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Alabama

- It is illegal to play dominoes on Sunday.- It is illegal to wear a fake moustache that causes laughter in church.- Bear wrestling matches are prohibited.- Putting salt on a railroad track may be punishable by death.- Men may not spit in front of the opposite sex.- Masks may not be worn in public.- One must have windshield wipers on one's car. - Solitaire may not be played on Sundays.- In Aniston one can't wear blue jean's down Noble Street.

Alaska

- Huskies are not allowed in school buildings.- No child may build a snowman taller than himself on school property.- In Fairbanks it's illegal to feed alcoholic beverages to a moose.

Arizona

- Any misdemeanor committed while wearing a red mask is considered a felony.- It's unlawful to refuse a person a glass of water.- In Glendale it's illegal to drive a car in reverse.- In Globe it's illegal to play cards in the street with a Native American.- In Hayden it's illegal to disturb bullfrogs or cottontail rabbits with in the city limits.- In Nogales one can't wear suspenders.- In Tucson women can't wear pants.

Arkansas

- A man can beat his wife only once per month.- In Little Rock dogs can't bark after 6pm.- In Little Rock if a man and woman flirt with each other on the streets they could be jailed for 30 days.

California

- It is a misdemeanor to shoot at any kind of game from a moving vehicle, unless the target is a whale.- It is illegal to set a mousetrap without a hunting license.- Animals are banned from mating publicly within 1,500 feet from a tavern, school or place of worship.- Woman can't drive while wearing a housecoat.- Bathhouses are illegal.- It's illegal to eat an orange while in the bathtub.- It's illegal to prevent children from playfully jumping over puddles of water.- In Blyth a person must own two cows before she/he is permitted to wear cowboy boots in public.- In Pacific Grove, "molesting" butterflies can result in a $500 fine.- In Pasadena it's illegal for a secretary to be alone in a room with her boss. - In Long Beach its illegal to curse on a mini-golf course.- In Los Angeles it's illegal to cry on a witness stand in any state court.- In Los Angeles it's also illegal to bathe two babies in the same tub at the same time.- In Oakland it's illegal to rob a birds nest that's in a public cemetery.- In San Francisco it's illegal to beat a rug in front of your house.

Colorado

- In Denver it's illegal to mistreat rats.- In Denver it's also against the law to loan your next door neighbor your vacuum. - In Logan County, it is illegal for a man to kiss a woman while she is asleep.- In Pueblo, it is illegal to let a dandelion grow within city limits.- In Sterling a loose a pet cat must have a tail light.

Connecticut

- It's illegal to dispose of used razorblades.- Any one caught biking (riding a bicycle) over 65mph will be ticketed.- In Devon it's against the law to walk backwards after sunset.- In Hartford it's illegal to educate a dog.- In Hartford a man can't kiss his wife on Sundays.

Delaware

- "R" rated movies can't be shown in drive in theaters.- Getting married on a dare is grounds for an annulment. - On Fenwick Island it's illegal to lie down on a beach at night.- In Lewes it's illegal to wear pants that are "form fitting" around the waist.- In Rehoboth one may not whisper in church.- In Rehoboth changing into or out of a swimsuit in a public restroom is prohibited.- In South Bethany anyone walking a dog must carry a bag with them to pick up the dogs "poops" or risk a $100 fine.

Florida

- Women can be fined for falling asleep under a hairdryer as can the salon owner.- It's illegal for a single, divorced, or widowed woman to Parachute on Sunday afternoons.- It's illegal to sing in a public place while attired in a swimsuit.- Walking with in 150ft zone between the street and a beach while topless is prohibited.- It's considered an offense to shower naked.- It's illegal to skateboard without a license.- It's against the law to put livestock on a school bus.

Georgia

- It's illegal for a barber to advertise his prices.- It's illegal to tie a giraffe to a telephone pole.- It's illegal to change the cloths on a store storefront mannequin unless the shades are drawn.- In Columbus it's illegal to sit on your porch in an indecent position.- In Jonesboro it's illegal to say "Hobo".- In Quitman it's illegal for chickens to cross the road.

