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 Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 4:02 pm
Kansas:
1. It is illegal to put ice cream on cherry pie in Kansas.
2. In Wichita, at the intersection of Douglas and Broadway, all motorists are required to stop at the intersection, exit their vehicles, and fire three shotgun rounds, before continuing on their way.
3. It is illegal to hunt whales.
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Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 4:04 pm
Maine:
1. After January 14th you will be charged a fine for having your Christmas decorations still up.
2. You may not step out of a plane in flight.
3. Shotguns are required to be taken to church in the event of a Native American attack.
4. In Augusta to stroll down the street playing a violin is against the law.
5. In Portland shoelaces must be tied while walking down the street.
Maryland:
1. You cannot swear while inside the city limits of Baltimore.
2. You cannot throw a bail of hay out of a second story window in Annapolis.
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Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 4:10 pm
Michigan:
1. It is legal for the blind to hunt, and they don't need anyone with them.
2. A woman isn't allowed to cut her own hair without her husband's permission.
3. There is a 10 cent bounty for each rat's head brought into a town office.
4. It is legal for a robber to file a law suit, if he or she got hurt in your house.
5. You may not swear in front of women and children. (Repealed)
6. Any person over the age of 12 may have a license for a handgun as long as he/she has not been convicted of a felony.
7. It is illegal to kill a dog using a decompression chamber.
8. There is a law that makes it legal for a farmer to sleep with his pigs, cows, horses, goats, and chickens. (Clawson)
9. Couples are banned from making love in an automobile unless the act takes place while the vehicle is parked on the couple's own property. (Detroit)
10. Wilfully destroying your old radio is prohibited. (Detroit)
11. It is illegal for a man to scowl at his wife on Sunday. (Detroit)
12. It is illegal to let your pig run free in Detroit unless it has a ring in its nose. According to history and animal husbandry, it prevents them from "rooting" in the ground for their food. (Detroit)
13. Security guards at Joe Louis Arena will confiscate any item they feel might be thrown onto the ice. Furthermore, any person seen throwing an octopus onto the ice at a Red Wings game will be taken to jail. (Detroit)
14. No person shall throw an abandoned hoop skirt into any street or on any sidewalk, under penalty of a five- dollar fine for each offense. (Grand Haven)
15. It is illegal to paint sparrows to sell them as parakeets. (Harper Woods)
16. It is against the law to serenade your girlfriend. (Kalamazoo)
17. All bathing suits must have been inspected by the head of police. (Rochester)
18. Anyone can keep their cow on Main Street downtown at a cost of 3 cents per day. (Wayland)
19. Smoking while in bed is illegal (Soo)
20. Alligators may not be tied to fire hydrants.
(I quite fancy trying to paint a sparrow to try and sell it as a Parakeet. biggrin Sounds like fun!)
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Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 4:12 pm
Minnesota:
1. It is illegal to give or receive oral sex
2. It is illegal to walk across the Minnesota-Wisconsin border with a duck on your head.
3. It is illegal to have sex in any other position other than missionary.
4. It is illegal to drive a red car down main street on Sundays.
5. It is illegal to have two or more forms of state issued identification.
Mississippi:
1. If an individual leaves his residence, or place of business, without the direct intent of injuring (killing) someone, they can not be tried for any offence.
Montana:
1. It is a law that "When you get out of prison you are granted a horse and $100 or a bus ticket to anywhere."
(Heads on out to Montana to commit a small crime!)
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Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 4:15 pm
North Carolina:
1. Elephants may not be used to plough cotton fields.
2. All couples staying overnight in a hotel must have a room with double beds that are at least two feet apart. Making love in the space between the beds is strictly forbidden.
3. If a man and a woman who aren't married go to a hotel/motel and register themselves as married then, according to state law, they are legally married.
4. It's against the law to sing off key.
5. A marriage can be declared void if either of the two persons is physically impotent.
6. In Barber, North Carolina fights between cats and dogs are prohibited.
7. In Chapel Hill, North Carolina it is a misdemeanor to urinate or defecate publicly.
8. In Charlotte, NC, woman must have their bodies covered with at least 16 yards of cloth at all times.
9. If a man and woman who are not married to each other live together "lewdly and lasciviously" they can be fined $1,000 and be sentenced to up to 60 days in gaol. This 200 year old law is still actually enforced! [From a recent newspaper report]
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Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 4:20 pm
Anandita Florida: 1. Women may be fined for falling asleep under a hair dryer, as can the salon owner. 2. A special law prohibits unmarried women from parachuting on Sunday or she shall risk arrest, fine, and/or jailing. 3. If an elephant is left tied to a parking meter, the parking fee has to be paid just as it would for a vehicle. 4. It is illegal to sing in a public place while attired in a swimsuit. 5. Men may not be seen publicly in any kind of strapless gown. 6. Any form of sexual contact other than missionary position is a misdomeanor. (This is still a law. There have been several cases of people being brought up on these charges in the past 5 years alone. If the police enter a home with a warrent for some other crime and catch the 'culprits' in action, they can, and are, brought up on those charges.) 7. In Miami, it is forbidden to imitate an animal. 8. It is illegal to fart in a public place after 6:00pm on a Thursday. 9. It is illegal to have sexual intercourse with a porcupine. 10. It is illegal for a woman to bungie jump naked on Sunday before midday. ( rofl Blaisixi is in SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much trouble! rofl )
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Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 4:23 pm
Oregon:
