By Sakshi Sah
Published Mar 15, 2025

Hindustan Times
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Weird laws around the world that will leave you speechless

Our world is full of strange rules. According to The Lawyer Portal, here are some of the weirdest laws you won’t believe exist.

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It’s illegal to hold salmon under suspicious circumstances in the UK. The Salmon Act 1986 makes this an offence.

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In Victoria, Australia, it was once illegal to change a light bulb unless you were a licensed electrician.

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According to an old regulation, Milan had a law that compelled people to smile at all times except in hospitals or at funerals.

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A bizarre Florida law allegedly makes it illegal to pass wind in public after 6 PM on Thursdays.

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Canadian radio stations are legally required to dedicate at least 35% of their airtime to Canadian artists.

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Dog owners in Turin, Italy must walk their pets at least three times a day.

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In Scotland, if you ask to use someone’s toilet, they must let you in.

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