•  Alabama

1. - It is illegal for a driver to be blindfolded while operating a vehicle.
2. - Boogers may not be flicked into the wind.
3. - You may not have an ice cream cone in your back pocket at any time.
4. - Bear wrestling matches are prohibited.
5. - You may not drive barefooted.
6. - Dominoes may not be played on Sunday.
7. - It is illegal to wear a fake moustache that causes laughter in church.
8. - Putting salt on a railroad track may be punishable by death.
9. - It is legal to drive the wrong way down a one-way street if you have a lantern on the front of your vehicle.
10. - You must have windshield wipers on your car.
11. - Masks may not be worn in public.
12. - You may not wear blue jeans down Noble Street. (Anniston)
13. - It is illegal to sell peanuts in Lee County after sundown on Wednesday. (Lee County)
14. - No person within the city may possess confetti. (Mobile)

•  Alaska

1. - Moose may not be viewed from an airplane.
2. - It is considered an offense to push a live moose out of a moving airplane.
3. - No one may tie their pet dog to the roof of a car. (Anchorage)
4. - It is considered an offense to feed alcoholic beverages to a moose. (Fairbanks)
5. - Owners of flamingos may not let their pet into barber shops. (Juneau)

• Arizona

1. - Hunting camels is prohibited.
2. - Donkeys cannot sleep in bathtubs.
3. - It is unlawful to refuse a person a glass of water.
4. - Any misdemeanor committed while wearing a red mask is considered a felony.
5. - There is a possible 25 years in prison for cutting down a cactus.
6. - Cards may not be played in the street with a Native American. (Globe)
7. - No more than six girls may live in any house. (Maricopa County)
8. - An ordinance prohibits the wearing of suspenders.(Nogales)
9. - No one is permitted to ride their horse up the stairs of the county court house. (Prescott)
10. - It is illegal for men & women over 18 to have less than 1 missing tooth visible when smiling. (Tombstone)
11. - Women may not wear pants. (Tucson)

• Arkansas

1. - Arkansas must be pronounced "Arkansaw"
2. - A man can legally beat his wife, but not more than once a month.
3. - Alligators may not be kept in bathtubs.
4. - The Arkansas River can rise no higher than to the Main Street bridge in Little Rock.
5. - Honking one’s car horn at a sandwich shop after 9 PM is against the law. (Little Rock)
6. - Dogs may not bark after 6 PM. (Little Rock)
7. - It is unlawful to walk one's cow down Main Street after 1:00 PM on Sunday. (Little Rock)

• California

1. - Sunshine is guaranteed to the masses.
2. - It is a misdemeanor to shoot at any kind of game from a moving vehicle, unless the target is a whale.
3. - Women may not drive in a house coat.
4. - No vehicle without a driver may exceed 60 miles per hour.
5. - Animals are banned from mating publicly within 1,500 feet of a tavern, school, or place of worship.
6. - Peacocks have the right of way to cross any street, including driveways. (Arcadia)
7. - Nobody is allowed to ride a bicycle in a swimming pool. (Baldwin Park)
8. - You are not permitted to wear cowboy boots unless you already own at least two cows. (Blythe)
9. - Bowling on the sidewalk is illegal. (Chico)
10. - Driving a herd of cattle down a street is against the law. (Chico)
11. - It is illegal to plant a garden in any public street. (Chico)
12. - Detonating a nuclear device within the city limits results in a $500 fine. (Chico)
13. - One may not use one's own restroom if the window is open. (Dana Point)
14. - Sandboxes may not be used as ashtrays. (El Monte)
15. - Waitresses are not allowed to consume drinks bought by her customers. (El Monte)
16. - Persons may not sleep on a road. (Eureka)
17. - Men who wear moustaches are forbidden from kissing women. (Eureka)
18. - No one may annoy a lizard in a city park. (Fresno)
19. - Permanent markers may not be sold in the city limits. (Fresno)
20. - Elementary schools may not host poker tournaments. (Fresno)
21. - Getting drunk on a playground is against the law. (Fresno)
22. - One may not take his dog on an elevator with him. (Glendale)
23. - A person must be 18 years old to buy a wax container. (Glendale)
24. - It is illegal to jump into a passing car. (Glendale)
25. - Cars may not be driven in reverse. (Glendale)
26. - Public restrooms must be supplied with toilet paper. (Hermosa Beach)
27. - It is illegal to pour salt on a highway. (Hermosa Beach)
28. - It is illegal to drive more than two thousand sheep down Hollywood Boulevard at one time. (Hollywood)
29. - Drinking intoxicating cement is prohibited. (Indian Wells)
30. - Fortelling the future for donations is illegal. (Indian Wells)
31. - Crushing rocks in the city limits is forbidden. (Indian Wells)
32. - It is illegal to posses, own or raise roosters. (Lompoc)
33. - Cars are the only item allowed in a garage. (Long Beach)
34. - It is illegal to curse on a mini-golf course. (Long Beach)
35. - You cannot bathe two babies in the same tub at the same time. (Los Angeles)
36. - You may not hunt moths under a street light. (Los Angeles)
37. - It is illegal to cry on the witness stand. (Los Angeles)
38. - Toads may not be licked. (Los Angeles)
39. - It is illegal to set metal balloons afloat in the air. (LA County)
40. - All persons wishing to keep a rhinoceros as a pet must obtain a $100 license first. (Norco)
41. - Growing oleander flowers is illegal. (Norco)
42. - Roosters may not crow in the city limits. (Ontario)
43. - It is illegal to molest butterflies. (Pacific Grove)
44. - It is illegal to walk a camel down Palm Canyon Drive between the hours of four and six PM. (Palm Springs)
45. - It is illegal for a secretary to be alone in a room with her boss. (Pasadena)
46. - One may not allow his or her dog to chase a squirrel in the summer. (Portola)
47. - No person may carry a fish into a bar. (Portola)
48. - Two bathtubs may not be installed in the same house. (Prunedale)
49. - Motor vehicles may not drive on city streets unless a man with a lantern is wallking ahead of it. (Redlands)
50. - One may not carry a lunch down the street between 11 and 1 o'clock. (Riverside)
51. - Prohibits elephants from strolling down Market Street unless they are on a leash. (San Francisco)
52. - It is illegal to wipe one's car with used underwear. (San Francisco)
53. - Persons classified as "ugly" may not walk down any street. (San Francisco)
54. - It is illegal to pile horse manure more than six feet high on a street corner. (San Francisco)
55. - It is illegal to have more than two cats or dogs. (San Jose)
56. - One may not raffle off a dog as a gift in any public place. (Shasta Lake)
57. - Kites may not be flown above 10 feet over the ground. (Walnut)
58. - Children may not wear a halloween mask unless they get a special permit from the sheriff. (Walnut)
59. - Males may not dress as a female unless a special permit is obtained from the sheriff. (Walnut)
60. - One may not leave sand in their own driveway. (Walnut)

• Colorado

1. - Car dealers may not show cars on a Sunday.
2. - Tags may be ripped off of pillows and mattresses.
3. - It is illegal to ride a horse while under the influence.
4. - No liquor may be sold on Sundays or election days.
5. - Establishments which sell alcohol must have enough lighting to read text inside them. (Arvada)
6. - Couches may not be placed on outside porches. (Boulder)
7. - It is illegal to bring your horse or pack mule above the ground floor of any building. (Cripple Creek)
8. - It is unlawful to lend your vacuum cleaner to your next-door neighbor. (Denver)
9. - You may not drive a black car on Sundays. (Denver)
10. - It is illegal to mistreat rats. (Denver)
11. - It is illegal for a man to kiss a woman while she is asleep. (Logan County)
12. - It is illegal to let a dandelion grow within the city limits. (Pueblo)
13. - Cats may not run loose without having been fit with a taillight. (Sterling)
    
    
    

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• Connecticut

1. - You can be stopped by the police for biking over 65 miles per hour.
2. - No one may use a white cane, unless they are blind.
3. - Town records may not be kept where liquor is sold.
4. - In order for a pickle to officially be considered a pickle, it must bounce.
5. - It is unlawful to walk backwards after sunset. (Devon)
6. - Only white Christmas lights are allowed for display. (Guilford)
7. - You aren't allowed to cross a street while walking on your hands. (Hartford)
8. - You may not educate dogs. (Hartford)
9. - It is illegal for a man to kiss his wife on Sunday. (Hartford)
10. - It is illegal for fire trucks to exceed 25mph, even when going to a fire. (New Britain)
11. - It is illegal for any beautician to hum, whistle, or sing while working on a customer. (Waterbury)

• Delaware

1. - It is illegal to fly over any body of water, unless one is carrying sufficient supplies of food and drink.
2. - It is illegal to wear pants that are "firm fitting" around the waist. (Lewes)
3. - Getting married on a dare is grounds for an annulment. (Lewes)
4. - One may not whisper in church. (Rehoboth Beach)
5. - No person shall pretend to sleep on a bench on the boardwalk. (Rohoboth Beach)
6. - Six-year-old girls may not run around without being fully clothed. (Rohoboth Beach)
7. - Alcohol may not be served in nightclubs if dancing is occurring at the same time. (Rohoboth Beach)

