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A few from the UK
It is illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament
It could be regarded an act of treason to place a postage stamp bearing the British king or queen's image upside-down
Eating mince pies on Christmas Day is banned
In the UK, a pregnant woman can legally relieve herself anywhere she wants
The head of any dead whale found on the British coast automatically becomes the property of the King, and the tail of the Queen
It is illegal not to tell the tax man anything you do not want him to know, but legal not to tell him information you do not mind him knowing
It is illegal to enter the Houses of Parliament wearing a suit of armour0 -
LOL, good to know. I live in Maryland too and had no idea.0
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Ilinois
You may be arrested for vagrancy if you do not have at least one dollar bill on your person.
More stupid laws from my state...
Champaign
One may not pee in his neighbor’s mouth.
Chicago
It is forbidden to fish while sitting on a giraffe’s neck.
Cicero
Humming on public streets is prohibited on Sundays.
Crete
It is considered an offense to attempt to have sex with one’s dog.
Crystal Lake
If one wishes to plant new sod in his or her yard in the summer months, that person may not use the city’s water to water it.
Evanston
Bowling is forbidden.
Galesburg
There is a $1,000 dollar fine for beating rats with baseball bats.
Horner
It is against the law to use a slingshot unless your are a law enforcement officer.
Joliet
Town fathers, reflecting the pet peeve of hearing their town’s name mispronounced ‘Jolly-ETTE’ when all local folk know it’s pronounced ‘Joe-lee-ETTE’, made pronouncing it Jolly-ette a misdemeanor, punishable by a $5 fine.
Kenilworth
A rooster must step back three hundred feet from any residence if he wishes to crow.
Kirkland
Bees are not allowed to fly over the village or through any of Kriland’s streets.
Normal
It is against the law to make faces at dogs.
Orland Park
No pool tables are allowed in a public establishment, because it supports gambling.
Ottawa
Spitting on the sidewalk is a criminal offense.
Park Ridge
Trucks may only park inside closed garages.
Rock Island
Citizens are taxed because it rains on their property.
Zion
It is illegal for anyone to give lighted cigars to dogs, cats, or any other domesticated animals.
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Here are a few Wonderful MN laws you need to follow - LOL
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.
I know my bathtub does not have feet - so I am in violation right there, I can see the county Sheriff arriving at my door in no time.0 -
In Salt Lake County Utah it is illegal to carry a violin in a paper bag.
In Florida it is illegal to fart in public after six o'clock in the evening on Sundays
In Massachusetts it is illegal to go to bed without bathing, however, in the same state, law prohibits bathing on Sundays
In New York when a person jumps off a building it is against the law and they are sentenced to death.
In Alabama it is illegal to wear a fake mustache to make people laugh in church.
In Alabama it illegal to throw salt on railroad tracks, and death is the penalty.0 -
in the state of MFPland it is illegal to get all serious in the city of ChitCHat
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In BC Canada...its illegal to kill a sasquatch....:noway:0
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My favorite PA ones are:
It it illegal to sleep on top of a refrigerator outdoors.
You may not sing in the bathtub.
Any motorist who sights a team of horses coming toward him must pull well off the road, cover his car with a blanket or canvas that blends with the countryside, and let the horses pass.
You may not catch a fish by any body part except the mouth.0 -
you know the thing that really gets me to laugh is the thought that laws usually arent made up just for ****s and giggles so someone had to come before a councle and suggest these laws or they had to be such a large issue that the city councle or state legislatures steped back and said whoa whoa whoa what the hells going on here we need a law for this
now can you imagine someone *****ing about thier neighbors sleeping on top of the refrigerator in the yard nightly at a city councle meeting? i would have love to been at that one
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what the H*ll goes on in Illinois?? Those are crazy laws LOL!!!
My cat and dog love a good cigar.... I will make sure we don't move there
I use to live in Zion,IL and never heard of that law! thats crazy..ha ha...so Steph...you have a Lion?0 -
what the H*ll goes on in Illinois?? Those are crazy laws LOL!!!
My cat and dog love a good cigar.... I will make sure we don't move there
I use to live in Zion,IL and never heard of that law! thats crazy..ha ha...so Steph...you have a Lion?
Nope.. no lion. It was just way past my bedtime last night..... If I did have a lion I wouldn't take him to the movies, I would take him to the drive in 0 -
In Alaska your not allowed to walk your drunk moose down the street.
In Calgary if your banned from the city you are entitled to a horse and a shot gu with one shot in it. (I think that might include Stavley also.0 -
In Alaska your not allowed to walk your drunk moose down the street.
always better to let the drunk moose drive...0 -
In Oklahoma, it is illegal to take a bite of someone else's hamburger!! Ridiculous, but true! lol0
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I thought for sure this thread was going to be about someone who got arrested, but looking for a way to stay on track while locked up!
i thought the exact same thing! haha
here are some laws from the UK:
No cows may be driven down the roadway between 10 AM and 7 PM unless there is prior approval from the Commissioner of Police
Those wishing to purchase a television must also buy a license.
It is illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament
It is an act of treason to place a postage stamp bearing the British monarch upside-down
In Scotland, if someone knocks on your door and requires the use of your toilet, you must let them enter
A pregnant woman can legally relieve herself anywhere she wants, including in a policeman’s helmet.
It is illegal to avoid telling the tax man anything you do not want him to know, but legal not to tell him information you do not mind him knowing
It is illegal to enter the houses of Parliament in a suit of armour
In the city of York, it is legal to murder a Scotsman within the ancient city walls, but only if he is carrying a bow and arrow0 -
These are HIlarious!! Thanks all for making my day. I was having a boring day and you have enlightened me! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:0
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I am going to Jail for using a public restroom.0
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Florida Laws - Just a few of the funnier ones...not sure how #2 might affect Halloween if enforced. Grin.
1. In Florida, if an elephant is left at a parking meter, the owner is not exempt from the fees, and will be ticketed at an expired meter.
2. Men may not be seen in public in a strapless gown.
3. Single women may not skydive On Sunday's in Jacksonville Florida0 -
Isn't there one about being allowed to shoot a welshman with a bow and arrow on a sunday on the borders of scotland?0
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2. Men may not be seen in public in a strapless gown.
a gown with straps is just fine though:laugh:0
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