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 http://www.stupidlaws.com/adultery-or-fornication-results-in-a-fine-of-500-andor-6-months-in-prison/ http://www.stupidlaws.com/adultery-or-fornication-results-in-a-fine-of-500-andor-6-months-in-prison/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 03:13:12 +0000 admin http://new.stupidlaws.com/?p=1861

Adultery is illegal, but can only be punished upon a complaint by the affected husband or wife.

Any person who commits adultery shall be fined at least twenty dollars.

It is a crime for dogs to mate within 500 yards of a church. Breaking this law is punishable by a fine of $500 and/or six months in prison.

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Adultery is illegal, but can only be punished upon a complaint by the affected husband or wife.

Any person who commits adultery shall be fined at least twenty dollars.

It is a crime for dogs to mate within 500 yards of a church. Breaking this law is punishable by a fine of $500 and/or six months in prison.

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Driving a herd of cattle down a street is against the law.

Penalty for horse theft is death by hanging.

Penalty for horse theft is death by hanging.

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Driving a herd of cattle down a street is against the law.

Penalty for horse theft is death by hanging.

Penalty for horse theft is death by hanging.

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Any motorist driving along a country road at night must stop every mile and send up a rocket signal, wait 10 minutes for the road to be cleared of livestock, and continue.

Any motorist who sights a team of horses coming toward him must pull well off the road, cover his car with a blanket or canvas that blends with the countryside, and let the horses pass. If the horses appear skittish, the motorist must take his car apart, piece by piece, and hide it under the nearest bushes.

Businesses must provide rails for tying up horses.

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Any motorist driving along a country road at night must stop every mile and send up a rocket signal, wait 10 minutes for the road to be cleared of livestock, and continue.

Any motorist who sights a team of horses coming toward him must pull well off the road, cover his car with a blanket or canvas that blends with the countryside, and let the horses pass. If the horses appear skittish, the motorist must take his car apart, piece by piece, and hide it under the nearest bushes.

Businesses must provide rails for tying up horses.

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Any motorist driving along a country road at night must stop every mile and send up a rocket signal, wait 10 minutes for the road to be cleared of livestock, and continue.

Any motorist who sights a team of horses coming toward him must pull well off the road, cover his car with a blanket or canvas that blends with the countryside, and let the horses pass. If the horses appear skittish, the motorist must take his car apart, piece by piece, and hide it under the nearest bushes.

Businesses must provide rails for tying up horses.

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Any motorist driving along a country road at night must stop every mile and send up a rocket signal, wait 10 minutes for the road to be cleared of livestock, and continue.

Any motorist who sights a team of horses coming toward him must pull well off the road, cover his car with a blanket or canvas that blends with the countryside, and let the horses pass. If the horses appear skittish, the motorist must take his car apart, piece by piece, and hide it under the nearest bushes.

Businesses must provide rails for tying up horses.

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A person can be sent to jail for five years for merely sending a bottle of beer, wine or spirits as a gift to a friend in Kentucky.

A person may be placed in jail for up to six months for making fun of someone who does not accept a challege.

A prince or princess who marries without the consent of the government, that person forfeits the right of succession for his/her children and all other descendants.

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A person can be sent to jail for five years for merely sending a bottle of beer, wine or spirits as a gift to a friend in Kentucky.

A person may be placed in jail for up to six months for making fun of someone who does not accept a challege.

A prince or princess who marries without the consent of the government, that person forfeits the right of succession for his/her children and all other descendants.

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All dog waste must be removed from any yard within seven days.

If a child burps during church, his parent may be arrested.

On Mondays, it is illegal for one to whistle very loud after 11:00 PM.

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All dog waste must be removed from any yard within seven days.

If a child burps during church, his parent may be arrested.

On Mondays, it is illegal for one to whistle very loud after 11:00 PM.

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It is considered an offense if a woman appears in public, unless accompanied by a male relative or guardian.

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

It is legal for a male to have sex with an animal as long as it does not exceed 40 lbs.

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It is considered an offense if a woman appears in public, unless accompanied by a male relative or guardian.

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

It is legal for a male to have sex with an animal as long as it does not exceed 40 lbs.

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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.

Shotguns are required to be taken to church in the event of a Native American attack.

Spectators at a boxing match may not mock one of the contestants.

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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.

Shotguns are required to be taken to church in the event of a Native American attack.

Spectators at a boxing match may not mock one of the contestants.

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A life sentence in prison is 200 years.

Any marriage where either of the parties is an idiot or lunatic is null and void. -SECTION 11-40-1

Non-married couples in Idaho who engage in sexual intercourse can be jailed for up to six months.

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A life sentence in prison is 200 years.

Any marriage where either of the parties is an idiot or lunatic is null and void. -SECTION 11-40-1

Non-married couples in Idaho who engage in sexual intercourse can be jailed for up to six months.

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