Stupid Laws in Mississippi
A man may not seduce a woman by lying, and claiming he will marry her.
Location: Mississippi, United States | one comment
Adultery or Fornication results in a fine of $500 and/or 6 months in prison.
Location: Mississippi, United States | 2 comments
Cattle rustling is punishable by hanging.
Location: Mississippi, United States | no comments
Exterior burglar bars which are viewable from the street are not allowed.
Location: Ridgeland, Mississippi | no comments
Horn honking is not permitted as it might scare horses.
Location: Oxford, Mississippi | no comments
Horses are not to be housed within 50 feet of any road.
Location: Mississippi, United States | no comments
If one is a parent to two illegitimate children, that person will go to jail for at least one month.
Location: Mississippi, United States | no comments
It is against the law to teach polygamy.
Location: Mississippi, United States | no comments
It is illegal for a male to be sexually aroused in public.
Location: Mississippi, United States | no comments
It is illegal to drive around the town square more than 100 times in a single session.
Location: Oxford, Mississippi | one comment
It is unlawful for anyone to have sex or be nude in public.
Location: Ridgeland, Mississippi | 2 comments
It is unlawful to shave in the center of main street.
Location: Tylertown, Mississippi | no comments
Motor vehicles on the square are prohibited.
Location: Oxford, Mississippi | no comments
No one may bribe any athlete to “rig” a game, match, tournament or event.
Location: Mississippi, United States | no comments
One may not spit on the sidewalks on the square.
Location: Oxford, Mississippi | no comments
Private citizens may personally arrest any person that disturbs a church service.
Location: Mississippi, United States | 3 comments
The fine for waving a gun in public is higher than actually shooting it.
Location: Columbus, Mississippi | no comments
Unnatural intercourse, if both parties voluntarily participate, results in a maximum sentence of 10 years and $10,000.
Location: Mississippi, United States | one comment
Vagrancy is punishable by either 30 days in prison or a $201 fine.
Location: Mississippi, United States | one comment
You can be fined up to 100$ for using profanity in a public place.
Location: Mississippi, United States | one comment
You may not cheer unless there is a reason too.
Location: Oxford, Mississippi | no comments
You may not fish by using an Uzi.
Location: Hazelhurst, Mississippi | one comment
You may not honk horns as they may scare horses.
Location: Winona, Mississippi | no comments
You may not make love in a bar.
Location: Ridgeland, Mississippi | no comments
You may not stop someone from walking down the street by placing a truck in their way.
Location: Brandon, Mississippi | no comments
