Stupid Laws tagged 'animals'

A hackney carriage (taxi) driver must carry a bale of hay and a bucket to feed and water his horse.

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A law was passed with the specific intent of stating the punishment for stealing crayfish.

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A new law (reported in The Guardian newspaper April 2005) in Turin imposes a fine of 500 Euros for dog owners who fail to walk their dogs at least three times a day.

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A person may not cross state lines with a duck atop his head.

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A person must obtain a permit to spread rat poison.

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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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Against the law to tie a giraffe to a telephone pole or street lamp.

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All bees entering Kentucky shall be accompanied by certificates of health, stating that the apiary from which the bees came was free from contagious or infectious disease. -KRS 252.130 (Passed in 1922; Repealed in 1948)

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

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All dogs sold for consumption must have a government approved tattoo.

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All persons must carry a bag with them at all times when they walk their dog in case said dog “poops”, or risk a $100 fine.

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All persons wishing to keep a rhinoceros as a pet must obtain a $100 license first.

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Alligators may not be kept in bath tubs.

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Animals are banned from mating publicly within 1,500 feet of a tavern, school, or place of worship.

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Animals are banned from mating publicly within 1,500 feet of a tavern, school, or place of worship.

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Any cattle that crosses state roads must be fitted with a device to gather its feces.

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Any person crippling, killing or in any way destroying a proud female dog that is running at large shall not be held liable for the damages due to such killing or destruction.

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Any person who displays, handles or uses any kind of reptile in connection withany religious service or gathering shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100). -KRS 437.060 (Passed 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 1267a-1.).

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At one time it was illegal to tie a giraffe to a telephone pole.

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Bars are required to stable, water and feed the horses of their patrons.

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Bear wrestling matches are illegal.

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Bees are not allowed to fly over the village or through any of Kirkland’s streets.

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Birds have the right of way on all highways.

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Bullfrog hunting season has been permanently closed.

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Businesses must provide rails for tying up horses.

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