Aw, gosh darn-it...

AJChenMPH

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Guess I better watch what I say (yes, I live in Rockville):

Dumb Laws said:
Sec. 13-53. Profanity; violation of section declared misdemeanor.

(a) A person may not profanely curse and swear or use obscene language upon or near any street, sidewalk or highway within the hearing of persons passing by, upon or along such street, sidewalk or highway.

(b) A person may not act in a disorderly manner by profanely cursing, swearing or using obscene language.

(c) Any person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.

(Laws of Rockville, Ch. 12, ? 12-1.00)

http://www.dumblaws.com/laws/united-states/maryland/

:cen:
 
I am glad I do not live in Maryland :cen: ;)


This is actually a money making law for the kids in Norway:
A fee is levied on each purchaser of any plastic bottle which is returned upon return of the bottle.

I liked this one from Alabama:
It is illegal to wear a fake moustache that causes laughter in church.

:)
 
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:cen: You problem with that word," :cen: "? Huh? :cen: , I'm from Texas. It is a :cen: good place.
 
lol...thats our alabama laws there...just like how our family trees dont fork alot of the time...lol...at least to second cuzins. and my aunt lives in rockville...i always thought she had an aversion to profanity...lol...guess i know why...lol
 
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• (SARASOTA) It is illegal to sing in a public place while attired in a swimsuit.
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• A special law prohibits unmarried women from parachuting on Sunday or she shall risk arrest, fine, and/or jailing.
• Big Pine Key: It is illegal to molest a Key deer; If caught one will be fined or will have to go to jail.
• Cape Coral: It is against the city ordinance to hang your clothes outside on a clothesline; It it illegal to park a pick-up truck in your driveway or in front of your house on the street (This law is limited to only those who do not own the house)
• Daytona Beach: The molestation of trash cans is banned; While intoxicated, being under influence of narcotics is prohibited; It shall be unlawful for any person to swim or bathe in that portion of the Atlantic Ocean within the corporate limits of the city when under the influence of intoxicating liquor or narcotic drugs to the extent that his or her normal faculties are impaired;
• Don't plan on using any of the celebratory Champagne bottle sizes known as Methuselahs, Salamanazars, Balthazars or Nebuchadnezzars. These very traditional Champagne bottle sizes are all illegal in Florida.
• Florida deals with its prostitution problem by giving prostitutes spending money, a five-year banishment, and a bus ticket out of town.
• Florida law forbids rats to leave the ships docked in Tampa Bay.
• Florida prohibits topless walking or running within a 150 foot zone between the beach and the street.
• Having sexual relations with a porcupine is illegal.
• Hialeah: Ambling and strolling is a misdemeanor.
• If an elephant is left tied to a parking meter, the parking fee has to be paid just as it would for a vehicle.
• In Florida failure to tell your neighbor his house is on fire is illegal.
• In Florida it is illegal to fish while driving across a bridge.
• In Florida, a special law prohibits unmarried women from parachuting on Sunday or she shall risk arrest, fine, and/or jailing.
• In Florida, men may not be seen publicly in any kind of strapless gown.
• In Florida, unmarried women who parachute on Sundays may be jailed.
• In Miami, Florida it is illegal for a man to wear any kind of strapless gown.
• In Miami, it is forbidden to imitate an animal.
• In Miami, it's illegal for men to be seen publicly in any kind of strapless gown.
• Miami Shores Village, Fla., has for years required that all goods made in Communist countries and offered for sale in Miami Shores Village be clearly marked as such. The ordinance notes that such goods are often marked in a "false, misleading or inadequate manner, to hide their Communist origins."
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• In Saratoga, Florida it is illegal to sing while wearing a bathing suit.
• It is considered an offense to shower naked.
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• It is illegal to fart in a public place after 6:00pm on a Thursday.
• It is illegal to sing in a public place while attired in a swimsuit.
• It is illegal to skateboard without a license.
• It's against a Key West, Fla., ordinance to spit on a church floor.
• It's illegal in Florida for an unmarried man and woman to live together in "open and gross lewdness." Connecticut once had a similar law, but only the woman was penalized.
• Key West: Chickens are considered a 'protected species'.
• Men may not be seen publicly in any kind of strapless gown.
• Miami: It is illegal for men to be seen publicly in any kind of strapless gown; No person shall operate a bicycle unless it is equipped with a bell or device capable of giving a signal audible for a distance of at least 100 feet, but no bicycle shall be equipped with, nor shall any person use upon a bicycle, any siren or whistle.
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• Penalty for horse theft is death by hanging.
• Pensacola: Citizens may not be caught downtown without at least 10 dollars on their person; It is illegal to roll a barrel on any street, fines go up according to the contents of the barrel; A women can be fined (only after death), for being electrocuted in a bath-tub because of using self-beautification utensils.
• Pinecrest: In order to operate a burglar alarm, a permit must be obtained.
• Sanford Stage: Nudity is banned, with the exception of "bona fide" theatrical performances. Violating this ordinance results in a $100 fine.
• Sarasota: If you hit a pedestrian you are fined $78.00; You may not catch crabs.
• Tampa Bay: It is illegal to eat cottage cheese on Sunday after 6:00 P.M.
• Under a 1959 ordinance, stubborn children were considered vagrants in Jupiter Inlet Colony, Fla.
• When having sex, only the missionary position is legal.
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• You may not fart in a public place after 6 P.M. on Thursdays.

I don't think I can hold it that long, from 6 to midnight is a long time for old folks.

• In Miami, it is forbidden to imitate an animal.

They won't take my Wife's word for this one will they?

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

Darn, there goes my entire Summer ensemble.
 
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5.56X45mm said:
• Having sexual relations with a porcupine is illegal.
Was this such a problem that they actually had to legislate against it? (Besides, wouldn't it be kinda painful?)
 
No, it's just that there are some people tha have power over the legislation.

Wriiten in the Florida State Constitution after it was put to vote about two years ago.

No. 10 Constitutional Amendment Article X, Section 19
Ballot Title: Animal Cruelty Amendment: Limiting Cruel and Inhumane Confinement of Pigs During Pregnancy Ballot Summary: Inhumane treatment of animals is a concern of Florida citizens; to prevent cruelty to animals as recommended by The Humane Society of the United States, no person shall confine a pig during pregnancy in a cage, crate, or other enclosure, or tether a pregnant pig, on a farm so that the pig is prevented from turning around freely, except for veterinary purposes and during the prebirthing period; provides definitions, penalties, and an effective date.

Sadly it passed (I voted no). It's a freaking pig, there are bigger problems to deal with in Florida. But a bunch of hippies got people to sign their petition and it was put to vote. And there were enough idiots to vote yes.
 
Florida law forbids rats to leave the ships docked in Tampa Bay.
Yeah, like rats can read, right?
A women can be fined (only after death), for being electrocuted in a bath-tub because of using self-beautification utensils.
And who or how do they collect the fine?
 
tomtom22 said:
A women can be fined (only after death), for being electrocuted in a bath-tub because of using self-beautification utensils.
And who or how do they collect the fine?

I'm still wondering how they'd determine it was self-beauty after she went through all that. Chances are she wouldn't be looking her best...
 
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