Hopkinton

Though horses and cows are allowed on the common, dogs are prohibited.

This is part of the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984, sections 33 and 34: Public Conveyances. An interesting discussion regarding this law (and a few others) can be found here.

Alaska

Waking a bear for the purpose of taking photographs is strictly prohibited.

Picture thanks to: SulliGirl

Raleigh

Before a man asks for a woman’s hand in marriage, he must be “inspected by all the barnyard animals on the young woman’s family’s property, to ensure a harmonious farm life.”

New Orleans

Chasing fish in a city park is against the law.

Sec. 106-166. Fishing in parks without permission or during closed season prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to kill, take, snare, pursue, catch or have in possession any fish within the limits of the city parks without the authority of the board of commissioners of such parks or during the closed season, as…

Texarkana

Though horses and cows are allowed on the common, dogs are prohibited.

Peacocks have the right of way to cross any street, including driveways.

It is illegal for taxi drivers to carry rabid dogs or corpses.

Waking a bear for the purpose of taking photographs is strictly prohibited.

Before a man asks for a woman’s hand in marriage, he must be “inspected by all the barnyard animals on the young woman’s family’s property, to ensure a harmonious farm life.”

Chasing fish in a city park is against the law.

Owners of horses may not ride them at night without tail lights.

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