Dumb Laws » West Virginia

Unmarried couple who live together and “lewdly associate” with one another may face up to a year in prison.

Andy — Mon, 08 Mar 2004 19:14:27 +0000

Unmarried couple who live together and “lewdly associate” with one another may face up to a year in prison.

When a railroad passes within 1 mile of a community of 100 or more people in it, they must build a station and stop there regularly to pick up and drop off passengers.

Andy — Mon, 08 Mar 2004 19:14:27 +0000

When a railroad passes within 1 mile of a community of 100 or more people in it, they must build a station and stop there regularly to pick up and drop off passengers.

Any person who commits adultery shall be fined at least twenty dollars.

Andy — Mon, 08 Mar 2004 19:14:27 +0000

Any person who commits adultery shall be fined at least twenty dollars.

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It is legal for a male to have sex with an animal as long as it does not exceed 40 lbs.

Andy — Mon, 08 Mar 2004 19:14:27 +0000

It is legal for a male to have sex with an animal as long as it does not exceed 40 lbs.

A tax of 1 cent is levied for every 16 and 9 ounces of coke sold in a store.

Andy — Mon, 08 Mar 2004 19:14:27 +0000

A tax of 1 cent is levied for every 16 and 9 ounces of coke sold in a store.

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A person may be placed in jail for up to six months for making fun of someone who does not accept a challege.

Andy — Mon, 08 Mar 2004 19:14:27 +0000

A person may be placed in jail for up to six months for making fun of someone who does not accept a challege.

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It is illegal to snooze on a train.

Andy — Mon, 08 Mar 2004 19:14:27 +0000

It is illegal to snooze on a train.

A person may not hold public office if he or she has ever participated in a duel.

Andy — Mon, 08 Mar 2004 19:14:27 +0000

A person may not hold public office if he or she has ever participated in a duel.

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For each act of public swearing a person shall be fined one dollar.

Andy — Mon, 08 Mar 2004 19:14:27 +0000

For each act of public swearing a person shall be fined one dollar.

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According to the state constitution, it is unlawful for anyone to own a red or a black flag.

Andy — Mon, 08 Mar 2004 19:14:27 +0000

According to the state constitution, it is unlawful for anyone to own a red or a black flag.

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