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	<title>Stupid Laws &#038; Dumb Laws &#187; Montana</title>
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		<title>Having an ice picks attached to your car tire is illegal</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2007 21:23:35 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Whitehall]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This sort of traction enhancement is prohibited.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This sort of traction enhancement is prohibited.</p>
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		<title>Pool tables in a billiard hall must be viewable from the street</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2007 21:20:12 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Kalispell]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[19-30 Screens in Pool Rooms It shall be unlawful for any person or the agent of employee of any person owning or conducting any place of business wherein is kept any pool table, billiard table or bagatelle table to place in front of the room or across the inside of the room, wherein is kept [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>19-30 Screens in Pool Rooms</p>
<p>It shall be unlawful for any person or the agent of employee of any person  owning or conducting any place of business wherein is kept any pool table,  billiard table or bagatelle table to place in front of the room or across the  inside of the room, wherein is kept any such pool table, billiard table or  bagatelle table for hire or gain, any screen, blind, curtain, shutter, painted,  colored or ground glass or any article of furniture or any obstruction that  would prohibit the view of such pool table, billiard table or bagatelle table  from the street in front of such room or place of business wherein is kept any  of the tables above described. (R.O. 1947Â  916)</p>
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		<title>It is illegal to use your lawn sprinkler to annoy passerbyers</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2007 21:15:29 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Helena]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[5-9-2: Lawn Sprinklers No person shall place any revolving fountain, hose or lawn sprinkler so that the water from the same shall be thrown upon any street or sidewalk to the annoyance of passersby, and no person shall cause water to flow over or upon any street or sidewalk. (1979 Code)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>5-9-2: Lawn Sprinklers</p>
<p>No person shall place any revolving fountain, hose or lawn sprinkler so that  the water from the same shall be thrown upon any street or sidewalk to the  annoyance of passersby, and no person shall cause water to flow over or upon any  street or sidewalk. (1979 Code)</p>
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		<title>Folfing at night is prohibited</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2007 21:09:45 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Helena]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The game of folf or disc golf (D-Golf, Frisbee Golf, or Frolf) may not be played at night in the town of Helena, Montana. 5-13-2: Folfing Prohibited No person shall play or engage in the game of folf or throw a golf disc at nighttime in any area within the business improvement district that has [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The game of folf or disc golf (D-Golf, Frisbee Golf, or Frolf) may not be played at night in the town of Helena, Montana.</p>
<p>5-13-2: Folfing Prohibited</p>
<p>No person shall play or engage in the game of folf or throw a golf disc at  nighttime in any area within the business improvement district that has not been  sanctioned as a designated folf course by the city. (Ord. 2797, 6-23-1997)</p>
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		<title>Throwing any hard objects by hand is prohibited</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2007 21:02:03 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Excelsior Springs]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This law would make snowball fights and mud slinging illegal.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This law would make snowball fights and mud slinging illegal.</p>
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		<title>And the band marches on&#8230;  required in clubs where alcohol is served</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2007 20:53:09 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Billings]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A band performing in a club that serves alcohol is prohibited from leaving the stage. Sec. 3-301. Live entertainment to remain on platform while performing. The owner or proprietor of an establishment selling alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption may permit in the establishment instrumental and/or vocal music or entertainment and/or radio and television entertainment whether [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A band performing in a club that serves alcohol is prohibited from leaving the stage.</p>
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<p>Sec. 3-301. Live entertainment to remain on platform while performing.</p>
<p>The owner or proprietor of an establishment selling alcoholic beverages for  on-premises consumption may permit in the establishment instrumental and/or  vocal music or entertainment and/or radio and television entertainment whether  such entertainment is provided by paid or voluntary live male or female  entertainers or performers or by mechanical, electrical, electronic or other  comparable device or equipment; provided, that all live entertainment as herein  specified shall be performed on a platform or other exclusive area provided for  such purpose, and no entertainer or performer whether male or female shall be  permitted to leave such platform or area while entertaining or performing.</p></blockquote>
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		<title>It is illegal to bring a rocket launcher or XM307 25mm Airbursting Weapon System to council proceedings</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2007 20:23:36 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Billings]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Mental note: Keep ACME explosives and future weapons at home when attending council proceedings. Sec. 18-204. Prohibiting weapons, firearms and explosives at city council proceedings. (a) Statement of authority and purpose. (1) Section 45-8-351, MCA authorizes cities to prevent and suppress the carrying of concealed or unconcealed weapons to public assemblies under its jurisdiction; (2) [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mental note:  Keep ACME explosives and future weapons at home when attending council proceedings.<br />
Sec. 18-204. Prohibiting weapons, firearms and explosives at city council  proceedings.</p>
<p>(a) Statement of authority and purpose.</p>
<p>(1) Section 45-8-351, MCA authorizes cities to prevent and suppress the  carrying of concealed or unconcealed weapons to public assemblies under its  jurisdiction;</p>
<p>(2) Section 45-8-328 (1) (a), MCA prohibits the carrying of concealed weapons  with or without a permit in any building owned or leased by a local  government;</p>
