Stupid Laws » Hawaii http://www.stupidlaws.com We have a huge collection of stupid, dumb, and crazy laws from the United States, individual states, and many other countries. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 02:28:21 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 A law dating to 1418 makes it illegal to sink the islands. http://www.stupidlaws.com/a-law-dating-to-1418-makes-it-illegal-to-sink-the-islands/ http://www.stupidlaws.com/a-law-dating-to-1418-makes-it-illegal-to-sink-the-islands/#comments Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:13:10 +0000 admin http://www.stupidlaws.com/?p=2688
  • A law created in 1925 makes it illegal to wiggle while dancing.
  • Community leaders passed an ordinance that makes it illegal for anyone to try and stop a child from playfully jumping over puddles of water.
  • Using online dating agencies is strictly forbidden.
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  • A law created in 1925 makes it illegal to wiggle while dancing.
  • Community leaders passed an ordinance that makes it illegal for anyone to try and stop a child from playfully jumping over puddles of water.
  • Using online dating agencies is strictly forbidden.
    • ]]>     http://www.stupidlaws.com/a-law-dating-to-1418-makes-it-illegal-to-sink-the-islands/feed/ 0     All girls under the age of 12 must own a grass skirt and must take Hawaiian dancing lessons. http://www.stupidlaws.com/all-girls-under-the-age-of-12-must-own-a-grass-skirt-and-must-take-hawaiian-dancing-lessons/ http://www.stupidlaws.com/all-girls-under-the-age-of-12-must-own-a-grass-skirt-and-must-take-hawaiian-dancing-lessons/#comments Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:34:57 +0000 admin http://www.stupidlaws.com/?p=2690
  • A girl must have written permission from her father before she can wear a mini skirt that is more than 4 inch above her knee.
  • It is illegal to eat grass from any area where sheep or cows are grazing.
  • It is illegal to entice girls away from the Maple Lane School for girls.
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  • A girl must have written permission from her father before she can wear a mini skirt that is more than 4 inch above her knee.
  • It is illegal to eat grass from any area where sheep or cows are grazing.
  • It is illegal to entice girls away from the Maple Lane School for girls.
    • ]]>     http://www.stupidlaws.com/all-girls-under-the-age-of-12-must-own-a-grass-skirt-and-must-take-hawaiian-dancing-lessons/feed/ 0     All residents may be fined as a result of not owning a boat. http://www.stupidlaws.com/all-residents-may-be-fined-as-a-result-of-not-owning-a-boat/ http://www.stupidlaws.com/all-residents-may-be-fined-as-a-result-of-not-owning-a-boat/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:13:35 +0000 admin http://new.stupidlaws.com/?p=1416
  • Any man owning more than 12 sheep must prove that he is not a “pimp”
  • It is illegal to shoot Englishmen as they cross the English Channel towards France – unless they are sailing in a “boat of war”.
  • Molesting butterflies can result in a $500 fine.
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  • Any man owning more than 12 sheep must prove that he is not a “pimp”
  • It is illegal to shoot Englishmen as they cross the English Channel towards France – unless they are sailing in a “boat of war”.
  • Molesting butterflies can result in a $500 fine.
    • ]]>     http://www.stupidlaws.com/all-residents-may-be-fined-as-a-result-of-not-owning-a-boat/feed/ 0     Billboards are outlawed. http://www.stupidlaws.com/billboards-are-outlawed/ http://www.stupidlaws.com/billboards-are-outlawed/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:13:10 +0000 admin http://new.stupidlaws.com/?p=1411
  • Christmas was once outlawed in Massachusetts.
  • Pinball machines are outlawed, as well as mock horse racing games.
  • Public boxing matches are outlawed.
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  • Christmas was once outlawed in Massachusetts.
  • Pinball machines are outlawed, as well as mock horse racing games.
  • Public boxing matches are outlawed.
    • ]]>     http://www.stupidlaws.com/billboards-are-outlawed/feed/ 0     By law, twins must not work for the same company. http://www.stupidlaws.com/by-law-twins-must-not-work-for-the-same-company/ http://www.stupidlaws.com/by-law-twins-must-not-work-for-the-same-company/#comments Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:40:22 +0000 admin http://www.stupidlaws.com/?p=2696
  • It is illegal to attach a vending machine to a utility pole without prior consent from the utility company.
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  • It is illegal to attach a vending machine to a utility pole without prior consent from the utility company.
    • ]]>     http://www.stupidlaws.com/by-law-twins-must-not-work-for-the-same-company/feed/ 0     Coins are not allowed to be placed in one’s ears. http://www.stupidlaws.com/coins-are-not-allowed-to-be-placed-in-ones-ears/ http://www.stupidlaws.com/coins-are-not-allowed-to-be-placed-in-ones-ears/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:12:42 +0000 admin http://new.stupidlaws.com/?p=1407
  • It is illegal for barbers to threaten to cut off kid’s ears.
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  • It is illegal for barbers to threaten to cut off kid’s ears.
