Weird and Wacky Laws - General

Post the weird laws that you know about or your country/state has. In Singapore, it's illegal to be gay as a male but it's legal as a female as our government thinks we need more lesbian porn. Also, chewing gum is illegal to import and sell.

Here in Finland, if a building has at least four stories and an attic, it must have an elevator. If there's no attic, no elevator is required.

[QUOTE=iAmaNewb;44120257]Post the weird laws that your country or state has In Singapore, it's illegal to be gay as a male but it's legal as a female as our government loves lesbian porn. Also, chewing gum is illegal to import and sell.[/QUOTE] Iv'e heard of the gum one before. I want to hear more about why they banned it.

In Victoria, only licensed electricians may change a light bulb.

When I lived in Arizona someone told me it was illegal to shoot camels.

In my great state of Texas, criminals must give their victims 24 advance notice before committing a crime, either orally or in writing, stating the nature of the crime to be committed. The entire Encyclopaedia Britannica is banned in our state since it has a formula for making beer at home. When two trains meet each other at a crossing, both must stop and neither can leave until the other train has. You can be prosecuted with a felony charge for owning more than six dildos.

[QUOTE=racerfan;44121064]In my great state of Texas, criminals must give their victims 24 advance notice before committing a crime, either orally or in writing, stating the nature of the crime to be committed.[/QUOTE] [I]Sir, I am writing to inform you of my intent to meticulously dissect your family before your eyes, this includes snuffles, your pet guinea pig. Kind Regards, Your favourite neighbour.[/I]

One must acknowledge a supreme being before being able to hold public office in Texas Up to a felony charge can be levied for promoting the use of, or owning more than six dildos as well. It’s illegal to possess realistic dildos. -Dallas It is illegal to dust any public building with a feather duster. -Clarendon It is illegal to milk another person’s cow.

-The state constitution allows for freedom of speech, a trial by jury, and pregnant pigs to not be confined in cages. -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. -Having sexual relations with a porcupine is illegal. -It is illegal to skateboard without a license. -When having sex, only the missionary position is legal. -You may not fart in a public place after 6 Pm on Thursday. -It is considered an offense to shower naked. -You are not allowed to break more than three dishes per day, or chip the edges of more than four cups and/or saucers. -Oral sex is illegal. -You may not kiss your wife's breasts. -Penalty for horse theft is death by hanging. -It is illegal to block any traveled wagon road. [B] [I]Florida.[/I][/B] [editline]d[/editline] tampa: -Women may not expose their breasts while performing "topless dancing". -Lap dances must be given at least six feet away from a patron. -It is illegal to eat cottage cheese on Sunday after 6:00 P.M.

Here in New York, Cigarettes cost $13+ a pack and it is gradually becoming illegal to smoke anywhere except your own home. For the record, I don't smoke.

[QUOTE=Rofl_copter;44121125]-The state constitution allows for freedom of speech, a trial by jury, and pregnant pigs to not be confined in cages. -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. [b]-Doors of all public buildings must open outwards.[/b] -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. [/QUOTE] That's because of fire safety. It isn't exactly weird or wacky.

Apparently in Adelaide it's illegal to sell a boat on a Sunday.

For my state, Virginia, there are a few In Norfolk, Women must wear a corsette after sundown and be in the company of male chaperone. Same place, spitting on seagulls is against the law. In Richmond, It is illegal to flip a coin in a restaurant to see who pays for a coffee. edit: I love this state.

[QUOTE=FurrehFaux;44121089]One must acknowledge a supreme being before being able to hold public office in Texas Up to a felony charge can be levied for promoting the use of, or owning more than six dildos as well. It’s illegal to possess realistic dildos. -Dallas It is illegal to dust any public building with a feather duster. -Clarendon It is illegal to milk another person’s cow.[/QUOTE] Damn now I can't get that dragon dildo collection I have been dreaming of

[QUOTE=ChronoBlade;44120979]Iv'e heard of the gum one before. I want to hear more about why they banned it.[/QUOTE] The reason is that assholes stick the gum on the sliding door of our subway train, sticking it together and cause mechanical problems. The other is that it was hard to clean up.