<p>(3) Section 45-8-333, MCA prohibits the possession of explosives where such  possession intimidates, terrifies or endangers another human being; and</p>
<p>(4) The security of city council proceedings and the safety of its  participants are of paramount concern.</p>
<p>(b) Definitions.</p>
<p>(1) Council proceedings means all regularly scheduled meetings of the  Billings City Council, all specially-called meetings of the city council and all  agenda meetings of the city council wherever such meetings may be held.</p>
<p>(2) Destructive device means:</p>
<p>a. An explosive or incendiary material or any other similar chemical  substance including, but not limited to, that which is commonly known as tracer  or incendiary ammunition, except trace ammunition manufactured for use in  shotguns;</p>
<p>b. A bomb, grenade, explosive missile or similar device or a launching device  therefore;</p>
<p>c. A weapon of a caliber greater than .60 caliber which fires fixed  ammunition or any ammunition therefore, other than a shotgun or shotgun  ammunition;</p>
<p>d. A rocket, rocket-propelled projectile or similar device of a diameter  greater than .60 inch or a launching device therefore and a rocket,  rocket-propelled projectile or a similar device containing an explosive or  incendiary material or any other similar chemical substance other than the  propellant for the device, except devices designed primarily for emergency or  distress signaling purposes;</p>
<p>e. A breakable container which contains a flammable liquid with a flashpoint  of one hundred fifty (150) degrees Fahrenheit or less and which has a wick or  similar device capable of being ignited, other than a device which is  commercially manufactured primarily for the purpose of illumination.</p>
<p>(3) Firearm means any weapon (including a starter gun) which will or is  designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of  any explosive; the frame or receiver of any such weapon; or any firearm muffler  or firearm silencer or any destructive device.</p>
<p>(4) Law enforcement personnel means:</p>
<p>a. Any sworn peace officer of the City of Billings;</p>
<p>b. Any sworn peace officer of the State of Montana;</p>
<p>c. Any officer of the United States Government authorized to carry a  concealed weapon;</p>
<p>d. Any member of the armed services or reserve forces of the United States or  National Guard while in performance of their official duties;</p>
<p>e. A person summoned to the aid of any of the persons named in subsections a.  through d.;</p>
<p>f. A probation and parole officer authorized to carry a firearm by the  Montana Department of Corrections;</p>
<p>g. An agent of the Montana Department of Justice or a criminal investigator  in a county attorney&#8217;s office;</p>
<p>h. A person authorized by the Billings chief of police to carry or possess an  unconcealed weapon on city property.</p>
<p>(5) Weapon means a dirk, dagger, pistol, revolver, rifle, shotgun, firearm,  slingshot, sword, cane, billy, knuckles made of any metal or hard substance,  razor (not including a safety razor) or other deadly weapon or destructive  device.</p>
<p>(c) Prohibition of weapons, firearms, and destructive devices at city council  meetings. The carrying or possession of weapons, firearms or destructive devices  at Billings city council proceedings by any person except law enforcement  personnel is prohibited.</p>
<p>(d) Signing. Suitable signs giving notice that weapons, firearms and  destructive devices are prohibited at city council proceedings will be posted in  appropriate areas.</p>
<p>(e) Penalties. A person convicted of carrying or possessing weapons, firearms  or destructive devices at city council proceedings shall be fined not to exceed  five hundred dollars ($500.00) or by imprisonment not to exceed six (6) months  or both.</p>
<p>(Ord. No. 98-5068, ï¿½ 1, 9-28-98)</p>
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		<title>Indians traveling in a group of seven are more are considered a war party</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2007 20:15:18 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Montana]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This law states that it&#8217;s considered a war party or raiding if seven or more indians travel together therefore making it legal to shoot them.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This law states that it&#8217;s considered a war party or raiding if seven or more indians travel together therefore making it legal to shoot them.</p>
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		<title>Missionary style is the only position allowed between and man and a woman</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2007 20:11:29 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Montana]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s a law that takes all the fun out of having sex.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here&#8217;s a law that takes all the fun out of having sex.</p>
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		<title>Movies with felonious crimes are considered a misdemeanor</title>
		<link>http://www.idiotlaws.com/movies-with-felonious-crimes-are-considered-a-misdemeanor/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2007 20:08:58 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Montana]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[It sounds like only Disney movies are allowed in this town.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It sounds like only Disney movies are allowed in this town.</p>
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		<title>It&#8217;s illegal to sacrifice an animal in the presense of a minor</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2007 20:03:56 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Montana]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Be sure to check IDs before you commence with the sacrificial ritual. 45-5-627. Ritual abuse of minor &#8212; exceptions &#8212; penalty. (1) A person commits the offense of ritual abuse of a minor if the person purposely or knowingly and as part of any ceremony, rite, or ritual or of any training or practice for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Be sure to check IDs before you commence with the sacrificial ritual.<br />
45-5-627. Ritual abuse of minor &#8212; exceptions &#8212; penalty. (1) A person commits  the offense of ritual abuse of a minor if the person purposely or knowingly and  as part of any ceremony, rite, or ritual or of any training or practice for any  ceremony, rite, or ritual:</p>
<p>(b) actually or by simulation tortures, mutilates, or sacrifices an animal or  person in the presence of the minor;</p>
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		<title>A chaperone is requied if you&#8217;re traveling with a sheep in the cab of your truck</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2007 19:47:50 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Montana]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This is to prevent any funny business from happening between the sheep and the driver.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is to prevent any funny business from happening between the sheep and the driver.</p>
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