Gambling and Cattle Don't Mix

In Massachusetts, you may not gamble within twelve hours of holding a cattle show, military muster, or public gathering. This prohibition extends for one mile, and the penalty is a forfeiture of not more than twenty dollars. (Mass. Gen. Laws § 271:6)

Porn Before Your Elders?

In Florida, it is a felony to commit a lewd or lascivious exhibition (such as exposing yourself) in the presence of an elderly person (Fla. Stat. Sec. 825.1025).

Weird Laws: Advertising as a Specialist

In Michigan, it is illegal to advertise that you are a specialist in diseases caused by masturbation. (Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.34)

Dancing in Louisiana?

In Louisiana, state law allows municipalities to place "matrons or policewomen" in dance halls. Why? According to La. Rev. Stat. § 4:361, "These matrons shall see that no lewd, vulgar, or suggestive dances are held, and that the costumes of persons dancing or performing in those places are proper."

As a side note, the law says that any municipality other than New Orleans may do this, and in New Orleans the police department may do this. I'm not sure what that says about city government in New Orleans. Like Fox News, "We report, you decide."

Alabama Massages

In Baldwin County, Alabama, you may not legally sleep in a massage parlor. (Ala. Stat. § 45-2-40.05)

Domino!

In Alabama, you may not play dominoes in a cigar store. (Ala. Code § 34-6-12)

Florida - Which is Worse?

In Florida, according to the statutory sentencing guidelines (Fla. Stat. Sec. 921.0012), having sexual intercourse with someone to whom you are related (level 2) is a more severe crime than bribery (level 1).