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FAQ - Strange But True
Laws
Most
Americans have a general understanding of what a
crime is, and what actions can get them in trouble.
However, there are a host of "strange but true" laws
which exist in states, cities, and towns across
America which may come as a shock to most people.
While some of these laws have been taken off the
books, and are therefore no longer considered a
crime, in other cases, these laws remain in statutes
or codes, but have lain dormant and have not been
enforced for years. By all means, the following are
intended to be only a representative sample of
strange laws . . . there are plenty more of them out
there, so be on your guard!
- In
King County, Washington, it is illegal for
any woman to sit on a man's lap on a bus unless
they are married.
- It is
against the law to hunt for camels in Arizona.
- If you
slap a man on the back in Georgia, you have
broken the law.
- In
Detroit, Michigan, it is against the law to sit
in the middle of a street to read a newspaper.
- Boston,
Massachusetts, once had a law which made it
illegal to bathe more than one time per week.
- Dancing
cheek-to-cheek is prohibited in Compton,
California.
- In
Oklahoma, you can be fined, arrested, or jailed
for making ugly faces at a dog.
- In
Memphis, Tennessee, it is against the law to
sell teddy bears or yo-yo's on Sundays.
- A state
law in South Carolina forbids people from
crawling in public sewers without a permit.
- In
Wyoming, women are required to stand five feet
away from the bar while drinking.
- In Lake
Charles, Louisiana, you can get into trouble if
you allow a rain puddle to remain in your yard
for more than twelve hours.
- You may
not use a mule while hunting for ducks in
Kansas.
- If you
use a bean-shooter in Arkansas, you can be
charged with a misdemeanor.
- At one
time in Kansas, it was against the law for
restaurants to serve cherry pie with ice cream.
- In
Alabama, it is illegal for a driver to be
blindfolded while operating a vehicle.
- A
Connecticut law prohibits people from walking
across a street on their hands.
- Men in
Florida are prohibited from being seen in public
in any type of strapless gown.
- In
Iowa, kisses may last for as much as, but no
longer than, five minutes.
- Mourners at a wake in Massachusetts may eat no
more than three sandwiches apiece.
- Beer
and pretzels may not be served at the same time
in any restaurant or bar in North Dakota.
- In
Florida, beauty shop patrons, as well as the
shop owner, can be fined if they fall asleep
under a hair dryer.
- It is
against the law to lasso a catfish in Tennessee.
Disclaimer
This
publication and the information included in it are
not intended to serve as a substitute for
consultation with an attorney. Specific legal
issues, concerns and conditions always require the
advice of appropriate legal professionals. |
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