Get pointed legal guidance without the commitment! Submit your basic legal questions and receive insights from qualified lawyers. Visit Allaboutlawyer.com
Dumpster diving is legal in California if the dumpster is on public property and accessible without trespassing. However, California Penal Code Section 602 makes it illegal to enter private property without permission. Most dumpsters sit on private property, making dumpster diving there a trespassing violation punishable by fines or arrest. What California Law Says About…
Ferrets are illegal to own in California. California Fish and Game Code Section 2118 explicitly bans ferret possession without a permit, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife does not issue permits for pet ownership. Violators face fines up to $1,000, criminal charges, and immediate animal confiscation. What California Law Says About Ferret Ownership…
Owning an otter as a pet is illegal in most of the United States. Federal laws like the Marine Mammal Protection Act ban sea otter ownership entirely, while river otters face strict state regulations. Only a handful of states allow otter ownership with special permits, and violators face hefty fines and criminal charges. Federal Laws…
Dumpster diving is legal in Pennsylvania at the state level—no law specifically prohibits it. However, you can still face criminal charges for trespassing if you enter private property, and many Pennsylvania cities have local ordinances that ban trash picking entirely. The legality depends entirely on where the dumpster is located and what your local municipality…
Sarah Martinez thought she’d done everything right when she sold her Chicago home in 2022. She hired a reputable agent, listed on the MLS, and paid the standard 6% commission—$36,000 on her $600,000 sale. What she didn’t know was that she was part of what federal courts would later call an illegal conspiracy that forced…
Cannabis is illegal in Japan with zero tolerance for recreational use. Japan’s December 2024 legal reforms closed a historic loophole by criminalizing cannabis consumption itself, imposing penalties up to seven years imprisonment for use, possession, or transfer. The revised Cannabis Control Law took effect December 12, 2024, and the first arrests under the new use…
Absinthe is legal in the United States since 2007, but only if it contains less than 10 parts per million (ppm) of thujone—the FDA’s definition of “thujone-free” under 21 CFR 172.510. The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) lifted the 95-year ban after scientific evidence proved thujone’s hallucinogenic effects were grossly exaggerated. Federal…
In Italy, the legal drinking age is 18 years old for all alcoholic beverages. This nationwide requirement was established in 2012 under Health Minister Renato Balduzzi’s alcohol policy reforms, raising the age from 16. Selling alcohol to minors aged 16-18 carries administrative fines of €250 to €1,000, while serving to anyone under 16 is a…
In Texas, you must be 18 years old to legally purchase lottery tickets. This applies to all Texas Lottery products including Powerball, Mega Millions, scratch-offs, and daily games. No exceptions exist. Retailers face fines up to $2,000 per violation, and minors caught attempting purchases can face Class C misdemeanor charges under Texas Penal Code Section…