Kansas Dumb Laws

Screaming in Haunted Houses

In certain cities like Topeka, you need a special permit to scream in a haunted house. It’s all about managing noise ordinances and crowd control. Source

No Ice Cream on Cherry Pie

In Kansas, it’s reportedly illegal to serve ice cream on cherry pie in some towns. This law may be more urban legend than active ordinance, but it sticks around in trivia circles. Source

No Hunting Rabbits from Motorboats

A Kansas statute prohibits hunting rabbits from motorboats. While logistically puzzling, this law is real and oddly specific. Source

Don’t Shoot Jackrabbits from Airplanes

Another one for the rabbits: Kansas once banned shooting jackrabbits from aircraft. The rule was meant to discourage aerial hunting, a real problem in rural areas. Source

Tattoo Regulation

Until 1996, it was illegal to get a tattoo in Kansas unless performed by a licensed physician. Now it’s regulated, but the odd origin remains. Source