The possession of a knife is illegal and punishable by a $10,000 fine.

Don’t worry – firearms, slingshots, throwing stars, and just about anything you could conceive of are illegal in Australia. Kind of ruins the old image of Crocodile Dundee or “tough” Australians, doesn’t it?

Rumor has it the labour party is considering dull spoons for banning in 2012.

The mere possession of a lottery ticket is illegal in North Carolina and may result in a $2,000 fine.

If your are under the age of 21 and you have in your possession a empty beer bottle, you may be charged with illegal possession of alcohol.

Defacing a milk carton is punishable by a $10 fine.

Vagrancy is punishable by either 30 days in prison or a $201 fine.

Swearing at someone over the phone in virginia is punishable by a $100 fine.

2 Responses to “The possession of a knife is illegal and punishable by a $10,000 fine.”

Comment from Travis
Time November 25, 2011 at 5:52 pm

It’s illegal, if concealed on your person in public or carried for malicious intent.

Comment from scar
Time February 9, 2012 at 9:01 pm

i don’t think the fine is as high as $10,000. i’m certain it’s at least a $1000 on-the-spot fine.