It’s illegal to leave a fence open, you could face a $750 fine for doing so.
With recent events surrounding the James Kim disappearance and rescue operation in neighboring state Oregon, this law sort of makes sense.
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6-9-202. Neglect to close fences; penalty.
A person is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) if he opens and neglects to close a gate or replace bars in a fence which crosses a private road or a river, stream or ditch.
Related Stupid Laws, Crazy Laws, and just plain Stupid Laws:
- Helping the White Mountain National Forest could lead to a $150 fine
- Don’t leave your car door open law.
- No Auctioneer Impresonation Law.
- If you own a pool, close the pool gate or you face a large fine.
- A messy vehicle will land you in jail.
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