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by Alexis » Sat Jul 03, 2004 7:40 am

Here's a fabulous collection of Strange Laws in America that can date back very far. Most of these laws remain in the books today, even if rarely enforced. :shock:





*Alaska law says that you can't look at a moose from an airplane.



*In Corpus Christie, Texas, it is illegal to raise alligators in your home.



*In Miami, it is forbidden to imitate an animal.



*It is against the law to mispronounce the name of the State of Arkansas in that State.



*In Illinois, the law is that a car must be driven with the steering wheel.



*California law prohibits a woman from driving a car while dressed in a housecoat.



*In Memphis, Tennessee, a woman is not to drive a car unless a man warns approaching motorists or pedestrians by walking in front of the car that is being driven.



*In Tennessee, it is against the law to drive a car while sleeping.



*In New York, it is against the law for a blind person to drive an automobile.



*In West Virginia, only babies can ride in a baby carriage.



*In Georgia, it is against the law to slap a man on the back or front.



*A barber is not to advertise prices in the State of Georgia.



*In Louisiana, a bill was introduced years ago in the State House of Representatives that fixed a ceiling on haircuts for bald men of 25 cents.



*In Oklahoma, no baseball team can hit the ball over the fence or out of a ballpark.



*In Rochester, Michigan, the law is that anyone bathing in public must have the bathing suit inspected by a police officer !



*In Kentucky, it's the law that a person must take a bath once a year.



*In Utah, birds have the right of way on any public highway.



*In Ohio, one must have a license to keep a bear.



*In Tennessee, a law exists which prohibits the sale of bologna (sandwich meat) on Sunday.



*In Virginia, the Code of 1930 has a statute which prohibits corrupt practices or bribery by any person other than political candidates.



*In Providence, Rhode Island, it is against the law to jump off a bridge.



*In the State of Kansas, you're not allowed to drive a buffalo through a street.



*In Florida, it is against the law to put livestock on a school bus.



*In New Jersey, cabbage can't be sold on Sunday.



*In Galveston, Texas, it is illegal to have a camel run loose in the street!



*In North Carolina, it is against the law for dogs and cats to fight.



*In Cleveland, Ohio, it is unlawful to leave chewing gum in public places.



*In Virginia, chickens cannot lay eggs before 8:00 a.m., and must be done before 4:00 p.m.



*In New York, it is against the law for children to pick up or collect cigarette and cigar butts.



*In Massachusetts, it is against the law to put tomatos in clam chowder.



*In Washington State, you can't carry a concealed weapon that is over 6 feet in length.



*In Kentucky, it is illegal for a merchant to force a person into his place of business for the purpose of making a sale.



*It is against the law in Connecticut for a man to write love letters to a girl whose mother or father has forbidden the relationship.



*In Michigan, married couples must live together or be imprisoned.



*In California, a law created in 1925 makes it illegal to wiggle while dancing.



*In Utah, daylight must be visible between dancing couples.



*In Michigan, it is against the law for a lady to lift her skirt more than 6 inches while walking through a mud puddle.



*In North Carolina, it is against the law for a rabbit to race down the street.



*In Georgia, it's against the law to spread a false rumor.



*In West Virginia, one can't cook sauerkraut or cabbage due to the odors and the offence is subject to imprisonment.



*In Missouri, a man must have a permit to shave.



*The law states that more than 3000 sheep cannot be herded down Hollywood Blvd. at any one time.



*In Texas, it is still a "hanging offense" to steal cattle.
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by cooljack » Sat Jul 03, 2004 12:17 pm

tireddddd after reading it alll, but gud thou' 8)
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Re: Strange but true!

by Fiddler » Sat Jul 03, 2004 2:12 pm

Alexis wrote:[b]


*Alaska law says that you can't look at a moose from an airplane.



This ought only to be applicable to pilots...
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Re: Strange but true!

by xylocaine » Sat Jul 03, 2004 3:46 pm

Alexis wrote:
*In Virginia, chickens cannot lay eggs before 8:00 a.m., and must be done before 4:00 p.m.




Are they forced to lay eggs by any mechanical means?? Do they have to control themselves to adhere to the timings??? :lol:
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by sree » Sat Jul 03, 2004 4:49 pm

v have one such strange law in place in hyderabad, which the police suddenly remember and try to enforce it..



"All hotels, restaurents, chai bandis ,... wat not,, everythin should be closed down by 21.00 and all the roads should be deserted by 21.30"
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by azazel » Sat Jul 03, 2004 5:04 pm

sree wrote:v have one such strange law in place in hyderabad, which the police suddenly remember and try to enforce it




not anymore buddy.. :twisted:
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by sree » Sat Jul 03, 2004 5:25 pm

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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by CtrlAltDel » Sun Jul 04, 2004 11:51 pm

azazel wrote:
sree wrote:v have one such strange law in place in hyderabad, which the police suddenly remember and try to enforce it
not anymore buddy.. :twisted:
...ya...the right pockets have been filled with the right amounts...:roll:



do u know that in Indian Penal Code, a policeman can confront any man and woman sitting together anywhere and demand proof of marriage. If they cannot prove it they can be booked.

:D i wud have spent most of last 15 years in Jail....:lol:
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by azazel » Mon Jul 05, 2004 12:01 am

was talkin to PSD .. he said according to IPC.. even flying a kite is a punishable offence.. dunno abt the context of this tho :roll:
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Starnge Laws: Rwally Strange

by dancewithrahul » Mon Jul 05, 2004 2:24 pm

THat was really strange, tell me u were against any of them ever :P
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by ZC » Mon Jul 05, 2004 4:13 pm

bull shit is usually strange ......... :roll: :roll: :roll:
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Ghoda (Over) Ruled By Gadha!

by HH » Mon Jul 05, 2004 4:32 pm

Ghoda (Over) Ruled By Gadha!

The Ghoda has to Submit Proof of Merit / Caste / Residence ... All Thanks to the Laws Passed by Elected Bada Gadhas, Rules Framed by Biichkaa Appointed Gadhas and Enforced by Chhotaa Gadhas .... :? :wink:

Poor Ghoda ... Has To Carry the Gadha & Win The Race Too! :P

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