Every state has its fair share of outrageous, crazy laws, and our state in particular is no exception. Some of the laws have been repealed, and some are still in the books, but at one time all of these were the law of the land in Florida. What law do you think is the craziest? Let us know, fans!
- Having a relationship with a porcupine is illegal.
- Florida law forbids rats to leave the ships docked in Tampa Bay.
- Hialeah: Ambling and strolling is a misdemeanor.
- If an elephant is left tied to a parking meter, the parking fee has to be paid just as it would for a vehicle.
- Failure to tell your neighbor his house is on fire is illegal.
- It is illegal to fish while driving across a bridge.
- In Miami, it is forbidden to imitate an animal.
- In Saratoga, Florida it is illegal to sing while wearing a bathing suit.
- It is illegal to fart in a public place after 6:00pm on a Thursday.
- Key West: Chickens are considered a 'protected species'.
- Penalty for horse theft is death by hanging.
- Pensacola: Citizens may not be caught downtown without at least 10 dollars on their person; It is illegal to roll a barrel on any street, fines go up according to the contents of the barrel
- Pinecrest: In order to operate a burglar alarm, a permit must be obtained.
- Sarasota: If you hit a pedestrian you are fined $78.00; You may not catch crabs.
- Tampa Bay: It is illegal to eat cottage cheese on Sunday after 6:00 P.M.
- Under a 1959 ordinance, stubborn children were considered vagrants in Jupiter Inlet Colony, Fla.
- Women can be fined for falling asleep under a hair dryer. The salon owner can also be fined for this horrible crime.
(courtesy of Crazy Topics)
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