Stupid State Laws
 

I just realized how many times I should of been and probably will be arrested in the future :eek:

http://www.stupidlaws.katfan.com/

http://www.ahajokes.com/laws021.html

Here are some examples:

In Texas, it's against the law for anyone to have a pair of pliers in his or her possession.


In Philadelphia, you can't put pretzels in bags based on an Act of 1760.

Alaska law says that you can't look at a moose from an airplane.

In Corpus Christie, Texas, it is illegal to raise alligators in your home.

In Miami, it is forbidden to imitate an animal.

In Texas, it's against the law for anyone to have a pair of pliers in his or her possession.

It is against the law to mispronounce the name of the State of Arkansas in that State.

In Illinois, the law is that a car must be driven with the steering wheel.

California law prohibits a woman from driving a car while dressed in a housecoat.

In Memphis, Tennessee, a woman is not to drive a car unless a man warns approaching motorists or pedestrians by walking in front of the car that is being driven.

In Tennessee, it is against the law to drive a car while sleeping.

In New York, it is against the law for a blind person to drive an automobile.

In West Virginia, only babies can ride in a baby carriage.

In Georgia, it is against the law to slap a man on the back or front.

A barber is not to advertise prices in the State of Georgia.

In Louisiana, a bill was introduced years ago in the State House of Representatives that fixed a ceiling on haircuts for bald men of 25 cents.

In Oklahoma, no baseball team can hit the ball over the fence or out of a ballpark.

In Rochester, Michigan, the law is that anyone bathing in public must have the bathing suit inspected by a police officer.

In Kentucky, it's the law that a person must take a bath once a year.

In Utah, birds have the right of way on any public highway.

In Ohio, one must have a license to keep a bear.

In Tennessee, a law exists which prohibits the sale of bologna (sandwich meat) on Sunday.

In Virginia, the Code of 1930 has a statute which prohibits corrupt practices or bribery by any person other than political candidates.

In Providence, Rhode Island, it is against the law to jump off a bridge.

In the State of Kansas, you're not allowed to drive a buffalo through a street.

In Florida, it is against the law to put livestock on a school bus.

In New Jersey, cabbage can't be sold on Sunday.

In Galveston, Texas, it is illegal to have a camel run loose in the street.

In North Carolina, it is against the law for dogs and cats to fight.

In Colorado, a pet cat, if loose, must have a tail-light.

In Singapore, it is illegal to chew gum.

In Cleveland, Ohio, it is unlawful to leave chewing gum in public places.

In Virginia, chickens cannot lay eggs before 8:00 a.m., and must be done before 4:00 p.m.

In New York, it is against the law for children to pick up or collect cigarette and cigar butts.

In Massachusetts, it is against the law to put tomatos in clam chowder.

In Washington State, you can't carry a concealed weapon that is over 6 feet in length.

In San Francisco, there is an ordinance, which bans the picking up and throwing of used confetti.

In Kentucky, it is illegal for a merchant to force a person into his place of business for the purpose of making a sale.

It is against the law in Connecticut for a man to write love letters to a girl whose mother or father has forbidden the relationship.

In Michigan, married couples must live together or be imprisoned.

In Phoenix, Arizona, you can't walk through a hotel lobby with spurs on.

In California, a law created in 1925 makes it illegal to wiggle while dancing.

In Utah, daylight must be visible between dancing couples.

In Michigan, it is against the law for a lady to lift her skirt more than 6 inches while walking through a mud puddle.

In North Carolina, it is against the law for a rabbit to race down the street.

In Georgia, it's against the law to spread a false rumor.

In West Virginia, one can't cook sauerkraut or cabbage due to the odors and the offence is subject to imprisonment.

In Missouri, a man must have a permit to shave.

The law states that more than 3000 sheep cannot be herded down Hollywood Blvd. at any one time.

In Texas, it is still a "hanging offense" to steal cattle.




Monique :yikes:

In California, it's against the law to set a mousetrap if you don't have a hunting license!!

I am just glad Maine wasn't on your list.... I am safe for now!

Heh..
 

I grew up in Mass. there are plenty of things I could say about Maine :wink:

Maine Laws


Shotguns are required to be taken to church in the event of a Native American attack.

You may not step out of a plane in flight. <- who did this one, for them to make it a law??

After January 14th you will be charged a fine for having your Christmas decorations still up.


Augusta
To stroll down the street playing a violin is against the law.


Portland
Shoelaces must be tied while walking down the street.

