Odd Laws Of Mass.

And some comments as well.

Most of my family are criminals!(Also known as odd lifestyle laws)

Snoring is prohibited unless all bedroom windows are closed and securely locked.

An old ordinance declares goatees illegal unless you first pay a special license fee for the privilege of wearing one in public.

All men must carry a rifle to church on Sunday.

It is illegal to go to bed without first having a full bath.

CANDY MAY NOT CONTAIN MORE THAN 1% OF ALCOHOL.

NO GORILLA IS ALLOWED IN THE BACK SEAT OF ANY CAR.

TATTOOING AND BODY PIERCING IS ILLEGAL. (REPEALED IN 2000)

TOMATOES MAY NOT BE USED IN THE PRODUCTION OF CLAM CHOWDER.

BULLETS MAY NOT BE USED AS CURRENCY.

Didn’t Know, Don’t Care

On that count, everyone I know should be locked up.

It is illegal to play the fiddle.

Two people may not kiss in front of a church. (Weddings???)

No one may cross the Boston Common without carrying a shotgun in case of bears.

No one may cross the Boston Common without carrying a shotgun in case of bears.

No one may take a bath without a prescription.

Women may not wear heels over 3 inches in length while on the common.

Yum, yum

It is illegal to give beer to hospital patients.

Alcoholic drink specials are illegal.

It is illegal to eat peanuts in church.

Massachusetts liquor stores can only open on Sundays if they are in Berkshire, Essex, Franklin, Middlesex or Worcester counties and are within 10 miles of the Vermont or New Hampshire borders.

Children may smoke, but they may not purchase cigarettes.

At a wake, mourners may eat no more than three sandwiches.

Everything Else

Shooting ranges may not set up targets that resemble human beings.

Hunting on Sundays is prohibited. (Contradicts with the third on this page:

Quakers and witches are banned.

Public boxing matches are outlawed.

Anyone may let their sheep and cows graze in the public gardens/commons at any time except Sundays.

Duels to the death permitted on the common on Sundays provided that the Governor is present.

It is illegal for any citizen to own more than three dogs.

Credits:

All information is from: http://www.dumblaws.com/laws/united-states/massachusetts

Made by Mjijm

There are more stupid laws that did not get in because they were “city” laws. For example:In Newton, all families must be given a hog from the town’s mayor.

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Now that’s… Just wrong

A woman can not be on top in sexual activities.

Taxi drivers are prohibited from making love in the front seat of their taxi during their shifts.