Stupid Laws http://www.stupidlaws.com Browse and discuss the largest collection of dumb, crazy, and stupid laws covering the United States, England, Australia, Europe, Florida, California, Texas and many other countries and states. Stupid state laws, local law, and national laws. Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:14:01 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 You must pay a television tax whether or not you own a television http://www.stupidlaws.com/you-must-pay-a-television-tax-whether-or-not-you-own-a-television/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=you-must-pay-a-television-tax-whether-or-not-you-own-a-television http://www.stupidlaws.com/you-must-pay-a-television-tax-whether-or-not-you-own-a-television/#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:14:01 +0000 admin http://www.stupidlaws.com/?p=5263
  • Minors may not enter a room where a “social game” is being played.
  • Keeping a house where unmarried persons are allowed to have sex is prohibited.
  • No person may have a “yard sale” in their front yard.
    • ]]>     Finland’s television tax has been between €244.90 and €253.80 per annum with a household with a television.

    However, in 2013 the tax will be applied on every adult, not just every household, and will be graduated according to your income. The tax will be between €50 and €140 per person.

    The government assumes that even if you don’t have a television, you might watch one at a friend’s house.

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    1. Minors may not enter a room where a “social game” is being played.
    2. Keeping a house where unmarried persons are allowed to have sex is prohibited.
    3. No person may have a “yard sale” in their front yard.

    ]]>     http://www.stupidlaws.com/you-must-pay-a-television-tax-whether-or-not-you-own-a-television/feed/ 2     Women cannot be employed to dance with men http://www.stupidlaws.com/women-cannot-be-employed-to-dance-with-men/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=women-cannot-be-employed-to-dance-with-men http://www.stupidlaws.com/women-cannot-be-employed-to-dance-with-men/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:09:31 +0000 admin http://www.stupidlaws.com/?p=5260
  • Dance halls may not operate on Sundays.
  • Dances are not allowed between 2:45 and 7am.
  • If you want to read your favorite book in public to your friends, do it before 2:45 AM.
    • ]]>     No female shall be permitted to be employed in any dance hall for the purpose of dancing with male patrons of the dance hall.

    Related laws:

    1. Dance halls may not operate on Sundays.
    2. Dances are not allowed between 2:45 and 7am.
    3. If you want to read your favorite book in public to your friends, do it before 2:45 AM.

    ]]>     http://www.stupidlaws.com/women-cannot-be-employed-to-dance-with-men/feed/ 0     No person shall stand in a roadway for the purpose of soliciting a ride from the driver of any vehicle http://www.stupidlaws.com/no-person-shall-stand-in-a-roadway-for-the-purpose-of-soliciting-a-ride-from-the-driver-of-any-vehicle/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=no-person-shall-stand-in-a-roadway-for-the-purpose-of-soliciting-a-ride-from-the-driver-of-any-vehicle http://www.stupidlaws.com/no-person-shall-stand-in-a-roadway-for-the-purpose-of-soliciting-a-ride-from-the-driver-of-any-vehicle/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:08:48 +0000 admin http://www.stupidlaws.com/?p=5258
  • It is unlawful for a person to consume an alcoholic beverage while operating a motor vehicle upon a public roadway, if the person is observed doing so by a peace officer.
  • No person may drive a vehicle when there are more than three people in the front seat, which number shall include the driver.
  • It is illegal to stand outside the police station for any purpose after dark.
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  • It is unlawful for a person to consume an alcoholic beverage while operating a motor vehicle upon a public roadway, if the person is observed doing so by a peace officer.
  • No person may drive a vehicle when there are more than three people in the front seat, which number shall include the driver.
  • It is illegal to stand outside the police station for any purpose after dark.
    • ]]>     http://www.stupidlaws.com/no-person-shall-stand-in-a-roadway-for-the-purpose-of-soliciting-a-ride-from-the-driver-of-any-vehicle/feed/ 0     One may not whistle in the bathroom http://www.stupidlaws.com/one-may-not-whistle-in-the-bathroom/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=one-may-not-whistle-in-the-bathroom http://www.stupidlaws.com/one-may-not-whistle-in-the-bathroom/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:08:23 +0000 admin http://www.stupidlaws.com/?p=5256
  • On Mondays, it is illegal for one to whistle very loud after 11:00 PM.
  • Dances are not allowed between 2:45 and 7am.
  • If you want to read your favorite book in public to your friends, do it before 2:45 AM.
    • ]]>     No person shall stand or climb on any closet, closet seat, basin, partition, or other furniture or fitting; or loiter about, or push, crowd, or otherwise act in disorderly manner; or interfere with any attendant in the discharge of his or her duties; or whistle, dance, sing, skate, or swear, or use obscene, loud, and boisterous language within any public convenience station, or at or near the entrances of a public convenience station.

