US Stupid Laws API

This API provides access to a collection of unusual and outdated laws across U.S. states. Users can fetch all states and retrieve the list of "stupid laws" for a specific state.

The US Stupid Laws API allows developers, researchers, and hobbyists to explore bizarre, outdated, or unusual laws documented across different U.S. states. Instead of fetching all the data in a single heavy request, the API is designed with endpoints that separate states from their associated laws, making it efficient and flexible for different use cases.

API Documentation

Endpoints


This endpoint retrieves a comprehensive list of all U.S. states.


                                                                            
POST https://www.zylalabs.com/api/9851/us+stupid+laws+api/18511/obtain+all+us+states+in+dataset
                                                                            
                                                                        

Test Endpoint

API EXAMPLE RESPONSE

       
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            [
    {
        "states": [
            "Alabama",
            "Alaska",
            "Arizona",
            "Arkansas",
            "California",
            "Colorado",
            "Connecticut",
            "Delaware",
            "District of Columbia",
            "Florida",
            "Georgia",
            "Hawaii",
            "Idaho",
            "Illinois",
            "Indiana",
            "Iowa",
            "Kansas",
            "Kentucky",
            "Louisiana",
            "Maine",
            "Maryland",
            "Massachusetts",
            "Michigan",
            "Minnesota",
            "Mississippi",
            "Missouri",
            "Montana",
            "Nebraska",
            "Nevada",
            "New Hampshire",
            "New Jersey",
            "New Mexico",
            "New York",
            "North Carolina",
            "North Dakota",
            "Ohio",
            "Oklahoma",
            "Oregon",
            "Pennsylvania",
            "Rhode Island",
            "South Carolina",
            "South Dakota",
            "Tennessee",
            "Texas",
            "Utah",
            "Vermont",
            "Virginia",
            "Washington",
            "West Virginia",
            "Wisconsin",
            "Wyoming"
        ]
    }
]
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

Obtain all us states in dataset - CODE SNIPPETS


curl --location --request POST 'https://zylalabs.com/api/9851/us+stupid+laws+api/18511/obtain+all+us+states+in+dataset' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' --header 'Content-Type: application/json' --data-raw '{}'


This endpoint allows users to fetch a list of unusual and outdated laws specific to a particular U.S. state. By providing the state identifier as a parameter, users can retrieve the bizarre laws that are documented for that state.


                                                                            
POST https://www.zylalabs.com/api/9851/us+stupid+laws+api/18512/get+stupid+laws+for+state
                                                                            
                                                                        

Test Endpoint

API EXAMPLE RESPONSE

       
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            [
    {
        "Florida": [
            "In Sarasota, it is illegal to sing in a public place while clad in a swimsuit.",
            "A special law prohibits unmarried women from parachuting on Sunday or she shall risk arrest, fine, and/or jailing.",
            "Florida law forbids rats to leave the ships docked in Tampa Bay.",
            "In Hialeah, ambling and strolling is a misdemeanor.",
            "If an elephant is left tied to a parking meter, the parking fee has to be paid just as it would for a vehicle.",
            "In Florida failure to tell your neighbor his house is on fire is illegal.",
            "In Florida it is illegal to fish while driving across a bridge.",
            "It is illegal to skateboard without a license.",
            "Women may be fined for falling asleep under a hair dryer, as can the salon owner.",
            "It is illegal to break more than three dishes per day or chip the edges of more than four cups and/or saucers.",
            "Owners of bars, restaurants, and other places where liquor is sold may be fined up to $1,000 if they participate in or permit any contest of 'dwarf-tossing.'"
        ]
    }
]
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

Get stupid laws for state - CODE SNIPPETS


curl --location --request POST 'https://zylalabs.com/api/9851/us+stupid+laws+api/18512/get+stupid+laws+for+state' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' --header 'Content-Type: application/json' --data-raw '{"state":"Required"}'


This endpoint allows users to obtain the highlighted stupid laws for a specific state- To use it, you must indicate a state as a parameter. You can get them from the first endpoint.


                                                                            
POST https://www.zylalabs.com/api/9851/us+stupid+laws+api/18513/highlighted+stupid+laws+per+state
                                                                            
                                                                        

Test Endpoint

API EXAMPLE RESPONSE

       
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            [
    {
        "Florida": "People who own bars, restaurants, and other places where liquor is sold may be fined up to $1,000 if they participate in or permit any contest of “dwarf-tossing.”"
    }
]
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

Highlighted Stupid Laws per State - CODE SNIPPETS


curl --location --request POST 'https://zylalabs.com/api/9851/us+stupid+laws+api/18513/highlighted+stupid+laws+per+state' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' --header 'Content-Type: application/json' --data-raw '{"State":"Required"}'


API Access Key & Authentication

After signing up, every developer is assigned a personal API access key, a unique combination of letters and digits provided to access to our API endpoint. To authenticate with the US Stupid Laws API simply include your bearer token in the Authorization header.
Headers
Header Description
Authorization [Required] Should be Bearer access_key. See "Your API Access Key" above when you are subscribed.

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US Stupid Laws API FAQs

The US Stupid Laws API provides a collection of unusual and outdated laws categorized by U.S. states, allowing users to access specific laws associated with each state.

The API returns data in a structured format, typically JSON, which includes details about each state and its associated 'stupid laws'.

Developers can use the API to create educational tools, trivia games, or legal research applications that highlight bizarre laws, making it a fun resource for learning and entertainment.

The API's output includes fields such as 'state', 'law_description', and potentially 'law_id', providing clear information about each law and its origin.

You can integrate the API by making requests to its endpoints to fetch data for all states or specific states, allowing you to display or utilize the unusual laws in your application as needed.

This endpoint returns a comprehensive list of all U.S. states in a structured JSON format. Each state is represented as a string within an array, allowing users to easily access and utilize the names of all states for further queries.

This endpoint requires a state identifier as a parameter, which can be the full state name or an abbreviation. This allows users to fetch the unusual laws specific to that state efficiently.

The response is structured as an array of objects, where each object contains the state name as a key and an array of its associated bizarre laws as the value. This format makes it easy to access laws related to a specific state.

This endpoint provides a single highlighted law for a specified state, returning it in a JSON object format. The response includes the state name as a key and the law description as a string, allowing for quick reference to notable laws.

Users can parse the JSON responses to extract state names and their associated laws. This data can be displayed in applications, used for trivia games, or incorporated into educational content, enhancing user engagement with unusual legal facts.

Common use cases include creating trivia games, educational tools, or legal research applications. Developers can leverage the API to highlight bizarre laws, making it a fun resource for learning about legal oddities across the U.S.

The API sources its data from documented legal references and historical records of state laws. Regular updates and quality checks ensure that the information remains relevant and accurate, although users should verify specific laws for current applicability.

If the API returns partial or empty results, check the parameters used in your request for accuracy. Ensure the state identifier is correct. If issues persist, consider that some states may have fewer documented laws, leading to limited results.

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