• Florida

1. - Women may be fined for falling asleep under a hair dryer, as can the salon owner.
2. - If an elephant is left tied to a parking meter, the parking fee has to be paid just as it would for a vehicle.
3. - Having sexual relations with a porcupine is illegal.
4. - It is considered an offense to shower naked.
5. - You may not fart in a public place after 6 P.M. on Thursdays.
6. - A law prohibits unmarried women from parachuting on Sunday or she shall risk arrest, fine, and/or jailing.
7. - It is illegal to sing in a public place while attired in a swimsuit.
8. - Men may not be seen publicly in any kind of strapless gown.
9. - It is illegal to skateboard without a license.
10. - You are not allowed to break more than three dishes per day.
11. - It is illegal to molest a Key deer. (Big Pine Key)
12. - It is against the city ordinance to hang your clothes outside on a clothesline. (Cape Coral)
13. - A $50 fine will be levied on anyone who allows a couch to sit in their carport. (Cape Coral)
14. - Flower pots must be capable of draining water or it is considered a public nuisance. (Daytona Beach)
15. - Store owners may not allow another person to pass out free ducklings in front of the store. (Destin)
16. - Torpedoes may not be set off in the city. (Destin)
17. - Ambling and strolling is a misdemeanor. (Hialeah)
18. - Chickens are considered a 'protected species'. (Key West)
19. - Persons face up to thirty days in jail for selling oranges on the sidewalk. (Miami Beach)
20. - Termite farms are not allowed within the city. (Miami Beach)
21. - No one may bring a pig with them to the beach. (Miami Beach)
22. - Citizens may not be caught downtown without at least 10 dollars on their person. (Pensacola)
23. - Persons may not appear in public clothed in liquid latex. (Satellite Beach)

• Georgia

1. - It is illegal to use profanity in front of a dead body which lies in a funeral home or in a coroners office.
2. - Donkeys may not be kept in bathtubs.
3. - Signs are required to be written in English.
4. - Members of the state assembly cannot be ticketed for speeding while the state assembly is in session.
5. - All citizens must own a rake. (Acworth)
6. - Selling two beers at once for the same price is not allowed. (Athens-Clarke County)
7. - Goldfish may not be given away to entice someone to enter a game of bingo. (Athens-Clark County)
8. - Owners of mules may not allow their animal to roam around Athens unsupervised. (Athens-Clarke County)
9. - It is illegal for one to make a disturbing sound at a fair. (Athens-Clarke County)
10. - On Mondays, it is illegal for one to whistle very loud after 11:00 PM. (Athens-Clarke County)
11. - Against the law to tie a giraffe to a telephone pole or street lamp. (Atlanta)
12. - One man may not be on another man's back. (Atlanta)
13. - It is illegal to carve your initials on a tree, even if it is on your own property. (Columbus)
14. - Cussing over the telephone is against the law. (Columbus)
15. - It is illegal to wear a hat in a movie theater. (Columbus)
16. - Stink bombs are not allowed in the city limits. (Columbus)
17. - Picnics are prohibited in graveyards. (Columbus)
18. - No person may be buried under a sidewalk of a cemetery. (Columbus)
19. - All Indians must return to their shore of the Chattohoochee River by nightfall. (Columbus)
20. - It is illegal for stores to sell corn flakes on Sunday. (Columbus)
21. - It is illegal to carry a chicken by it's feet down Broadway on Sunday. (Columbus)
22. - Persons may not wear hoods in public. (Dublin)
23. - Chicken must be eaten with the hands. (Gainesville)
24. - It is illegal to say "Oh, Boy." (Jonesboro)

• Hawaii

1. - All residents may be fined as a result of not owning a boat.
2. - Coins are not allowed to be placed in one's ears.
3. - Billboards are outlawed.

• Idaho

1. - Illegal for a man to give his sweetheart a box of candy weighing less than fifty pounds.
2. - You may not fish on a camel's back.
3. - Riding a merry-go-round on Sundays is considered a crime.
4. - Residents may not fish from a giraffe's back. (Boise)
5. - Dirt may not be swept from one?s house into the street. (Eagle)
6. - Persons may not camp out on sidewalks in the city. (Eagle)
7. - A person may not be seen in public without a smile on their face. (Pocatello)

• Illinois

1. - You may be arrested for vagrancy if you do not have at least one dollar bill on your person.
2. - You must contact the police before entering the city in an automobile.
3. - The English language is not to be spoken.
4. - No one may stand on the sidewalk on the 500 block of Illinois Ave. (Carbondale)
5. - Law forbids eating in a place that is on fire. (Chicago)
6. - It is forbidden to fish while sitting on a giraffe's neck. (Chicago)
7. - Kites may not be flown within the city limits. (Chicago)
8. - In the Pullman area, it is illegal to drink beer out of a bucket while sitting on the curb. (chicago)
9. - Humming on public streets is prohibited on Sundays. (Cicero)
10. - Cars may not be driven through the town. (Crete)
11. - Wheelbarrows with For-Sale signs may not be chained to trees. (Des Plaines)
12. - Bowling is forbidden. (Evanston)
13. - It is unlawful to change clothes in an automobile with the curtains drawn, except in case of fire. (Evanston)
14. - No person may keep a smelly dog. (Galesburg)
15. - It is illegal to burn bird feathers. (Galesburg)
16. - Jostling others is illegal. (Galesburg)
17. - There is a $1,000 dollar fine for beating rats with baseball bats. (Galesburg)
18. - Bees are not allowed to fly over the village or through any of Kirkland's streets. (Kirkland)
19. - Ice skating at the Riverside pond during the months of June and August is prohibited. (Moline)
20. - It is against the law to make faces at dogs. (Normal)
21. - Trucks may only park inside closed garages. (Park Ridge)
22. - Basketball hoops may not be installed on a driveway. (Peoria)
23. - It is illegal for anyone to give lighted cigars to dogs, cats, or any other domesticated animals. (Zion)

• Indiana

1. - Baths may not be taken between the months of October and March.
2. - It is against the law to pass a horse on the street.
3. - Liquor stores may not sell milk.
4. - No one may catch a fish with his bare hands.
5. - Drinks on the house are illegal.
6. - Waitresses may not carry drinks into a restaurant or bar.
7. - Hotel sheets must be exactly 99 inches long and 81 inches wide.
8. - The value of Pi is 3.
9. - It is illegal to sell cars on Sunday.
10. - It is illegal for a liquor store to sell cold soft drinks.
11. - Grocery stores may not sell any type of cold liquor.
12. - You can get out of paying for a dependent's medical care by praying for him/her.
13. - Check forgery can be punished with public flogging up to 100 stripes.
14. - Pedestrians crossing the highway at night are prohibited from wearing tail lights.
15. - Men are prohibited from standing in a bar.
16. - You are not allowed to carry a cocktail from the bar to a table.
17. - Drinks on the house are illegal.Drinking from your own bottle in a bar can lead to your arrest.
18. - You are required to pour your drink into a glass.
19. - "Spiteful Gossip" and "talking behind a person's back" are illegal.
20. - State government officials who engage in private duels can be dismissed from their post.
21. - All males 18 to 50 years old must work six days a year on public roads.
22. - Mustaches are illegal if the bearer has a tendency to habitually kiss other humans.
23. - It is forbidden to eat watermelon in the park. (Beech Grove)
24. - It is illegal for barbers to threaten to cut off kid's ears. (Elkhart)
25. - While driving on Main Street you may not have your lights on. (Evansville)
26. - Within four hours of eating garlic, a person may not enter a movie house, theater, or ride a public streetcar. (Gary)
27. - You may not ride horses in excess of ten miles per hour. (Indianapolis)
28. - One may only throw a stone at a bird in self-defense. (Indianapolis)
29. - No person may collect rags on Sunday. (Indianapolis)
30. - It is illegal to make a monkey smoke a cigarette. (South Bend)
31. - No one may spit on the sidewalk. (Terre Haute)
32. - No one may throw an old computer across the street at their neighbor. (Warsaw)

• Iowa

1. - Kisses may last for no more than five minutes.
2. - One-armed piano players must perform for free.
3. - A man with a moustache may never kiss a woman in public.
4. - Its against the law to sell or distribute drugs or narcotics without having first obtained the appropriate Iowa drug tax stamp.
5. - Ministers must obtain a permit to carry their liquor across state lines.
6. - It is illegal to read persons' palms in the city limits. (Cedar Rapids)
7. - Any hotel in the city limits must have a water bucket and a hitching post in front of the building. (Dubuque)
8. - The fire department is required to practice fire fighting for fifteen minutes before attending a fire. (Fort Madison)
9. - Horses are forbidden to eat fire hydrants. (Marshalltown)
10. - One must obtain written permission from the City Council before throwing bricks into a highway. (Mount Vernon)
11. - Within the city limits, a man may not wink at any woman he does not know. (Ottumwa)
    