    Related laws:

    1. On Mondays, it is illegal for one to whistle very loud after 11:00 PM.
    2. Dances are not allowed between 2:45 and 7am.
    3. If you want to read your favorite book in public to your friends, do it before 2:45 AM.

    ]]>     http://www.stupidlaws.com/one-may-not-whistle-in-the-bathroom/feed/ 0     An establishment may not allow more than one accordion to be played for entertainment http://www.stupidlaws.com/an-establishment-may-not-allow-more-than-one-accordion-to-be-played-for-entertainment/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=an-establishment-may-not-allow-more-than-one-accordion-to-be-played-for-entertainment http://www.stupidlaws.com/an-establishment-may-not-allow-more-than-one-accordion-to-be-played-for-entertainment/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:07:29 +0000 admin http://www.stupidlaws.com/?p=5254
  • Dancing and drinking may not occur at the same establishment.
  • No pool tables are allowed in a public establishment, because it supports gambling.
  • An owner or employee of an establishment in Iowa that sells alcohol can’t legally consume a drink there after closing for business.
    • ]]>     No entertainment or music shall be provided or permitted for the enjoyment of the patrons of the establishment operated on public space by a permittee other than music as may be furnished by no more than three (3) musicians playing stringed instruments such as the violin, the viola, the cello, the double-base, and the guitar, and no more than one (1) accordion or concertina.

    Related laws:

    1. Dancing and drinking may not occur at the same establishment.
    2. No pool tables are allowed in a public establishment, because it supports gambling.
    3. An owner or employee of an establishment in Iowa that sells alcohol can’t legally consume a drink there after closing for business.

    ]]>     http://www.stupidlaws.com/an-establishment-may-not-allow-more-than-one-accordion-to-be-played-for-entertainment/feed/ 0     One may not operate a surf board while on a hallucinogen http://www.stupidlaws.com/one-may-not-operate-a-surf-board-while-on-a-hallucinogen/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=one-may-not-operate-a-surf-board-while-on-a-hallucinogen http://www.stupidlaws.com/one-may-not-operate-a-surf-board-while-on-a-hallucinogen/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:06:34 +0000 admin http://www.stupidlaws.com/?p=5252 No person shall operate or use any vessel, or use any water skis, aquaplane, surfboard, or similar device, while under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, or any narcotic drug, barbiturate, or hallucinogen.

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    ]]>     http://www.stupidlaws.com/one-may-not-operate-a-surf-board-while-on-a-hallucinogen/feed/ 0     One may not take photographs for more than 5 minutes in a public location http://www.stupidlaws.com/one-may-not-take-photographs-for-more-than-5-minutes-in-a-public-location/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=one-may-not-take-photographs-for-more-than-5-minutes-in-a-public-location http://www.stupidlaws.com/one-may-not-take-photographs-for-more-than-5-minutes-in-a-public-location/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:05:48 +0000 admin http://www.stupidlaws.com/?p=5250
  • A door on a car may not be left open longer than is necessary.
  • It is illegal to throw rocks at a city street.
  • It is illegal to throw ashes on the sidewalk.
    • ]]>     While engaged in taking photographs, no person licensed under §521 or §522 of this chapter shall impede traffic as defined in the District of Columbia Traffic Acts; nor shall any photographer remain longer than five (5) minutes at any one (1) location on the streets, sidewalks, or other public spaces.

