[Az-Geocaching] Off topic: dumb state laws

Gale Draper listserv@azgeocaching.com
Fri, 25 Jul 2003 00:24:12 -0700 (PDT)


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If you don't have much free time, please ignore this post. It's only redeeming value is humor. Nothing geocaching related. Although you might want to pay attention to the Arizona laws. Mike and I apparently break one of them frequently. (The third AZ law)
 
 
Dumb State Laws

Alabama:
It is illegal for a driver to be blindfolded while operating a vehicle
It is illegal to wear a fake moustache that causes laughter in church
If an animal control officer is in uniform, it signifies to the public that he is an animal control officer
It is illegal to howl at ladies within the city limits

Alaska:
While it is legal to shoot bears, waking a sleeping bear for the purpose of taking a photograph is prohibited. 
It is considered an offense to push a live moose out of a moving airplane. 
It is considered an offense to feed alcoholic beverages to a moose
One may not roam the city with a bow and arrows
Owners of flamingos may not let their pet into barber shops

Arizona:
Donkeys cannot sleep in bathtubs
When being attacked by a criminal or burglar, you may only protect yourself with the same weapon that the other person posseses
Cards may not be played in the street with a Native American
A decree declares that anyone caught stealing soap must wash himself with it until it is all used up

Arkansas:
A man can legally beat his wife, but not more than once a month
The Arkansas River can rise no higher than to the Main Street bridge in Little Rock
Dogs may not bark after 6 PM

California:
Sunshine is guaranteed to the masses
No vehicle without a driver may exceed 60 miles per hour
No dog shall be in a public place without its master on a leash.
You are not permitted to wear cowboy boots unless you already own at least two cows
It is illegal to drive more than two thousand sheep down Hollywood Boulevard at one time
Drinking intoxicating cement is prohibited
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

Colorado:
Catapults may not be fired at buildings



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<DIV><FONT face=Verdana>Dumb State Laws<BR><BR>Alabama:<BR>It is illegal for a driver to be blindfolded while operating a vehicle<BR>It is illegal to wear a fake moustache that causes laughter in church<BR>If an animal control officer is in uniform, it signifies to the public that he is an animal control officer<BR>It is illegal to howl at ladies within the city limits<BR><BR>Alaska:<BR>While it is legal to shoot bears, waking a sleeping bear for the purpose of taking a photograph is prohibited. <BR>It is considered an offense to push a live moose out of a moving airplane. <BR>It is considered an offense to feed alcoholic beverages to a moose<BR>One may not roam the city with a bow and arrows<BR>Owners of flamingos may not let their pet into barber shops<BR><BR>Arizona:<BR>Donkeys cannot sleep in bathtubs<BR>When being attacked by a criminal or burglar, you may only protect yourself with the same weapon that the other person posseses<BR>Cards may not be played in the street with a
 Native American<BR>A decree declares that anyone caught stealing soap must wash himself with it until it is all used up<BR><BR>Arkansas:<BR>A man can legally beat his wife, but not more than once a month<BR>The Arkansas River can rise no higher than to the Main Street bridge in Little Rock<BR>Dogs may not bark after 6 PM<BR><BR>California:<BR>Sunshine is guaranteed to the masses<BR>No vehicle without a driver may exceed 60 miles per hour<BR>No dog shall be in a public place without its master on a leash.<BR>You are not permitted to wear cowboy boots unless you already own at least two cows<BR>It is illegal to drive more than two thousand sheep down Hollywood Boulevard at one time<BR>Drinking intoxicating cement is prohibited<BR>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<BR><BR>Colorado:<BR>Catapults may not be fired at buildings</FONT><BR></DIV><p><hr SIZE=1>
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