I've found that there are many outdated laws in many states. Some are outrageous, some are funny and others are just plain ridiculous.

Post any outdated law that you've heard of.

I'll start:

1.) (I found this in an article) In some places, flirting is illegal. In Little Rock, AR, an antiquated law is still on the books warning that engaging in playful banter may result in a 30-day jail term.

2.) In New York City, another outdated law mandates that men may be fined $25 for gazing lasciviously at a female; a second conviction stipulates the offender wear a pair of blinders whenever he goes out for a walk.

I do wonder, Clpo. Though I did find that in Indiana back in 1924, a monkey was convicted in South Bend of the crime of smoking a cigarette and sentenced to pay a 25 dollar fine and the trial costs. That just makes no sense to me...

Well, of course, but the question is: were they ever enforced?

I realize this funny; however, you should understand that none of these crazy laws are enforced and if they were enforced no court would uphold them.

In Ottumwa, Iowa, "It is unlawful for any male person, within the corporate limits of the (city), to wink at any female person with whom he is unacquainted."

In Carmel, N.Y., a man can't go outside while wearing a jacket and pants that do not match.

In Baltimore, it's illegal to throw bales of hay from a second-story window within the city limits. It's also illegal to take a lion to the movies.

In Carrizozo, N.M., it's forbidden for a female to appear unshaven in public (includes legs and face).

Ha!


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Did you end-up winning the scholarship by the way? :/ I can't get to the link for some reason, even though I voted a couple of times.

I didn't make it to the top 50. I made it as close as 58. Thank you for the support none the less.

In Alaska, It's illegal to give beer to a moose.

It's also illegal to look at a moose from a plane.

At my school all the dorms are co-ed because more than 4 girls living together is considered a brothel. CA

Alligators may not be kept in bathtubs down in Arkansas.

Did you end-up winning the scholarship by the way? :/ I can't get to the link for some reason, even though I voted a couple of times.