Every state has its fair share of outrageous, crazy laws, and our state in particular is no exception. Some of the laws have been repealed, and some are still in the books, but at one time all of these were the law of the land in Tennessee. What law do you think is the craziest? Let us know, fans!
- "Crimes against nature" are prohibited.
- Any person crippling, killing or in any way destroying a proud bitch that is running at large shall not be held liable for the damages due to such killing or destruction.
- Driving is not to be done while asleep.
- Dyersburg: It is illegal for a woman to call a man for a date.
- Fayette County: You may not have more than five inoperable vehicles on a piece of property.
- Hollow logs may not be sold.
- In Jonesboro, Tenn., a slingshot used to be classified by law as a deadly weapon.
- In Memphis, it is illegal for a woman to drive a car unless there is a man either running or walking in front of it, waving a red flag to warn approaching motorists and pedestrians.
- In Tennessee it is illegal to use a lasso to catch fish.
- It is illegal to use a lasso to catch a fish.
- It is legal to gather and consume road kill
- It's illegal for frogs to croak after 11 PM.
- Knoxville: In front of their buildings, all businesses must have a "hitching post."
- Lexington: No one may eat ice cream on the sidewalk. Spitting on the sidewalk is prohibited.
- Memphis: It's illegal for frogs to croak after 11 PM. Panhandlers must first obtain a $10 permit before begging on the streets of downtown Memphis. It is illegal to give any pie to fellow diners. It is also illegal to take unfinished pie home. All pie must be eaten on the premises.
- Stealing a horse is punishable by hanging.
- You can't shoot any game other than whales from a moving automobile.
- Oneida: An ordinance forbids anyone to sing the song "It Ain't Goin' To Rain No Mo'."
(courtesy of Crazy Topics)
No comments:
Post a Comment