Dumb Laws » Mississippi

If one is a parent to two illegitimate children, that person will go to jail for at least one month.

Andy — Mon, 08 Mar 2004 19:14:29 +0000

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.

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No one may bribe any athlete to “rig” a game, match, tournament, etc.

Andy — Mon, 08 Mar 2004 19:14:29 +0000

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

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It is illegal to teach others what polygamy is.

Andy — Mon, 08 Mar 2004 19:14:29 +0000

It is illegal to teach others what polygamy is.

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

Andy — Mon, 08 Mar 2004 19:14:29 +0000

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

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

Andy — Mon, 08 Mar 2004 19:14:29 +0000

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

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

Andy — Mon, 08 Mar 2004 19:14:29 +0000

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

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It is unlawful for anyone to have sex in public.

Andy — Mon, 08 Mar 2004 19:14:29 +0000

It is unlawful for anyone to have sex in public.

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

Andy — Mon, 08 Mar 2004 19:14:29 +0000

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

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

Andy — Mon, 08 Mar 2004 19:14:28 +0000

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

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

Andy — Mon, 08 Mar 2004 19:14:28 +0000

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