• Kansas

1. - Rabbits may not be shot from motorboats.
2. - Pedestrians crossing the highways at night must wear tail lights.
3. - If two trains meet on the same track, neither shall proceed until the other has passed.
4. - The state game rule prohibits the use of mules to hunt ducks.
5. - No one may catch fish with his bare hands.
6. - Pedestrians crossing the highways at night must wear tail lights.
7. - Hitting a vending machine that stole your money is illegal. (Derby)
8. - Riding an animal down any road is against the law. (Derby)
9. - It is illegal to spit on a sidewalk. (Dodge City)
10. - All cars entering the city limits must first sound their horn to warn the horses of their arrival. (Lawrence)
11. - No one may wear a bee in their hat. (Lawrence)
12. - Musical car horns are banned. (Russell)
13. - No one may sing the alphabet on the streets at night. (Topeka)
14. - Spitting on sidewalks is expressly forbidden. (Topeka)
15. - Snowball fights are illegal. (Topeka)
16. - Dead chickens may not be hauled across Kansas Avenue. (Topeka)
17. - Driving your herd of cattle through town is outlawed. (Topeka)
18. - No one may scream at a haunted house. (Topeka)
19. - The installation of bathtubs is prohibited. (Topeka)
20. - One must get a permit from the city if they wish to take dirt from the airport. (Wichita)
21. - Dumping your waste in a city pool is against the law. (Wichita)
22. - Before proceeding through the interesection of Douglas and Broadway, a motorist is required to get out of their vehice and fire   three shot gun rounds into the air. (Wichita)

• Kentucky

1. - It is illegal to fish with a bow and arrow in Kentucky.
2. - It's illegal to fish in the Ohio River in Kentucky without an Indiana Fishing License.
3. - Throwing eggs at a public speaker could result in up to one year in prison.
4. - It is illegal to fish with a bow and arrow in Kentucky.
5. - One may not dye a duckling blue and offer it for sale unless more than six are for sale at once.
6. - Dogs may not molest cars. (Fort Thomas)
7. - A woman may not buy a hat without her husband's permission. (Owensboro)

• Louisiana

1. - It is illegal to rob a bank and then shoot at the bank teller with a water pistol.
2. - Biting someone with your natural teeth is "simple assault," while biting someone with your false teeth is "aggravated assault."
3. - It is illegal to gargle in public places.
4. - "Fake" wrestling matches are prohibited.
5. - Spectators at a boxing match may not mock one of the contestants.
6. - A law was passed with the specific intent of stating the punishment for stealing crawfish.
7. - Persons could land in jail for up to ten years for stealing an alligator.
8. - It is a $500 fine to instruct a pizza delivery man to deliver a pizza to your friend without them knowing.
9. - One may not "dare" another to go onto railroad tracks owned by another.
10. - One could land in jail for up to a year for making a false promise.
11. - Every time a person is seriously burned, he must report the injury to the fire marshal.
12. - Prisoners who hurt themselves could serve an additional two years in jail.
13. - Minors may not go to businesses with coin-operated foosball machines unless accompanied by an adult. (Jefferson Parish)
14. - No one may pour a drink out on the ground at any drive-in movie. (Jefferson Parish)
15. - All garbage must be cooked before it can be fed to any hogs. (Jefferson Parish)
16. - Don’t try to do any kind of fancy bicycle riding in this town. (New Orleans)
17. - Horses may not be tied to a tree on a public highway. (New Orleans)
18. - One may not host a game of marbles at Lafayette Square unless he/she first obtains a permit from the park commission.
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19. - Chasing fish in a city park is against the law. (New Orleans)
20. - "Mardi Gras Beads" may not be thrown from a third story window. (New Orleans)
21. - City commission members may not drink during a public meeting or risk a $50 fine. (New Orleans)
22. - It is illegal to practice voodoo in the city limits. (New Orleans)
23. - Snakes are not allowed within 200 yards of the Mardi Gras parade route. (New Orleans)
24. - "No Smoking" signs shall be placed on all floats used during a parade. (New Orleans)
25. - No one may throw a bottle of Coke at a parade float. (New Orleans)
26. - Television reporters may not throw candy to the crowd during a parade. (New Orleans)
27. - You may not tie an alligator to a fire hydrant. (New Orleans)
28. - It illegal for a woman to drive a car unless her husband is waving a flag in front of it. (New Orleans)
29. - No person may predict another's future. (Port Allen)
30. - Only two people may picket on a sidewalk at a time, and they must stay at least five feet apart at all times. (Port Allen)
31. - Drive-thru liquor stores are outlawed. (Sulphur)
32. - It is illegal to be an alcoholic. (Sulphur)

• Maine

1. - After January 14th you will be charged a fine for having your Christmas decorations still up.
2. - You may not step out of a plane in flight.
3. - Shotguns are required to be taken to church in the event of a Native American attack.
4. - To stroll down the street playing a violin is against the law. (Augusta)
5. - It is illegal to gamble at the airport. (Biddeford)
6. - No person may roller skate on a sidewalk. (Biddeford)
7. - Mercury thermometers may not be sold in the city. (Freeport)
8. - It is illegal to park in front of Dunkin Donuts. (South Berwick)
9. - Dog leashes may not be over eight feet in length. (Waterboro)
10. - Deer may not be fed.Explanation (Wells)
11. -Advertisements may not be placed in cemeteries. (Wells)

• Maryland

1. - Thistles may not grow in one's yard.
2. - It's illegal to throw bales of hay from a second-story window within the city limits. (Baltimore)
3. - It's illegal to take a lion to the movies. (Baltimore)
4. - It is a park rule violation to be in a public park with a sleeveless shirt. (Baltimore)
5. - No person who is a "tramp" or "vagrant" shall loiter in any park at any time. (Baltimore)
6. - It is a violation of city code to sell chicks or ducklings to a minor within 1 week of the Easter holiday. (Baltimore)
7. - Though you may spit on a city roadway, spitting on city sidewalks is prohibited. (Baltimore City)
8. - You may not curse inside the city limits. (Baltimore City)
9. - It is illegal to use profane language on a playground. (Cumberland)
10. - Knocking stones into a public park is prohibited. (Cumberland)
11. - Persons may not swear while on the highway. (Rockville)
12. - It is illegal to remove a public building by writing on it. (Rockville)
13. - Citizens may not swim in the public fountains within the city limits. (Rockville)

• Massachusetts

1. - At a wake, mourners may eat no more than three sandwiches.
2. - Snoring is prohibited unless all bedroom windows are closed and securely locked.
3. - Bullets may not be used as currency.
4. - It is illegal to frighten a pigeon.
5. - Defacing a milk carton is punishable by a $10 fine.
6. - It is illegal to give beer to hospital patients.
7. - Candy may not contain more than 1% of alcohol.
8. - Shooting ranges may not set up targets that resemble human beings.
9. - An old ordinance declares goatees illegal unless you first pay a special license fee for the privilege of wearing one in public.
10. - Taxi drivers are prohibited from making love in the front seat of their taxi during their shifts.
11. - All men must carry a rifle to church on Sunday.
12. - Hunting on Sundays is prohibited.
13. - It is illegal to go to bed without first having a full bath.
14. - No gorilla is allowed in the back seat of any car.
15. - Tattooing and body piercing is illegal.
16. - Children may smoke, but they may not purchase cigarettes.
17. - Tomatoes may not be used in the production of clam chowder.
18. - Quakers and witches are banned.
19. - Massachusetts liquor stores can only open on Sundays if they are in Berkshire, Essex, Franklin, Middlesex or Worcester counties and are within 10 miles of the Vermont or New Hampshire borders.
20. - Alcoholic drink specials are illegal.
21. - Public boxing matches are outlawed.
22. - It is illegal to play the fiddle. (Boston)
23. - Two people may not kiss in front of a church. (Boston)
24. - No more than two baths may be taken within the confines of the city. (Boston)
25. - No one may cross the Boston Common without carrying a shotgun in case of bears. (Boston)
26. - Anyone may let their sheep and cows graze in the public gardens/commons at any time except Sundays. (Boston)
27. - It is illegal to eat peanuts in church. (Boston)
28. - An old law prohibits the taking of baths on Sunday. (Boston)
29. - Duels to the death permitted on the common on Sundays provided that the Governor is present. (Boston)
30. - Women may not wear heels over 3 inches in length while on the common. (Boston)
31. - No one may take a bath without a prescription. (Boston)
32. - It is illegal for any citizen to own. (Boston)
33. - You may not walk around with a "drink". (Burlington)
34. - It costs $50 extra for a permit for hurling, soccer or Gaelic football games in a public park on a Sunday. (Cambridge)
35. - You may not have colored lights on your house if it can be seen from Main Street. (Hingham)
36. - If you live on Main Street and want to paint your house, the colors must be approved by the historical society. (Hingham)
37. - Though horses and cows are allowed on the common, dogs are prohibited. (Hopkinton)
38. - It is illegal for two men to carry a bathtub across the town green. (Longmeadow)
39. - It is illegal to buy, sell or possess a squirt gun. (Marlboro)
40. - Silly string is illegal in the city limits. (Marlboro)
41. - One may not detonate a nuclear device in the city. (Marlboro)
42. - It is illegal for any citizen to own more than two dogs. (Marlboro)
43. - Peeping in the windows of automobiles is forbidden. (Milford)
44. - Sleds may not be coasted down streets. (Nahant)
45. - It is illegal to excavate any city street. (Nahant)
46. - All families must be given a hog from the town's mayor. (Newton)
47. - An ordinance prohibits the use of space guns. (North Andover)
48. - In bars, it is actually illegal to "walk around" with a beer in your hand. (Woburn)

