States across the country may have strange laws that you’ve never heard of before.
In California, you must maintain proper language on the mini golf course to remain a law-abiding citizen.
Let’s look at some California laws that seem a little odd.
If you play mini golf in Long Beach, be sure to use child-appropriate language; city law prohibits the use of swearing. (iStock)
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- Don’t swear on the mini golf course
- No kites over 10 feet allowed
- No moth hunting allowed
- The peacock has the right of passage
1. No swearing on mini golf courses
If you’re in Long Beach, don’t go to the mini golf course if it makes you want to swear.
In Long Beach, city code prohibits swearing on mini-golf courses.
So if you get annoyed during the course, make it family friendly and come up with other terms to tweet instead.
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2. No kites over 10 feet allowed
If you are enjoying a fun day outdoors flying a kite in Walnut, California, make sure your kite string is not overstretched.
Kites are typically flown at heights much higher than 10 feet.
In Walnut, California, kites must be flown no higher than 10 feet. (iStock)
According to the Guinness World Records, the highest kite flying altitude ever recorded is an astounding 16,009 feet, set by Robert Moore in Australia on September 23, 2014.
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It’s not clear exactly why this curiously low kite-flying law exists, but One Legal says it could be for safety reasons or to maintain the town’s aesthetic appeal.
3. No moth hunting
If you’re in Los Angeles, stay away from moths.
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Moths are attracted to light and heat, so they are often found congregating around outdoor light sources such as streetlights.
Within the city, it is illegal to hunt moths that congregate under streetlights.
4. The peacock has the right of way
You’ve probably heard that pedestrians have the right of way, but what about peacocks?
In Arcadia, California, peacocks have the right of way.
In Arcadia, stop for the peacocks, because they have the right of passage. (iStock)
Peacocks are commonly seen in the city, so be sure to stop as you cross the road to admire the vibrant birds.
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If you see a peacock in Arcadia, don’t feed them — it’s strictly prohibited in the city and carries a hefty fine of $1,000, according to Arcadia.gov.
