Weird laws in Massachusetts

In Boston, duels can be carried out to death on Sunday as long as the governor is present.

It is illegal to take a lion to the movies.

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

No gorillas are allowed in the back seat of cars.

In Boston, it is illegal to bathe unless your doctor gives you a prescription. BUT, it’s also illegal not to bathe before going to bed in Boston.

Goatees are illegal unless you obtain and pay for a license to wear your goatee in public.

It is illegal in The Commonwealth of Massachusetts to scare a pigeon.

Christmas has been illegal in Massachusetts since 1659. If you celebrate Christmas, you will be fined five shillings.

In Boston, its illegal to play the fiddle.

Roosters may not go into bakeries.

Defacing a milk carton is punishable by a $10 fine in Massachusetts.

It is illegal to give beer to hospital patients.

False teeth must be removed during sexual intercourse.

Stopping for red lights is not required by law unless they are flashing.

Dogs are forbidden from riding in ambulances.

Tomatoes may not be used in the production of clam chowder.

You may not detonate a nuclear device in the city of Marlboro.

Also in Marlboro, squirt guns are illegal to be bought, sold, or owned by anyone.

Bullets may not be used as currency.

In Boston, it is illegal to eat peanuts in church.

Swearing is illegal inside city limits.

Children may smoke, but it is illegal for children to purchase their own cigarettes..