What is the funniest old laws that is still on the books, that you have encountered?

Question

For example, in California it is a misdemeanor to shoot at any kind of game from a moving vehicle, unless the target is a whale. Also, You are not permitted to wear cowboy boots unless you already own at least two cows.

Answer 1

in everett, wa it is against the law to lick a lolipop in the presence of an aligator.

Answer 2

There is a town in New England where it is illegal to drive a car down the street without someone walking in front of it to keep from scaring the horses. In another town, you cannot parade elephants down the street. Indiana has some of the strangest which are still enforced, though--you cannot buy a car or buy alcohol on Sundays (except in a bar). It makes it really interesting on Memorial Day, when out-of-staters find out they can't buy beer for the 500.

Answer 3

In Michigan -- 750.532 Seduction; punishment.
Sec. 532. - Any man who shall seduce and debauch any unmarried woman shall be guilty of a felony, punishable by imprisonment in the state prison not more than 5 years or by fine of not more than 2,500 dollars; but no prosecution shall be commenced under this section after 1 year from the time of committing the offense. History: 1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;--CL 1948, 750.532


Here's a good one: In Michigan, if you get divorced and then live with your ex-spouse, you are considered committing adultery. 750.32 Adultery; cohabitation of divorced parties. Sec. 32. cohabitation by divorced parties—If any persons after being divorced from the bonds of matrimony for any cause whatever, shall cohabit together, they shall be liable to all the penalties provided by law against adultery.

Also in Michigan -- In Detroit, couples are banned from making love in an automobile unless the act takes place while the vehicle is parked on the couple's own property.

# In Kalamazoo, it is against the law to serenade your girlfriend.

Also in Michigan -.750.335 Lewd and lascivious cohabitation and gross lewdness. Sec. 335. Any man or woman, not being married to each other, who lewdly and lasciviously associates and cohabits together, and any man or woman, married or unmarried, who is guilty of open and gross lewdness and lascivious behavior, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or a fine of not more than $1,000.00.

Answer 4

in calvert county md, it is illegal to build a house with a red roof or a green door. you are not allowed to bury your horse within 150 ft of your house. you cannot fence your yard unless you own a horse or cattle. any form of sex other than missionary is illegal. the song "short people" by randy newman, can not be played on the radio.

Answer 5

In California:

Women may not drive in a house coat.
No vehicle without a driver may exceed 60 miles per hour.

Answer 6

Ladies in boston must wear white gloves on Sundays.

Answer 7

Its still unlawful to commit adultery or perform acts of sodomy in Illinois...not that anyone has been arrested or prosecuted for it but those laws are still on the books.

Answer 8

It is illegal to beat your wife unless you do it on Sunday on the state court house steps!!!!

All sexual acts must be performed in the missionary position!

Answer 9

In Alaska ive heard that its illegal to look at a moose or caribou while flying over head in an airplane...

Answer 10

In Cleveland there exist a law that says you can't pick your nose in public,so if you have a snot hanging you have to wait until you get home to pick it out.