Winner of most ridiculous:
In the Alaska Constitution: "To be valid or recognized in this State, a marriage may exist only between one man and one woman."
Also on the books: It is unlawful to view moose from an airplane.
A few others:
1. On the books in Florida: Unmarried women who parachute on Sundays may be jailed.
2. On the books in Arizona: It is legal for a man to beat his wife once a month.
3. On the books in Arkansas: "Sec. 18-54. Sounding of horns at sandwich shops. No person shall sound the horn on a vehicle at any place where cold drinks or sandwiches are served after 9:00 p.m. (Code 1961, 25-74)"
4. On the books in South Carolina: "SECTION 20-7-8915. Playing pinball machines.
It is unlawful for a minor under the age of eighteen to play a pinball machine."
5. On the books in Riverside, California: kissing on the lips, unless both parties wipe their lips with carbonized rose water, is against the local health ordinance.
6. On the books in Nebraska: It is not legal for a tavern owner to serve beer unless a nice kettle of soup is also brewing
Link to original article: 12 Ridiculous Laws States Would Rather Have Than Gay Marriage
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