New Jersey’s Strange Laws And Some Of The Weirdest In America

Even though New Jersey has had some strange laws on the books, they pale in comparison to some laws around the country.

As New Jersey residents we have heard some of the strange New Jersey laws, including the legendary gas pumping law in our state.

The Strangest Laws Ever On The Books In New Jersey

Others have been on the books over the years in our state, and here are just a few of them.

Trenton's Pickle Laws - Over the years, Trenton has had some pretty strict pickle laws. At one point you couldn't eat them on Sunday, and if you got a bad one, it was illegal to discard them in the streets.

No Frowning In Bernards - No, it's not illegal to frown in Bernards Township, but a town ordinance from 2023 does frown upon frowning.

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Swearing In Raritan Borough - There was once an ordinance against cursing in the township, but it was repealed without anyone ever getting in legal trouble for a foul mouth.

Newark Ice Cream Security - If you have an outdoor area where 20 or more people can gather for ice cream, security must be provided.

You can check out more of New Jersey's strange laws at The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall's website.

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If you think these New Jersey laws are weird, then wait until you read about some of the strangest laws from across the country.