5 Surprising Laws On The Books In Minnesota

Every state in America has a handful (or more) of strange or goofy laws on the books. The ones that haven't yet been repealed are rarely, if ever, enforced.

Here are five surprising laws that are currently on the books in Minnesota:

Minnesota Statute 609.34— Forinication: "When any man and single woman have sexual intercourse with each other, each is guilty of fornication, which is a misdemeanor."

Minnesota Statute 609.36 — Adultery: "When a married woman has sexual intercourse with a man other than her husband, whether married or not, both are guilty of adultery and may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than one year or to payment of a fine of not more than $3,000, or both."

Minnesota Statute 169.22 — Drunkenness not a crime: "No person may be charged with or convicted of the offense of drunkenness or public drunkenness."

Minnesota Statute 609.735 — Concealing identity: "A person whose identity is concealed by the person in a public place by means of a robe, mask, or other disguise, unless based on religious beliefs, or incidental to amusement, entertainment, protection from weather, or medical treatment, is guilty of a misdemeanor."

Minnesota Statute 169.22 — Hitchhiking: "No person shall stand in a roadway for the purpose of soliciting a ride from the driver of any private vehicle."

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