Kentucky Dumb Laws

No Reptiles in Religious Services

Kentucky prohibits the use of snakes or other reptiles during religious services. The law was put in place to address safety concerns surrounding snake-handling rituals. Source

The Third Time Is Bigamy

A bizarre Kentucky law allows a woman to marry the same man three times before being charged with bigamy. It seems more urban legend than legal principle, but it reflects cultural quirks. Source

Dyeing a Duckling Is Illegal

You can’t sell dyed baby chicks or ducklings unless you’re selling six or more. And even then, dyeing them is frowned upon, which sounds about right. This is an animal welfare regulation. Source

No Ice Cream in Pockets

In Lexington, it’s illegal to carry an ice cream cone in your pocket. This law allegedly originated to prevent horse theft. Georgia (supposedly) had a similar law. Source

Bear Hunting

Kentucky requires a hunting license for bears, despite the fact that black bears were nearly extinct in the state for decades. Source