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Dumb (and funny) laws

Posted : 6/22/2007 9:41:16 PM

I was following another thread (no need to name names) and started thinking so I googled "dumb laws" and got to this website.

[linkhttp://www.dumblaws.com/index.php]http://www.dumblaws.com/index.php[/link]

I haven't gone through many states, but here's one of my favorites.

In Juneau Alaska, "Owners of flamingos may not let their pet into barber shops."
(Is that really a problem there?)

In Denver Colorado, "The dog catcher must notify dogs of impounding by posting, for three consecutive days, a notice on a tree in the city park and along a public road running through said park."
(Did not know dogs there could read.)

and"It is unlawful to lend your vacuum cleaner to your next-door neighbor."
(I guess 2 houses down is okay.)

In Colorado Springs CO "It is permissable to wear a holstered six-gun within city limits, except on Sunday, Election Day, or holidays."

In NC, "Elephants may not be used to plow cotton fields." (Uhm, oookkkaaay)

Also in NC, "While having sex, you must stay in the missionary position and have the shades pulled." (What % of the police force volunteer to regulate that one?)

In Alabama, "Putting salt on a railroad track may be punishable by death." (good to know!)

And I'll leave you with this one, also from Alabama, "You may not have an ice cream cone in your back pocket at any time." (really, do we HAVE to tell people that?)

So that was just from the 4 states I happened to look up. I'd love to know what every one else thinks/finds.

UndefinedMelody

Posted : 6/22/2007 10:31:24 PM

These are all from MS.

Adultery or Fornication (living togeather while not married or having sex with someone that is not your spouse) results in a fine of $500 and/or 6 months in prison.

Unnatural intercourse, if both parties voluntarily participate, results in a maximum sentence of 10 years and $10,000.

It is illegal for a male to be sexually aroused in public.

It is unlawful for anyone to have sex in public.

A man may not seduce a woman by lying, and claiming he will marry her.

It is illegal to teach others what polygamy is.

If one is a parent to two illegitimate children, that person will go to jail for at least one month.

agilebasenji

Posted : 6/22/2007 11:21:30 PM

Okay, some of FL laws: It is illegal to sell your children.

If an elephant is left tied to a parking meter, the parking fee has to be paid just as it would for a vehicle. It is illegal to sing in a public place while attired in a swimsuit. Men may not be seen publicly in any kind of strapless gown. Having sexual relations with a porcupine is illegal.(I really wonder what caused this law. OUCH!) You may not fart in a public place after 6 P. It is considered an offense to shower naked. You are not allowed to break more than three dishes per day, or chip the edges of more than four cups and/or saucers. You may not kiss your wife's breasts.(Can you kiss someone else's wife's breasts?)

tina robinson

Posted : 6/22/2007 11:25:50 PM

Some of the gooders from Flordia.

Men may not be seen publicly in any kind of strapless gown. Having sexual relations with a porcupine is illegal. It is illegal to skateboard without a license. When having sex, only the missionary position is legal. You may not fart in a public place after 6 P. It is considered an offense to shower naked.

angelabarry

Posted : 6/23/2007 6:32:34 AM

Funny posts! Here are some from Maine:

Shotguns are required to be taken to church in the event of a Native American attack. (Because that's a real problem around here!) You may not step out of a plane in flight. After January 14th you will be charged a fine for having your Christmas decorations still up. (Half of my neighbors are in violation of this one!LOL) To stroll down the street playing a violin is against the law. If any part of the sign ordinances of the city are more stringent than federal laws, even though they may be in conflict with them, they will prevail. (huh??) It is illegal to expectorate from any second-story window.

ETA: Maine doesn't appear to have any sex laws--I guess anything goes in that department!

dubilpie

Posted : 6/23/2007 7:41:24 AM

These are some Massachusetts ones.
At a wake, mourners may eat no more than three sandwiches.
All men must carry a rifle to church on Sunday.Hunting on Sundays is prohibited.It is illegal to go to bed without first having a full bathTomatoes may not be used in the production of clam chowder.

ron2

Posted : 6/23/2007 7:51:24 AM

Here's a link, since there are so many.

Dumb laws in Texas:
[linkhttp://www.uslaw.com/dumb_texas_laws.html]http://www.uslaw.com/dumb_texas_laws.html[/link]

georgie4682

Posted : 6/23/2007 8:20:48 AM

Here are some that I found. Who comes up with this stuff?

[linkhttp://tjshome.com/dumblaws.php]http://tjshome.com/dumblaws.php[/link]

How about this one for NYC:
Women may go topless in public, providing it is not being used as a business.

In Ohio:
It is illegal to fish for whales on Sunday.
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angelabarry

Posted : 6/23/2007 8:33:49 AM

I didn't realize whaling was a big industry in Ohio! [

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snownose

Posted : 6/23/2007 9:48:24 AM

You may not fart in a public place after 6 P.

I guess it's ok then to fart before 6.......[8|]

agilebasenji

Posted : 6/23/2007 10:25:36 AM

Any Idoggers in Connecticut? Make sure you're aware that:

You can be stopped by the police for biking over 65 miles per hour.
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And in Hartford:
You may not educate dogs.
(Makes me wonder about soooo much!)

Mikaela Ritter

Posted : 6/23/2007 10:43:02 AM

More from MA:

It is illegal to give beer to hospital patients.

Candy may not contain more than 1% of alcohol.

Snoring is prohibited unless all bedroom windows are closed and securely locked. (LOL!)

An old ordinance declares goatees illegal unless you first pay a special license fee for the privilege of wearing one in public.

Taxi drivers are prohibited from making love in the front seat of their taxi during their shifts.

No gorilla is allowed in the back seat of any car.

Tattooing and body piercing is illegal. (??)

Quakers and witches are banned. (Because the witch threat these days is just SO high..)

Bullets may not be used as currency. (Darn it!)

Mikaela Ritter

Posted : 6/23/2007 10:45:53 AM

And some for NH:

You may not tap your feet, nod your head, or in any way keep time to the music in a tavern, restaurant, or cafe. (wth?)

It is illegal to pick seaweed up off of the beach.

Any cattle that crosses state roads must be fitted with a device to gather its feces. (ROFLMAO!)

On Sundays citizens may not relieve themselves while looking up.

At White Mtn National Forest: If a person is caught raking the beaches, picking up litter, hauling away trash, building a bench for the park, or many other kind things without a permit, he/she may be fined $150 for ''maintaining the national forest without a permit''.

snownose

Posted : 6/23/2007 10:56:11 AM

I live in NC........and this had me cracking up.....

[linkhttp://www.dumblaws.com/laws/united-states/north-carolina/]http://www.dumblaws.com/laws/united-states/north-carolina/[/link]

snownose

Posted : 6/23/2007 10:58:54 AM

This is my new favorite state........"It is not illegal to speed"

Hello, I am in.......[8D]

[linkhttp://www.dumblaws.com/laws/united-states/missouri/]http://www.dumblaws.com/laws/united-states/missouri/[/link]