Dumb Laws in Florida
The state constitution allows for freedom of speech, a trial by jury, and pregnant pigs to not be confined in cages.
One may not commit any unnatural acts with another person.
Unmarried couples may not commit lewd acts and live together in the same residence.
Corrupting the public morals is defined as a nuisance, and is declared a misdemeanor offense.
Doors of all public buildings must open outwards.
It is illegal to sell your children.
You are not allowed to break more than three dishes per day, or chip the edges of more than four cups and/or saucers.
Women may be fined for falling asleep under a hair dryer, as can the salon owner.
Oral sex is illegal.
A special law prohibits unmarried women from parachuting on Sunday or she shall risk arrest, fine, and/or jailing.
You may not kiss your wifes breasts.
If an elephant is left tied to a parking meter, the parking fee has to be paid just as it would for a vehicle.
Penalty for horse theft is death by hanging.
It is illegal to sing in a public place while attired in a swimsuit.
Men may not be seen publicly in any kind of strapless gown.
Having sexual relations with a porcupine is illegal. :scared:
It is illegal to skateboard without a license.
The molestation of trash cans is banned. (in Daytona)
Owning a flower pot with water in it that isnt capable of draining is considered a public nuisance. (in Daytona)
(in Destin):
It is illegal for an owner of a store to allow another person to pass out free ducklings in front of the store.
Destin states that a cat that viciously chases passers-by is a bad cat.
If you wish to go swimming in the ocean, get dressed in your hotel room.
Torpedoes may not be set off in the city.
If you like to love to ride your bicycle in Destin, dont lean it up against a tree in a cemetery.
It is illegal to drive over graves in a cemetery.
If you notice an ice-cream man attempting to sell his cold concoctions in a cemetery, call the police immediately, for that is illegal.
Chickens are considered a protected species. (in Key West)
(in Miami):
Skateboarding is not allowed at any police station.
Persons face up to thirty days in jail for selling oranges on the sidewalk.
Termite farms are not allowed within the city.
No one may bring a pig with them to the beach.
A women can be fined (only after death), for being electrocuted in a bath-tub because of using self-beautification utensils. (in Pensacola)
If you hit a pedestrian you are fined $78. (in Sarasota)
You may not catch crabs. (in Sarasota)
Persons may not appear in public clothed in liquid latex. (in Satellite Beach) :thinking:
Women may not expose their breasts while performing topless dancing. (in Tampa)
Lap dances must be given at least six feet away from a patron. (in Tampa)
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Dumb Laws in New Jersey
Drivers must warn those who they pass on highways before they do so.
Spray paint may not be sold without a posted sign warning juveniles of the penalty for creating graffiti.
Handcuffs may not be sold to minors.
All motorists must honk before passing another car, bicyclist, skater, and even a skateboarder.
It is illegal to wear a bullet-proof vest while committing a murder.
One must yield a phone line to a person if it is an emergency.
You cannot pump your own gas.
It is against the law for a man to knit during the fishing season.
It is against the law to frown at a police officer.
In an attempt to foster kindness in the citizens of New Jersey, the month of May is designated Kindness Awareness Month.
If you have been convicted of driving while intoxicated, you may never again apply for personalized license plates.
The third Thursday of October is designated as New Jersey Credit Union Day and citizens of the state should observe the day with appropriate activities and programs.
Car dealerships are forbidden from opening on Sunday.
You may not slurp your soup.
Automobiles are not to pass horse drawn carriages on the street.
It is illegal to delay or detain a homing pigeon.
It is illegal to frown as the town is a Frown-Free Town Zone. (in Bernard Township)
No street-side trees may be planted that obscure the air. (in Blairstown)
You may not dance or wear shorts on the main avenue. (in Caldwell)
All cats must wear three bells to warn birds of their whereabouts. (in Cresskill)
It is forbidden for a woman, on a Sunday, to walk down Broad Street without wearing a petticoat. (in Elizabeth)
It is illegal to offer whiskey or cigarettes to animals at the local zoo. (in Manville)
It is illegal to sell ice cream after 6pm, unless the customer has a note from his doctor. (in Newark)
There will be no boiling of bones on the property. (in Sea Isle City) :scared:
You may not throw a bad pickle in the street. (in Trenton)
Pickles are not to be consumed on Sundays. (in Trenton)
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Dumb Laws in Vermont
It is illegal to deny the existence of God.
Women must obtain written permission from their husbands to wear false teeth.
At one time it was illegal to tie a giraffe to a telephone pole.
All residents shall bathe every Saturday night. (in Barre)
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Dumb Laws in Utah
It is a felony to persistently tread on the cracks between paving stones on the sidewalk of a state highway.
Its legal for restaurants to serve wine with meals, but only if you ask for the wine list.
It is considered an offense to hunt whales. :thinking:
No one may have sex in the back of an ambulance if it is responding to an emergency call.
It is against the law to fish from horseback.
It is illegal not to drink milk.