1. You must let your dishes drip dry.
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Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 4:32 pm
Rhode Island:
1. Any marriage where either of the parties is an idiot or lunatic is null and void.
2. It's illegal to purchase a garbage disposal made in Cape Verde under the State Constitution.
South Carolina
1. It is legal to beat your wife on a Sunday morning on the steps of the state house.
South Dakota
1. No horses are allowed into Fountain Inn unless they are wearing pants.
2. It is illegal to lie down and fall asleep in a cheese factory.
3. Movies that show police officers being struck, beaten, or treated in an offensive manner are forbidden.
4. If there are more than 5 Native Americans on your property you may shoot them.
5.If three or more Indians are walking down the street together, they can be considered a war party and fired upon.
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Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 4:40 pm
UK -
No cows may be driven down the roadway between 10 AM and 7 PM unless there is prior approval from the Commissioner of Police.
Full Text
All land must be left to the eldest son.
Full Text
Divorces are outlawed.
Full Text
Since 1313, MPs are not allowed to don armor in Parliament.
Full Text
Those wishing to purchase a television must also buy a license.
Explanation
With the exception of carrots, most goods may not be sold on Sunday.
All English males over the age 14 are to carry out 2 or so hours of longbow practice a week supervised by the local clergy.
Explanation
London Hackney Carriages (taxis/cabs) must carry a bale of hay and a sack of oats.
Explanation
It is illegal to be drunk on Licensed Premises (in a pub or bar).
It is illegal for two adult men to have sex in the same house as a third person.
Explanation
Any person found breaking a boiled egg at the sharp end will be sentenced to 24 hours in the village stocks (enacted by Edward VI).
Chelsea Pensioners may not be impersonated.
Explanation
A bed may not be hung out of a window.
It is illegal for a lady to eat chocolates on a public conveyance.
Any boy under the age of 10 may not see a naked manequin.
It is illegal to leave baggage unattended.
Explanation
Picking up abandoned baggage is an act of terrorism.
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Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 4:41 pm
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Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 6:17 pm
Anandita Texas: 1. A city ordinance states that a person cannot go barefoot without first obtaining a special five-dollar permit.(There is a law that you cannot enter a restaurant or a place of business without shoes... so I'd imagine that someone who cannot wear shoes for some reason (medical or whatever) would actually need a permit.) 2. It is illegal to take more than three sips of beer at a time while standing.(That's obsurd... I know several people who drink many sips standing up... even in bars.) 3. It is legal to commit a homicide as long as you tell the person when, and how you are going to kill them.(This one I don't know about... never heard of it... but I don't think -anyone- would get away with homicide... reguardless of who they tell or even if the victim -wants- them to do it.) 4. In Houston you cannot buy beer after midnight on Sunday, but you can buy it on Monday.(This one is very true... it's everywhere... but it's not midnight... it's noon. You cannot buy beer between midnight Saturday night and noon Sunday. Then again... it's been so long since I've had to buy alcohol so I could be wrong... but I do know it's something to that extent.) 5. There is an old law in Texas that states you are unable to tuck your pants into one boot unless you own ten or more cattle.(This may have been a very old law that has just been overlooked somehow.) 6. It is illegal to spit on the sidewalk.(Umm... maybe so... I've never done it rofl ) 7. If two trains going in opposite directions on the same track meet each other, one can't move until the other does.(This one is soo contradictory... but... they do have a contact center that takes care of traffic with trains... so I'm sure they don't run into this situation very often. The majority of trains (around here anyway) are one per track... mainly for business and stuff like that.) 8. It is illegal to carry a pair of wire-cutters in your back pocket.(I wouldn't doubt it!) 9. In Dallas County it is illegal to own any realistic looking, phallic shaped, personal massager more than one foot in length.(How to THEY know who owns what stare I'm sure this is a county law rather than a state law.) 10. In Corpus Christie it is illegal to raise alligators in your home. (I would imagine so rofl ) 11. It is illegal to have an open container in a car. (It doesn't specify alcohol, it just says an open container.)(This is actually true... if you get pulled over with an open container... beer, coke, juice, whatever... you -can- get a ticket for it... most police officers overlook it unless it's alcohol... they really crack down on alcohol. The reason this law is there is because when a person has an open container... they are usually drinking it... and it distracts them while they're driving.) 12. It is illegal to have anything protruding from your bumper unless it is attached with a chain (so bumper stickers are a no-no).