While there are many viable laws in the United States, there are others that seem to make no sense whatsoever. These strange laws, still on the books in their individual states, are rarely if ever enforced today. And on the rare occasion where one may be enforced, it's likely done so in an effort to get a good laugh that day.
If you're wanting to give your donkey a bath, you better make sure it gets done prior to 7 p.m., especially if you live in Oklahoma. According to a little-known law that is inexplicably still on the books, it's illegal to have a sleeping donkey in your bathtub after 7 p.m. in the evening. So if you've got a dirty donkey, makes sure it's awake when you give it a morning or afternoon bath.
New York is a state that still has many strange laws on its books. For example, the law says a license must be purchased before a person is allowed to hang their laundry on a clothesline. Also, if you're a guy who's looking to flirt with the ladies, you better do it in another state. New York law states a man can get fined $25 for flirting once, then if convicted a second time must pay the fine and wear a pair of horse-blinders whenever he goes outside.
If you've got a cat that you're wanting to spend some quality time with at the end of the day, you better be careful what the two of you do. In Illinois, it is illegal for anyone to give cats, dogs or other domesticated animals a cigar that is lit and ready for smoking. And if you're a movie buff, plan on going to the latest blockbuster alone. In Baltimore, Maryland it is considered illegal to take a lion to the movies. Oh well, so much for those weekend plans.
Speaking of weekend plans, guys who are going out on a date can try something interesting. In Illinois, state law requires a man's female companion to call him "Master" while out on a date. If things are going well, I would recommend not trying to enforce this law.
While these laws are obviously outdated, they nevertheless are still on the books in various states. So the next time you light up that cigar and are tempted to hand it over to your kitty, you better think twice.
If you're wanting to give your donkey a bath, you better make sure it gets done prior to 7 p.m., especially if you live in Oklahoma. According to a little-known law that is inexplicably still on the books, it's illegal to have a sleeping donkey in your bathtub after 7 p.m. in the evening. So if you've got a dirty donkey, makes sure it's awake when you give it a morning or afternoon bath.
New York is a state that still has many strange laws on its books. For example, the law says a license must be purchased before a person is allowed to hang their laundry on a clothesline. Also, if you're a guy who's looking to flirt with the ladies, you better do it in another state. New York law states a man can get fined $25 for flirting once, then if convicted a second time must pay the fine and wear a pair of horse-blinders whenever he goes outside.
If you've got a cat that you're wanting to spend some quality time with at the end of the day, you better be careful what the two of you do. In Illinois, it is illegal for anyone to give cats, dogs or other domesticated animals a cigar that is lit and ready for smoking. And if you're a movie buff, plan on going to the latest blockbuster alone. In Baltimore, Maryland it is considered illegal to take a lion to the movies. Oh well, so much for those weekend plans.
Speaking of weekend plans, guys who are going out on a date can try something interesting. In Illinois, state law requires a man's female companion to call him "Master" while out on a date. If things are going well, I would recommend not trying to enforce this law.
While these laws are obviously outdated, they nevertheless are still on the books in various states. So the next time you light up that cigar and are tempted to hand it over to your kitty, you better think twice.
George Galgano is a New York based Lawyer.
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