State code allows only 5 minutes for one to vote. Source: Section 17-9-13 of Alabama Code Link
California
In Los Angeles, It is not legal to bathe two babies at the same time in the same tub.
In Riverside, Kissing on the lips, unless both parties wipe their lips with carbonized rose water, is against the local health ordinance.
In Walnut, No person shall wear a mask or disguise on a public street without a permit from the sheriff. Source: 17-32 Mask or disguise--Wearing.
In Walnut, It shall be unlawful for any person to fly, above an altitude of ten feet above the ground, or near any electrical conductive public utility wires or facilities, any kite or balloon which has a body or any parts, tail, string or ribbon Source: 17-1 Kite flying restricted
China
According to a law in China, you must be intelligent to go to college. Guess the guy who wrote this did NOT go to college.
Colorado
Colorado Water laws prohibit the use of rain barrels or any methods to catch rain for use. They claim the rain has already been legally allocated to the state and individual may not capture and use water to which he/she does not have a right. Link
Illinois
A state law requires that a man's female companion shall call him "master" while out on a date. The law does not apply to married couples.
In Zion, It is illegal for anyone to give cats, dogs, or other domesticated animals a lighted cigar.
Indiana
In Indianapolis, No horse shall be driven or ridden on any street in the city at a speed in excess of ten (10) miles per hour. Source: Code 1975, § 29-5 Link
Iowa
In Ottumwa, It is illegal for any man, within the corporate city limits, to wink at any female with whom he is "unacquainted."
Kansas
In Topeka, Servers are forbidden to serve wine in teacups.
Kentucky
A female shall not appear in a bathing suit on any highway within this state. section 1376m-1, 1376m-2 Repealed: January 1, 1975
Louisiana
In New Orleans, Fire Code outlaws the cursing of firefighters while they are in the performance of thier duties. Source: Sec. 74-2 Link
Maryland
In Baltimore, It is illegal to take a lion to the movies.
Minnesota
Many municipalities in Minnesota (including Anoka County) still have a Vagrancy law on the books that makes it misdemeanor for a person, with ability to work, who is without lawful means of support, and does not seek employment, and is not under 18 years of age. Link
Mississippi
A state law prohibits the seduction of a female over the age of eighteen by promised or pretended marriage. Source: § 97-29-55. Codes, 1892, § 1298;
Nebraska
It is not legal for a tavern owner to serve beer unless a nice kettle of soup is also brewing.
Nevada
In Reno, It is unlawful for any person to carry on, conduct or maintain any marathon dancing or marathon walking Source: Code 1966, § 11.12.130
New Jersey
In Bergen County, Blue laws still in effect. The only retail outlets permitted to be open on Sundays are grocery stores and liquor stores. Link
New York
It is against the law to throw a ball at someone's head for fun.
A license must be purchased before hanging clothes on a clothesline.
A fine of $25 can be levied for flirting. This old law specifically prohibits men from turning around on any city street and looking "at a woman in that way." A second conviction for a crime of this magnitude calls for the violating male to be forced to wear a "pair of horse-blinders" wherever and whenever he goes outside for a stroll.
In Carmel, A man cannot be seen in public while wearing a jacket and pants that do not match.
In Greene, During a concert, it is illegal to eat peanuts and walk backwards on the sidewalks.
In Ocean City, It is illegal to eat in the street in residential neighborhoods, and the only beverage you can drink on the beach is water in a clear plastic bottle.
In Ocean City, It is illegal for men to go topless in the center of town.
In Staten Island, You may only water your lawn if the hose is held in your hand.
In Staten Island, It is illegal for a father to call his son a "faggot" or "queer" in an effort to curb "girlie behavior."
New York City
You may not smoke within 100 feet of the entrance to a public building.
Women may go topless in public, providing it is not being used as a business.
It is illegal to have permit dancing in an establishment that sells food without a cabaret license. Link
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".