Hawaii

- It's illegal to appear in public wearing only swimming trunks.- It's illegal to put pennies in your ear.- All residents may be fined for not owning a boat.

Idaho

- It's illegal to look unhappy.- Boxes of candy given as romantic gifts must weigh over 50lbs. - In Idaho falls it's illegal for anyone over 88 to ride a motorcycle.- In Tamarack it's illegal to purchase onions after dark except with a special permit from the sheriff.

Illinois

- You may be arrested for vagrancy if you do not have at least a one dollar bill on your person.- In the city of Chicago, a hat pin is considered a concealed weapon, this law still applies to us today. Now it's part of the same law that makes it illegal for people to carry switchblades.- In Chicago it's illegal to take a French poodle to the opera.- In Joliet it's illegal for one to mispronounce the city's name.- In Zion it's illegal to teach pets to smoke cigars.

Indiana

- It's illegal to bathe in the winter time.- Liquor stores can't sell milk or cold soft drinks.- In Elkhart it's illegal for a barber to threaten to cut a child's ears off.- In Gary one can't attend a public theater or ride on public transport within 4 hrs of eating an onion or garlic.

Iowa

- A man with a moustache can't kiss a woman in public.- Kisses can't last for more than 5 minutes- In Dubuque any hotel within the city limits must have a water bucket and a hitching post in front of the building.- In Mount Vernon no one can pick a flower from a city park.- In Mount Vernon all softball diamond lights must be turned off at 10:30 pm.- Within Ottumwa city limits a man can't wink to any woman he doesn't know.

Kansas

- It's illegal for restaurants to sell cherry pie la mode on Sundays.- In Wichita it's illegal to carry a concealed bean snapper.- In Wichita a husbands mistreatment of his mother-in-law, can't be used as grounds for a divorce.

Kentucky

- It's illegal to remarry the same man four times.- In Owensboro a woman can't buy a hat without her husband's permission.

Louisiana

- One may either be fined 5thousand dollars, or sentenced to up to one year in prison for running an abortion advertisement.- It's against the law to gargle in public.- It's illegal to wear an alligator costume.- Catching lizards at night is prohibited.- In New Orleans's it's illegal for a woman to drive unless her husband is in front of the car waving a flag.- In Sulphur it's illegal to be an alcoholic.

Maine

- The most money one can legally win gambling is three dollars.- After Jan 14th a person can be fined for having Christmas decorations still up.- In Portland, it is illegal for men to tickle women under the chin with feather dusters. - It's also illegal to have untied shoe laces while walking down a street in Portland.- In Waterville it's illegal for one to blow ones nose in public.

Maryland

- It's Illegal to mistreat oysters.- In Baltimore it's illegal to scrub or wash sinks no matter how dirty they get.- In Halethorpe it's illegal to kiss another person for more than 1 second.

Massachusetts

- Mourners at a wake can't eat more than 3 sandwiches.- Snoring is illegal unless all bedroom windows are shut and securely locked.- It's illegal to wear a goatee with out a license.- Hunting on Sundays is prohibited.- It's illegal to go to bed without first having a full bath.- It's illegal to have a water gun fight/duel.- In Boston two people may not kiss in front of a church.- In Boston one can't eat peanuts while in church.- In Boston a citizen may not own more than 3 dogs.- In Marlboro a citizen can't own more than 2 dogs.- In Salem even a married couple can't sleep together in the nude in rented rooms.

Michigan

- A state law stipulates that a woman's hair legally belongs to her husband.- One can't swear in front of women or children.- Under state law dentists are officially classified as "mechanics".- In Detroit, it is illegal to make love in a car unless it is parked on your property.- It's against the law to serenade your girlfriend in Kalamazoo.

Minnesota

- It's illegal to sleep naked.- All men riding motorcycles must wear shirts.- Every man in Brainerd is required by law to grow a beard.- In International Falls dogs can't chase cats up a telegraph pole, owners can be finned.- In Minneapolis, double-parkers can be put on a chain gang.- In St. Cloud hamburgers can't be eaten on Sundays.