• Michigan

1. - A woman isn't allowed to cut her own hair without her husband's permission.
2. - There is a 10 cent bounty for each rat's head brought into a town office.
3. - Persons may not be drunk on trains.
4. - It is illegal to kill a dog using a decompression chamber.
5. - Adultery is illegal, but can only be punished upon a complaint by the affected husband or wife.
6. - The last Sunday in June of every year was named "log cabin day".
7. - Cars may not be sold on Sunday.
8. - A woman isn't allowed to cut her own hair without her husband's permission.
9. - There is a 3 cent bounty for each starling and 10 cent bounty for each crow killed in any village, township, or city in the state.
10. - It is legal for a robber to file a law suit, if he or she got hurt in your house.
11. - You may not swear in front of women and children.
12. - Any person over the age of 12 may have a license for a handgun as long as he/she has not been convicted of a felony.
13. - There is a law that makes it legal for a farmer to sleep with his pigs, cows, horses, goats, and chickens. (Clawson)
14. - Putt-putt golf courses must close by 1:00 AM. (Detroit)
15. - Security guards at Joe Louis Arena will confiscate any item they feel might be thrown onto the ice. (Detroit)
16. - Willfully destroying your old radio is prohibited. (Detroit)
17. - It is illegal for a man to scowl at his wife on Sunday. (Detroit)
18. - It is illegal to let your pig run free in Detroit unless it has a ring in its nose. (Detroit)
19. - No person shall throw a hoop skirt into any street or on any sidewalk, under penalty of a $5 fine for each offense. (Grand Haven)
20. - It is illegal to paint sparrows to sell them as parakeets. (Harper Woods)
21. - It is against the law to serenade your girlfriend. (Kalamazoo)
22. - All bathing suits must have been inspected by the head of police. (Rochester)
23. - Smoking while in bed is illegal. (Soo)
24. - Anyone can keep their cow on Main Street downtown at a cost of 3 cents per day. (Wayland)-

• Minnesota

1. - All bathtubs must have feet.
2. - The land of 10,000 lakes declares mosquitos a public nuisance.
3. - It is illegal to stand around any building without a good reason to be there.
4. - A person may not cross state lines with a duck atop his head.
5. - It is illegal to sleep naked.
6. - All men driving motorcycles must wear shirts.
7. - Citizens may not enter Wisconsin with a chicken on their head.
8. - Airplanes may not be landed in city parks. (Cottage Grove)
9. - Red cars may not drive down Lake Street. (Minneapolis)
10. - Driving a truck with dirty tires is considered a public nuisance. (Minnetonka)
11. - Placing tacks on a sidewalk is considered a public nuisance. (Minnetonka)
12. - A person who persuades another to enter a massage therapist business after 11:00 PM is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Minnetonka)
13. - Hamburgers may not be eaten on Sundays. (St. Cloud)

• Mississippi

1. - Cattle rustling is punishable by hanging.
2. - Horses are not to be housed within 50 feet of any road.
3. - If one is a parent to two illegitimate children, that person will go to jail for at least one month.
4. - It is illegal to teach others what polygamy is.
5. - A man may not seduce a woman by lying, and claiming he will marry her.
6. - One may be fined up to $100 for using "profane language" in public places.
7. - Private citizens may personally arrest any person that disturbs a church service.
8. - Horses are not to be housed within 50 feet of any road.
9. - Vagrancy is punishable by either 30 days in prison or a $250 fine.
10. - Exterior burglar bars which are viewable from the street are not allowed. (Ridgeland)
11. - It is unlawful to shave in the center of main street. (Tylertown)

• Missouri

1. - Single men between the ages of twenty-one and fifty must pay an annual tax of one dollar (enacted 1820).
2. - It is not illegal to speed.
3. - In this small town of only 4,000, yard waste may be burned any day except Sunday. (Buckner)
4. - You can not have a antenna exposed outside of your house yet you can have a 25' satellite dish. (Columbia)
5. - Though clotheslines are banned, clothes may be draped over a fence. (Columbia)
6. - Minors are not allowed to purchase cap pistols, however they may buy shotguns freely. (Kansas City)
7. - Installation of bathtubs with four legs resembling animal paws is prohibited. (Kansas City)
8. - Minors can buy rolling paper and tobacco but not lighters. (Marceline)
9. - It is illegal for more than four unrelated persons to occupy the same dwelling (The Brothel Law). (Marquette)
10. - Frightening a baby is in violation of the law. (Mole)
11. - It shall be unlawful to provide beer or other intoxicants to elephants. (Natchez)
12. - Dancing is strictly prohibited. (Purdy)
13. - It's illegal to sit on the curb of any city street and drink beer from a bucket. (St. Louis)-
14. - A milk man may not run while on duty. (St. Louis)
15. - Four women may not rent an apartment together. (University City)
16. - No person may own a PVC pipe. (University City)
17. - No person may have a "yard sale" in their front yard. (University City)
18. - Houses may not have lights on them that shine into the window of a neighbor's house. (University City)
19. - It is illegal to request for someone to "watch over" your parked car. (University City)
20. - One may not honk another's horn. (University City)

• Montana

1. - It is a felony for a wife to open her husband's mail.
2. - One may not pretend to abuse an animal in the presence of a minor.
3. - It is illegal to have a sheep in the cab of your truck without a chaperone.
4. - It is a misdemeanor to show movies that depict acts of felonious crime.
5. - It is illegal for married women to go fishing alone on Sundays, and illegal for unmarried women to fish alone at all.
6. - Seven or more indians are considered a raiding or war party and it is legal to shoot them.
7. - No person shall raise pet rats. (Billings)
8. - Persons in possession of a "pea shooter" risk it being conviscated by police. (Billings)
9. - It is illegal to bring a bomb or rocket at city council proceedings. (Billings)
10. - Bands who play in clubs where alcohol is served may not leave the stage while performing. (Billings)
11. - It is illegal to use speed-dial in the city phone system. (Billings)
12. - Hard objects may not be thrown by hand. (Excelsior Springs)
13. - Worrying squirrels will not be tolerated. (Excelsior Springs)
14. - Balls may not be thrown within the city limits. (Excelsior Springs)
15. - It is illegal to annoy passersby on sidewalks with a revolving water sprinkler. (Helena)
16. - The game of "folf" may not be played at night. (Helena)
17. - No item may be thrown across a street. (Helena)
18. - All pool tables must be able to be viewed from the street outside a billiard hall where they are located. (Kalispell)
19. - Pop bottles are not to be thrown on the ground. (Salisbury)
20. - It is illegal to operate a vehicle with ice picks attached to the wheels. (Whitehall)

• Nebraska

1. - If a child burps during church, his parent may be arrested.
2. - It is illegal for a mother to give her daughter a perm without a state license.
3. - It is Illegal to go whale fishing.
4. - It is illegal for bar owners to sell beer unless they are simultaneously brewing a kettle of soup.
5. - Doughnut holes may not be sold. (Lehigh)
6. - Sneezing or burping is illegal during a church service. (Omaha)
7. - A man is not allowed to run around with a shaved chest. (Omaha)

• Nevada

1. - It's still "legal" to hang someone for shooting your dog on your property.
2. - It is illegal to drive a camel on the highway.
3. - Everyone walking the streets is required to wear a mask. (Elko)
4. - A man is forbidden from buying drinks for more than three people other than himself at any one period during the day. (Nyala)
5. - It is illegal to lie down on the sidewalk. (Reno)
6. - Benches may not be placed in the middle of any street. (Reno)

• New Hampshire

1. - You may not tap your feet, nod your head, or in any way keep time to the music in a tavern, restaurant, or cafe.
2. - You cannot sell the clothes you are wearing to pay off a gambling debt.
3. - It is considered an offense to check into a hotel under an assumed name.
4. - It is illegal to pick seaweed up off of the beach.
5. - Any cattle that crosses state roads must be fitted with a device to gather its feces.
6. - You may not run machinery on Sundays.
7. - On Sundays citizens may not relieve themselves while looking up.
8. - In cemeteries it is illegal to: get drunk, picnic, enter at night, and enter by one's self if younger than 10. (Claremont)
9. - If a person is caught raking the beaches, picking up litter, hauling away trash, building a bench for the park, or many other kind things without a permit, he/she may be fined $150 for ''maintaining the national forest without a permit''. (White Mountain National Forest)

