Stupid Laws in Indiana

“Spiteful Gossip” and “talking behind a person’s back” are illegal.

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A man over the age of 18 may be arrested for statutory rape if the passenger in his car is not wearing her socks and shoes, and is under the age of 17.

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A person must get a referral from a licensed physician if he or she wishes to see a hypnotist unless the desired procedure is to quit smoking or lose weight.

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A person must get a referral from a licensed physician if he or she wishes to see a hypnotist unless the desired procedure is to quit smoking or lose weight.

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A person who dyes, stains, or otherwise alters the natural coloring of a bird or rabbit commits a Class B misdemeanor. (Ind. Code 15-2.1-21-13(b)

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A sports agent is supposed to give a college 10 days notice before luring a star athlete into the professional ranks.

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A three dollar fine per pack will be imposed on anyone playing cards in Indiana under the Act for the Prevention of Gaming.

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All black cats to wear bells on Friday the 13th.

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All males 18 to 50 years old must work six days a year on public roads.

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Anyone 14 or older who profanely curses, damns or swears by the name of God, Jesus Christ or the Holy Ghost, shall be fined one to three dollars for each offense, with a maximum fine of ten dollars per day.

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Baths may not be taken between the months of October and March.

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Baths may not be taken between the months of October and March.

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Check forgery can be punished with public flogging up to 100 stripes.

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Drinking from your own bottle in a bar can lead to your arrest.

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Drinks on the house are illegal.

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Grocery stores may not sell any type of cold liquor.

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Hotel sheets must be exactly 99 inches long and 81 inches wide.

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Hotel sheets must be exactly 99 inches long and 81 inches wide.

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If any person has a puppet show, wire dancing or tumbling act in the state of Indiana and receives money for it, they will be fined $3 under the Act to Prevent Immoral Practices.

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It is against the law to pass a horse on the street.

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It is against the law to pass a horse on the street.

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It is forbidden to eat watermelon in the park.

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It is forbidden to spit on the floor of a church.

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It is illegal for a liquor store to sell cold soft drinks.

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It is illegal for a man to be sexually aroused in public.

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