Mississippi

- Cattle rustling is punishable by hanging.- In Oxford one may not spit on the sidewalks on the square.- In Oxford Motor vehicles on the square are prohibited.- In Truro it is still legal to kill one's "servant."

Missouri

- A man must have a permit to shave.- In Excelsior Springs it's illegal to make a squirrel worry.- In Kansas city instillation of a four legged bathtub with toes that resemble those of an animal is prohibited.- In Marquette it's illegal for more than 4 unrelated persons to occupy the same living space.- In University City it's illegal for a person to have a yard sale in your "front yard". It's also illegal to have more than 2 yard sales a year.

Montana

- It's a felony for a wife to open her husbands mail.- In Billings one can't raise pet rats.- In Excelsior Springs one can't throw a ball within city limits.- In Helena no item can be thrown across a street.- In Helena a woman's cloths must weigh more than 3lb 2oz before she can legally dance on a saloon table.- In Whitehall it's illegal to operate a vehicle with ice picks attached to it's wheels.

Nebraska

- It is illegal for a mother to give her daughter a perm without a state license.- It is illegal for bar owners to sell beer unless they are simultaneously brewing a kettle of soup.- In Omaha, barbers are forbidden from shaving their customers' chests.- If a child burps during a church service in Omaha, his or her parents may be arrested.- In Waterloo, barbers are forbidden from eating onions between 7am and 7pm.

Nevada

- It is illegal to drive a camel on the highway.- In Eureka, men who wear moustaches are forbidden from kissing women.- Every one walking the streets of Elko is required to wear a mask.- In Las Vegas it's illegal to pawn ones dentures.- In Nyala, a man is forbidden from buying drinks for more than three people other than himself at any one period during the day.

New Hampshire

- It's against the law to collect seaweed or rockweed from the seashore that is below the high watermark.- It's illegal to sell the clothes of one's back to pay off a gambling dept.- It's illegal to dye margarine pink.

New Jersey

- It is against the law to "frown" at a police officer.- It is illegal to slurp soup.- In Dumont it's illegal to spit on the sidewalks on Sundays.- In Newark, it is illegal to sell ice cream after 6pm, unless the customer has a note from his doctor.- In Trenton, it is illegal to throw a bad pickle in the street.

New Mexico

- In Carrizozo it's forbidden for a female to appear unshaven in public.- In Deming one can't spit on the steps of the opera house.- In Las Cruces one can't carry a lunch box down Main Street.

New York

- It's against the law to throw a ball at a person's head just for fun.- A license must be obtained for hanging cloths on a clothesline.- In Walden you can't give someone a drink of water with out a permit.- In NYC a woman is permitted to go topless in public provided it's not being used as a business. They can also ride the subway topless (since it's okay for the men to do it too).- In NYC it's illegal to smoke with in 100 ft of a public building.

North Carolina

- It's illegal for a bingo game to last longer than 5 hrs (unless this game is being played at a fair).- In Asheville it's illegal to sneeze within city limits.- In Charlotte women must have their bodies covered by at least 16 yards of cloth at all times.

North Dakota

- It is illegal to lie down and fall asleep with your shoes on. - It is illegal to serve beer and pretzels at the same time in any bar, club, or restaurant

Ohio

- It's illegal to fish for whales on Sundays.- In Cleveland it's illegal to operate a motor vehicle while sitting in someone's lap.- In Cleveland it's also illegal for women to were patented leather shoes.- In Oxford it's illegal for a woman to strip off her clothing while in front of a picture of a man.

Oklahoma

- Dogs must have a permit signed by the mayor in order to congregate in groups of three or more on private property.- Oklahoma will not tolerate anyone taking a bite out of another's hamburger.- People who make "ugly faces" at dogs may be fined and/or jailed.- Women can't do their own hair with out being licensed by the state.- Cars must be tethered outside of public buildings.- In Schulter it's illegal for a woman that's either wearing only lingered or a towel or who's totally nude to gamble.