• New Jersey

1. - On a highway you can not park under a bridge.
2. - It is against the law for a man to knit during the fishing season.
3. - It is against the law to "frown" at a police officer.
4. - You may not slurp your soup.
5. - Automobiles are not to pass horse drawn carriages on the street.
6. - It is illegal to delay or detain a homing pigeon.
7. - Drivers must warn those who they pass on highways before they do so.
8. - Spray paint may not be sold without a posted sign warning juveliles of the penalty for creating graffiti.
9. - Handcuffs may not be sold to minors.
10. - It is illegal to wear a bullet-proof vest while committing a murder.
11. - All motorists must honk before passing another car, bicyclist, skater, and even a skateboarder.
12. - If you have been convicted of driving while intoxicated, you may never again apply for personalized license plates.
13. - Car dealerships are forbidden from opening on Sunday.
14. - It is illegal to frown as the town is a "Frown-Free Town Zone". (Bernards Township)
15. - Shooting ranges are outlawed. (Blairstown)
16. - No street-side trees may be planted that "obscure the air". (Blairstown)
17. - It is illegal to throw ashes on the sidewalk. (Blairstown)
18. - You may not dance or wear shorts on the main avenue. (Caldwell)
19. - Citizens are not permitted to park their own boat on their lawn. (Cranford)
20. - All cats must wear three bells to warn birds of their whereabouts. (Cresskill)
21. - It is forbidden for a woman, on a Sunday, to walk down Broad Street without wearing a petticoat. (Elizabeth)
22. - It is illegal to use the Crystal Lake Pool without first obtaining a bathing tag from the Township Clerk. (Haddon)
23. - No one may annoy someone of the opposite sex. (Haddon)
24. - It is illegal to offer whiskey or cigarettes to animals a the local zoo. (Manville)
25. - Climbing trees is prohibited in all city parks. (Mount Laurel)
26. - It is illegal to get drunk and annoy others in your house. (Mount Laurel)
27. - It is illegal to sell ice cream after 6pm, unless the customer has a note from his doctor. (Newark)
28. - Profanity is prohibited. (Rariton)
29. - There will be no boiling of bones on the property. (Sea Isle City)
30. - You may not throw a bad pickle in the street. (Trenton)
31. - Pickles are not to be consumed on Sundays. (Trenton)

• New Mexico

1. - State officials ordered 400 words of "sexually explicit material" to be cut from Romeo and Juliet.
2. - It's forbidden for a female to appear unshaven in public. (Carrizozo)
3. - Persons may not spit on the steps of the opera house. (Deming)
4. - Hunting is prohibited in Mountain View Cemetery. (Deming)
5. - You may not carry a lunchbox down Main Street. (Las Cruces)

• New York

1. - It is against the law to throw a ball at someone's head for fun.
2. - A license must be purchased before hanging clothes on a clothesline.
3. - The penalty for jumping off a building is death.
4. - While riding in an elevator, one must talk to no one, and fold his hands while looking toward the door.
5. - Slippers are not to be worn after 10:00 P.M.
6. - Women may go topless in public, providing it is not being used as a business.
7. - It is illegal for a woman to be on the street wearing "body hugging clothing.
8. - Citizens may not greet each other by "putting one's thumb to the nose and wiggling the fingers".
9. - A fine of $25 can be levied for flirting.
10. - A man can't go outside while wearing a jacket and pants that do not match. (Carmel)
11. - Ice cream may not be eaten while standing on the sidewalk. (Carmel)
12. - Women may not wear high heels while in the city limits. (Carmel)
13. - During a concert, it is illegal to eat peanuts and walk backwards on the sidewalks. (Greene)
14. - A law from the early 1900's prohibits men from going topless on the Boardwalk. (Ocean City)
15. - Eating while swimming in the ocean is prohibited. (Ocean City)
16. - People may not slurp their soup. (Ocean City)
17. - Pinball machines are not to be played on Sunday. (Ocean City)
18. - Raw hamburger may not be sold. (Ocean City)
19. - It is illegal to eat in the street in residential neighborhoods. (Ocean City)
20. - The only beverage you can drink on the beach is water in a clear plastic bottle. (Ocean City)
21. - It is illegal to disrobe in a wagon. (Sag Harbor)
22. - If one wishes to bathe in the city limits, they must be clothed in a "suitable bathing suit". (Sag Harbor)
23. - It is illegal for a father to call his son a "faggot" or "queer" in an effort to curb "girlie behavior. (Staten Island)
24. - You may only water your lawn if the hose is held in your hand. (Staten Island)

• North Carolina

1. - It's against the law to sing off key.
2. - Elephants may not be used to plow cotton fields.
3. - If a man and a woman who aren't married go to a motel and register themselves as married then they are legally married.
4. - The mere possession of a lottery ticket is illegal in North Carolina and may result in a $2,000 fine.
5. - No one may be a professional fortune-teller, amateurs must be practice it in a school or church.
6. - All couples staying overnight in a hotel must have a room with double beds that are at least two feet apart.
7. - Persons in possession of illegal substances must pay taxes on them.
8. - A three dollar tax must be paid on all white goods sold.
9. - Organizations may not hold their meetings while the members present are in costume.
10. - Bingo games may not last over 5 hours unless it is held at a fair.
11. - Serving alcohol at a bingo game is not allowed.
12. - Fights between cats and dogs are prohibited. (Barber)
13. - Women must have their bodies covered by at least 16 yards of cloth at all times. (Charlotte)
14. - It is illegal to drive cars through city cemeteries for pleasure. (Dunn)
15. - No one may visit their departed loved ones late at night. (Dunn)
16. - Cars may not be driven on sidewalks. (Dunn)
17. - It is illegal to throw rocks at a city street. (Dunn)
18. - No person shall spit on a city street. (Dunn)
19. - There is to be no rollerblading during daylight hours, on the roads, or on the bricks. (Elon College)
20. - You must stop and call City Hall before entering town in an automobile. (Forest City)
21. - Restaurants "with on sidewalk dining" must post their menu so that it is clearly readable from the sidewalk, but is not readable from the street. (Greensboro)
22. - You may not ride a bicycle without having both your hands on the handle bars. (Kill Devil Hills)
23. - It is required that you must pay a property tax on your dog. (Rocky Mount)
24. - It is against the law to rollerblade on a state highway. (Southern Shore)
25. - It is illegal to stand outside the police station for any purpose after dark. (Zebulon)
26. - No person may walk on top of the water tank of the city. (Zebulon)

• North Dakota

1. - Beer and pretzels can't be served at the same time in any bar or restaurant.
2. - It is illegal to lie down and fall asleep with your shoes on.
3. - It is legal to shoot an Indian on horseback, provided you are in a covered wagon.
4. - New Year's celebrations are somewhat bland in this town as fireworks may not be set off after 11:00 PM! (Devils Lake)
5. - One may be jailed for wearing a hat while dancing, or even for wearing a hat to a function where dancing is taking place. (Fargo)

• Ohio

1. - Women are prohibited from wearing patent leather shoes in public.
2. - It is illegal to get a fish drunk.
3. - The Ohio driver's education manual states that you must honk the horn whenever you pass another car.
4. - No one may be arrested on Sunday or on the Fourth of July.
5. - It is illegal to fish for whales on Sunday.
6. - The Ohio driver's education manual states that you must honk the horn whenever you pass another car.
7. - Participating or conducting a duel is prohibited.
8. - Breast feeding is not allowed in public.
9. - It is illegal for more than five women to live in a house.
10. - It is illegal to mistreat anything of great importance.
11. - It is illegal to display colored chickens for sale. (Akron)
12. - Skateboarding in the city limits after dark is prohibited. (Akron)
13. - Posting signs at swimming pools is illegal. (Akron)
14. - Ordinance number 223, of 09/09/19 prohibits the installation and usage of slot machines in outhouses. (Bexley)
15. - Electric fences are banned. (Canton)
16. - If one loses their pet tiger, they must notify the authorities within one hour. (Canton)
17. - Power Wheels™ cars may not be driven down the street. (Canton)
18. - It is a misdemeanor to play any game in a public park without the Superintendent's permission. (Canton)
19. - Women are forbidden from wearing patent leather shoes, lest men see reflections of their underwear. (Cleveland)
20. - It's illegal to catch mice without a hunting license! (Cleveland)
21. - Items left on a tree lawn become city property. (Fairview Park)
22. - It's against the law to honk your horn "excessively". (Fairview Park)
23. - Any map that does not have Lima clearly stated on the map cannot be sold. (Lima)
24. - It is unlawful to run a horse over five miles per hour. (Lowell)
25. - It is against the law to roller skate without notifying the police. (North Canton)
26. - It is illegal to drive around the town square more than 100 times in a single session. (Oxford)
27. - One may not spit on the sidewalks on the square. (Oxford)
28. - Motor vehicles on the square are prohibited. (Oxford)
29. - Horn honking is not permitted as it might scare horses. (Oxford)
30. - A policeman may bite a dog to quiet him. (Paulding)
31. - Catch 22 is banned. (Strongsville)
32. - Throwing a snake at anyone is illegal. (Toledo)
33. - You may not run out of gas. (Youngstown)
34. - Riding on the roof of a taxi cab is not allowed. (Youngstown)

