In Pennsylvania, a unique law bans the use of dynamite for fishing, an anti-alcohol regulation restricts husbands from purchasing alcohol without their wives’ consent, and another rule forbids the practice of sweeping dust under the rug.
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27 Weird Pennsylvania Laws
- A distinct sanitation ordinance forbids the concealment of dust, sand, and other debris under a carpet.
- Danville: All fire hydrants must be inspected an hour before a fire occurs.
- Allentown: Overly excited men are restricted from public movement.
- Motorists traversing the countryside at night are required to stop every mile, ignite a flare, and wait 10 minutes to allow cattle to clear before proceeding.
- Any motorist confronted by a herd of horses must stop, cover the car with a blanket or canvas, and wait for the horses to pass. In case of a stampede, the motorist is required to disassemble the car and hide its parts under a bush.
- The act of using dynamite to catch fish is prohibited.
- Fireworks stores are not allowed to sell their products to Pennsylvania residents.
- Bensalem: Go-kart racing is not permitted after 6 p.m.
- Harrisburg: Intimate relations with a truck driver in a toll booth are prohibited.
- Philadelphia: Carrying pretzels in bags is forbidden.
- York: It is not permitted to water the lawn with a hose while seated.
- It is illegal to discharge a pistol, revolver, machine gun, or any explosive weapon at a wedding.
- No more than 16 women may reside in one house, as this would constitute a brothel. However, 120 men living together is entirely legal.
- It is forbidden to sleep on top of a refrigerator.
- Millville: The act of shooting a stray dog is illegal.
- Millville: The sale of alcohol is prohibited.
- During a wedding ceremony, if the bride or groom appears intoxicated, the officiant is required to interrupt the proceedings.
- Morrisville: A woman must obtain permission to apply makeup.
- Motor vehicle sales are prohibited on Sundays.
- A man is not allowed to buy alcohol unless he has written permission from his wife.
- Pittsburgh: Riding a donkey on a trolley bus is illegal.
- Unless purchasing beer directly from an official distributor, a person is permitted to buy up to two cases.
- Ridley Park: During a concert at the Barnstormers Auditorium, it is prohibited to walk backwards while eating peanuts.
- Tarentum: If you leave your horse in a parking lot, it does not require a parking ticket.
- A law applicable across the state forbids singing in the bathtub.
- Witchcraft was initially legalized in Pennsylvania.
- The act of hatching fish with any part of the body other than the mouth is prohibited.
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