North Carolina
It is illegal to hold more than two sessions of bingo per week, and those sessions may not exceed 5 hours each session. Source: § 14-309.8. Link
Ohio
In Oxford, It is unlawful for a woman to appear in public while unshaven. This includes legs and face.
In Youngstown, You may not run out of gas. Source: Youngstown City Ordinances, Section 331.44 Link
Tennessee
It is unlawful for any person to import, possess, or cause to be imported into this state any type of live skunk, or to sell, barter, exchange or otherwise transfer any live skunk, except that the prohibitions of this section shall not apply to bona fide zoological parks and research institutions. Source: 70-4-208. Unlawful importation of skunks - Penalty.
You must beleive in god to be elected into office. You also are not permitted into office if you were in contendant in a duel. Source: Tennessee Constitution - Article IX Link
West Virginia
If any person arrived at the age of discretion profanely curse or swear or get drunk in public, he shall be fined by a justice one dollar for each offense Source: §61-8-15. Profane swearing and drunkenness; penalty.
It is illegal to taunt someone for not accepting a challenge for a duel. Actual: If any person post another, or in writing or in print use any reproachful or contemptuous language to or concerning another, for not fighting a duel, or for not sending or accepting a challenge, he shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction, shall be confined in jail not more than six months, or fined not exceeding one hundred dollars. Source: §61-2-24. Taunting for nonparticipation in duel; penalty.
State code deems it unlawful for any person to have in his possession or to display any red or black flag. Source: West Virginia Code 61-1-6 Link
Wisconsin
The serving of colored oleomargarine or margarine at a public eating place as a substitute for table butter is prohibited unless it is ordered by the customer. Source: 97.18(4)
In Sun Prairie, No rider of a bicycle shall remove both hands from the handlebars or practice any trick or fancy riding in any street in the city nor shall any bicycle rider carry or ride any other person so that two persons are on the bicycle at one time, unless a seat is provided for a second person. Source: Section 10.32.020 Manner of operation restricted.
In Wauwatosa, No person shall spit... upon the floor or stairways of any public hall or building or upon the floor ...or upon any sidewalk abutting on any public street or alley of said city.
__________________ I'm here for a good time, to h*ll with the red wine, pour me some moonshine!
Those are good ones. Weird what you can find on the books if you dig. Don't have links, but some weird laws concerning alcohol about 20 years ago in Oklahoma, city ordinances:
Beer Joints: No hard stuff, Live Bands but no dancing, closed 10:00 pm
Clubs: No beer, Admission was 1 Fifth Alcohol (your choice). Your name was put on the bottle & it was stored behind the bar. You bought "set-ups" they mixed the drink from your bottle. Music provided by a Juke Box & they did allow dancing. Closed at 2:00 am.
Leave city limits: Anything goes - all night. Beer, liquer by the drink, bands, dancing.
Ohio
In Oxford, It is unlawful for a woman to appear in public while unshaven. This includes legs and face.
those Ohio wimmin be breaking the law all the time ....LOL!
__________________ I might not be playing with a full deck... But I am playing with a full clip!!! (gunnut2u)
In Alaska , it is illegal to shoot an animal and let someone else tag it, however, if 2 people shoot the same animal then it is up to them to fight it out as to who gets to tag it...
It is also illegal to leave rotting fish heads on the ground unless you are going to eat them...otherwise it is considered littering.
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[I]You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!:( [/I]
The mere possession of a lottery ticket is illegal in North Carolina and may result in a $2,000 fine. Full text of the law.
No one may be a professional fortune-teller, and if one wishes to pursue the practice as an amateur, it must be practiced in a school or church. Full text of the law.
It’s against the law to sing off key.
Elephants may not be used to plow cotton fields. While having sex, you must stay in the missionary position and have the shades pulled.
If a man and a woman who aren’t married go to a hotel/motel and register themselves as married then, according to state law, they are legally married.
