Stupid State Laws, Got Some?

[Okiewan]

Stupid State Laws (that matter), Got Some?

Our fine elected officals protecting us from ourselves.

Oklahoma is full of 'em, but a couple stand out.

1) Tattoos. The ONLY state in the country that outlaws them. You can however get "permanent make-up". No big deal, but...

2) The oldie but goodie... 3.2 beer. Real beer only available at liquor stores and then can only be bought hot. You can't buy ANYTHING at a liquor store, but liquor. No ice, chips, etc. Alcohol can not be sold on Sundays, Holidays or election days.

Is it True:

No man may purchase alcohol without written consent from his wife in Pennsylvania.

New Jersey: You can't pump your own gas? AND...
If you are convicted of driving while intoxicated, you are no longer allowed to apply for personalized license plates.

Florida: It is illegal to sing in a public place while wearing a swimsuit.

In Chicago, it is against the law to eat in an establishment that is on fire.

In Michigan, a man legally owns his wife's hair.

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

In the fine state of Nebraska, it is not legal for a tavern owner to serve beer unless a nice kettle of soup is also brewing.

In Los Angeles, California, it is not legal to bathe two babies at the same time in the same tub.

 

[oldguy]

In Wis Attempting suicide may be punishable with a death sentance (still on the books altho capital punishment is banned)

 

[splatt]

In Washington state it is legal to own(after the feds paperwork)a silencer for your gun but you can't use it on the gun.

Steve

 

[JasonWho]

I think there ARE or were one or two states in which you can not pump your own gas.

HOLY COW. A quick Google search says I am actually right! Oregon and NJ

http://foodstamp.aphsa.org/01wkshps/AllStatesHaveSillyLaws.pdf

http://www.commonplacebook.com/humor/truestories/statelaws.shtm

I love the PN law in that one!

 

[BadgerMan]

Alcohol can not be sold on Sundays, Holidays or election days.

In Michigan, you cannot buy alcohol before noon on Sundays. If someone is determined enough to get drunk before going to church, why wouldn't they just stock up on Saturday night? :bang:

The oldie but goodie... 3.2 beer.

Yeah, I spent a week in OKC once and I felt like a real he-man until someone in the hotel bar told me the truth. :think:


Here's a good listing of stupid laws:

http://www.ahajokes.com/stupid_laws.html

 

[Speeed]

New Jersey: You can't pump your own gas? AND...
If you are convicted of driving while intoxicated, you are no longer allowed to apply for personalized license plates.

both are true

 

[Okiewan]

both are true

Actually, they should MAKE you get a special plate:

IDIOT 1

and so on.

 

[CaptainObvious]

Actually, they should MAKE you get a special plate:

IDIOT 1

and so on.

Okie for Governor of NJ :laugh: I hear the last one already has his < ADMIN: Dude! >

 

[Speeed]

Actually, they should MAKE you get a special plate:

IDIOT 1

and so on.

thats not nice

 

[rickyd]

Just found out that here in CA, i cannot legally buy a brand new stand-up jet ski and register it here :bang: :bang: :bang:

 

[bike5]

Ca. Red stickers... I just want my greeny back.

 

[wibby]

Yeah we can't pump our own gas here, unless we happen to be on a motorcycle, then it is legal ??

 

[XRpredator]

I did not know of the "don't pump your own" law in OR when I went thru there a few years ago. You'da thought I was the Devil himself when I got out of my rig, flipped the handle, and started pumping. The dude came out screaming at the top of his lungs! It was a funny sight.

Here in Idaho:

-Idaho anti-delinquency statutes prohibit juveniles from deliberately stepping on ants

-Boxes of candy given as romantic gifts must weigh more than 50 pounds

Pocatello -- The carrying of concealed weapons is forbidden, unless the some are exhibited to public view.
Also, it is prohibited for pedestrians and motorists to display frowns, grimaces, scowls, threatening and glowering looks, gloomy and depressed facial appearences, generally all of which reflect unfavorably upon the city's reputation.

Idaho Falls -- it is against the law for anyone over the age of 88 to ride a motorcycle.

Tamarack -- it is illegal to purchase onions after dark without a special permit from the sheriff

Coeur d'Alene -- It's safe to make love in a parked car. Police officers aren't allowed to walk up and knock on the window. Any suspicious officer who thinks that sex is taking place must drive up from behind, honk his horn three times and wait approximately two minutes before getting out of his car to investigate. (I use this law all the time up there. Unfortunately, I'm usually by myself . . .)

 

[JasonWho]

Not being able to pump your own gasoline is an outrage.

 

[Okiewan]

Not being able to pump your own gasoline is an outrage.

Not really, those folks were elected in to protect us from ourselves. You know how much ability it takes to properly dispense gasoline?

 

[gwcrim]

Though I didn't find it in the above link, years ago I heard that there was a law in Colorado that banned men from tucking their pant legs into their boots. Seems it made it much easier for the man to stick the sheeps hind legs into the boots to keep it from running away. :yikes:

 

[CaptainObvious]

Not being able to pump your own gasoline is an outrage.

Not on a rainy day...not when it's cold....not when it's hot....

It's only a pain when I'm in a REAL hurry.

Besides, NJ already has one of the lowest gas prices (lets not hijack the thread with this discussion) in the nation. It's not like we're being overcharged or penalised for the privilege of having someone pump our gas for us.

Oh btw, sorry to the admin that had to edit my late night indiscretion...it was very funny when I typed it.

 

[XRpredator]

Not really, those folks were elected in to protect us from ourselves. You know how much ability it takes to properly dispense gasoline?

I think it's just another way to create a job. I mean, hell, whoever passed that law can campaign about all the jobs they created! And I just know all of those pump jockeys have their master's degree . . .

 

[Papakeith]

that would be liquid petroleum dispensing engineers Bub. sheezsh don't you know anything?

 

[squeaky]

Oral sex is illegal in Rhode Island (I'm NOT kidding)...or at least it was...

Rooster almost tried to pump gas in NJ on drive out to IA, I had to inform him of the law that I had just learned a couple weeks before that...

 

[wibby]

It's kinda nice to pull up and "say fill 'er up!"

Most will even wash your windshield

 

[scar tissue]

Oral sex is illegal in Rhode Island (I'm NOT kidding)...or at least it was...

...

I new you were an outlaw :rotfl: :p :laugh:


Sorry couldn't resist.

 

[CaptainObvious]

Isn't this where Rooster says.....

________________________________________________________ <---- LINE!

:)

 

[BadgerMan]

Coeur d'Alene -- It's safe to make love in a parked car. Police officers aren't allowed to walk up and knock on the window. Any suspicious officer who thinks that sex is taking place must drive up from behind, honk his horn three times and wait approximately two minutes before getting out of his car to investigate.

Hey buddy, the title of this thread is "Stupid State Laws". That one makes more sense than about ninety percent of our congressional fruit of labor.

I vacationed in Coeur d'Alene a few years ago. I have always wondered what all the honking was about :yeehaw:

 

[ktmboy]

Germany (I know, it's not a state!) has a cool law----it's illegal to put preservatives in beer, so all of their beer is fresh. It also has to be naturally aged, not like the speedy process the brewers here use. If I ever get to go there I'm gonna need a designated driver!