MissAshley Posted July 8, 2005 Report Share Posted July 8, 2005 ok, msn is my homepage so whenever I log on to the net I check out current events and breaking news, and occassionally click on other silly little links lying around this is def. one of the most ridiculous I've seen in a while lol: Silly Laws -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Arkansas The Arkansas legislature passed a law that states that the Arkansas River can rise no higher than to the Main Street bridge in Little Rock. Canada In Calgary there is a by-law that is still on the books that requires businesses within the city to provide rails for tying up horses. California In 1930, the City Council of Ontario passed an ordinance forbidding roosters to crow within the city limits. In Los Angeles, you cannot bathe two babies in the same tub at the same time. It is illegal to drive more than two thousand sheep down Hollywood Boulevard at one time. In California, animals are banned from mating publicly within 1,500 feet of a tavern, school, or place of worship. In Los Angeles, a man is legally entitled to beat his wife with a leather belt or strap, but the belt can't be wider than 2 inches, unless he has his wife's consent to beat her with a wider strap. Colorado In Denver it is unlawful to lend your vacuum cleaner to your next-door neighbor. Connecticut In Devon, Connecticut, it is unlawful to walk backwards after sunset. In Hartford, Conn., you aren't allowed to cross a street while walking on your hands. England In the England it is illegal to sell most goods on a sunday, (this law is mostly ignored), it is however legal to sell a carrot. It is also legal to sell it at any price and to give free gifts with it, such as anything else one might want to buy on a sunday! Florida In Miami, it's illegal for men to be seen publicly in any kind of strapless gown. Georgia It is illegal to say "Oh, Boy" in Jonesboro, Georgia. Idaho Idaho state law makes it illegal for a man to give his sweetheart a box of candy weighing less than fifty pounds. In Pocatello, Idaho, a law passed in 1912 provided that "The carrying of concealed weapons is forbidden, unless same are exhibited to public view." Illinois It is against the law for a monster to enter the corporate limits of Urbana, Illinois. Kirkland, Illinois, law forbids bees to fly over the village or through any of its streets. In Zion, Ill., it is illegal for anyone to give lighted cigars to dogs, cats, and other domesticated animals kept as pets. Indiana Back in 1924, a monkey was convicted in South Bend of the crime of smoking a cigarette and sentenced to pay a 25 dollar fine and the trial costs. In Gary, Ind., persons are prohibited from attending a movie house or other theater and from riding a public streetcar within four hours of eating garlic. Iowa Horses are forbidden to eat fire hydrants in Marshalltown, Iowa. In Ottumwa, Iowa, "It is unlawful for any male person, within the corporate limits of the (city), to wink at any female person with whom he is unaquainted." Kansas Kansas state law requires pedestrians crossing the highways at night to wear tail lights. No one may catch fish with his bare hands in Kansas. Kentucky Frankfort, Kentucky, makes it against the law to shoot off a policeman's tie. In Lexington, Kentucky, it's illegal to carry an ice cream cone in your pocket. A Kentucky statute says: "No female shall appear in a bathing suit on any highway within this state unless she is escorted by at least two officers or unless she be armed with a club." Later, an amendment proposed: "The provisions of this statute shall not apply to any female weighing less than sixty pounds nor exceeding 200 pounds; nor shall it apply to female horses." Massachusetts There is a Massachusetts law requiring all dogs to have their hind legs tied during the month of April. It is illegal to take more than 2 baths a month within Boston confines. Michigan In Clawson, Mich., there is a law that makes it LEGAL for a farmer to sleep with his pigs, cows, horses, goats, and chickens. In Detroit, couples are banned from making love in an automobile unless the act takes place while the vehicle is parked on the couple's own property. In Michigan, a woman isn't allowed to cut her own hair without her husband's permission. Missouri Minors in Kansas City, Missouri, are not allowed to purchase cap pistols; they may buy shotguns freely, however. In St. Louis, it's illegal to sit on the curb of any city street and drink beer from a bucket. New Hampshire New Hampshire law forbids you to tap your feet, nod your head, or in any way keep time to the music in a tavern, restaurant, or cafe. New Mexico In Carrizozo, N.M., it's forbidden for a female to appear unshaven in public (includes legs and face). New York In Greene, New York, it is illegal to eat peanuts and walk backwards on the sidewalks when a concert is on. In Carmel, N.Y., a