Weird American Laws

**allrevvedup** · 07 Nov 2006, 16:06

These may have been used before...either way enjoy!

NEW YORK

Women may go topless in public, providing it is not being used as a business.

It is illegal for a woman to be on the street wearing "body hugging clothing.

Citizens may not greet each other by "putting one's thumb to the nose and wiggling the fingers".

A fine of $25 can be levied for flirting.

It is against the law to throw a ball at someone's head for fun.

The penalty for jumping off a building is death.

New Yorkers cannot dissolve a marriage for irreconcilable differences, unless they both agree to it.

A person may not walk around on Sundays with an ice cream cone in his/her pocket.

While riding in an elevator, one must talk to no one, and fold his hands while looking toward the door.

Slippers are not to be worn after 10:00pm.

CALIFORNIA

Animals are banned from mating publicly within 1,500 feet of a tavern, school, or place of worship.

It is a misdemeanor to shoot at any kind of game from a moving vehicle, unless the target is a whale.

Women may not drive in a house coat.

No vehicle without a driver may exceed 60 miles per hour.

TEXAS

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

It is illegal to milk another person's cow.

A recently passed anticrime law requires criminals to give their victims 24 hours notice, either orally or in writing, and to explain the nature of the crime to be committed

FLORIDA

One may not commit any "unnatural acts" with another person.

Unmarried couples may not commit "lewd acts" and live together in the same residence.

Corrupting the public morals is defined as a nuisance, and is declared a misdemeanor offense.

Doors of all public buildings must open outwards.

It is illegal to sell your children.

Women may be fined for falling asleep under a hair dryer, as can the salon owner.

A special law prohibits unmarried women from parachuting on Sunday or she shall risk arrest, fine, and/or jailing.

If an elephant is left tied to a parking meter, the parking fee has to be paid just as it would for a vehicle.

It is illegal to sing in a public place while attired in a swimsuit.

Men may not be seen publicly in any kind of strapless gown.

TENNESSEE

Driving is not to be done while asleep.

It is legal to gather and consume roadkill.

The definition of "dumb animal" includes every living creature.

It is illegal to dare a child to purchase a beer.

tinkerbell · 07 Nov 2006, 16:10

Weird laws but very amusing.

Lord Kagan · 08 Nov 2006, 18:24

Great laws

07 Nov 2006, 16:06	#1
allrevvedup "Most things that i worry about, never happen anyway" Join Date: 29.11.2003 Location: Liverpool Posts: 5,354	Weird American Laws These may have been used before...either way enjoy! NEW YORK Women may go topless in public, providing it is not being used as a business. It is illegal for a woman to be on the street wearing "body hugging clothing. Citizens may not greet each other by "putting one's thumb to the nose and wiggling the fingers". A fine of $25 can be levied for flirting. It is against the law to throw a ball at someone's head for fun. The penalty for jumping off a building is death. New Yorkers cannot dissolve a marriage for irreconcilable differences, unless they both agree to it. A person may not walk around on Sundays with an ice cream cone in his/her pocket. While riding in an elevator, one must talk to no one, and fold his hands while looking toward the door. Slippers are not to be worn after 10:00pm. CALIFORNIA Animals are banned from mating publicly within 1,500 feet of a tavern, school, or place of worship. It is a misdemeanor to shoot at any kind of game from a moving vehicle, unless the target is a whale. Women may not drive in a house coat. No vehicle without a driver may exceed 60 miles per hour. TEXAS It is illegal for one to shoot a buffalo from the second story of a hotel. It is illegal to milk another person's cow. A recently passed anticrime law requires criminals to give their victims 24 hours notice, either orally or in writing, and to explain the nature of the crime to be committed FLORIDA One may not commit any "unnatural acts" with another person. Unmarried couples may not commit "lewd acts" and live together in the same residence. Corrupting the public morals is defined as a nuisance, and is declared a misdemeanor offense. Doors of all public buildings must open outwards. It is illegal to sell your children. Women may be fined for falling asleep under a hair dryer, as can the salon owner. A special law prohibits unmarried women from parachuting on Sunday or she shall risk arrest, fine, and/or jailing. If an elephant is left tied to a parking meter, the parking fee has to be paid just as it would for a vehicle. It is illegal to sing in a public place while attired in a swimsuit. Men may not be seen publicly in any kind of strapless gown. TENNESSEE Driving is not to be done while asleep. It is legal to gather and consume roadkill. The definition of "dumb animal" includes every living creature. It is illegal to dare a child to purchase a beer.

07 Nov 2006, 16:10	#2
tinkerbell Mega Loafer Join Date: 16.09.2006 Location: N. Ireland Posts: 4,562	Weird laws but very amusing.

08 Nov 2006, 18:24	#3
Lord Kagan On the other hand, You have different fingers Join Date: 17.05.2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 8,833	Great laws