Stupid Laws from Louisiana

One may not "dare" another to go onto railroad tracks owned by another. Violation of this could result in up to six months in jail.

Stealing an alligator could land a person in jail for up to ten years.

It is illegal to steal a "movable" even if it classified as an "immovable"

Rituals that involve the ingestion of blood, urine, or fecal matter are not allowed.

One could land in jail for up to a year for making a false promise.

Every time a person is seriously burned, he must report the injury to the fire marshal.

Prisoners who hurt themselves could serve an additional two years in jail.

It is illegal to rob a bank and then shoot at the bank teller with a water pistol.

Biting someone with your natural teeth is "simple assault," while biting someone with your false teeth is "aggravated assault."

It is illegal to gargle in public places.

All garbage must be cooked before it can be fed to any hogs.(Jefferson Parish)

No one may pour a drink out on the ground at any drive-in movie.(Jefferson Parish)

Minors may not go to businesses with coin-operated foosball machines unless accompanied by an adult. Furthermore, the adult's name must be publicly displayed in the establishment. (Jefferson Parish)

You may not tie an alligator to a fire hydrant.(New Orleans)

It illegal for a woman to drive a car unless her husband is waving a flag in front of it. (New Orleans)

No person may predict another's future.(Port Allen)

Only two people may picket on a sidewalk at a time, and they must stay at least five feet apart at all times.(Port Allen)

It is illegal to be an alcoholic.(Sulphur)

Saying obscene things on the telephone is illegal.(Sulphur)

Drive-thru liquor stores are outlawed.(Sulphur)