Bear News Beartown News
MAY 1, 2008

THE COUNTRY CORNER

LAWS

NEW JERSEY

  • It is against the law to "frown" at a police officer.
  • In Newark, it is illegal to sell ice cream after 6pm, unless the customer has a note from his doctor.
  • It is illegal to slurp soup.
  • In Trenton, it is illegal to throw a bad pickle in the street.

  • NEW
    MEXICO

  • In Raton, it is illegal for a woman to ride horseback down a public street with a kimono on.
  • The Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary is banned in Carlsbad.

 NEW YORK

In New York City, "It is disorderly conduct for one man to greet another on the street by placing the end of his thumb against the tip of his nose, at the same time extending and wiggling the fingers of his hand."

NORTH CAROLINA

  • In Charlotte, women must have their bodies covered by at least 16 yards of cloth at all times.
  • In Asheville, it is illegal to sneeze on city streets.

NORTH DAKOTA

  • In Fargo, one may be jailed for wearing a hat while dancing, or even for wearing a hat to a function where dancing is taking place.
  • It is illegal to lie down and fall asleep with your shoes on.
  • It is illegal to serve beer and pretzels at the same time in any bar, club, or restaurant.

 


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OHIO

  • In Columbus, it is illegal for stores to sell corn flakes on Sunday.
  • In Youngstown, it is illegal to run out of gas.
  • Catch 22 is banned in Strongville.

OKLAHOMA

People who make "ugly faces" at dogs may be fined and/or jailed.


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