Stupid Laws

[Brenda Starrr]

Here are a few laws in states that are totally ridiculous:

Alabama:

It's against the law for a man to seduce "a chaste woman by means of temptation, deception, arts, flattery or a promise of marriage."

California:

Sunshine is guaranteed to all residents.

Colorado:

No liquor may be sold on Sundays or election days

Connecticut:

This state still retains an old law forbidding any kind of "private sexual behavior between consenting adults."

Florida:

Women can be fined for falling asleep under a hair dryer. The salon owner can also be fined for this horrible crime.

Georgia:

You have the right to commit simple battery if provoked by ''fighting'' words.

Iowa:

You may shoot Native Americans if there are more than five of them on your property at any one time.

Indiana:

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

Illinois:

All bachelors should be called master, not mister, when addressed by their female counterparts.

Louisiana:

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

Maryland:

It is illegal to sell condoms from vending machines with one exception-prophylactics may be dispensed from a vending machine only "in places where alcoholic beverages are sold for consumption on the premises."

Massachusetts:

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

Michigan:

A woman isn't allowed to get her hair cut without her husband's permission.

New Jersey:

If you are convicted of driving while intoxicated, you are no longer allowed to apply for personalized license plates.

North Carolina:

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.

North Dakota:

It is illegal to lie down and fall asleep with your shoes on.

Ohio:

No one may be arrested on Sunday or on the Fourth of July.

Pennsylvania:

Fireworks stores may not sell fireworks to Pennsylvania residents.

Rhode Island:

This state still prohibits unmarried people from having sex under any circumstances. However, if caught, the lovers are both fined only 10 dollars

Texas:

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

West Virginia:

A person may be jailed for up to six months for making fun of someone who does not accept a challenge.

In Baltimore, Maryland, it is not legal to take a lion to the movies

In Staten Island, New York, You may only water your lawn if the hose is held in your hand.

In Oxford, Ohio, it is unlawful for a woman to appear in public while unshaven. This includes legs and face.

According to a law in China, you must be intelligent to go to college.

In Topeka, Kansas, servers are forbidden to serve wine in teacups.

In Riverside, California, kissing on the lips, unless both parties wipe their lips with carbonized rose water, is against the local health ordinance. (Someone needed to be kissed!)

In Ocean City New York, It is illegal for men to go topless in the center of town

In Los Angeles, California, it is not legal to bathe two babies at the same time in the same tub.

In Carmel, New York, a man cannot be seen in public while wearing a jacket and pants that do not match.

In the grand city of Ottumwa, Iowa, it is illegal for any man, within the corporate city limits, to wink at any female with whom he is "unacquainted

In Zion, Illinois, it is illegal for anyone to give cats, dogs, or other domesticated animals a lighted cigar.

In Greene, New York, During a concert, it is illegal to eat peanuts and walk backwards on the sidewalks.

In New York City, It is illegal for a woman to be on the street wearing "body hugging clothing."

In Staten Island, New York, It is illegal for a father to call his son a "faggot" or "queer" in an effort to curb "girlie behavior."

In the fine city of Devon, Connecticut, walking backwards after sunset is not allowed.

In Knoxville Tennesse, you are not allowed to laso a fish.

In Detroit, Michigan, no tieng up crocidiles to fire hydrants.

In Kentucky every citizen of is required to take a shower once a year.IK

[Homicidalheathen]

Here are a few laws in states that are totally ridiculous:

Alabama:

It's against the law for a man to seduce "a chaste woman by means of temptation, deception, arts, flattery or a promise of marriage."

Damn, I cannot live there! I would never get lucky......heh.

Iowa:

You may shoot Native Americans if there are more than five of them on your property at any one time.

Damn Injuns! Git offin' Muh property! :laughing

Indiana:

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

What? No public Hard-ons? No free peep shows? What is this country coming too.......

Illinois:

All bachelors should be called master, not mister, when addressed by their female counterparts.

OH F*ck no, they did not just go there. :doh

Louisiana:

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

So much for my Vampire Activities.....Oh well, no Mardi Gras this year anyway I am sure....

