Stupid Laws in New Orleans




“Mardi Gras Beads” may not be thrown from a third story window.
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Chasing fish in a city park is against the law.
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City commission members may not drink during a public meeting or risk a $50 fine.
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Condoms may not be thrown from parade floats during Mardi Gras.
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Don’t try to do any kind of fancy bicycle riding in this town.
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Electric wires can’t be attached to trees.
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Horses may not be tied to a tree on a public highway.
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It illegal for a woman to drive a car unless her husband is waving a flag in front of it.
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It is illegal to decorate Christmas trees
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It is illegal to practice voodoo in the city limits.
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No one may throw a bottle of Coke at a parade float.
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One may not host a game of marbles at Lafayette Square unless he or she first obtains a written permit from the parkway and park commission.
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Snakes are not allowed within 200 yards of the Mardi Gras parade route.
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Television reporters may not throw candy to the crowd during a parade.
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You cannot plant trees on public highways
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You may not ride a bike without any hands.
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You may not tie an alligator to a fire hydrant.
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“No Smoking” signs shall be placed on all floats used during a parade.
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