    • ]]>     http://www.stupidlaws.com/coins-are-not-allowed-to-be-placed-in-ones-ears/feed/ 0     In the past there was a law that required children to obey all “lawful and moral” commands of their parents. http://www.stupidlaws.com/in-the-past-there-was-a-law-that-required-children-to-obey-all-lawful-and-moral-commands-of-their-parents/ http://www.stupidlaws.com/in-the-past-there-was-a-law-that-required-children-to-obey-all-lawful-and-moral-commands-of-their-parents/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:13:46 +0000 admin http://new.stupidlaws.com/?p=1418
  • Before starting your car you are required to check lights, brakes, steering and honk your horn. You must also do a visual check to make sure there are no children sleeping underneath the car.
  • Children up to the age of 14 must have a certificate signed by their parents to testify that they regularly brush their teeth.
  • Having an article of disguise without a lawful excuse is illegal. (Vagrancy Act 1966)
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  • Before starting your car you are required to check lights, brakes, steering and honk your horn. You must also do a visual check to make sure there are no children sleeping underneath the car.
  • Children up to the age of 14 must have a certificate signed by their parents to testify that they regularly brush their teeth.
  • Having an article of disguise without a lawful excuse is illegal. (Vagrancy Act 1966)
    • ]]>     http://www.stupidlaws.com/in-the-past-there-was-a-law-that-required-children-to-obey-all-lawful-and-moral-commands-of-their-parents/feed/ 0     It is illegal to get a tattoo behind your ear or on your eyelid unless in the presence of a registered physician. http://www.stupidlaws.com/it-is-illegal-to-get-a-tattoo-behind-your-ear-or-on-your-eyelid-unless-in-the-presence-of-a-registered-physician/ http://www.stupidlaws.com/it-is-illegal-to-get-a-tattoo-behind-your-ear-or-on-your-eyelid-unless-in-the-presence-of-a-registered-physician/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:13:58 +0000 admin http://new.stupidlaws.com/?p=1420
  • A husband is responsible for every criminal act committed by his wife while she is in his presence.
  • All dogs sold for consumption must have a government approved tattoo.
  • All nude people in your house must be registered.
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  • A husband is responsible for every criminal act committed by his wife while she is in his presence.
  • All dogs sold for consumption must have a government approved tattoo.
  • All nude people in your house must be registered.
    • ]]>     http://www.stupidlaws.com/it-is-illegal-to-get-a-tattoo-behind-your-ear-or-on-your-eyelid-unless-in-the-presence-of-a-registered-physician/feed/ 0     It’s illegal for a shooting gallery to offer liquor as a prize. http://www.stupidlaws.com/its-illegal-for-a-shooting-gallery-to-offer-liquor-as-a-prize/ http://www.stupidlaws.com/its-illegal-for-a-shooting-gallery-to-offer-liquor-as-a-prize/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:13:20 +0000 admin http://new.stupidlaws.com/?p=1413
  • It is illegal for a liquor store to sell cold soft drinks.
  • It’s still “legal” to hang someone for shooting your dog on your property.
  • No person shall sell, exchange, offer to sell or exchange, display or possess living baby chicks, ducklings, or other fowl or rabbits which have been dyed or colored; nor dye or color any baby chicks, ducklings or other fowl or rabbits; nor sell, exchange, offer to sell or exchange or to give away baby chicks, ducklings or other fowl or rabbits, under two months of age in any quantity less than six, except that any rabbit weighing three pounds or more may be sold at an age of six weeks. Any person who violates this section shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $500. -KRS 436.600 (Passed 1966 Ky. Acts ch. 215, sec. 5.)
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  • It is illegal for a liquor store to sell cold soft drinks.
  • It’s still “legal” to hang someone for shooting your dog on your property.
  • No person shall sell, exchange, offer to sell or exchange, display or possess living baby chicks, ducklings, or other fowl or rabbits which have been dyed or colored; nor dye or color any baby chicks, ducklings or other fowl or rabbits; nor sell, exchange, offer to sell or exchange or to give away baby chicks, ducklings or other fowl or rabbits, under two months of age in any quantity less than six, except that any rabbit weighing three pounds or more may be sold at an age of six weeks. Any person who violates this section shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $500. -KRS 436.600 (Passed 1966 Ky. Acts ch. 215, sec. 5.)
    • ]]>     http://www.stupidlaws.com/its-illegal-for-a-shooting-gallery-to-offer-liquor-as-a-prize/feed/ 0     Men from the “Orakama” tribe are not permitted to eat their second wife. http://www.stupidlaws.com/men-from-the-orakama-tribe-are-not-permitted-to-eat-their-second-wife/ http://www.stupidlaws.com/men-from-the-orakama-tribe-are-not-permitted-to-eat-their-second-wife/#comments Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:39:46 +0000 admin http://www.stupidlaws.com/?p=2694
  • A man can legally beat his wife, but not more than once a month.
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