Random Old Laws Still in Effect

I thought I would lighten my entries by listing old laws that I have found that are still in effect. Some will make you laugh & some will make you shake your head. These are going to be listed alphabetically by state.I probably won't list all 50 states on this post Have a good read!


Alabama-
It is illegal to stab yourself to gain someone's pity.
It is illegal to wear a fake mustache that causes laughter in church.
Putting salt on a railroad track may be punishable by death.
You may not have an ice cream cone in your back pocket at any time.

Alaska-
In Alaska it is illegal to whisper in someones ear while they are moose hunting.
Kangaroos are not allowed in barber shops at any time.
While it is legal to shoot bears , it is illegal to wake a sleeping bear for the sake of photography.

Arizona-
A man can legally beat his wife , but no more than once a month.
Donkeys are not allowed to sleep in bathtubs.
Oral sex is considered to be sodomy.
You may not have more than 2 dildos in any given home at one time.
A decree declares that anyone caught stealing soap must wash themselves with it until it is all used up.

Arkansas-
It is illegal to buy or sell blue light bulbs.
It is illegal to mispronounce the name of the state , Arkansas.
In Little Rock , dogs are not permitted to bark past 6 pm.

California-
A $500.00 fine will be assessed to anyone who detonates a nuclear device within city limits.
Animals are banned from mating publicly within 1500 ft of any tavern , school , or place of worship.
You are not permitted to wear cowboy boots , unless you already own at least 2 cows.
It is illegal to drive more than 2000 sheep at one time down Hollywood Boulevard.
In Los Angeles courts it is illegal to cry on the witness stand.
A man is legally entitled to beat his wife with a strap no wider than 2 inches, unless he has permission from his wife. Permission must be granted prior to the event , as is strictly stipulated.
In Los Angeles you may not bathe two babies in the same tub at the same time.
In Ventura County , cats & dogs are not allowed to have sex without a permit.


That all I can type for the night , as I am unable to copy & paste from my sources. I hope they at the very least, made you chuckle. Have a smile filled and possibly inspired day. Thank you my readers.