weird laws condensed

[Chewy]

Arkansas

· A man has a legal right to beat his wife, but only once a month.

California

· A woman cannot drive a car while she is dressed in a house-coat.

L.A.: A man can legally beat his wife with a leather strap, as long as it is less than two inches wide, or she gives him permission to use a wider strap, preferably in advance.

Illinois

· Women must address bachelors as master instead of mister.

Iowa

· No kiss may last more than five minutes.

Kentucky

· "No female shall appear in a bathing suit on any highway within this state unless she be escorted by at least two officers or unless she be armed with a club."

· An amendment to the above law: "The provisions of this statute shall not apply to females weighing less than 90 pounds nor exceeding 200 pounds, nor shall it apply to female horses."

· Forbidden to appear on the streets of any town or village in bathing dress without police protection.

Michigan

· A woman's hair legally belongs to her husband, consequently she's not allowed to cut her own hair without her husband's permission.

· If any man kisses his wife on Sunday, the party at fault shall be punished at the discretion of the court.

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."

· Housewives may not hide dirt and dust under a rug in a dwelling.

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


Tennessee

· It is illegal to use a lasso to catch a fish.

· It is illegal to drive a car while sleeping.

· You can't shoot any game other than whales from a moving automobile.


Texas

· Criminals are required to give their victims 24 hours notice, either orally or in writing, and to explain the nature of the crime to be committed.

· Illegal to raise alligators in your home.

· 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.

· You need a five-dollar permit to go barefoot.


Washington

· All lollipops are forbidden.

· Having sex with a virgin is illegal under any circumstances (including the wedding night).


Canada

· 30% of a radio stations content must be "Canadian Content"

· You may not pay for a fifty-cent item with only pennies.

· Citizens may not publicly remove bandages.

· It is illegal for clear or non-dark sodas to contain caffeine.

British Columbia Provincial Laws

· It is illegal to kill a sasquatch.


Compiled By

Shaun Aisbitt

[Chewy]

part 2

England

With the exception of carrots, most goods may not be sold on Sunday.

· All English males over the age 14 are to carry out 2 or so hours of longbow practice a week supervised by the local clergy.

· London Hackney Carriages (taxis/cabs) must carry a bale of hay and a sack of oats.

· It is illegal to be drunk on Licensed Premises (in a pub or bar).

· It is illegal for two adult men to have sex in the same house as a third person.

Liverpool

· It is illegal for a woman to be topless in public except as a clerk in a tropical fish store, or in a bank if handling foreign currency.

Scotland:

You may not fish on Sundays.

It is illegal to be a drunk in possession of a cow.

Trespassing on someone else's land is legal.

You are presumed guilty until proven innocent for some crimes.

If someone knocks on your door and requires the use of your toilet, you must let them enter.


Australia:
· A life sentence is 200 years.

· Children may not purchase cigarettes, condoms or alcohol, but they may use them.

· You may never leave your car keys in the door of an unattended vehicle.

· It is illegal to roam the streets wearing black clothes, felt shoes and black shoe polish on your face as these items are the tools of a cat burglar.

· It is illegal to dress up as batman

· It is illegal to walk on the right hand side of a footpath.

· Under Australian Communications Authority (ACA) regulations, a modem can't pick up on the first ring. If it does the, ACA permit for your modem is invalid and there's a $12,000 fine. -Telecommunications Act 1991.

· Taxi cabs are required to carry a bale of hay in the trunk.

· Bars are required to stable, water and feed the horses of their patrons.

· The legal age for straight sex is 16, unless the person is in the care/custody of the older person, in which case it is 18.

Victoria

· Only licensed electricians may change a light bulb. The fine for not abiding by this law is 10 pounds.

· It is illegal to wear hot pink pants after midday Sunday.

· You must have a neck to knee swimsuit in order to swim at Brighton Beach.


Belgium:
A driver who needs to turn through oncoming traffic has the right of way unless he slows down or stops.

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[mill]

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."
Never heard this one before, as a mater of fact i havent heard of any so far. Are these for real?

[Chewy]

yes, legislatures often forget to clean up after themselves

[Kabuchan]

@ Chewy, too funny!


Florida:

The state constitution allows for freedom of speech, a trial by jury, and pregnant pigs to not be confined in cages.

If an elephant is left tied to a parking meter, the parking fee has to be paid just as it would for a vehicle.

Having sexual relations with a porcupine is illegal.

[jm1647]

In New Jersey from here

Drivers must warn those who they pass on highways before they do so.

Spray paint may not be sold without a posted sign warning juveliles of the penalty for creating graffiti.

Handcdcuffs may not be sold to minors.

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.

All motorists must honk before passing another car, bicyclist, skater, and even a skateboarder.

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.

[uufta]

Thanks Chewy
We are kinda mild in Minnesota, there must be more

Minnesota

· Alexandria: Illegal for a husband to make love to his wife if his breath smells like garlic, onions, or sardines. The wife can by law force her husband to brush her teeth.

· Blue Earth: Law declares that no child under the age of twelve may talk over the telephone unless accompanies by a parent.

[jm1647]

Thanks Chewy
We are kinda mild in Minnesota, there must be more

Minnesota

· Alexandria: Illegal for a husband to make love to his wife if his breath smells like garlic, onions, or sardines. The wife can by law force her husband to brush her teeth.

· Blue Earth: Law declares that no child under the age of twelve may talk over the telephone unless accompanies by a parent.

Here's more for Minnesota
It is illegal to stand around any building without a good reason to be there.

A person may not cross state lines with a duck atop his head.

It is illegal to sleep naked.

All men driving motorcycles must wear shirts.

Citizens may not enter Wisconsin with a chicken on their head.

Oral sex is prohibited.

All bathtubs must have feet.

[uufta]

I knew there had to be more, LMAO... thanks jm1647

[anonymez]

lol nice ones

Children may not purchase cigarettes, condoms or alcohol, but they may use them.

that one is true

[vw56german]

I dont know about you Uufta, but I am in trouble for 2 of those posted by Jm.....

[uufta]

Yeh me too, I didn't know about the birds on my head.

[Kabuchan]

Here's more from Florida. I think the cops are after me!!!

Women may be fined for falling asleep under a hair dryer, as can the salon owner.

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.Men may not be seen publicly in any kind of strapless gown.

When having sex, only the missionary position is legal.

You may not fart in a public place after 6 PM.

It is considered an offense to shower naked.

You are not allowed to break more than three dishes per day, or chip the edges of more than four cups and/or saucers.

Oral sex is illegal.

You may not kiss your wife's breasts.

[a2j3]

Hello All

Kansas State Law requires pedestrians crossing the highways at night to wear tail lights.

Kansas law prohibits shooting rabbits from a motorboat.

[lfcrule1972]

Hey Kabuchan your list is very worrying - I think I have broken most of those whilst on holiday in FL !!!