Dumb NJ Laws
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Dumb NJ Laws
So as not to whore the gas cap thread, here are my findings for more stupid NJ laws!
Some of these are downright hilarious!
Dumb Laws in New Jersey
Drivers must warn those who they pass on highways before they do so.
Spray paint may not be sold without a posted sign warning juveliles of the penalty for creating graffiti. ooh thats really enforced!
Handcuffs may not be sold to minors.
It is illegal to wear a bullet-proof vest while committing a murder.
One must yield a phone line to a person if it is an emergency. sensible
All motorists must honk before passing another car, bicyclist, skater, and even a skateboarder. sensible
You cannot pump your own gas. stupid!
It is against the law for a man to knit during the fishing season.
It is against the law to
Some of these are downright hilarious!
Dumb Laws in New Jersey
Drivers must warn those who they pass on highways before they do so.
Spray paint may not be sold without a posted sign warning juveliles of the penalty for creating graffiti. ooh thats really enforced!
Handcuffs may not be sold to minors.
It is illegal to wear a bullet-proof vest while committing a murder.
One must yield a phone line to a person if it is an emergency. sensible
All motorists must honk before passing another car, bicyclist, skater, and even a skateboarder. sensible
You cannot pump your own gas. stupid!
It is against the law for a man to knit during the fishing season.
It is against the law to
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and some silly mass laws
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.
All men must carry a rifle to church on Sunday.
Hunting on Sundays is prohibited.
It is illegal to go to bed without first having a full bath.
A woman can not be on top in sexual activities.
No gorilla is allowed in the back seat of any car.
Tattooing and body piercing is illegal. (Repealed)
Children may smoke, but they may not purchase cigarettes.
Tomatoes may not be used in the production of clam chowder.
Quakers and witches are banned.
Bullets may not be used as currency.
Massachusetts liquor stores can only open on Sundays if they are in Berkshire, Essex, Franklin, Middlesex or Worcester counties and are within 10 miles of the Vermont or New Hampshire borders.
Alcoholic drink specials are illegal.
Public boxing matches are outlawed.
Shooting ranges may not set up targets that resemble human beings.
It is illegal to play the fiddle. (Boston)
Two people may not kiss in front of a church. (Boston)
No more than two baths may be taken within the confines of the city. (Boston)
No one may cross the Boston Common without carrying a shotgun in case of bears. (Boston)
Anyone may let their sheep and cows graze in the public gardens/commons at any time except Sundays. (Boston)
It is illegal to eat peanuts in church. (Boston)
An old law prohibits the taking of baths on Sunday. (Boston)
Duels to the death permitted on the common on Sundays provided that the Governor is present. (Boston)
Women may not wear heels over 3 inches in length while on the common. (Boston)
No one may take a bath without a prescription. (Boston)
It is illegal for any citizen to own more than three dogs. (Boston)
It costs $50 extra for a permit for hurling, soccer or Gaelic football games in a public park on a Sunday. (Cambridge)
You may not have colored lights on your house if it can be seen from Main Street. Only white lights may be visible. (Hingham)
If you live on Main Street and want to paint your house, the colors must be approved by the historical society. (Hingham)
Though horses and cows are allowed on the common, dogs are prohibited. (Hopkinton)
It is illegal to buy, sell or possess a squirt gun. (Marlboro)
Silly string is illegal in the city limits. (Marlboro)
One may not detonate a nuclear device in the city. (Marlboro)
It is illegal for any citizen to own more than two dogs. (Marlboro)
Peeping in the windows of automobiles is forbidden. (Milford)
Sleds may not be coasted down streets. (Nahant)
It is illegal to excavate any city street. (Nahant)
All families must be given a hog from the town's mayor. (Newton)
An ordinance prohibits the use of space guns. (North Andover)
In bars, it is actually illegal to "walk around" with a beer in your hand. (Woburn)
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.
All men must carry a rifle to church on Sunday.
Hunting on Sundays is prohibited.
It is illegal to go to bed without first having a full bath.
A woman can not be on top in sexual activities.
No gorilla is allowed in the back seat of any car.
Tattooing and body piercing is illegal. (Repealed)
Children may smoke, but they may not purchase cigarettes.
Tomatoes may not be used in the production of clam chowder.
Quakers and witches are banned.
Bullets may not be used as currency.
Massachusetts liquor stores can only open on Sundays if they are in Berkshire, Essex, Franklin, Middlesex or Worcester counties and are within 10 miles of the Vermont or New Hampshire borders.