• Oklahoma

1. - Violators can be fined, arrested or jailed for making ugly faces at a dog.
2. - Females are forbidden from doing their own hair without being licensed by the state.
3. - It is illegal to have the hind legs of farm animals in your boots.
4. - It is illegal to wear your boots to bed.
5. - Tissues are not to be found in the back of one's car.
6. - One may not promote a "horse tripping event".
7. - Dogs must have a permit signed by the mayor in order to congregate in groups of three or more on private property.
8. - Oklahoma will not tolerate anyone taking a bite out of another's hamburger.
9. - It is against the law to read a comic book while operating a motor vehicle.
10. - Whaling is illegal.
11. - Residents are taxed for the furniture in their homes, and any other personal belongings.
12. - Cars must be tethered outside of public buildings.
13. - Tattoos are banned.
14. - No one may spit on a sidewalk.
15. - Fish may not be contained in fishbowls while on a public bus.
16. - If you wear New York Jets clothing, you may be put in jail. (Ada)
17. - If ones dog is run over by a car, the owner must pay for the dog's disposal. (Bartlesville)
18. - No person may own more than two adult cats. (Bartlesville)
19. - It is illegal to cause "annoying vibrations" in the city limits. (Bartlesville)
20. - Persons may not play catch on any city street. (Bartlesville)
21. - Any person who leans against a public building will be subject to fines. (Clinton)
22. - Molesting an automobile is illegal. (Clinton)
23. - It is unlawful to put any hypnotized person in a display window. (Hawthahorne)
24. - The mayor may not go on strike. (Oklahoma City)
25. - While it is legal to serve alcohol in a pool hall, all intoxicated persons must leave the premises. (Oklahoma City)
26. - One may not tip over a casket at a funeral. (Oklahoma City)
27. - It is illegal to own a stink bomb. (Oklahoma City)
28. - No one may walk backwards downtown while eating a hamburger. (Oklahoma City)
29. - Women may not gamble in the nude, in lingerie, or while wearing a towel. (Schulter)
30. - You may not open a soda bottle without the supervision of a licensed engineer. (Tulsa)
31. - Elephants are not to be taken into the downtown area. (Tulsa)
32. - One's mode of transportation must be tied up while not attended. (Wynona)
33. - Mules may not drink out of bird baths. (Wynona)
34. - Clothes may not be washed in bird baths. (Wynona)
35. - It is illegal to tie a horse in front of city hall. (Yukon)
36. - While passing another vehicle, you must honk your horn. (Yukon)

• Oregon

1. - Ice cream may not be eaten on Sundays
2. - You may not bathe without wearing "suitable clothing," i.e. that which covers one's body from neck to knee
3. - Canned corn is not to be used as bait for fishing
4. - Drivers must yield to pedestrians who are standing on the sidewalk.
5. - One may not test their physical endurance while driving a car on a highway.
6. - Babies may not be carried on the running boards of a car.
7. - Drivers may not pump their own gas.
8. - A door on a car may not be left open longer than is necessary.
9. - An adult may not show a minor any piece of classical artwork which depicts sexual excitement.
10. - Dishes must drip dry.
11. - The "Peer Review Statute" prohibits you from finding out details of any written or oral discussion about your medical treatment.
12. - It is illegal to buy or sell marijuana, but it is legal to smoke it on your own property.
13. - You must buy a $10 permit to be allowed to install a burglar alarm. (Beaverton)
14. - You must buy a $10 permit to be allowed to install a burglar alarm. (Eugene)
15. - It is legal to conduct a horse race or a symphony concert. (Eugene)
16. - Juggling is strictly prohibited without a license. (Hood River)
17. - It's illegal to walk down a sidewalk and knock a snakes head off with your cane. (Klamath River)
18. - You cannot eat a doughnut and walk backwards on a city street. (Marion)
19. - Ministers are forbidden from eating garlic or onions before delivering a sermon. (Marion)
20. - One may not box with a kangaroo. (Myrtle Creek)
21. - Shoelaces must be tied while walking down the street. (Portland)
22. - It's against the law for a wedding ceremony to be performed at a skating rink. (Portland)
23. - People may not whistle underwater. (Portland)
24. - You cannot wear roller skates in restrooms. (Portland)
25. - No one may attempt to cause someone to think that their property may be subjected to "offensive physical contact". (Portland)
26. - Minors may not enter a room where a "social game" is being played. (Portland)
27. - Trucks may not be parked on the street. (Portland)
28. - Riders of sleds may not attach themselves to passing cars. (Portland)
29. - Persons may not pass through a "traffic congestion thoroughfare" more than twice per night. (Portland)
30. - Women may not wrestle. (Salem)
31. - It is illegal to own a reptile within the city limits, unless you are a school or city, as a pet. (Springfield)
32. - It is against the law for animals to have sex in the city limits. (Stanfield)
33. - Cloth towel dispensers are banned from restrooms. (Stanfield)
34. - No more than two people may share a single drink. (Stanfield)
35. - It is illegal to predict the future. (Yamhill)
36. - No one may allow their cellar door to remain open.(Yamhill)

• Pennsylvania

1. - It it illegal to sleep on top of a refrigerator outdoors.
2. - A special cleaning ordinance bans housewives from hiding dirt and dust under a rug in a dwelling.
3. - You may not sing in the bathtub.
4. - No more than two packages of beer at a time may be purchased, unless you are buying from an official "beer distributor".
5. - You may not catch a fish with your hands.
6. - Dynamite is not to be used to catch fish.
7. - It is contrary to Pennsylvania law to discharge a gun, cannon, revolver or other explosive weapon at a wedding.
8. - It is illegal to have over 16 women live in a house together because that constitutes a brothel.
9. - Any motorist driving along a country road at night must stop every mile and send up a rocket signal, wait 10 minutes for the road   to be cleared of livestock, and continue.
10. - .Fireworks stores may not sell fireworks to Pennsylvania residents.
11. - A person is not eligible to become Governor if he/she has participated in a duel.
12. - 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.
13. -Ministers are forbidden from performing marriages when either the bride or groom is drunk.
14. - All liquor stores must be run by the state.
15. - Motorized vehicles are not to be sold on Sundays.
16. - You may not catch a fish by any body part except the mouth.
17. - Though you do not need a fishing license to fish on your own land, but a hunting license is required to hunt on your own land.
18. - Persons convicted of felonies may not operate Bingo games. (Bensalem)
19. - Operators of bingo games may not advertise the prizes offered. (Bensalem)
20. - In the middle of town, one must pay a fee of $50 dollars a year to park on a particular block. (Carlisle)
21. - One's pants may be worn no lower than five inches below the waist. (Connelsville)
22. - All fire hydrants must be checked one hour before all fires. (Danville)
23. - The sale of alcohol is prohibited. (Millville)
24. - One may not shoot any dog that is found wandering the streets. (Millville)
25. - It is required that a woman have a permit to wear cosmetics. (Morrisville)
26. - Every outlet or switch that is installed requires an electrical inspection fee of 1 dollar and 33 cents. (Newtown)
27. - It is still illegal to bring a donkey or a mule onto a trolley car. (Pittsburgh)
28. - You cannot walk backwards eating peanuts in front of the Barnstormers Auditorium during a performance. (Ridley Park)
29. - Horses are not to be tied to parking meters. (Tarentum)

• Rhode Island

1. - It is illegal to challenge someone to a duel, or accept a duel, even it it is never actually fought.
2. - Any marriage where either of the parties is an idiot or lunatic is null and void. -SECTION 11-40-1
3. - It is considered an offense to throw pickle juice on a trolley.
4. - Cap guns are illegal.
5. - Ropes may not be strung across a highway.
6. - No one may bite off another's leg.
7. - Rhode Island recently applied to the US Government to make all the coastal waters of Rhode Island a "No Discharge Zone".
8. - Impersonating a town sealer, auctioneer, corder of wood, or a fence-viewer is against the law.
9. - Riding a horse over any public highway for the purpose of racing, or testing the speed of the horse is illegal.
10. - Professional sports, except ice polo and hockey, must obtain a license to play games on Sunday.
11. - One must make a loud noise before passing a car on the left.
12. - You cannot smoke a pipe after sunset. (Newport)
13. - There is not an appeals process for exemtion of property tax due to a disability or poverty. (Providence)
14. - It is illegal to wear transparent clothing. (Providence)
15. - You may not sell toothpaste and a toothbrush to the same customer on a Sunday. (Providence)
16. - It is illegal to drive down any street with beer in your car, even if it is unopened. (Scituate)

