate in the state lottery, and Nevada is one of them.
Other states not participating in the drawing are Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii and Utah.
While you can't buy Powerball or Mega Millions tickets in Nevada, there are plenty of other ways to bet in the Silver State.
Nevada may not have a state lottery, but there are plenty of other ways to try your luck. (iStock)
2. It is prohibited to pawn goods to a drunk person
Nevada is home to many pawn shops, with many laws and regulations regarding the sale.
Another rule is about buying goods from an influential person.
According to Nevada Statute § 646.060, “the pawnbroker's customer, and the clerk, agent or employee of the pawnbroker” shall not obtain “property from a person under the age of 18, habitually intoxicated, habitually using controlled substances, a habitual criminal, a habitual swindler, a known thief or person who has stolen property, or a friend a known thief or receiver of stolen property, whether that person acts on his own behalf or as an agent of another.”
Those who break this law are guilty of a misdemeanor.
3. Avoid swearing on the Page
The Las Vegas Stadium it's full of great food, great shopping, world-renowned entertainment, luxury hotels and casinos, and, occasionally, profanity.
The city's municipal ordinance 10.40.030 covers profanity on the premises.
“The use of obscene, obscene or obscene language or obscene language on public streets, sidewalks, or the City's highway is prohibited,” according to the ordinance.
Las Vegas technically has an anti-cussing law, although it is not enforced. (Joe Sohm/Visions of America/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
RULES IN COLORADO, INCLUDING ONE ABOUT THROWING SNOWBALLS.
If you let the swear words slide on the Strip, don't worry. This rule is rarely used.
4. You can't hula-hoop on Fremont Street
On historic Fremont Street in Las Vegas, there's plenty to do to keep you entertained late into the night, and the restrictions may surprise you.
Don't expect a hula-hooping contest on Fremont Street, as the pastime is one of many banned in the area.
“The use of unicycles, bicycles and other types of bicycles, skateboards, roller skates, in-line skates, hula hoops larger than four feet in diameter, and shopping carts , except as authorized by The Fremont Street Experience Limited Liability Company in connection with special events and retail entertainment,” according to Section 11.68.100 Las Vegas Code of Ordinances.
Hula-hooping is one of the many illegal pastimes on Fremont Street. (iStock)
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5. Rules of the road for funeral processions
Nevada has a detailed section of state law regarding funeral processions.
The “Rules of the Road” section of state law covers the rights granted to individuals driving an emergency vehicle, leading a funeral procession or driving a vehicle for a control organization.
Included in this law is the right to run red lights after slowing down when necessary and exceeding the posted speed limit by 15 mph “over the line and direct traffic at the next intersection.”
In addition, those leading the funeral processions or driving vehicles mentioned above may “ignore the rules governing the way a person walks or turns in certain ways. direct the movements of other vehicles.”