Texas • A city ordinance states that a person cannot go barefoot without first obtaining a special five-dollar permit. • A recently passed anticrime law requires criminals to give their victims 24 hours notice, either orally or in writing, and to explain the nature of the crime to be committed. • Abilene: It is illegal to idle or loiter anyplace within the corporate limits of the city for the purpose of flirting or mashing. • Austin: Wire cutters can not be carried in your pocket. … (3 comments)
strange laws: Strange Laws the L through N States
- 03/13/11 06:14 AM
Louisiana • An old ordinance declares goatees illegal unless you first pay a special license fee for the privilege of wearing one in public. • Biting someone with your natural teeth is "simple assault", while biting someone with your false teeth is "aggravated assault". • Communism has been against the law in Haines City, La., since 1950. • If you've ever been to Mardi Gras in New Orleans, you'll see the kings and queens on the various floats throwing plastic money, medallions and jewels to the crowd, but not food. It's against the law to throw food from a float in … (2 comments)
Delaware • Delaware prohibits horse racing of any kind on Good Friday and Easter Sunday. • In Delaware it is illegal to get married on a dare. (Probably not a great idea anyway.) • In Delaware you may not sell dead people for money without a license. (Is there a waiting period.) • It is illegal to fly over any body of water, unless one is carrying sufficient supplies of food and drink. • Lewes: It is illegal to wear pants that are "firm fitting" around the waist; D.C. • A … (0 comments)
strange laws: Strange Laws the A through C States
- 03/13/11 06:07 AM
I just posted my strange laws that are still on the books for Idaho. I already have several emails from you guys in other states. Yes I did compile a list for all the states, so I will post them here in groups. Find your state and see if you are in danger of breaking any of these laws. smile
Alabama • In Anniston: You may not wear blue jeans down Noble Street. • An ordinance in Linden, Ala., provided that all women of "uncertain chastity" had to be off the streets by 9 p.m. • Bear wrestling matches … (0 comments)
strange laws: Strange Laws in Idaho
- 03/13/11 05:46 AM
Just for fun, while I was away we gathered up some of the strange laws that are still on the books for the various states. Here are the ones for Idaho.
Boise: Residents are not permitted to fish from a giraffe’s back. (How many Giraffes are there in Idaho) Pocatello: It is against the law to be seen in public without a smile on your face. It is a criminal offense to ride a merry-go-round on a Sunday. Cutting off a friend's head with an axe is against the law. (It sure ends the friendship) It's illegal for a man to … (4 comments)
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