(This is waaaay off... I'm sure there is a law somewhat close to that... but it must be misunderstood. Everyone and their neighbor has a bumper sticker... and those little ball socket decorations... and occasionally pulling a trailer. I think if anything it would refer to the trailers not being chained to the bumper... because they can come off without the driver noticing... not that it happens very often... but it is a possibility. That is a requirement and you can get a ticket for it IF you're pulled over for any other violation. Most of the time... unless it's obviously absolutely dangerous... officers will overlook it.) 13. It is legal for the blind to go hunting as long as they have someone with them who isn't blind. (Compare with the similar law in Michigan.) (Honestly... I don't know... never been hunting with a blind person confused But I'm sure it can be done.) 14. It is legal for a husband to beat his wife as long as he uses something no bigger than his thumb.(I honestly don't know how courts handle situations like that. I think any kind of spousal abuse is illegal... if I'm not mistaken.) 15. When you are released from jail, you must be given a horse and a shotgun, if you request it.(That's an old timey cowboy day law... the only thing you're given after getting out of jail are the personal belongings you were arrested with. They -might- give a shirt, pants and shoes if the person didn't have any when they were arrested. I'm not sure of that though.) 16. It is legal to fire a gun at someone if they are handed it to them by the victim first.(I honestly don't know... maybe it's a case by case basis... just doesn't make sense to me.) 17. In Galveston, if you sit on the sidewalk, you could be fined $200.(Now Galveston IS funny... so I wouldn't doubt it. whee ) 18. It is illegal to milk another persons cow.(I'd imagine it is... because some people use their cows for their own milk... or to sell... so I'd imagine it would be up to the owner if they decided to press charges.) 19. It is illegal to shoot a buffalo from the 2nd story of a hotel.(Really rolleyes I think it's illegal to shoot a buffalo period.) 20. It is illegal to drive without windscreen wipers. You don't need a windscreen but, you must have the wipers. (Apparently I'm driving illegal then! Never heard of this one.) 21. The entire Encyclopedia Brittannica is banned in Texas because it contains a formula for making beer at home.(Soooo contradictory... they SELL beer making KITS in Walmart! Are they gonna ban the internet next??? I'm sure that when the encyclopedia was first published that is was actually banned... and just hasn't been revised.) Most of these are just silly... half of them I've never even heard of. I'm sure that most of them... were established way back in the cowboy days... and just haven't been removed, rewritten or revised. And honestly I don't know how they go about doing such things. Very good hun... I'm getting a kick out of reading all of these xd
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Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 9:08 pm
NEW HAMPSHIRE
You may not tap your feet, nod your head, or in any way keep time to the music in a tavern, restaurant, or cafe.
You cannot sell the clothes you are wearing to pay off a gambling debt.
It is considered an offense to check into a hotel under an assumed name.
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.
You may not run machinery on Sundays.
On Sundays citizens may not relieve themselves while looking up.
I have picked seaweed off the beach. sweatdrop i bet every one that goes to concerts at any of those bars are in truble
Quakers and witches are banned.
i can see whay that would be outlawed in mass
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Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 10:55 pm
so MANY reasons to stay home, and keep away from america eek 3nodding xd xd
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Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 5:55 am
Anandita Alabama: 1. It is illegal for a driver to be blindfolded while operating a vehicle. I'm guessing they put this law into effect after seeing SpongeBob rofl *wonders if that includes boats?*
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Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 6:16 am
Anandita Pennsylvania: 1. A special cleaning ordinance bans housewives from hiding dirt and dust under a rug in a dwelling. 2. No man may purchase alcohol without written consent from his wife. 3. If a motorist sees a horse coming down the road, the driver must pull off to the side of the road and cover the vehicle with canvas. If the horse is still scared the driver must get out of his car and take it apart until the horse isn't scared any more. 4. In the Mount Pocono region any group of 5 or more Native Americans are to be considered a raiding party and may be killed on the spot. 5. In Philadelphia, you can't put pretzels in bags (based on an Act of 1760). 6. It is illegal to sleep on top of a refrigerator outdoors. 7. Any motorist driving along a country road at night must stop every mile and send up a rocket signal, wait 10 minutes for the road to be cleared of livestock, and continue. 8. All fire hydrants must be checked one hour before all fires. 9. Every outlet or switch (which can be purchased for 59 cents) that is installed requires an electrical inspection fee of 1 dollar and 33 cents. 10. It is required that a woman have a permit to wear cosmetics. 11. Fireworks stores may not sell fireworks to Pennsylvania residents. 12. One cannot run for governor unless he/she has participated in a duel. 13. In Morrisville,Pennsylvania a woman needs a permit to wear make-up. 14. In Tarentum,Pennsylvania it is illegal to tie horses to parking meters. 15. In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania it is illegal to bring a burro onto a streetcar. Well Im SOL and going to jail, I dont have a permit to wear cosmetics, and I break that one every day. And Rue Im sure that you are SOL for not sending up rocket signals. Hell I think everyone in our own hometown is probably guilty of that rofl rofl And I so didnt know that people used horses for transportation in Tarentum xp
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