Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Here is a list of laws that are currently on states law books and have not been revoked:

Alabama:

It is illegal to wear a fake moustache that causes laughter in church.

Putting salt on a railroad track may be punishable by death.

You may not have an ice cream cone in your back pocket at any time.

Alaska:

It is considered an offense to push a live moose out of a moving airplane.

A person may only carry a concealed slingshot if that person has received the appropriate license.

Arizona:

Any misdemeanor committed while wearing a red mask is considered a felony.

Donkeys cannot sleep in bathtubs.

Arkansas:

A law provides that school teachers who bob their hair will not get a raise.

A man can legally beat his wife, but not more than once a month.

Laws specific to Little Rock:

No one may “suddenly start or stop their car at a McDonald’s.

It is unlawful to walk one’s cow down Main Street after 1:00 PM on Sunday.

California:

Sunshine is guaranteed to the masses.

Women may not drive in a house coat.

You are not permitted to wear cowboy boots unless you already own at least two cows.

Connecticut:

In order for a pickle to officially be considered a pickle, it must bounce.

Florida:

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

It is considered an offense to shower naked.

Hawaii:

Coins are not allowed to be placed in one’s ears.

Idaho:

Illegal for a man to give his sweetheart a box of candy weighing less than fifty pounds.

Illinois:

You must contact the police before entering the city in an automobile.

The English language is not to be spoken.

Indiana:

The value of Pi is 3.

A man over the age of 18 may be arrested for statutory rape if the passenger in his car is not wearing her socks and shoes, and is under the age of 17.

Iowa:

A man with a mustache may never kiss a woman in public.

One-armed piano players must perform for free.

Kansas:

If two trains meet on the same track, neither shall proceed until the other has passed.

Kentucky:

One may not dye a duckling blue and offer it for sale unless more than six are for sale at once.

Louisiana:

Biting someone with your natural teeth is “simple assault,” while biting someone with your false teeth is “aggravated assault.

Maine:

shotguns are required to be taken to church in the event of a Native American attack.

maryland:

It’s illegal to take a lion to the movies.

Massachusetts:

At a wake, mourners may eat no more than three sandwiches.

goatees are illegal unless you first pay a special license fee for the privilege of wearing one in public.

Tomatoes may not be used in the production of clam chowder.

Quakers and witches are banned.

Minnesota:

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

It is illegal to sleep naked.

Citizens may not enter Wisconsin

with a chicken on their head.

Part two will come later.

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