• South Carolina

1. - It is a capital offense to inadvertently kill someone while attempting suicide.
2. - Horses may not be kept in bathtubs.
3. - By law, if a man promises to marry an unmarried woman, the marriage must take place.
4. - Railroad companies may be held liable in some instances for scaring horses.
5. - A railroad my not remove itself from a town of more than five hundred people.
6. - Fortune tellers are required to obtain a special permit from the state.
7. - Dance halls may not operate on Sundays.
8. - No work may be done on Sunday.
9. - Musical instruments may not be sold on Sunday.
10. - It is considered an offense to get a tattoo.
11. - It is illegal to sell any alcoholic beverages on Sunday, unless you own a private club.
12. - A permit must be obtained to fire a missle.
13. - When approaching a four way or blind intersection in a non-horse driven vehicle you must stop 100 ft from the intersection and discharge a firearm into the air to warn horse traffic.
14. - It is perfectly legal to beat your wife on the court house steps on Sundays.
15. - Every adult male must bring a rifle to church on Sunday in order to ward off Indian attacks.
16. - A person must be eighteen years old to play a pinball machine.
17. - The Fire Department may blow up your house. (Charleston)
18. - It is against the law to drive a motorized vehicle on King Street. (Charleston)
19. - Lifeguards must be present at apartment complex pools, but only after 11:00 PM. (Clemson)
20. - "Vicious Dogs" may not be kept within the city limits. (Clemson)
21. - Dogs in heat shall be confined. (Clemson)
22. - Horses are to wear pants at all times. (Fountain Inn)
23. - The drinking age on Furman University campus is 60 years old. (Greenville)
24. - Carriages may not be driven on sidewalks. (Hilton Head)
25. - One commits a nuisance if he or she leaves a large amount of trash in their own vehicle. (Hilton Head)
26. - It is illegal to dance in public in Lancaster. (Lancaster County)
27. - Persons may not change clothes in a gas station without permission of the owner. (Myrtle Beach)
28. - No one may sleep on the beach at night. (Myrtle Beach)
29. - Dogs may not be on the beach during the summer months during the daytime or the owner may be arrested. (Myrtle Beach)
30. - Eating watermelons in the Magnolia Street cemetery is forbidden. (Spartanburg)

• South Dakota

1. - It is illegal to lie down and fall asleep in a cheese factory.
2. - Movies that show police officers being struck, beaten, or treated in an offensive manner are forbidden.
3. - If there are more than 5 Native Americans on your property you may shoot them.
4. - If three or more Indians are walking down the street together, they can be considered a war party and fired upon. (Spearfish)

• Tennessee

1. - You can't shoot any game other that whales from a moving automobile.
2. - Hollow logs may not be sold
3. - It is illegal to use a lasso to catch a fish.
4. - It is against the law to throw a ball at someone's head for fun.
5. - A license must be purchased before hanging clothes on a clothesline.
6. - The penalty for jumping off a building is death.
7. - More than 8 women may not live in the same house because that would constitute a brothel.
8. - Ministers are to be dedicated to God and therefore are not eligible to hold a seat in either House of the Legislature.
9. - Any person who participates in a duel may not hold any public office in the state.
10. - Stealing a horse is punishible by hanging.
11. - No Christian parent may require their children to pick up trash from the highway on Easter day.
12. - Driving is not to be done while asleep.
13. - It is legal to gather and consume roadkill.
14. - The definition of "dumb animal" includes every living creature.
15. - Interracial marriages are illegal.
16. - Tattooing a minor is a misdemeanor.
17. - It is illegal to dare a child to purchase a beer.
18. - It is illegal to place tacks on a highway.
19. - Skunks may not be carried into the state.
20. - One may not throw bottles at a tree. (Bell Buckle)
21. - It is illegal for a woman to call a man for a date. (Dyersburg)
22. - You may not have more than five inoperable vehicles on a piece of property. (Fayette County)
23. - Bar owners may not let patrons make loud, unusual noises. (Kimball)
24. - In front of their buildings, all businesses must have a "hitching post. (Knoxville)
25. - When you pull up to a stop sign you must fire a gun out the window to warn horse carriages that you are coming. (Lenior County)
26. - By law, anyone who has been drinking is "sober" until he or she "cannot hold onto the ground". (Lexington)
27. - It is illegal to transport an ice cream cone in your pocket. (Lexington)
28. - No one may eat ice cream on the sidewalk. (Lexington)
29. - Spitting on the sidewalk is prohibited. (Lexington)
30. - Illegal for a woman to drive a car unless there is a man either running or walking in front of it waving a red flag to warn approaching motorists and pedestrians. (Memphis)
31. - It's illegal for frogs to croak after 11 PM. (Memphis)
32. - Panhandlers must first obtain a $10 permit before begging on the streets of downtown. (Memphis)
33. -It is illegal to give any pie to fellow diners. (Memphis)
34. - Spitting is prohibited on sidewalks. (Nashville)
35. - No person may keep a cheetah as a pet. (Nashville)
36. - Anyone rollerblading may not tie his or herself to a moving vehicle on a highway. (Nashville)
37. - No person may roller skate and listen to a personal cd player at the same time. (Nashville)
38. - Throwing stones is prohibited as it might break a window. (Nashville)
39. - To play pinball, one must be 18 years old. (Nashville)
40. - All persons riding scooters must ride in single file. (Nashville)
41. - An ordinance forbids anyone to sing the song "It Ain't Goin' To Rain No Mo'. (Oneida)

• Texas

1. - It is illegal to take more that three sips of beer while standing.
2. - You can be legally married by publicly introducing a person as your husband or wife 3 times.
3. - It is illegal for one to shoot a buffalo from the second story of a hotel.
4. - It is illegal to milk another person's cow.
5. - The entire Encyclopedia Britannica is banned in Texas because it contains a formula for making beer at home.
6. - One must acknowledge a supreme being before being able to hold public office.
7. - It is illegal to sell one's eye.
8. - A program has been created in the state that attempts to control the weather.
9. - 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.
10. - 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.
11. - It is illegal to idle or loiter anyplace within the corporate limits of the city for the purpose of flirting or mashing. (Abilene)
12. - Wire cutters can not be carried in your pocket. (Austin)
13. - Collegiate football is banned at Lamar University. (Beaumont)
14. - It is against the law to throw confetti, rubber balls, feather dusters, whips or riding crop, and firecrackers of any kind. (Borger)
15. - It is illegal to dust any public building with a feather duster. (Claredon)
16. - Churches, hotels, halls of assembly, stores, markets, banking rooms, railroad depots, and saloons are required to provide spittoons "of a kind and number to efficiently contain expectorations into them. (El Paso)
17. - It is illegal to drive a motor car down Broadway before noon on Sundays. (Galveston)
18. - Bicycles must be operated at a "reasonable speed". (Galveston)
19. - No person shall throw trash from an airplane. (Galveston)
20. - Landing an airplane on the beach is illegal. (Galveston)
21. - Any person who sits on a sidewalk may be fined up to $500. (Galveston)
22. - No person may disturb a church service by swearing. (Harker Heights)
23. - It is illegal to sell Limburger cheese on Sunday. (Houston)
24. - Beer may not be purchased after midnight on a Sunday, but it may be purchased on Monday. (Houston)
25. - Dogs must be on a leash at ALL times. (Jasper)
26. - It is illegal to take more than three swallows of beer while standing. (LeFors)
27. - It is illegal to drive within an arm's length of alcohol - including alcohol in someone else's blood stream. (Lubbock County)
28. - It is illegal for children to have unusual haircuts. (Mesquite)
29. - Obnoxious odors may not be emitted while in an elevator. (Port Arthur)
30. - It is illegal to do "U Turns". (Richardson)
31. - It is now illegal to place a "for sale" sign on a car if it visible from the street. (Richardson)
32. - It is illegal for both sexes to flirt or respond to flirtation using the eyes and/or hands. (San Antonio)
33. - Cattle thieves may be hanged on the spot. (Temple)
34. - You can ride your horse in the saloon. (Temple)
35. - No one may ride a horse and buggy through the town square. (Temple)
36. - Owners of horses may not ride them at night without tail lights. (Texarkana)

• Utah

1. - It is against the law to fish from horseback.
2. - When a person reaches the age of 50, he/she can then marry their cousin.
3. - Birds have the right of way on all highways.
4. - A husband is responsible for every criminal act committed by his wife while she is in his presence.
5. - It is illegal not to drink milk.
6. - It is illegal to detonate any nuclear weapon.
7. - It is a felony to persistently tread on the cracks between paving stones on the sidewalk of a state highway.
8. - It's legal for restaurants to serve wine with meals, but only if you ask for the wine list.
9. - It is considered an offense to hunt whales.
10. - Alcohol may not be sold during an emergency.
11. - Individuals may not possess beer in containers larger than two liters unless they are a retailer.
12. - Boxing matches that allow biting are not allowed.
13. - It is illegal to cause a catastrophe.
14. - You must have identification to enter a convienence store after dark. (Kaysville)
15. - Women may not swear. (Logan)
16. - Daylight must be visible between partners on a dance floor. (Monroe)
17. - Throwing snowballs will result in a $50 fine. (Provo)
18. - No one may walk down the street carrying a paper bag containing a violin. (Salt Lake County)
19. - Auctions may not be advertised by hiring trombone players to play on the street. (Salt Lake County)
20. - Pharmacists may not sell gunpowder to cure headaches. (Trout Creek)

