Gallery: In Photos: The Most Ridiculous Laws in America
Olivia Locher0104-Nevada
In Nevada it is illegal for men who have mustaches to kiss women.
Olivia Locher0201-Flordia
In Florida a person may not appear in public clothed in liquid latex.
Olivia Locher0302-NewJersey
In New Jersey a person can be arrested for slurping soup in public.
Olivia Locher0406-NewHampshire
In New Hampshire you can’t tap your foot or nod your head to keep time to music.
Olivia Locher0508-RhodeIsland
In Rhode Island it is illegal to wear transparent clothing.
Olivia Locher0609-Oregon
In Oregon one may not test their physical endurance while driving a car on a highway.
Olivia Locher0710-Kansas
In Kansas it’s illegal to serve wine in teacups.
Olivia Locher0811-Maine
In Maine it’s unlawful to tickle women under the chin with a feather duster.
Olivia Locher0916-Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania it’s illegal to go fishing with dynamite.
Olivia Locher1017-Alabama
In Alabama it is illegal to have an ice cream cone in your back pocket at all times.
1118-Ohio
In Ohio it’s illegal to disrobe in front of a man’s portrait.
Olivia Locher1219-Connecticut
In Connecticut pickles must bounce to officially be considered pickles.
Olivia Locher1321-Wisconsion
Some people think it's illegal in Wisconsin to serve apple pie in public restaurants without cheese. This one is just an urban myth.
Olivia Locher1423-Georgia
In Georgia picnics are prohibited in graveyards.
Olivia Locher1524-Hawaii
In Hawaii coins are not allowed to be placed in ones ears.
Olivia Locher1613-TennesseeRS
In Tennessee hollow logs may not be sold.
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