Canada:
~35% of a radio stations content must be "Canadian Content".
~You may not pay for a fifty-cent item with only pennies. (1 cent coins)
~Citizens may not publicly remove bandages.
~It is illegal to kill a sick person by frightening them.
~It is illegal to pretend to practice witchcraft.
~Comic books which depict any illegal acts are banned
~All business signs in the province of Quebec must be in French. If the business operator wishes to have other languages on the sign, the French must be larger than the other languages is. (Bill 86)
Law: Idiots may not vote.
Country: United States
Citation: CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO
ADOPTED JANUARY 21, 1911
Article VII. Elective Franchise
Section 1. [Qualifications of voters; absentee voting; school elections; registration.]
Every citizen of the United States, who is over the age of twenty-one years, and has resided in New Mexico twelve months, in the county ninety days, and in the precinct in which he offers to vote thirty days, next preceding the election, except idiots, insane persons and persons convicted of a felonious or infamous crime unless restored to political rights, shall be qualified to vote at all elections for public officers. The legislature may enact laws providing for absentee voting by qualified electors. All school elections shall be held at different times from other elections.
In England, it is illegal to drive or otherwise propel a vehicle along a highway designated as a footpath for the use of pedestrians... not dumb? well, a vehicle as defined by English law is any conveyance with two or more wheels... so, I cannot push a baby's pram or buggy on the pavement... it must go on the road... but I can push a wheelbarrow, or ride a jet proppelled unicycle along the path....
In Texas, it's against the law for anyone to have a pair of pliers in his or her possession.
Alaska law says that you can't look at a moose from an airplane.
In Miami, it is forbidden to imitate an animal.
It is against the law to mispronounce the name of the State of Arkansas in that State.
In Illinois, the law is that a car must be driven with the steering wheel.
California law prohibits a woman from driving a car while dressed in a housecoat.
In Tennessee, it is against the law to drive a car while sleeping.
In West Virginia, only babies can ride in a baby carriage.
In Louisiana, a bill was introduced years ago in the State house of Representatives that fixed a ceiling on haircuts for bald men of 25 cents.
In Rochester, Michigan, the law is that anyone bathing in public must have the bathing suit inspected by a police officer !
In Utah, birds have the right of way on any public highway.
In Ohio, one must have a license to keep a bear.
In Tennessee, a law exists which prohibits the sale of bologna (sandwich meat) on Sunday.
In Providence, Rhode Island, it is against the law to jump off a bridge.
In the State of Kansas, you're not allowed to drive a buffalo through a street.
In Florida it is against the law to put livestock on a school bus.
In New Jersey, cabbage can't be sold on Sunday.
In North Carolina, it is against the law for dogs and cats to fight.
In Singapore, it is illegal to chew gum.
In Virginia, chickens cannot lay eggs before 8:00 a.m., and must be done before 4:00 p.m.
In Washington State, you can't carry a concealed weapon that is over 6 feet in length.
In San Francisco, there is an ordinance, which bans the picking up and throwing of used confetti.
In Michigan, married couples must live together or be imprisoned.
In the state of Colorado, a pet cat, if loose, must have a tail-light !
In California, a law created in 1925 makes it illegal to wiggle while dancing.
In Utah, daylight must be visible between dancing couples.
In Michigan, it is against the law for a lady to lift her skirt more than 6 inches while walking through a mud puddle.
In North Carolina, it is against the law for a rabbit to race down the street.
In West Virginia, one can't cook sauerkraut or cabbage due to the odors and the offence is subject to imprisonment.
In Missouri, a man must have a permit to shave.
The law states that more than 3000 sheep cannot be herded down Hollywood Blvd. at any one time.
Here are ones for England.
With the exception of carrots, most goods may not be sold on Sunday. (Repealed)
All English males over the age 14 are to carry out 2 or so hours of longbow practice a week supervised by the local clergy.
London Hackney Carriages (taxis/cabs) must carry a bale of hay and a sack of oats.
It is illegal to be drunk on Licensed Premises (in a pub or bar).
It is illegal for two adult men to have sex in the same house as a third person.
Chelsea Pensioner may not be impersonated.
A bed may not be hung out of a window.
It is illegal for a lady to eat chocolates on a public conveyance.
Mince pies are not to be eaten on Christmas Day.
Any boy under the age of 10 may not see a naked manequin.
It is illegal to leave baggage unattended. [Why does this law exist?]
Picking up abandoned baggage is an act of terrorism. [Why does this law exist?]
Those wishing to use a television must buy a license. [Why does this law exist?]
It is illegal for a Member of Parliament to enter the House of Commons wearing a full suit of armour.
If a steam locomotive is driven on roads, a man must walk in front of the vehicle with a red flag during the day and a red lantern at night to warn passersby.
All steam locomotives are limited to 4mph on roads.
Anal sex is prohibited. (Repealed 1997)
You may not make out in public.
It is legal for a male to urinate in public, as long it is on the rear wheel of his motor vehicle and his right hand is on the vehicle.
Committing suicide is classified as a capital crime. (Repealed)
Interfering with the mail or sleeping with the consort of the Queen is classed as treason, and as such, carries a maximum penalty of death. (Repealed 1998)
Placing a postage stamp that bears the Queen (or King) upside down is considered treason.
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