Stupid Laws & Dumb Laws » New York

Water Bottlers Must Have Special Labels

webmaster — Thu, 28 May 2009 03:16:08 +0000

A New York judge recently ruled that the water bottle deposit law was unconstitutional because it violates US commerece laws. Appearantly the state passed a law that required all water bottles sold in the state to have a refund for recycling. Great! But the problem arose when the state only wanted those water bottles to be sold in New York only!

No pissing on the pigeons allowed.

webmaster — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 17:16:13 +0000

The state of New York, dissallows anyone to piss on a bird of any kind. Bird Pissing as it has come to be known came about as a result of a few individual getting fed up withÂ pigeons urinating on their heads in Central Park.

Calling your son a “faggot” or “queer” is illegal

webmaster — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 18:15:41 +0000

If your son is acting a little fruity, it would be illegal to insult him with derogatory names.

Bathing suit required to bathe within city limits

webmaster — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 18:09:03 +0000

A bathing suit or some covering is required if you decide to bathe in the city ponds.

38-5. Bathing.

It shall not be lawful for any person or persons to bathe in any of the waters within the corporate bounds of the village unless attired by a suitable bathing suit or covering, or to disrobe in any of the streets or public places or in any automobile or wagon in said streets or public places in said village.

Stripping in a car is illegal

webmaster — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 18:05:11 +0000

It is unlawful to disrobe in a car or wagon when riding down any public streets.

38-5. Bathing.

It shall not be lawful for any person or persons to bathe in any of the waters within the corporate bounds of the village unless attired by a suitable bathing suit or covering, or to disrobe in any of the streets or public places or in any automobile or wagon in said streets or public places in said village.

Swimming and eating is prohibited

webmaster — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 17:53:29 +0000

To cut down on cramps, Ocean City prohibited all beach goers from eating and swimming.

Man boobs are illegal

webmaster — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 17:51:35 +0000

Some men look like they’ve had breast enhancements and should be required to wear a “Bro” or “Manzier”.Â This law is in place to protect us all from man boobs.

Eating chestnuts and walking backwards on the sidewalk is illegal

webmaster — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 17:45:21 +0000

Most concert halls are afraid of slip and fall and all the liability that comes with walking backwards while eating nuts.Â Therefore, it is illegal to do so during a concert.

Eating ice cream while waiting for a bus is illegal

webmaster — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 23:05:34 +0000

You may not eat ice cream while standing on sidewalk waiting for a bus.

Men cannot go outside with mismatched color pants and jacket

webmaster — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 23:00:47 +0000

This must be the fashion district of New York to enforce such a law.

Divorce cannot happen unless couple agrees to irreconcilable differences

webmaster — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 22:52:37 +0000

Citizens of New York cannot get a divorce for irreconcilable difference unless they both agree to it.

Flirting could lead to a $25 fine

webmaster — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 22:50:02 +0000

A $25 fine can be issued to someone caught in the act of flirting.

Topless women aren’t allowed to go in public for business purposes

webmaster — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 22:45:01 +0000

Topless women are allowed to walk and run in public only if they’re not advertising for the local car dealership.