Odd Laws Still on the Books
Clove cigarettes, the wrong thing in a recycling bin and a DUI on horseback: real Utah sections
Lists of strange state laws get passed around with no section number attached. Every one below has one, read from the Utah Code.
Who handles this in Utah: legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Utah directory.
| The law | What it says | Breaking it |
|---|---|---|
| The lawClove cigarettes | What it saysKnowingly selling or giving anyone a cigarette that is more than 10% clove by weight is a crime, at any age. | Breaking itClass B misdemeanor |
| The lawThe recycling bin | What it saysPutting a prohibited item in a public recycling bin is an offense when the bin carries the required signs, one of which warns that taking a listed item out is theft. | Breaking itAn infraction |
| The lawA DUI on horseback | What it saysA rider or buggy driver on a roadway is subject to the traffic chapter, but driver license sanctions for alcohol or drug offenses do not apply to them. | Breaking itSee the horses page |
Many laws that sound strange are city or county ordinances rather than state law; this page covers only the Utah Code. Whether a particular act broke one of these sections is a question for a licensed Utah attorney.
Sources for this section (3)
- Utah Code 76-9-1109 — Illegal sale or gift of clove cigarette
- Utah Code 76-9-1807 — Unlawful misuse of a recycling bin
- Utah Code 41-6a-213 — Persons riding or driving animals subject to chapter -- Exceptions
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Utah attorney.