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Against the Law?

Here's a bit for those who always say, "it's illegal, so it must be wrong"....

Nicholas County, WV

No Clergy shall tell a joke from the pulpit.

Gloversville, NY

Woman wrestlers are prohibited within city limits.

Compton, CA

Dancing cheek-to-cheek is prohibited.

Lake Charles, LA

It's illegal to let a rain puddle remain in your front yard more than 12 hours.

Walden, NY

You cannot give someone a drink of water without a permit.

Vermont

It's illegal to whistle underwater.

Fort Madison, IA

Fire department personnel are required to practice 15 minutes before attending a fire.

California

A housewife may go to prison if she doesn't cook her dusting cloth after use.

Elko, NV

No one shall walk upon the street without wearing a mask.

Colorado

Serving of food in a room used for any other purpose is prohibited.

New York City, NY

No decks of cards allowed in any apartment located within a mile's radius of an armory.

Wyoming

Women are required to stand 5 feet away from bars when drinking in public.

South Carolina

Hip pockets are illegal. (They provide a convenient place for pint bottles)

Virginia

Horses of more than one year old are prohibited in a place of worship.

(If you don't believe it--check the lawbooks!)