Nevada has unusual laws, such as prohibiting state lotteries and taking oaths on the Strip.
Although Nevada does not participate in the lottery, other forms of gambling are widely available.
Every state has perplexing laws on the books, including Nevada.
It's no surprise that some of the state's strangest laws pertain to gambling, given the world-famous casinos and hotels on the Las Vegas Strip.
Read on about unusual laws in the Silver State.
Nevada is one of the five states that do not participate in state lotteries.
The states that do not participate in the drawings are Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, and Utah.
Although you can't purchase Powerball or Mega Millions tickets in Nevada, there are numerous other gambling options available in the state.
Numerous rules and regulations govern the sale of goods in Nevada's numerous pawn shops.
One law regards buying property from someone who is under the influence.
As per Nevada Statute § 646.060, a pawnbroker, along with their clerk, agent, or employee, is prohibited from accepting property from individuals under the age of 18, common drunkards, habitual users of controlled substances, habitual criminals, habitual felons, habitually fraudulent felons, those in an intoxicated condition, known thieves, or receivers of stolen property, whether acting on their own or as an agent for another person.
Those who break this law are guilty of a misdemeanor.
The Strip in Las Vegas offers a variety of dining options, numerous shops, renowned entertainment, luxurious hotels and casinos, and occasionally offensive language.
City municipal ordinance 10.40.030 covers swearing while in the area.
According to the law, it is illegal to use profane, vile, or obscene language or words on public streets, alleys, or highways in the City.
If you accidentally swear on the Strip, don't worry, as this law is rarely enforced.
Fremont Street in Las Vegas offers a plethora of entertainment options until late at night, but be prepared for some unexpected restrictions.
No hula-hooping contest on Fremont Street, as it is one of the recreational activities prohibited in the area.
According to Section 11.68.100 of the Las Vegas Code of Ordinances, the use of unicycles, bicycles, and other types of cycles, 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 mall entertainment, is prohibited.
Nevada has a detailed section in state law regarding funeral processions.
The "Rules of the Road" section of the state's law outlines the rights granted to individuals driving emergency vehicles, leading funeral processions, or operating regulatory agency vehicles.
The law allows for running red lights after slowing down and exceeding the posted speed by 15 mph to overtake a procession and direct traffic at the next intersection.
Funeral processions and vehicles driving them are exempt from regulations governing direction of movement or turning in specified directions. The driver of a vehicle escorting a funeral procession may direct the movements of the vehicles in the procession and other vehicles in a similar manner.
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