Just cause you asked :wink:
Monique

Whew......glad this isn't against the law here in Georgia!!! :eek: :D

I think it's against the law here in Georgia to take down your Christmas lights before August!! :p

"In West Virginia, only babies can ride in a baby carriage. "

There goes my joy ride idea for the holiday. :(

Putting tomatoes in clam chowder should be a hanging offense! :vomit2:

I'm pretty sure it is here in Maine...:p

Boise
Residents may not fish from a giraffe's back.

Hmm...I don't remember ever seeing a giraffe here!

I find this one interesting as we don't need a concealed weapons permit in Idaho:

A law passed in 1912 provided that "The carrying of concealed weapons is forbidden, unless some are exhibited to public view."

The only weird one I can remember for Arkansas is that there are certain sex acts that can only be preformed if you are married.
(not sure if I can mention it here. Use your imagination.) lmao

DAY

Flygirl and Yabbit...we are in trouble with this one!!

It is illegal to park in front of Dunkin Donuts. (South Berwick) :eek::eek::eek:

Heh
 

Moving to GA I don't know if they have Dunkies here?? But.. I know in Mass my mother would park upside down to get her coffee, 4 pumps of cream and 7 sugars lol.. If I drink coffee, I put coffee in my sugar .. no wonder I have like 5 teeth left (which is fine in GA) :icon_lol:

Monique

LOL, this is great. Just a heads-up kids, if you ever find yourselves in MI you should know that:

* 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)

* All bathing suits must have been inspected by the head of police. (Rochester) Uh, this might be my fault.

* It is illegal to paint sparrows to sell them as parakeets. (Harper Woods)

* Anyone can keep their cow on Main Street downtown at a cost of 3 cents per day. (Wayland)

Indiana
 

Stupid Indiana Laws...


Drinking from your own bottle in a bar can lead to your arrest.... (drink from the person's next to you... after all.... alcohol kills germs right?!?!?:eek:)


Baths may not be taken between the months of October and March....:eek::eek::eek: (I think my brothers tried to live by this law when they were kids..)

Ok.. MI is just too expensive for my tastes! Don't they know I can get
1/15th a tank of gas for my Hyundai with $5. I have a handicap placecard so I can park my cow in the front! Sweet! :rolleyes:

Monique

What about all those cops? Should we tell them??? Or just park beside them and hope they don't notice? :eek::eek::eek:

In Australia:
 

Some older Australian Laws that haven't yet been changed..........

A life sentence in Australia is 25 years.

Children may not purchase cigarettes, but they may smoke them.

You may never leave your car keys in an unattended vehicle.

It is illegal to roam the streets wearing black clothes, felt shoes and black shoe polish on your face as these items are the tools of a cat burgular.

It is illegal to walk on the right hand side of a footpath.

Under Australian Communications Authority (ACA) regulations, a modem can’t pick up on the first ring.

Bars are required to stable, water and feed the horses of their patrons.

The legal age for straight sex is 16, unless the person is in the care/custody of the older person, in which case it is 18.

Only licensed electricians may change a light bulb.

It is illegal to wear hot pink pants after midday Sunday.

You must have a neck to knee swimsuit in order to swim at Brighton Beach.

Until the Port Arthur Killings it was legal to own an AK-47 but illegal to be gay.

Lawmakers are proposing a new law that will not allow anyone to come closer than 100 meters from a dead whale’s carcass.

It is illegal to drive straight into your driveway, you’re meant to reverse in and drive out straight.

Some of these I like.

Why do you think it's illegal for the rest of us to park in front? That's a "cops only" parking area! Duh-uh..

Maybe that's why the parking lot's are so big for Dunkin' Donuts. That way they don't have to enforce that 'stupid law.' :p:D

I checked PetsMart, you cannot get Cat Tail Lights there. :eek:

Well, this was an entertaining thread...

I don't know if it's still on the books or not, but in 1976, Northville Michigan still had a law that prior to proceeding thru the intersection of Main Street and Center Street, you had to announce your presence by firing your sidearm.

Tom

I think that law is being followed right here in downtown Atlanta - just about every night!! :eek:

I'm so glad I live in a rural area!!

"In Georgia, it's against the law to spread a false rumor."

Is it OK to spread a true rumour? :D Just checking.

Hahah Chris,

C'mon .. I live in a small-town in RURAL GA.. Rumors are what people live for!! They spread real ones, false ones, ones they heard from the SIL of their 3rd cousin who married the mailman that's wife works at Lowe's that hunts with the minister in the 5th church on the right in downtown Madison. I LOVE small-town living.. that's how I found out my gym owner was convicted of murder and only served a 6 yr sentence.. woo hoo!!

Monique