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It is illegal not to smile in public
In 1948, the Mayor of the City of Pocatello, George Phillips, passed an ordinance making it illegal not to smile in Pocatello. The “Smile Ordinance” was passed tongue in cheek as a result of an exceptionally severe winter, which had dampened the spirit of city employees and citizens alike. The ordinance unintentionally remained on the…
It is illegal to sell your children.
847.0145 Selling or buying of minors; penalties. (1) Any parent, legal guardian, or other person having custody or control of a minor who sells or otherwise transfers custody or control of such minor, or offers to sell or otherwise transfer custody of such minor, either: (a) With knowledge that, as a consequence of the sale…
Illegal for a man to give his sweetheart a box of candy weighing less than fifty pounds.
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It is illegal to entice girls away from the Maple Lane School for girls.
RCW 72.20.065 Intrusion — Enticement away of girls — Interference — Penalty. Any person who shall go upon the school grounds except on lawful business, or by consent of the superintendent, or who shall entice any girl away from the school, or who shall in any way interfere with its management or discipline, shall be…