19 Things That Are Now Illegal Across The U.S.
by N/A, 9 years ago |
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Things are starting to change all around the U.S. Here are a few new laws you may need to know during 2015.
1. Old computers, television and video game consoles must be recycled in New York.
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2. The number of untested rape kits much be disclosed by law enforcement agencies in Louisiana.
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The number will become public information on January 1, 2015.
3. Distributing "revenge porn" in California is now illegal.
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4. Students in Nevada who skip school too often can be denied a driver's license.
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5. The sale of large quantities of cold medicine is being regulated in Michigan to control meth production.
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6. Teens in Louisiana can now register to vote.
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They can register at age 16 and 17, but can't cast a ballot until age 18.
7. Leaf Blowers that use gasoline are banned in California due to the high amount of pollution they cause.
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8. Cities in Utah can no longer ban certain dog breeds.
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9. As of February, it's illegal to take photos with lions, tigers and other big cats.
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10. A new law in Iowa has been enforced to help end human trafficking. Pimps will be fined $1000.
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11. Smoking in Louisiana is banned within 25 feet of a state building.
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12. California farmers are no longer allowed to confine their chickens to cages.
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13. People in Massachusetts can now have wine shipped to them from out-of-state wineries.
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14. Minimum wage in Arkansas, Florida, Ohio, Maryland, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut has gone up.
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15. Homeowners in Oregon are required to inform potential buyers if the home was once a meth lab.
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16. California colleges have enacted a "Yes Means Yes" law that requires "an affirmative, conscious and voluntary agreement to engage in sexual activity.â€
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17. Undocumented immigrants in California can now get driver's licenses.
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18. E-cigarettes in Illinois must be sold behind the counter.
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19. Epilepsy has been added to the list of illnesses that can be treated with medical marijuana in Illinois.
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