Laws

"Happy hour" has a rather surprising origin story that dates back to the 1800s, but it's still illegal in these states.

Not wearing shoes could land you in big trouble in some states.

Not only is owning a bear dangerous, but it is also expensive when you realize how much they eat.

That can not be right. A new Alabama law could put us normal, everyday grocery shoppers in an Alabama jail cell. Like behind bars jail cell? What is going on here? This is someone's idea of a bad joke. It has to be.

Many states have specific rules on what roadkill you can claim. One of those states has made it completely illegal to take home animals you find along the road.

With so many weird laws in the Yellowhammer state, one might beg to know the answer to the question, "Can you be arrested for not showing an officer your ID?"

Although it falls freely from the sky, there are actually some laws on rainwater collection.

Congress has raised the age limit for the food program...this could affect retirement for low-income Alabama citizens.

Both city and state have serious laws on the proper use of fireworks. Read them all here and make sure you're covered.

A bill signed by Governor Kay Ivey Friday prohibits Alabamians from using cell phones while driving.