What is the most ridiculous law made up, in any of the 51 states? And which state is that certain law in?

Answer 1

Your civics/history teacher should be fired. Where did you get the idea we had 51 states?

And now, Puerto Rico is not a state. It is a U.S. territory called a commonwealth. It is no more a state than Guam.

Answer 2

Ridiculous Laws

Don't Be A Tool Of The Establishment.

These are real standing laws from around the United
States of America.

Alabama:

1. It is illegal for a driver to be blindfolded while
operating a vehicle.

California:

1. Community leaders passed an ordinance that makes
it illegal for anyone to try and stop a child from playfully
jumping over puddles of water.

Connecticut:

1. You can be stopped by the police for biking over
65 miles per hour.

2. You are not allowed to walk across a street on your
hands.

Florida:

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

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

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

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

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

Illinois:

1. It is illegal for anyone to give lighted cigars
to dogs, cats, and other domesticated animal kept as
pets.

Indiana:

1. Bathing is prohibited during the winter.

2. Citizens are not allowed to attend a movie house
or theater nor ride in a public streetcar within at
least four hours after eating garlic.

Iowa:

1. Kisses may last for as much as, but no more than,
five minutes.

Kentucky:

1. By law, anyone who has been drinking is "sober"
until he or she "cannot hold onto the ground."

2. It is illegal to transport an ice cream cone in
your pocket.

Louisana:

1. It is illegal to rob a bank and then shoot at the
bank teller with a water pistol.

2. Biting someone with your natural teeth is "simple
assault," while biting someone with your false teeth
is "aggravated assault."

Massachusetts:

1. Mourners at a wake may not eat more than three sandwiches.

2. Snoring is prohibited unless all bedroom windows
are closed and securely locked.

3. An old ordinance declares goatees illegal unless
you first pay a special license fee for the privilege
of wearing one in public.

Answer 3

We have 51 states? When did that happen I thought it was only 50? Here in South Carolina we actually have one that pertains to automobiles. It's still on the books. For every 1 mile you drive you must stop and shoot off a skyrocket to alert the farmers that there is an automobile in the vicinity so they can keep their cattle off the roadways

Answer 4

Which state is the 51st? Peurto Rico is not a State, it is a territory that in a vote decide not to pursue becoming a state. Also The U. S. Virgin Islands,and Guam are also territories but are not states.

Answer 5

It used to be law that it is illegal to peel an orange in a motel room in California, and you are required to walk your pet alligator on a leash in Florida.

Take your pick!

Oh..and the laws allowing Bush to stay in office despite clearly breaking several laws seem even more rediculous!

Answer 6

I, like many others, wish to know which state is #51.

Answer 7

Lmao It'd have to Oklahoma's law dealing with porn. You are only allowed to purchase porn at the cable rating. no hardcore etc. Lmao it's a bit trite.

Answer 8

this question. there are only 50 states. Puerto Rico and DC not states.

Answer 9

I don't remember if it's in Oregon or Washington, but it is illegal for a man to have sex with a virgin under any circumstances, including the wedding night.

I mean, what were they THINKING of?

Answer 10

It is still illegal in Texas to not yeild to a cow!