Alcoholic drink specials are illegal.
Public boxing matches are outlawed.
Shooting ranges may not set up targets that resemble human beings.
It is illegal to play the fiddle. (Boston)
Two people may not kiss in front of a church. (Boston)
No more than two baths may be taken within the confines of the city. (Boston)
No one may cross the Boston Common without carrying a shotgun in case of bears. (Boston)
Anyone may let their sheep and cows graze in the public gardens/commons at any time except Sundays. (Boston)
It is illegal to eat peanuts in church. (Boston)
An old law prohibits the taking of baths on Sunday. (Boston)
Duels to the death permitted on the common on Sundays provided that the Governor is present. (Boston)
Women may not wear heels over 3 inches in length while on the common. (Boston)
No one may take a bath without a prescription. (Boston)
It is illegal for any citizen to own more than three dogs. (Boston)
It costs $50 extra for a permit for hurling, soccer or Gaelic football games in a public park on a Sunday. (Cambridge)
You may not have colored lights on your house if it can be seen from Main Street. Only white lights may be visible. (Hingham)
If you live on Main Street and want to paint your house, the colors must be approved by the historical society. (Hingham)
Though horses and cows are allowed on the common, dogs are prohibited. (Hopkinton)
It is illegal to buy, sell or possess a squirt gun. (Marlboro)
Silly string is illegal in the city limits. (Marlboro)
One may not detonate a nuclear device in the city. (Marlboro)
It is illegal for any citizen to own more than two dogs. (Marlboro)
Peeping in the windows of automobiles is forbidden. (Milford)
Sleds may not be coasted down streets. (Nahant)
It is illegal to excavate any city street. (Nahant)
All families must be given a hog from the town's mayor. (Newton)
An ordinance prohibits the use of space guns. (North Andover)
In bars, it is actually illegal to "walk around" with a beer in your hand. (Woburn)
Erick you hear that, your getting a pig!!
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In keeping things fair here are some "stoopid" maine laws
Shotguns are required to be taken to church in the event of a Native American attack.
You may not step out of a plane in flight.
After January 14th you will be charged a fine for having your Christmas decorations still up.
To stroll down the street playing a violin is against the law. (Augusta)
It is illegal to gamble at the airport. (Biddeford)
No person may roller skate on a sidewalk. (Biddeford)
If any part of the sign ordinances of the city are more stringent than federal laws, even though they may be in conflict with them, they will prevail. (Ellsworth)
Shoelaces must be tied while walking down the street. (Portland)
It is illegal to park in front of Dunkin Donuts. (South Berwick)
Deer may not be fed. ( (Wells)
Advertisements may not be placed in cemeteries (Wells)
Shotguns are required to be taken to church in the event of a Native American attack.
You may not step out of a plane in flight.
After January 14th you will be charged a fine for having your Christmas decorations still up.
To stroll down the street playing a violin is against the law. (Augusta)
It is illegal to gamble at the airport. (Biddeford)
No person may roller skate on a sidewalk. (Biddeford)
If any part of the sign ordinances of the city are more stringent than federal laws, even though they may be in conflict with them, they will prevail. (Ellsworth)
Shoelaces must be tied while walking down the street. (Portland)
It is illegal to park in front of Dunkin Donuts. (South Berwick)
Deer may not be fed. ( (Wells)
Advertisements may not be placed in cemeteries (Wells)
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Originally Posted by Bass,May 15 2008, 04:21 PM
and some silly mass laws
In bars, it is actually illegal to "walk around" with a beer in your hand. (Woburn)
In bars, it is actually illegal to "walk around" with a beer in your hand. (Woburn)
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Tennessee stupidity:
In order to prevent you from opening a bottle of wine and drinking
it while driving 
, a package store cannot sell you a corkscrew. Then can and will, however, open the bottle for you. 
In order to prevent you from opening a bottle of wine and drinking
it while driving , a package store cannot sell you a corkscrew. Then can and will, however, open the bottle for you.
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All right, all I can find so far:
Women must obtain written permission from their husbands to wear false teeth.
- I don't even want to know how that one came about
It is illegal to deny the existence of God.
All residents shall bathe every Saturday night. (Barre)
At one time it was illegal to tie a giraffe to a telephone pole.
Women must obtain written permission from their husbands to wear false teeth.
- I don't even want to know how that one came about
It is illegal to deny the existence of God.
All residents shall bathe every Saturday night. (Barre)
At one time it was illegal to tie a giraffe to a telephone pole.
