Official Stupid laws thread.
Post your dumb laws here and it shall be added to the list.
[Texas] When two trains meet each other at a railroad crossing, each shall come to a full stop, and neither shall proceed until the other has gone.
[Texas] A recently passed anticrime law requires criminals to give their victims 24 hours notice, either orally or in writing, and to explain the nature of the crime to be committed.
In Florida it's illegal to have sex with a porcupine.
In California, it's illegal to lick toads. But that's because some species produce LSD on their backs. icon_3nodding.gif
In Natchez, Missouri, getting an elephant drunk or high is prohibited.
In Purdy, Missouri, squirrels are not allowed to worry. Dancing is also prohibited there.
In Oklahoma, it is illegal to poach whales.
In Pacific County, California, it's a misdemeanor to threaten a monarch butterfly, and a felony to kill one.
English laws:
It's illegal to die in the house of parliament.
In liverpool it's illegal for woman to walk around (in public) topless, unless they work in a shop with tropical fish
Dutch laws:
If you steal grass, or stones from your neighbours lawn, you go to prison for one year.
Putting a finger in someones ear, without that person wanting it, can be seen as rape. Chance is big you have to stay in prison for 1 year.
Prostitution is legal but the prostitutes must pay taxes like any other business.
Germany:
A pillow can be considered a “passive” weapon.
It is illegal to wear a mask.
Post your dumb laws here and it shall be added to the list.
[Texas] When two trains meet each other at a railroad crossing, each shall come to a full stop, and neither shall proceed until the other has gone.
[Texas] A recently passed anticrime law requires criminals to give their victims 24 hours notice, either orally or in writing, and to explain the nature of the crime to be committed.
In Florida it's illegal to have sex with a porcupine.
In California, it's illegal to lick toads. But that's because some species produce LSD on their backs. icon_3nodding.gif
In Natchez, Missouri, getting an elephant drunk or high is prohibited.
In Purdy, Missouri, squirrels are not allowed to worry. Dancing is also prohibited there.
In Oklahoma, it is illegal to poach whales.
In Pacific County, California, it's a misdemeanor to threaten a monarch butterfly, and a felony to kill one.
English laws:
It's illegal to die in the house of parliament.
In liverpool it's illegal for woman to walk around (in public) topless, unless they work in a shop with tropical fish
Dutch laws:
If you steal grass, or stones from your neighbours lawn, you go to prison for one year.
Putting a finger in someones ear, without that person wanting it, can be seen as rape. Chance is big you have to stay in prison for 1 year.
Prostitution is legal but the prostitutes must pay taxes like any other business.
Germany:
A pillow can be considered a “passive” weapon.
It is illegal to wear a mask.

