Some Actual Laws Around The Country

[one...two...tree 2,762]

- Alabama:

It is illegal for a driver to be blindfolded while operating a vehicle.

- Alaska:

It is illegal to push a live moose out of a moving airplane.

- California:

Community leaders passed an ordinance that makes it illegal for anyone to try and stop a child from playfully jumping over puddles of water.

- Connecticut:

You can be stopped by the police for biking over 65 miles per hour.

You are not allowed to walk across a street on your hands.

- Florida:

A special law prohibits unmarried women from parachuting on Sunday or she shall risk arrest, fine, and/or jailing.

It is illegal to sing in a public place while attired in a swimsuit.

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.)

- Illinois:

It is illegal for anyone to give lighted cigars to dogs, cats, and other domesticated animal kept as pets.

- Indiana:

Bathing is prohibited during the winter.

Citizens are not allowed to attend a movie house or theater nor ride in a public streetcar within at least four hours after eating garlic.

- Iowa:

Kisses may last for as much as, but no more than, five minutes.

- Kentucky:

It is illegal to transport an ice cream cone in your pocket.

- Louisiana:

Biting someone with your natural teeth is "simple assault," while biting someone with your false teeth is "aggravated assault."

- Massachusetts:

Snoring is prohibited unless all bedroom windows are closed and securely locked.

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

- Nebraska:

A parent can be arrested if his child cannot hold back a burp during a church service.

- New Mexico:

Females are strictly forbidden to appear unshaven in public.

- New York:

A fine of $25 can be levied for flirting. This old law specifically prohibits men from turning around on any city street and looking "at a woman in that way." A second conviction for a crime of this magnitude calls for the violating male to be forced to wear a "pair of horse-blinders" wherever and whenever he goes outside for a stroll.

- North Dakota:

Beer & pretzels can't be served at the same time in any bar or restaurant.

- Ohio:

Women are prohibited from wearing patent leather shoes in public.

- Oklahoma:

Females are forbidden from doing their own hair without being licensed by the state.

Dogs must have a permit signed by the mayor in order to congregate in groups of three or more on private property.

- Pennsylvania:

No man may purchase alcohol without written consent from his wife.

- Tennessee:

It is illegal to lasso a catfish in Tennessee!! (Julie.Miller)

- Texas:

A city ordinance states that a person cannot go barefoot without first obtaining a special five-dollar permit.

It is illegal to take more than three sips of beer at a time while standing.

- Vermont:

Lawmakers made it obligatory for everybody to take at least one bath each week -- on Saturday night.

- Washington:

In King County, in Seattle Washington, it is illegal to sit on a man's lap on a metro bus, unless you are married.

- West Virginia:

No children may attend school with their breath smelling of "wild onions."

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[dwiz123 0]

- Alabama:

It is illegal for a driver to be blindfolded while operating a vehicle.

- Alaska:

It is illegal to push a live moose out of a moving airplane.

- California:

Community leaders passed an ordinance that makes it illegal for anyone to try and stop a child from playfully jumping over puddles of water.

- Connecticut:

You can be stopped by the police for biking over 65 miles per hour.

You are not allowed to walk across a street on your hands.

- Florida:

A special law prohibits unmarried women from parachuting on Sunday or she shall risk arrest, fine, and/or jailing.

It is illegal to sing in a public place while attired in a swimsuit.

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.)

- Illinois:

It is illegal for anyone to give lighted cigars to dogs, cats, and other domesticated animal kept as pets.

- Indiana:

Bathing is prohibited during the winter.

Citizens are not allowed to attend a movie house or theater nor ride in a public streetcar within at least four hours after eating garlic.

- Iowa:

Kisses may last for as much as, but no more than, five minutes.

- Kentucky:

It is illegal to transport an ice cream cone in your pocket.

- Louisiana:

Biting someone with your natural teeth is "simple assault," while biting someone with your false teeth is "aggravated assault."

- Massachusetts:

Snoring is prohibited unless all bedroom windows are closed and securely locked.

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

- Nebraska:

A parent can be arrested if his child cannot hold back a burp during a church service.

- New Mexico:

Females are strictly forbidden to appear unshaven in public.

- New York:

A fine of $25 can be levied for flirting. This old law specifically prohibits men from turning around on any city street and looking "at a woman in that way." A second conviction for a crime of this magnitude calls for the violating male to be forced to wear a "pair of horse-blinders" wherever and whenever he goes outside for a stroll.

- North Dakota:

Beer & pretzels can't be served at the same time in any bar or restaurant.

- Ohio:

Women are prohibited from wearing patent leather shoes in public.

- Oklahoma:

Females are forbidden from doing their own hair without being licensed by the state.

Dogs must have a permit signed by the mayor in order to congregate in groups of three or more on private property.

- Pennsylvania:

No man may purchase alcohol without written consent from his wife.

- Tennessee:

It is illegal to lasso a catfish in Tennessee!! (Julie.Miller)

- Texas:

A city ordinance states that a person cannot go barefoot without first obtaining a special five-dollar permit.

It is illegal to take more than three sips of beer at a time while standing.

- Vermont:

Lawmakers made it obligatory for everybody to take at least one bath each week -- on Saturday night.

- Washington:

In King County, in Seattle Washington, it is illegal to sit on a man's lap on a metro bus, unless you are married.

- West Virginia:

No children may attend school with their breath smelling of "wild onions."

http://www.eldar.org/~ben/funny/html/180.html

What?!! No Hawaii in there?

[yogib37 3]

In OHIO.. on a Sunday it is Illegal to go Whale fishing.

:wack :blink: o:

[Ban Hammer 13,346]

- New Mexico:

Females are strictly forbidden to appear unshaven in public.

no laws about public nudity then eh?

[eric&gen 0]

- Washington:

In King County, in Seattle Washington, it is illegal to sit on a man's lap on a metro bus, unless you are married.

eeewwww the first thing that pops up.

[Saddle Bronc 124]

Virginia has a law that it is illegal to drive barefoot.

[Kazan' Tiger 1]

I'd sure like to challenge some of these sometime.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

I'll bet Florida is full of outlaws, making love in non-missionary ways...sickening.

[Kazan' Tiger 1]

Definitely want to challenge those laws!

I'll bet Florida is full of outlaws, making love in non-missionary ways...sickening.

[HAL 9000 96]

In Urbana Illinois its illegal for a monster to enter City limits. Go figure!

Merry Christmas!

[natty bumppo 297]

Los Angeles Laws ...

It is illegal for a man to beat his wife with a strap wider than 2 inches without her consent.

Zoot suits are prohibited.

San Francisco Laws ...

It is illegal to wipe one's car with used underwear.

Persons classified as "ugly" may not walk down any street.

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Edited December 24, 2007 by Natty Bumppo