Hula hooping, lottery and more are illegal activities in Nevada

Every state has confusing laws on the books, including Nevada.

With world-famous casinos and hotels on the Las Vegas Strip, it’s no surprise that some of the state’s strangest laws revolve around gambling.

Read about the unusual Laws in the Silver State.

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1. No state lottery
2. It is prohibited to mortgage money from a drunk person
3. Avoid swearing on the tape
4. You can’t hula hoop on Fremont Street
5. Rules of the road for funeral processions

1. There is no government lottery

There are five countries that do not do this Participate in state lotteries, And Nevada is one of them.

Other states that did not participate in the drawings are Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii and Utah.

Although you won’t be able to buy Powerball or Mega Millions tickets in Nevada, there are plenty of other ways to gamble in the Silver State.

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2. It is prohibited to mortgage money from a drunk person

Nevada is home to many pawn shops, with lots of rules and regulations regarding sales.

One law relates to purchasing real estate from a person under the influence of drugs.

According to Nevada Code § 646.060, a pawnbroker, clerk, agent, or employee of a pawnbroker “cannot obtain” property from a person under the age of 18, a habitual drunkard, a habitual user of controlled substances, a habitual felon, or a felon Habitual, habitual fraudulent offender, drunk person, known thief or recipient of stolen property, or known accomplice of the thief or recipient of stolen property, whether That person is acting on his own account or as an agent for another person.”

Those who violate this law are guilty of a misdemeanor.

3. Avoid insults on the sector

the las vegas strip Filled with delicious food, abundant shops, world-famous entertainment, lavish hotels and casinos, and occasionally foul language.

City Municipal Code No. 10.40.030 covers swearing while in the area.

“It is prohibited to use vulgar, obscene or obscene language or words on public streets, alleys or highways in the city,” according to the law.

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If you let the section slide down the tape, don’t worry. This law is not usually enforced.

4. You can’t hula hoop on Fremont Street

On Las Vegas’ historic Fremont Street, there’s plenty to do to keep you entertained late into the night, and also restrictions that may surprise you.

Don’t expect a hula hooping contest on Fremont Street, as this entertainment activity is one of several banned in the area.

“Use of unicycles, bicycles and other types of bicycles, skateboards, roller skates, inline skates, hula hoops greater than four feet in diameter, and shopping carts, except as permitted by Fremont Street Experience LLC in connection with special events and entertainment at Shopping Centers,” pursuant to Section 11.68.100 of the Las Vegas Code of Ordinances.

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5. Rules of the road for funeral processions

Nevada has a detailed section in state law regarding funeral processions.

The “Rules of the Road” section of state law covers the rights afforded to an individual driving emergency vehicle, Leading a funeral procession or driving a regulatory agency vehicle.

This law includes the right to pass a red light after slowing down when necessary and exceeding the posted speed by 15 miles per hour “to overtake the convoy and direct traffic at the next intersection.”

In addition, leaders of funeral processions or driving the aforementioned vehicles may “ignore the rules governing the direction of movement or turns in specific directions. The driver of a vehicle accompanying a funeral procession may direct the movements of vehicles in the procession in a similar manner and may direct the movements of other vehicles.”