• Vermont

1. - It is illegal to deny the existence of God.
2. - At one time it was illegal to tie a giraffe to a telephone pole.
3. - Women must obtain written permission from their husbands to wear false teeth.
4. - All residents shall bathe every Saturday night. (Barre)

• Virginia (Daddy Huddle's home state)

1. - Children are not to go trick-or-treating on Halloween.
2. - It is illegal to tickle women.
3. - Driving while not wearing shoes is prohibited.
4. - Police radar detectors are illegal.
5. - Citizens must honk their horn while passing other cars.
6. - No animal may be hunted for on Sunday with the exception of raccoons, which may be hunted until 2:00 AM.
7. - No one may wash a mule on the sidewalk. (Culpeper)
8. - A special license is required for persons wishing to sell such items as tableware and coins. (Frederick)
9. - Spitting on a sea gull is not tolerated. (Norfolk)
10. - Women must wear a corsette after sundown and be in the company of male chaperone. (Norfolk)
11. - No person may keep a skunk as a pet. (Prince William County)
12. - It is illegal to cuss about another. (Prince William County)
13. - It is illegal to park a car on railroad tracks. (Prince William County)
14. - It is illegal to flip a coin in a restaurant to see who pays for a coffee. (Richmond)
15. - It is illegal for a person to ride on the handlebars of a bike. (Virginia Beach)
16. - It is illegal to use profanity on Atlantic Avenue or the boardwalk. (Virginia Beach)
17. - It is unlawful to drive by the same place within 30 minutes on Atlantic Avenue. (Virginia Beach)
18. - It is illegal for a woman to drive on Main Street unless her husband is in front of the car waving a red flag. (Waynesboro)

• Washington (Mommy Huddle's home state!)

1. - All lollipops are banned.
2. - It is illegal to paint polka dots on the American flag.
3. - It is illegal to pretend that one's parents are rich.
4. - You cannot buy meat of any kind on Sunday.
5. - No person may walk about in public if he or she has the common cold.
6. - Destroying a beer cask or bottle of another is illegal.
7. - X-rays may not be used to fit shoes.
8. - It is mandatory for a motorist with criminal intentions to stop at the city limits & phone the chief of police as he is entering town.
9. - People may not buy a mattress on Sunday.
10. - All motor vehicles must be preceded by a man carrying a red flag (daytime) or a red lantern (nighttime) 50 feet in front.
11. - When two trains come to a crossing, neither shall go until the other has passed.
12. - You cannot buy meat of any kind on Sunday.
13. - You may not shuck peanuts on the street. (Bremerton)
14. - It is illegal to display a hypnotized or allegedly hypnotized person in a store window. (Everett)
15. - Dancing and drinking may not occur at the same establishment. (Lynden)
16. - You may not carry a concealed weapon that is over six feet in length. (Seattle)
17. - No one may set fire to another person's property without prior permission. (Seattle)
18. - It is illegal to carry a fishbowl or aquarium onto a bus. (Seattle)
19. - No one may kneel on a pedestrian skywalk. (Spokane)
20. - Persons may not wear a life jacket near the Spokane River. (Spokane)
21. - TV's may not be bought on Sundays. (Spokane)
22. - No structure shall contain more than two toilets that use potable water for flushing. (Waldron Island)
23. - It is illegal to give noxious substances to a bird in any city park. (Walla Walla)
24. - You may not ride an ugly horse. (Wilbur)

• West Virginia

1. - No children may attend school with their breath smelling of "wild onions."
2. - It is illegal to snooze on a train.
3. - Roadkill may be taken home for supper.
4. - When a railroad passes within 1 mile of a community of 100 or more people in it, they must build a station and stop there regularly to pick up and drop off passengers.
5. - Any person who commits adultery shall be fined at least twenty dollars.
6. - A tax of 1 cent is levied for every 16 and 9 ounces of coke sold in a store.
7. - A person may be placed in jail for up to six months for making fun of someone who does not accept a challenge.
8. - A person may not hold public office if he or she has ever participated in a duel.
9. - For each act of public swearing a person shall be fined one dollar.
10. - According to the state constitution, it is unlawful for anyone to own a red or a black flag.
11. - If you wear a hat inside a theater, you may be fined.
12. - Whistling underwater is prohibited.
13. - One may not walk a lion, tiger or leopard, even on a leash. (Aldersen)
14. - Firemen may not whistle or flirt at any woman passing a firehouse. (Huntington)
15. - It is legal to beat your wife so long as it is done in public on Sunday, on the courthouse steps. (Huntington)
16. - No member of the clergy is allowed to tell jokes or humorous stories from the pulpit during a church service. (Nicholas County)

• Wisconsin

1. - Butter substitutes are not allowed to be served in state prisons.
2. - Whenever two trains meet at an intersection of said tracks, neither shall proceed until the other has.
3. - As people used to smuggle it in from Illinois, all yellow butter substitute is banned.
4. - At one time, margarine was illegal.
5. - State Law made it illegal to serve apple pie in public restaurants without cheese.
6. - While all cheese making requires a license, Limburger cheese making requires a master cheese maker's license.
7. - It is illegal to kiss on a train.
8. - It is illegal to cut a woman's hair.
9. - Margarine may not be substituted for butter in
10. - One may not camp in a wagon on any public highway or risk a fine of up to ten dollars
11. - It is a class A misdemeanor to wave a burning torch around in the air.
12. - It is illegal to throw rocks at a railroad car.
13. - Livestock have the right-of-way on public roads.
14. - Tattooing is illegal unless it is done for medical purposes. (Brookfield)
15. - It is unlawful for one to allow another to use the first person's telephone in order to make prank phone calls. (Brookfield)
16. - Screens are required on all windows from May 1 to October 1. (Hudson)
17. - You are not allowed to put litter into someone else's trash receptacle without express permission. (Hudson)
18. - No one may sit on another's parked vehicle without expressed consent of the owner. (Hudson)
19. - It is illegal to tie up your horse along Third Street (Now a major bar strip). (La Crosse)
20. - It is illegal to display an unclothed mannequin in a store window. (La Crosse)
21. - It is illegal to play checkers in public. (La Crosse)
22. - You cannot "worry a squirrel. (La Crosse)
23. - An old ordinance forbids parking for over two hours unless a horse is tied to the car. (Milwaukee)
24. - It is against the law to play a flute and drums on the streets to attract attention. (Milwaukee)
25. - .If one is thought of as offensive looking, it is illegal for him to be in public during the day. (Milwaukee)
26. - It is illegal to purchase or use Sparklers in the city, yet you can buy fully disassembled automatic machine guns. (Milwaukee)
27. - Missiles may not be shot at parade participants. (Racine)
28. - It is illegal to wake a fireman when he is asleep. (Racine)
29. - Women may not walk down a public street at night without being accompanied by a man. (Racine)
30. - Only police officers may shoot birds in the city. (Sheboygan)
31. - No person may water his lawn in such a way as to annoy his or her neighbor. (Sheboygan)
32. - Women are not allowed to wear anything red in public. (St. Croix)
33. - Nuclear weapons may not be manufactured in the city limits. (Sun Prairie)
34. - Persons may not ride a bicycle with their hands off the handlebars. (Sun Prairie)
35. - Cats are forbidden from entering cemeteries. (Sun Prairie)
36. - Even if one gets his/her change "stolen" by a vending machine, hitting the machine violates a city ordinance. (Sun Prairie)
37. - Unremoved snow on one's property is considered a public nuisance. (Sun Prairie)
38. - Reserving a city meeting room under a false name is prohibited. (Wauwatosa)
39. - Spitting on the sidewalk is prohibited. (Wauwatosa)
40. - If a person shall fail to return books he/she has checked out from the library, that person should return their library card to the library until the books are returned. (Wauwatosa)

• Wyoming

1. - All new buildings that cost over $100,000 to build must have %1 of funds spent on art work for the building.
2. - If one is drunk in a mine, he or she could land in jail for up to a year.
3. - Junk dealers may not make any business transactions with drunk persons.
4. - It is illegal to wear a hat that obstructs people's view in a public theater or place of amusement.
5. - Using a firearm to fish is strictly forbidden.
6. - Any person who fails to close a fence is subject to a fine of up to seven hundred and fifty dollars.
7. - It is illegal for women to stand within five feet of a bar while drinking.
8. - You may not take a picture of a rabbit from January to April without an official permit.
9. - Skiing under the influence of alcohol is prohibited.
10. - It is illegal to spit on the steps of a school. (Cheyenne)

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