Delaware has some unusual laws that might surprise people, though bear wrestling isn’t one of them—that’s prohibited in Alabama, not Delaware.
Child Grooming Restrictions
Wrestling a child while they are in underwear or nude qualifies as grooming behavior under Delaware’s child abuse statutes. This falls under prohibited acts aimed at preventing sexual exploitation.
Animal-Related Bans
Selling or bartering fur from domestic dogs or cats is a Class B misdemeanor in Delaware, punishable by fines up to $2,500 and a 15-year ban on pet ownership. Horse racing is also forbidden on Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
Public Conduct Rules
In Rehoboth Beach, whispering, talking, swearing, or rude behavior is illegal within 300 feet of a religious worship site to avoid disturbing assemblies. Topless bathing suits are prohibited for females over age 5 in certain areas, requiring coverage below the upper nipple portion.
Other Oddities
No one can tattoo, brand, or body-pierce a minor without written parental consent, and it’s banned for intoxicated individuals. Hunting is generally unlawful on Sundays, except for fox chasing or specific deer hunts.
SOURCES
[1](https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc05/)
[2](https://www.businessinsider.com/most-ridiculous-law-in-every-state-2014-2)
[3](https://delawarebeaches.online/strange-silly-delaware-laws/)
[4](https://www.runsensible.com/blog/weird-laws-in-the-us/)
[5](https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2025/07/13/strange-delaware-laws/84263281007/)