It is illegal to detonate any nuclear weapon.
Birds have the right of way on all highways. :clap:
A husband is responsible for every criminal act committed by his wife while she is in his presence.
Youre not allowed to sell beverages containing more than 3.
Alcohol may not be sold during an emergency.
Individuals may not possess beer in containers larger than two liters unless they are a retailer.
Boxing matches that allow biting are not allowed.
It is illegal to cause a catastrophe.
Women may not swear. (in Logan)
Daylight must be visible between partners on a dance floor. (in Monroe)
Only animal services officials and policemen may molest animals (in Ogden)
Persons are only allowed to keep one cow on their property. (in Ogden)
Throwing snowballs will result in a $50 fine. (in Provo)
No one may walk down the street carrying a paper bag containing a violin. (in Salt Lake County) :boohoo:
Auctions may not be advertised by hiring trombone players to play on the street. (in Salt Lake County)
It is illegal to have sex in a moving ambulance and if you are caught the guy is let go and the woman is punished and her name appears in the newspaper. (in Tremonton)
Pharmacists may not sell gunpowder to cure headaches. (in Trout Creek)
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Dumb Laws in Massachusetts
It is illegal to give beer to hospital patients.
Candy may not contain more than 1% of alcohol.
Shooting ranges may not set up targets that resemble human beings.
Children may smoke, but they may not purchase cigarettes.
At a wake, mourners may eat no more than three sandwiches.
Tomatoes may not be used in the production of clam chowder.
Snoring is prohibited unless all bedroom windows are closed and securely locked.
Quakers and witches are banned.
An old ordinance declares goatees illegal unless you first pay a special license fee for the privilege of wearing one in public.
Bullets may not be used as currency.
Taxi drivers are prohibited from making love in the front seat of their taxi during their shifts.
Massachusetts liquor stores can only open on Sundays if they are in Berkshire, Essex, Franklin, Middlesex or Worcester counties and are within 10 miles of the Vermont or New Hampshire borders.
All men must carry a rifle to church on Sunday.
Alcoholic drink specials are illegal.
Hunting on Sundays is prohibited.
Public boxing matches are outlawed.
It is illegal to go to bed without first having a full bath. :bath:
A woman can not be on top in sexual activities.
No gorilla is allowed in the back seat of any car.
Tattooing and body piercing is illegal. (Repealed in 2000)
(in Boston)
Duels to the death permitted on the common on Sundays provided that the Governor is present.
Women may not wear heels over 3 inches in length while on the common.
No one may take a bath without a prescription. :bath:
It is illegal for any citizen to own more than three dogs.
It is illegal to play the fiddle.
Two people may not kiss in front of a church.
No more than two baths may be taken within the confines of the city.
No one may cross the Boston Common without carrying a shotgun in case of bears.
Anyone may let their sheep and cows graze in the public gardens/commons at any time except Sundays.
It is illegal to eat peanuts in church.
An old law prohibits the taking of baths on Sunday.
It is illegal for two men to carry a bathtub across the town green. (in Longmeadow)
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Dumb Laws in Hawaii
In Hawaii you will be fined for riding in the back of a passenger car without a seatbelt, however you can ride in the bed of a pickup truck with no safety equipment
You may only have one alcoholic drink in front of you at a time.
Billboards are outlawed.
All residents may be fined as a result of not owning a boat.
Coins are not allowed to be placed in ones ears.
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Dumb Laws in Connecticut
Town records may not be kept where liquor is sold.
It is illegal to discharge a firearm from a public highway.
You can be stopped by the police for biking over 65 miles per hour.
In order for a pickle to officially be considered a pickle, it must bounce.
It is illegal to dispose of used razor blades.
It is unlawful to walk backwards after sunset. (in Devon)
Only white Christmas lights are allowed for display. (in Guilford)
You arent allowed to cross a street while walking on your hands. (in Hartford)
You may not educate dogs. (in Hartford)
It is illegal for a man to kiss his wife on Sunday. (in Hartford)
It is illegal for any beautician to hum, whistle, or sing while working on a customer. (in Waterbury)
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Dumb Laws in Alaska
Moose may not be viewed from an airplane.
While it is legal to shoot bears, waking a sleeping bear for the purpose of taking a photograph is prohibited.
It is considered an offense to push a live moose out of a moving airplane.
(in Anchorage):
No one may tie their pet dog to the roof of a car.
For all you would-be pranksters out there, it is illegal to string a wire across any road.
Persons may not live in a trailer as it is being hauled across the city.
Clowns beware!
It is considered an offense to feed alcoholic beverages to a moose. (in Fairbanks)
(in Haines):
A person may only carry a concealed slingshot if that person has received the appropriate license.
It is against the law to attempt to break any law in title 9 of the code (public peace, morals, and welfare).
Employers of bars may not let their bartenders serve while they are drunk themselves.
Owners of flamingos may not let their pet into barber shops. (in Juneau)
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