In a state where cannabis is pretty much as legal as it gets for those over the age of 21, it should come as no surprise that being caught cheating on your spouse is no big deal in the eyes of the law in Colorado.

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In fact, because Colorado is considered a "no-fault state," proof of adultery isn't even necessary to justify divorcing your spouse. Nope, in Colorado, if you and your significant other want to get divorced, it's pretty easy to do.

However, there is a pretty significant handful of states in which being caught cheating on your spouse is illegal. In fact, three of these states consider the act of adultery a felonious offense.

States with Much More Serious Adultery Penalties than Colorado

While the state of Colorado is pretty lax on adultery, as in, it's not illegal in the slightest, neighboring Arizona and Kansas consider cheating on your spouse to be a misdemeanor.

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It is also considered a misdemeanor to commit adultery in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, North Carolina, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and New York. However, the state of New York is actively working to update this particular law.

While it may come as a shock to find out how many states consider adultery to be a misdemeanor-level crime, in Oklahoma, Michigan, and Wisconsin, you could become a felon for cheating on your spouse.

Not only is it considered a felony to commit adultery in these states, but a conviction could be accompanied by serious fines and even jail time.

NEXT UP: Crazy Old Colorado Laws That Are Still Enforced Today

We all know that we need laws and law enforcement to keep our communities civilized. But it's amazing how many outdated laws are still on the books across our beautiful country.

After looking at OutThere Colorado and Uncover Colorado I put together a list of ridiculous laws that are still in effect here in the state that we call home.

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