    Related laws:

    1. A door on a car may not be left open longer than is necessary.
    2. It is illegal to throw rocks at a city street.
    3. It is illegal to throw ashes on the sidewalk.

    ]]>     http://www.stupidlaws.com/one-may-not-take-photographs-for-more-than-5-minutes-in-a-public-location/feed/ 0     Bridges must be clear of sheep between 6 and 10 am. http://www.stupidlaws.com/bridges-must-be-clear-of-sheep-between-6-and-10-am/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bridges-must-be-clear-of-sheep-between-6-and-10-am http://www.stupidlaws.com/bridges-must-be-clear-of-sheep-between-6-and-10-am/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:04:59 +0000 admin http://www.stupidlaws.com/?p=5248
  • It is illegal to fish from an overpass in the city.
  • It is illegal to have a sheep in the cab of your truck without a chaperon.
  • Stopping at red lights is not required by law unless they’re flashing
    • ]]>     Sheep driven or conducted between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., and when crossing a bridge, shall be in charge of at least six (6) drovers; and the footway and not less than one-third (1/3) of the roadway of the bridge shall be kept free of obstruction by the sheep.

    Related laws:

    1. It is illegal to fish from an overpass in the city.
    2. It is illegal to have a sheep in the cab of your truck without a chaperon.
    3. Stopping at red lights is not required by law unless they’re flashing

    ]]>     http://www.stupidlaws.com/bridges-must-be-clear-of-sheep-between-6-and-10-am/feed/ 0     One may not dance for more than twelve hours in any twenty four hour period http://www.stupidlaws.com/one-may-not-dance-for-more-than-twelve-hours-in-any-twenty-four-hour-period/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=one-may-not-dance-for-more-than-twelve-hours-in-any-twenty-four-hour-period http://www.stupidlaws.com/one-may-not-dance-for-more-than-twelve-hours-in-any-twenty-four-hour-period/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:03:55 +0000 admin http://www.stupidlaws.com/?p=5246
  • Dance halls may not operate on Sundays.
  • It is against the law to hold a private bingo game.
  • Every business must have spitoons and clean them every 24 hours
    • ]]>     No person shall conduct or take part in any race, dance, or contest in which any individual shall participate for more than a total of twelve (12) hours in any consecutive twenty-four (24) hours.

    Related laws:

    1. Dance halls may not operate on Sundays.
    2. It is against the law to hold a private bingo game.
    3. Every business must have spitoons and clean them every 24 hours

    ]]>     http://www.stupidlaws.com/one-may-not-dance-for-more-than-twelve-hours-in-any-twenty-four-hour-period/feed/ 0     Santa Claus may not be used to sell alcohol http://www.stupidlaws.com/santa-claus-may-not-be-used-to-sell-alcohol/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=santa-claus-may-not-be-used-to-sell-alcohol http://www.stupidlaws.com/santa-claus-may-not-be-used-to-sell-alcohol/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:03:01 +0000 admin http://www.stupidlaws.com/?p=5244
  • Adult bookstores may not sell alcohol.
  • Massage businesses may not sell alcohol on the side.
  • A city council member introduced a resolution a few years ago to ban Santa Claus from the city (defeated)
    • ]]>     Any statement, picture, or illustration referring to Easter, Holy Week, Mother’s Day, ‘Santa Claus,’ including names synonymous with “Santa Claus”, or a religious holiday or religious symbol, which promotes the sale, service, or consumption of alcoholic beverages shall be prohibited. Nothing in this section shall prohibit references to Christmas or any other holiday season if the references do not include statements, pictures, or illustrations on strictly religious themes.

    Related laws:

    1. Adult bookstores may not sell alcohol.
    2. Massage businesses may not sell alcohol on the side.
    3. A city council member introduced a resolution a few years ago to ban Santa Claus from the city (defeated)

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