Oregon

- Dishes must drip dry.- Ice Cream can't be eaten on Sundays.- It's illegal to buy or sell marijuana, yet it's legal to smoke it on your own property.- It's illegal to be seen in public with the number 69 on any of ones clothing.- In Beaverton you must buy a $10 permit to install a burglar alarm.- In Eugene it's illegal to show movies or attend a car race on Saturdays.- In Hood River juggling without a license is prohibited.- In Stanfield no more than two people can share a single drink.- In Stanfield cloth towel dispensers are banned from restrooms.- In Willowdale no man may curse while having sex with his wife.

Pennsylvania

- A person who has participated in a duel is no longer eligible to become a Governor.- A minister is prohibited from performing a marriage if either the bride or groom is drunk.- Men can't purchase alcohol without written consent of their wives.- In Morrisville women need a permit to wear cosmetics.- In Philadelphia you can't put pretzels in bags.

Rhode Island

- When passing a car on the left you are required to make a loud noise.- It's illegal to throw pickle juice on a trolley.- In Newport, it's illegal to smoke a pipe after sunset.- In Providence it's against the law to jump off a bridge.

South Carolina

- Musical Instruments may not be sold on Sundays.- A person must be 18 yrs old to operate a pinball machine.

South Dakota

- It's illegal to fall asleep in a cheese factory.- Movies that show police officers being struck, beaten, or treated in an offensive manor are forbidden.- In Sioux Falls hotels are expected to have twin beds in every room which have to be at least 2ft apart. A couple can't make love on the floor between the two beds.

Tennessee

- It's illegal to transport a skunk across state lines (unless it's to be used at a zoo).- It is illegal to use a lasso to catch a fish.- In Dyersburg, it is illegal for a woman to call a man for a date.- In Memphis it's illegal to give any pie to a fellow dinner, it's illegal to take any unfinished pie out of a restaurant.

Texas

- It's illegal to shoot a buffalo from the second story of a hotel.- You can't go bare foot without getting a special $5 permit.- It's illegal to sell ones own eye.- It is illegal to milk another person's cow.- In Houston, it is illegal to sell Limburger cheese on Sunday.- In LeFors, it is illegal to take more than three swallows of beer while standing.- In Mesquite it's illegal for children to have "unusual" haircuts.

Utah

- A husband is responsible for every criminal act committed by his wife while she is in his presence.- Birds have the right of way on highways.- In Monroe, daylight must be visible between partners on a dance floor.

Vermont

- A woman must obtain written permission from their husband to wear false teeth.- In Rutland it's illegal to allow ones car to backfire.

Virginia

- An unmarried person can not have sex, this crime is punishable as a class 4 misdemeanor.- Driving with out wearing shoes is prohibited.- It's illegal to tickle women.- In Lebanon it's illegal to kick your wife out of bed.- In Norfolk a man may face up to 60 days in jail for patting a woman's derriere (bottom).- Also in Norfolk spitting on a seagull is not tolerated.- In Richmond it's illegal to flip a coin at any eating establishment to see who pays for coffee.- In Victoria it's illegal to skate down the sidewalk of Maine Street.- In Virginia Beach it's illegal to ride on the handlebars of a bicycle.

Washington

- All lollipops are banned.- It's illegal to buy any meat product on Sunday.- One can't buy a mattress on a Sunday.- In Bremerton one can't shuck peanuts on the street.- In Lynden dancing and drinking may not occur at the same establishment.- In Spokane televisions can't be bought on Sundays.

West Virginia

- It is illegal to snooze on a train.- If you wear a hat inside a theater you can be fined.- Road kill can be taken home for dinner.- In Nicholas County, no clergy members may tell jokes or humorous stories from the pulpit during church services.

Wisconsin

- It is illegal to cut a woman's hair.- It is illegal to kiss on a train.- Unless a person specifically orders margarine it's prohibited to serve it as a substitute for butter.- In Foxpoint it's illegal for dogs to bark profusely, snarl or make any menacing gestures.- In St. Croix, women are not allowed to wear anything red in public

Wyoming

- In public theaters or places of amusement it's illegal to wear a hat that obstructs another persons view.- It's illegal for women to stand any closer to the bar than 5 feet while drinking.- It's illegal to tickle women.