These New Laws Are Taking Effect In 2015, And They're Really Weird

By Johny in Amazing On 3rd January 2015
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#1 California - Restaurants are now allowed to let customers sit with their dogs while dining in an outdoor patio space.

#2 Nevada - Teenage drivers can have their license suspended for missing too much class.

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#3 Washington - It is illegal to throw out food or anything else that is compostable.

#4 Oregon - Sellers of foreclosed homes must tell potential buyers if there's any possibility that the home was used as a meth lab.

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#5California - Plastic bags are banned from being used in stores, unless they contain fruits, vegetables, or meats.

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#6 New York - It is now illegal to take a selfie with a tiger or any other big cat.

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#7 21 States - Minimum wage is increasing in 21 different states across the country.

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#8 Iowa - "Consumption" with "possession and purchasing" of alcohol are added to the list of punishable offenses for people who are under the age of 21.

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#9 New York - Residents must recycle their own e-waste.

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#10 Michigan - The legal limit of intoxication for operating a boat is now the same as operating a car (.08 BAC).

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#11 Illinois - Teachers and school administrators must investigate claims of cyberbullying that extend outside of the classroom.

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#12 Massachusetts - Residents can now order wine online directly from vineyards outside of the state.

#California - Universities who accept state-subsidized financial aid must enforce a new "affirmative consent standard" to help prohibit on-campus sexual assault.

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#14 Illinois - Medical marijuana can be used to treat epilepsy and seizure disorders.