Stupid Laws tagged 'sex'

A fine of $25 can be levied for flirting. This old law specifically prohibits men from turning around on any city street and looking “at a woman in that way.” A second conviction for a crime of this magnitude calls for the violating male to be forced to wear a “pair of horse-blinders” wherever and whenever he goes outside for a stroll.

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A girl must have written permission from her father before she can wear a mini skirt that is more than 4 inch above her knee.

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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 pregnant woman may relieve herself anywhere she likes, including (if she requests) in a policeman’s helmet.

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A woman can not be on top in sexual activities.

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Adult bookstores may not sell alcohol.

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

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Adultery or Fornication results in a fine of $500 and/or 6 months in prison.

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All couples staying overnight in a hotel must have a room with double beds that are at least two feet apart. Making love in the space between the beds is strictly forbidden.

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All sex toys are banned.

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All women of “uncertain” chastity must be off the streets by 9 p.m.

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An adult may not show a minor any piece of classical artwork which depicts sexual excitement.

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Any boy under the age of 10 may not see a naked mannequin.

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Any kind of nude artistic display is against the law.

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Any man owning more than 12 sheep must prove that he is not a “pimp”

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

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Anyone arrested for soliciting a hooker must have their name and picture shown on television.

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Anyone found guilty of masturbation may be decapitated.

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Bathhouses are against the law.

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Cats and dogs are not allowed to have sex without a permit.

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Condoms were considered an obsene article and had to hidden behind the pharmacist’s counter.

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Courting couples must not hold hands while dining in a resturaunt.

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Doctors who treat a person with gonorrhea must report this to the local board of health and include the disease’s “probable origin”.

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Erotic dancing is prohibited on Sundays.

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Flirtation between men and women on the streets of Little Rock may result in a 30-day jail term.

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