Stupid Laws from Mississippi

Private citizens may personally arrest any person that disturbs a church service.

It is illegal to teach others about polygamy .

A man may not seduce a woman by lying, and claiming he will marry her.

One may be fined up to $100 for using "profane language" in public places.

Cattle rustling is punishable by hanging.

Horses are not to be housed within 50 feet of any road.

Adultery or Fornication (living together while not married or having sex with someone that is not your spouse) results in a fine of $500 and/or 6 months in prison.

Vagrancy is punishable by either 30 days in prison or a $250 fine.

Unnatural intercourse, if both parties voluntarily participate, results in a maximum sentence of 10 years and $10,000.

It is illegal for a male to be sexually aroused in public.

If one is a parent to two illegitimate children, that person will go to jail for at least one month. If they have another illegitimate child, they will spend another three months in jail.

No one may bribe any athlete to "rig" a game, match, tournament, etc. with the exception of wrestlers.

The fine for waving a gun in public is higher than actually shooting it. (Columbus)

It is illegal to drive around the town square more than 100 times in a single session.(Oxford)

One may not spit on the sidewalks on the square. (Oxford)

Motor vehicles on the square are prohibited. (Oxford)

Horn honking is not permitted as it might scare horses. (Oxford)

Exterior burglar bars which are viewable from the street are not allowed. (Ridgeland)

It is unlawful to shave in the center of main street. (Tylertown)

The flooring of adult bookstores and video stores must be nonabsorbent and smooth textured. (Roswell)