Kisses may last for as much as, but no more than, five minutes. A man with a moustache may never kiss a woman in public. One-armed piano players must perform for free. Dubuque: Any hotel in the city limits must have a water bucket and a hitching post in front of the building. Fort Madison: The fire department is required to practice fire fighting for fifteen minutes before attending a fire. Indianola: The “Ice Cream Man” and his truck are banned. Marshalltown: Horses are forbidden to eat fire hydrants Ottumwa: “It is unlawful for any male person, within the corporate limits of the (city), to wink at any female person…

It is illegal to use profanity in front of a dead body which lies in a funeral home or in a coroners office. Signs are required to be written in English. It is against the law to tie a giraffe to a telephone pole or street lamp. One man may not be on another man’s back. Though it is illegal to spit from a car or bus, citizens may spit from a truck. You have the right to commit simple battery if provoked by “fighting” words. Members of the state assembly cannot be ticketed for speeding while the state assembly is in session. Donkeys may not be kept in bathtubs.…

A D.C. federal judge has ruled that begging is a form of free speech protected by the Constitution. The U.S. government says it’s a crime to give false weather reports. In Washington D.C. it is illegal to post a notice in public which calls another person a ‘coward’ for refusing to accept a challenge to duel.

It is illegal to fish for whales on Sunday. It is illegal to get a fish drunk. It is illegal for more than five women to live in a house. Owners of tigers must notify authorities within one hour if the tiger escapes. No one may be arrested on Sunday or on the Fourth of July. In Ohio, if you ignore an orator on Decoration day to such an extent as to publicly play croquet or pitch horseshoes within one mile of the speaker’s stand, you can be fined $25.00. Participating or conducting a duel is prohibited. Bay Village: It is illegal to walk a cow down Lake Road. Bexley:…

It’s illegal for a shooting gallery to offer liquor as a prize. The shooter might want to come back after drinking the prize and try again. All residents may be fined as a result of not owning a boat. Coins are not allowed to be placed in one’s ears. It used to be the law in Hawaii that children had to obey all “lawful and moral” commands of their parents. In Hawaii it is illegal to get a tattoo behind your ear or on your eyelid unless in the presence of a registered physician. Honolulu: Within the limits of any public park, it is unlawful to annoy any bird.

After January 14th you will be charged a fine for having your Christmas decorations still up. You may not step out of a plane in flight. Shotguns are required to be taken to church in the event of a Native American attack. Augusta: It’s unlawful to stroll down the street playing a violin. Portland: Shoelaces must be tied while walking down the street. Portland: It’s unlawful to tickle a woman’s chin with a feather duster.

In order for a pickle to officially be considered a pickle, it must bounce. It is illegal to dispose of used razor blades. You may not educate dogs. You can be stopped by the police for biking over 65 miles per hour. In Hartford, Connecticut, it is illegal to kiss your wife on Sunday. It is illegal to discharge a firearm from a public highway. No one may use a white cane, unless they are blind. Cattle branding in the United States did not originate in the West. It began in Connecticut in the mid-nineteenth century, when farmers were required by law to mark all their pigs. It’s illegal to…

Moose may not be viewed from an airplane. It is considered an offense to push a live moose out of a moving airplane. While it is legal to shoot bears, waking a sleeping bear for the purpose of taking a photograph is prohibited. State policy states that emergencies are held to a minimum and rarely found to exist. Kangaroos are not allowed in barber shops at any time. In Alaska it is illegal to whisper in someone’s ear while they are moose hunting. Fairbanks: It is considered an offense to feed alcoholic beverages to a moose. Fairbanks: A law in Fairbanks does not allow moose to have sex on city…

It is illegal to fly over any body of water, unless one is carrying sufficient supplies of food and drink. Getting married on a dare is grounds for an annulment. In Delaware you may not sell dead people for money without a license. Lewes: It is illegal to wear pants that are “firm fitting” around the waist.

It is illegal to rob a bank and then shoot at the bank teller with a water pistol. Biting someone with your natural teeth is “simple assault”, while biting someone with your false teeth is “aggravated assault”. You may not tie an alligator to a fire hydrant. Mourners at a wake may not eat more than three sandwiches. Snoring is prohibited unless all bedroom windows are closed and securely locked. An old ordinance declares goatees illegal unless you first pay a special license fee for the privilege of wearing one in public. Taxi drivers are prohibited from making love in the front seat of their taxi during their shifts. It…

In Merryville women are prohibited from wearing corsets because “the privilege of admiring the curvaceous, unencumbered body of a young woman should not be denied to the normal, red-blooded American male.” Excelsior Springs: Hard objects may not be thrown by hand. Excelsior Springs: Worrying squirrels is not tolerated. Kansas City: Minors are not allowed to purchase cap pistols, however they may buy shotguns freely. Kansas City: Installation of bathtubs with four legs resembling animal paws is prohibited. Marceline: Minors can buy rolling paper and tobacco but not lighters. Marquette: It is illegal for more than four unrelated persons to occupy the same dwelling (The Brothel Law). Mole: Frightening a baby…

It is illegal to drive a camel on the highway. Las Vegas: It’s against the law to pawn your dentures. It’s still “legal” to hang someone for shooting your dog on your property. Clark County: An ordinance makes bringing a concealable fire arm into the county illegal unless it is registered with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. In order to register a handgun, however, it must be brought in to the police station. Furthermore, you may not register a gun on the weekends, but the police may prosecute you at that time. Elko: Everyone walking the streets is required to wear a mask. Eureka: Men who wear moustaches are…