Weird (and archaic) State Laws

[spartacus53]

I am sure every state has a ton of these archaic laws still on the books. Think of the revenue these cities would rake in if they started enforcing these laws..

New Jersey

1- In Newark, it is illegal to sell ice cream after 6 p.m., unless the customer has a note from his/her
doctor

2- It is illegal to wear a bullet-proof vest while committing a murder.

3- You cannot pump your own gas.

I'd love to see some of the gems from your home state... Then we can vote on the wackiest state in the union.

 

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[RGINN]

In Oklahoma, it is illegal to possess drug without a tax stamp. It's illegal even if you do have one. But it's an add on charge and a money maker.

 

[dpitt8]

Washington--

No person may walk about in public if he or she has the common cold.

All lollipops are banned.

A law to reduce crime states: “It is mandatory for a motorist with criminal intentions to stop at the city limits and telephone the chief of police as he is entering the town.

When two trains come to a crossing, neither shall go until the other has passed.

Diana

 

[The Beep Goes On]

TEXAS (*'d words are same word)


One must acknowledge a supreme being before being able to hold public office.

The Bluebonnet is the official song of the state flower.

It is illegal to sell one's eye.

A program has been created in the state that attempts to control the weather.

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.

It is illegal to take more than three sips of beer at a time while standing.

Up to a felony charge can be levied for promoting the use of, or owning more than six ******.

It is illegal for one to shoot a buffalo from the second story of a hotel.

It is illegal to milk another person’s cow.

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.

Homosexual behavior is a misdemeanor offense.

The entire Encyclopedia Britannica is banned in Texas because it contains a formula for making beer at home.


City Laws in Texas

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.

Beaumont
Collegiate football is banned at Lamar University.

Borger
It is against the law to throw confetti, rubber balls, feather dusters, whips or quirts (riding crop), and explosive firecrackers of any kind.

Clarendon
It is illegal to dust any public building with a feather duster.

Dallas
It’s illegal to possess realistic ******.

El Paso
Urinating on the streets is illegal.
Appearing in public places wearing a “lewd dress” is prohibited.

 

[Dano Sverige]

My fav - Ohio - "It is illegal to have sexual intercourse inside a toll booth! Has to be a great story of how that one came about lol.
(what about OUTSIDE a toll booth?)

 

[Old Town]

At this very moment I'm in Massachusetts and was given a tourist pamphlet. They mention several "Blue Laws" for Boston. One is from 1900 and it states you must stop your automobile and "disassemble it to allow horses to pass."

They figured a car in pieces would be less noisy and threatening. Someone didn't like the early cars.

OT

 

[DigginThePast]

In Connecticut:
Town records may not be kept where liquor is sold.
In order for a pickle to officially be considered a pickle, it must bounce.
It is illegal to dispose of used razor blades.


Devon Ct:
It is unlawful to walk backwards after sunset.

Guilford Ct:
Only white Christmas lights are allowed for display.

Hartford Ct:
You aren’t allowed to cross a street while walking on your hands.
You may not educate dogs.
It is illegal for a man to kiss his wife on Sunday.

New Britain Ct:
It is illegal for fire trucks to exceed 25mph, even when going to a fire.

 

[Glenns5900]

Denver:
It is illegal to heard your cattle more than 4 abreast down 16th Street.

It is illegal for women to wear red shoes on Sunday as it promotes prostitution.