tg1911 Posted November 20, 2004 Report Share Posted November 20, 2004 A few "Dumb Laws" from my home state (LA):Stealing an alligator could land a person in jail for up to ten years.It is illegal to steal a "movable" even if it classified as an "immovable" Rituals that involve the ingestion of blood, urine, or fecal matter are not allowed.Every time a person is seriously burned, he must report the injury to the fire marshal.It is illegal to rob a bank and then shoot at the bank teller with a water pistol.Biting someone with your natural teeth is "simple assault," while biting someone with your false teeth is "aggravated assault." Jefferson Parish Laws:Minors may not go to businesses with coin-operated foosball machines unless accompanied by an adult. Furthermore, the adult's name must be publicly displayed in the establishment.No one may pour a drink out on the ground at any drive-in movie.All garbage must be cooked before it can be fed to any hogs.New Orleans Laws:You may not tie an alligator to a fire hydrant.It is illegal for a woman to drive a car unless her husband is waving a flag in front of it.Television reporters may not throw candy to the crowd during a parade.Condoms may not be thrown from parade floats during Mardi Gras.Snakes are not allowed within 200 yards of the Mardi Gras parade route.It is illegal to practice voodoo in the city limits.“Mardi Gras Beads†may not be thrown from a third story window.Chasing fish in a city park is against the law.One may not host a game of marbles at Lafayette Square unless he or she first obtains a written permit from the parkway and park commission.Horses may not be tied to a tree on a public highway.All bicycle riders must keep at least one hand on the wheel at all times. Port Allen Laws:No person may predict another's future.Only two people may picket on a sidewalk at a time, and they must stay at least five feet apart at all times. Sulphur Laws:It is illegal to have sex with a cow.It is illegal to be an alcoholic.If you want to check out your state:dumblaws.com Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bryanernest Posted November 20, 2004 Report Share Posted November 20, 2004 There is a law in British Columbia, Canada, that outlaws interupting a grasshopper meetingBryan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marko_tomas13 Posted November 20, 2004 Report Share Posted November 20, 2004 hahaCity Laws - EtobicokeBylaw states that no more than 3.5 inches of water is allowed in a bathtub.City Laws - TorontoYou can't drag a dead horse down Yonge St. on a Sunday.hmm that means i gotta wait till monday to drag my dead horse down younge st. lmao Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tg1911 Posted November 20, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2004 City Laws - TorontoYou can't drag a dead horse down Yonge St. on a Sunday. The scary part about that, is that it was enough of a problem, that they had to enact a law against it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marko_tomas13 Posted November 20, 2004 Report Share Posted November 20, 2004 ya really this must have been a problem back in the day haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jaspossum Posted November 21, 2004 Report Share Posted November 21, 2004 West Virginia:No children may attend school with their breath smelling of "wild onions." It is legal for a male to have sex with an animal as long as it does not exceed 40 lbs It is legal to beat your wife so long as it is done in public on Sunday, on the courthouse steps. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cowsgonemadd3 Posted November 21, 2004 Report Share Posted November 21, 2004 "Every time a person is seriously burned, he must report the injury to the fire marshal.It is illegal to rob a bank and then shoot at the bank teller with a water pistol."How stupid! And to think your hard earned tax money was spent on some idiots salary for making crappy laws like that!Did you know I saw this on repleys that in one town in France its illegal to die!There is not enough room left! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tictoc5150 Posted November 21, 2004 Report Share Posted November 21, 2004 "An old ordinance declares goatees illegal unless you first pay a special license fee for the privilege of wearing one in public." ~MAgeee, I feel like such a criminal...40 lashes for the guy with a hairy chin...lolI guess the reason it's called taxachusetts started long before I moved here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bozodog Posted November 21, 2004 Report Share Posted November 21, 2004 MichiganA woman isn't allowed to cut her own hair without her husband's permission.(but she can get pierced or tatooed)No man may seduce and corrupt an unmarried girl, or else he risks five years in prison. (does this mean a woman can?) My town, KalamazooIt is against the law to serenade your girlfriend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Posted November 21, 2004 Report Share Posted November 21, 2004 Here in Oxford, Ohio; an unmarried woman isn't allowed to undress in front of a picture of a man. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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