All couples staying overnight in a hotel must have a room with double beds that are at least two feet apart.
It is illegal to have sex in a churchyard.
Oral sex is considered a crime against nature. A marriage can be declared void if either of the two persons is physically impotent. Full text of the law.
Persons in possession of illegal substances must pay taxes on them. Full text of the law.
A three dollar tax must be paid on all white goods sold. Full text of the law.
Organizations may not hold their meetings while the members present are in costume. Why does this law exist? Full text of the law. Bingo games may not last over 5 hours unless it is held at a fair. Full text of the law.
Serving alcohol at a bingo game is not allowed
In Charlotte
Charlotte Women must have their bodies covered by at least 16 yards of cloth at all times.
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Craig
Who refreshes others will be refreshed. Proverbs 11:25
Rabbits may not be shot from motorboats.
Pedestrians crossing the highways at night must wear tail lights. No one may catch fish with his bare hands.
The state game rule prohibits the use of mules to hunt ducks.
If two trains meet on the same track, neither shall proceed until the other has passed.
Dumb Laws in Kansas
Rabbits may not be shot from motorboats.
Pedestrians crossing the highways at night must wear tail lights. No one may catch fish with his bare hands.
The state game rule prohibits the use of mules to hunt ducks.
If two trains meet on the same track, neither shall proceed until the other has passed. City Laws in Kansas
Derby
It is illegal to urinate on the side of a building. Full text of the law.
Hitting a vending machine that stole your money is illegal. Full text of the law.
Persons may not “screech” their tires while driving. Full text of the law.
Riding an animal down any road is against the law. Full text of the law.
Dodge City
It is illegal to spit on a sidewalk.
Lawrence
All cars entering the city limits must first sound their horn to warn the horses of their arrival.
No one may wear a bee in their hat.
Overland Park
One may not picket a funeral. Why does this law exist? Full text of the law.
Russell
Musical car horns are banned.
Salina
It is against the law to leave your car running unattended.
Topeka
It is illegal to drive one’s car through a parade. Full text of the law.
Many cities have laws to force citizens to keep their yards in decent shape. Full text of the law.
No one may sing the alphabet on the streets at night.
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Craig
Who refreshes others will be refreshed. Proverbs 11:25
Citizens must honk their horn while passing other cars.
Children are not to go trick-or-treating on Halloween.
It is illegal to tickle women.
No animal may be hunted for on Sunday with the exception of raccoons, which may be hunted until 2:00 AM. Full text of the law.
City Laws in Virginia
Culpeper
No one may wash a mule on the sidewalk.
Dayton
A person of color may not be oustide or within the city limits after 7 pm.
Frederick
Any person who owns a pool risks a $2500 fine for not closing the gate to the pool when they get done swimming in it. Full text of the law.
A special license is required for persons wishing to sell such items as tableware and coins. Full text of the law.
Norfolk
Spitting on a sea gull is not tolerated.
A man may face 60 days in jail for patting a woman’s derriere.
Women must wear a corsette after sundown and be in the company of male chaperone.
Prince William County
No person may keep a skunk as a pet. Full text of the law.
It is illegal to cuss about another. Full text of the law.
Richmond
It is illegal to flip a coin in a restaurant to see who pays for a coffee.
Stafford County
It is legal for a man to beat his wife on the courthouse steps so long as it is before 8:00 pm.
Victoria
It is illegal to skate down the sidewalk of Main Street.
Virginia Beach
If you are drunk and not driving your car, and the person who is driving the car is drunk as well, you may both receive DUI’s.
It is illegal for a person to ride on the handlebars of a bike.
It is illegal to use profanity on Atlantic Avenue or the boardwalk.
It is also unlawful to drive by the same place within 30 minutes on Atlantic Avenue.
Waynesboro
It is illegal for a woman to drive a car up Main Street unless her husband is walking in front of the car waving a red flag.