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Dumb Laws in Virginia

It is illegal to tickle women.
Not only is it illegal to have sex with the lights on, one may not have sex in any position other than missionary.
There is a state law prohibiting “corrupt practices of bribery by any person other than candidates.
You may not engage in business on Sundays, with the exception of almost every industry.
If one is not married, it is illegal for him to have sexual relations.
You may not have oral or anal sex.
Police radar detectors are illegal.
Citizens must honk their horn while passing other cars.
Children are not to go trick-or-treating on Halloween.
No animal may be hunted for on Sunday with the exception of raccoons, which may be hunted until 2:00 AM.

City Laws in Virginia

Culpeper
No one may wash a mule on the sidewalk.
Dayton
A person of color may not be oustide or within the city limits after 7 pm. According to the town of Dayton, no such law exists.
Frederick
Any person who owns a pool risks a $2500 fine for not closing the gate to the pool when they get done swimming in it.
A special license is required for persons wishing to sell such items as tableware and coins.
Norfolk
Women must wear a corsette after sundown and be in the company of male chaperone.
Spitting on a sea gull is not tolerated.
A man may face 60 days in jail for patting a woman’s derriere.
Prince William County
It is illegal to park a car on railroad tracks.
No person may keep a skunk as a pet.
It is illegal to cuss about another.

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