[QUOTE=iAmaNewb;44121796]The reason is that assholes stick the gum on the sliding door of our subway train, sticking it together and cause mechanical problems. The other is that it was hard to clean up.[/QUOTE] [IMG]http://tripcart.typepad.com/tripcart_the_blog/images/purdy_flag.jpg[/IMG]

In the canton of Schaffhausen, you can get a 3$ fine if you don't vote. (Not my canton but I can't think of any other unusual law)

Here in New York State, there is a 25 dollar fine for flirting

In Sweden it's illegal to name your kid Brfxxccxxmnpcccclllmmnprxvclmnckssqlbb11116 and Metallica. Oh and Allah it seems.

In Sweden it's illegal to drive without your car lights on even on daytime

[QUOTE=Evi.tf;44123250]In Sweden it's illegal to drive without your car lights on even on daytime[/QUOTE] This one makes sense.. We had the same law till 2011 or so

In florida, it is illegal to harbour a donkey in a bath tub on sunday. You cant have sex while attired in a swim suit. Its illegal for an unmarried woman to go parachueting on sundays.

Apparently in the UK, it's illegal to put a postage stamp on the wrong way up. Or at least it used to be. I may have to look into that one because I'm not sure how true it is.

In South Carolina, if you promise to marry a woman, it is illegal to not follow through with it.

It's illegal to climb trees in Canada It is also illegal to hunt Sasquatch in British Columbia

Oh shit here's some even better ones. Horses may not be kept in bathtubs. A person must be eighteen years old to play a pinball machine. Every adult male must bring a rifle to church on Sunday in order to ward off Indian attacks. It is perfectly legal to beat your wife on the court house steps on Sundays. An exception to the above law is that light bulbs may be sold. Wait what? :v:

Lawrence, Kansas No one may wear a bee in their hat. Topeka, Kansas Snowball fights are illegal. No one may scream at a haunted house. The installation of bathtubs is prohibited. Kansas has a lot of weird laws now that I'm looking them up.

St. Louis: It is illegal to drink beer from a bucket on the side of a curb. My hometown: Slingshots, airguns, paintball guns and air cannons of any type are illegal to shoot in town, but bows and crossbows are legal. Pitbull terriers, Rottweilers, and Chows are illegal to own or possess in my town, there were 2-3 dog bites one year and one death, so this kneejerk law was passed and it took a shit on everyone that owned one of those dogs. I've met both Pitbulls and Rottweilers recently, and i wouldn't call either a "Dangerous" dog, just they can be powerful. Know what else can be powerful? German Shepards, there was a time when german shepherds bit more people than those three breeds combined.

In Italy you can be fined up to 300 euro for blasphemy, more specifically verbally insulting god.

Ohio: - It is illegal to get a fish drunk. (State) - It is illegal to fish for whales on Sunday. (State) - It is illegal for more than five women to live in a house. (State) - Anal intercourse is banned. (Cincinnati) - You may not run out of gas. (Youngstown) Maryland: - Oral sex can not be given or received anywhere. (State) - Though you may spit on a city roadway, spitting on city sidewalks is prohibited. (Baltimore City) New York: - The penalty for jumping off a building is death. (State) Washington: - The harassing of Bigfoot, Sasquatch or other undiscovered subspecies is a felony punishable by a fine and/or imprisonment. (State, read act here: [url]http://www.dumblaws.com/law/1917[/url]) Florida: - Having sexual relations with a porcupine is illegal. (State) - It is considered an offense to shower naked. (State) Utah: - It is illegal to detonate any nuclear weapon. (State) - Throwing snowballs will result in a $50 fine. (Provo) - Pharmacists may not sell gunpowder to cure headaches. (Trout Creek) California: - No vehicle without a driver may exceed 60 miles per hour. (State) - Animals are banned from mating publicly within 1,500 feet of a tavern, school, or place of worship. (State) - Ice cream may not be eaten while standing on the sidewalk. (Carmel, repealed when Clint Eastwood was mayor.)