man can't go outside while wearing a jacket and pants that do not match. Ohio In Ohio, if you ignore an orator on Decoration day to such an extent as to publicly play croquet or pitch horseshoes within one mile of the speaker's stand, you can be fined $25.00. In Bexley, Ordinance number 223, of 09/09/19 prohibits the installation and usage of slot machines in outhouses. In Oxford, Ohio, it's illegal for a woman to strip off her clothing while standing in front of a man's picture. (ed: ???) Oklahoma In Tulsa, Oklahoma, it is against the law to open a soda bottle without the supervision of a licensed engineer. Harthahorne City Ordinance, Section 363, states that it shall be unlawful to put any hypnotized person in a display window. Pennsylvania The state law of Pennsylvania prohibits singing in the bathtub. In certain sections of Pennsylvania many years ago, the Farmer's Anti-Automobile society set up some "rules of the road." In effect, they said: "Automobiles travelling on country roads at night must send up a rocket every mile, then wait ten minutes for the road to clear." "If a driver sees a team of horses, he is to pull to one side of the road and cover his machine with a blanket or dust cover that has been painted to blend into the scenery." "In the event that a horse refuses to pass a car on the road, the owner must take his car apart and conceal the parts in the bushes." In Pennsylvania, "any motorist driving along a country road at night must stop every mile and send up a rocket signal, wait 10 minutes for the road to be cleared of livestock, and continue." Tennessee In Memphis, Tennessee, it is illegal for a woman to drive a car unless there is a man either running or walking in front of it waving a red flag to warn approaching motorists and pedestrians. In Tennessee, it is illegal to shoot any game other than whales from a moving automobile. Texas It is Texas law that 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 law forbids anyone to have a pair of pliers in his possession. Utah It is against the law to fish from horseback. Virginia Virginia law forbids bathtubs in the house; tubs must be kept in the yard. Washington In Seattle, Washington, it is illegal to carry a concealed weapon that is over six feet in length. It's illegal in Wilbur, Washington, to ride an ugly horse. There is/was a law on the books in Washington state that stated that a motorcar driven at night must be preceded by something like 100 yards by a man carrying a lantern. West Virginia In Nicholas County, W. Va., no member of the clergy is allowed to tell jokes or humorous stories from the pulpit during a church service. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.main.com/~anns/other/humor/sillylaws.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnazz Posted July 8, 2005 Report Share Posted July 8, 2005 Yea boy! That's my Indiana representing strong in that list! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfuqua23 Posted July 8, 2005 Report Share Posted July 8, 2005 Well, I'm from Pennsylvania, and I'm sure I sung in the bathtub when I was lil. Now it's shower rapping. :lolsign: They can't arrest me for that. :haha: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Amor Posted July 8, 2005 Report Share Posted July 8, 2005 O good I'm in the clear. I'm from TX and I don't own a pair of pliers :rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3cookies Posted July 8, 2005 Report Share Posted July 8, 2005 Georgia It is illegal to say "Oh, Boy" in Jonesboro, Georgia. OH BOY... I'm only 5 - 10 minutes away from Jonesboro! lmao.... peace, cookie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic1988 Posted July 8, 2005 Report Share Posted July 8, 2005 in NYC it is illegal for donkeys to sleep in bathubs!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3cookies Posted July 8, 2005 Report Share Posted July 8, 2005 Utah It is against the law to fish from horseback. well dag. I was just about to go fishing on a horse in Utah. LOL. j/kiddN peace, cookie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpinJack AJ Posted July 9, 2005 Report Share Posted July 9, 2005 U guys have no idea how many times i've been arrested 4 some of those things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lhunagar Posted July 9, 2005 Report Share Posted July 9, 2005 U guys have no idea how many times i've been arrested 4 some of those things. ← :lolsign: this list is pretty funny :rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3cookies Posted July 9, 2005 Report Share Posted July 9, 2005 LOL...right!??? haha well, I wanna make my own silly law... Georgia Philadelphia...scratch that ALL of US Europe. Africa and Asia Its PERFECTLY OK to stop traffic and promote JJFP!!!! lmbo :2thumbs: :haha: peace, cookie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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