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by xirbeosbwo1234 1972 days ago
There are some stupid laws on the books, but you have picked awful examples. Only one of those laws is something a non-specialist would ever encounter, and that one is common sense.

Everyone should know that burning garbage can be dangerous.

Anyone who operates a hot air balloon should know how to use it safely.

Anyone who works with animals should know about the risks of spreading disease.

Anyone who works with food should know about food labelling laws.