Utah is home to many famous landmarks, among them the incredible red rocks cliff’s in Zion National Park, and eye catching ski resorts like Snowbird, and Alta. With such elegant sites to explore, Utah is the home of many stupid laws.
Are Your Kids Unruly? Hotels in Utah have the right to charge extra fees for individuals whose kids seem excessively unruly during check-ins. Thr charges cover the losses sand damages incurred after check out. Parents with unruly children may be required to pay a deposit of $500 in the beehive state.
Bury Your Pet Promptly: If your pet dies, you may want some time to mourn and make proper preparations to give it a decent burial. In Utah, pet owners can bury their deceased pets properly but you have to do it within 48 hours. Burying of pets in the backyard is allowed, provided you do it on your own property. The law also recommends burying them three feet apart.
No Selling Alcohol In An Emergency: Utah has some stringent alcohol regulation laws. Some cities prohibit the sale of alcohol altogether. If you often run to the pub at the first hint of a problem, Utah may not be the ideal state for you. The law states that an individual may not sell, supply, offer to sell, or furnish alcoholic products in an area, during an emergency whose existence is proclaimed by the governor.
Whale Hunting Is Not Allowed: Capturing a whale in Utah is illegal. The law protects the whales and promotes conservation efforts. In a real sense, whales are unlikely to survive in the Great Salt Lake since whales live in the ocean and Utah doesn’t have oceans.
Strictly, No Weather Modification: It’s illegal to modify the weather in Utah without a permit. Yes, this is an existing law in Utah. If you are caught tampering with the weather, there are serious consequences. Weather modifications can include cloud seeding, which increases snow or rain, and helps enhance the local water supply.
Do Not Cause A Catastrophe: Causing a catastrophe due to recklessness make you guilty of a case C misdemeanor. What constitutes as a catastrophe? The code reads that as a use of weapons of mass destruction, fire, avalanche,explosion, or collapsing a building, flood, or destructive force, or harmful substance that can lead to widespread damage or injury. They can be ordered to pay for damages or health care for the injured victims.
A Waiting Period On Prescribed A Schedule 2 Pain Medication: In the State of Utah if a doctor writes a prescription for a controlled substance after a surgery there is a 3-7 day waiting period before you can get your medication.
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