Maryland:

It is illegal to sell condoms from vending machines with one exception-prophylactics may be dispensed from a vending machine only "in places where alcoholic beverages are sold for consumption on the premises."

Does that mean it is ok to get drunk and F*ck in public? As long as the condoms and booze are sold together in the same place??? :woot:

Massachusetts:

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

Now this I can see. But they should include farts. I used to have to listen to my neighbor fart and snore on hot nights. =(

Michigan:

A woman isn't allowed to get her hair cut without her husband's permission.

And again, oh F*ck no.....they did not say that!

North Carolina:

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.

So they think Bigamy is ok then....... :whistling

North Dakota:

It is illegal to lie down and fall asleep with your shoes on.

They must have allot of passed out drunks in their jails.

Ohio:

No one may be arrested on Sunday or on the Fourth of July.

I see a crime spree in the future..... :fear

Pennsylvania:

Fireworks stores may not sell fireworks to Pennsylvania residents.

Oh so they just want to push it on other states peoples....like dealers....while keeping their own 'hood' clean.

Rhode Island:

This state still prohibits unmarried people from having sex under any circumstances. However, if caught, the lovers are both fined only 10 dollars

It's extortion!

Texas:

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

Well, I coulda told you that.....it's just common sense. Better to be sitting so you don't fall down.

West Virginia:

A person may be jailed for up to six months for making fun of someone who does not accept a challenge.

If this were the case, half of my freinds would be locked up.

In Oxford, Ohio, it is unlawful for a woman to appear in public while unshaven. This includes legs and face.

I kinda like this one. I wish my local supermarket cashier worked there so I could turn her in. She looks like the bearded lady...its just.......scary. :erm

In Riverside, California, kissing on the lips, unless both parties wipe their lips with carbonized rose water, is against the local health ordinance. (Someone needed to be kissed!)

Sounds like some officials brother was in the home remedy buisness.

In Los Angeles, California, it is not legal to bathe two babies at the same time in the same tub.

Now that just bugs me. Twins love playing together in the tub. Just don't leave them alone. =(

In Carmel, New York, a man cannot be seen in public while wearing a jacket and pants that do not match.

I like this one. Queer eye for the Strieght guy laws.

In Zion, Illinois, it is illegal for anyone to give cats, dogs, or other domesticated animals a lighted cigar.

I'd like to see that actually.....a dog smoking a stoggie.

In New York City, It is illegal for a woman to be on the street wearing "body hugging clothing."

OH yah, the prostitutes are following that rule...... :whistling

In Staten Island, New York, It is illegal for a father to call his son a "faggot" or "queer" in an effort to curb "girlie behavior."

I don't know about illegal.......but yah, it is bad anyway.

In Kentucky every citizen of is required to take a shower once a year.

Only once a year? Why bother? =(

[Homicidalheathen]

They should out law people wearing golf clothes that look too stupid, or driving around with tassles dangling from your roof because it just looks stupid.

[n0Mad]

According to a law in China, you must be intelligent to go to college.

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I wish that were the case here.

[Draco1958]

"In the grand city of Ottumwa, Iowa, it is illegal for any man, within the corporate city limits, to wink at any female with whom he is "unacquainted"

2 things here, 1, how else are ya supposed to politely show a WOMAN INTEREST FROM AFAR? 2. i thought this town name was a joke on M.A.S.H.

[BlackHound]

Who the hell made those laws.

[Homicidalheathen]

I wonder if it is illegal to just shout out.......'can I have some fries with that shake, baby?' I mean, subtleness never worked on me anyway.

"In the grand city of Ottumwa, Iowa, it is illegal for any man, within the corporate city limits, to wink at any female with whom he is "unacquainted"

2 things here, 1, how else are ya supposed to politely show a WOMAN INTEREST FROM AFAR?  2.  i thought this town name was a joke on M.A.S.H.

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[torn asunder]

Connecticut:

This state still retains an old law forbidding any kind of "private sexual behavior between consenting adults."

does that imply that the sexual behavior is ok if it's *public*!?!? :blink :laughing :cheerful

[Draco1958]

nvm