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Oh, now that's funny! I wonder when someone will decide to sue just for the pleasure of being annoying. Plenty of people down in Texas and it only takes one or two. Stay tuned . . . 
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Kinky Friedman (the Kinkster) must be having a ball with this one!!!!!
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Oddities
In the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (and other bits and pieces) we have some real legal anomalies.
1. Berwick-on-Tweed was neither in England nor in Scotland and apparently was included in the declaration of the Crimean War against Russia but not in the peace, so remained at war with Imperial Russia until 1966 when the Mayor of Berwick signed a peace treaty. This is probably a myth, but:
2. Guernsey in the Channel Islands, isn't governed by the UK parliament but directly by the Crown. It was part of the Duchy of Normandy and therefore "Owns" England:
The intricate evolution of Guernsey's constitution has had some intriguing results: islanders pledge their allegiance to the Crown, but not to the British Government - where they have no representation. They cannot be called for military service outside the islands, except to rescue the Sovereign if captured by enemies or to conquer England again. However, they elected to serve their King in two World Wars and fought with courage and conviction. Guernsey is in the Commonwealth but is self-governed, with its own traditions, taxation, laws, money, Norman-French language and character.
Despite their rich Norman heritage, Islanders are proud to fly the Union flag - if only to remind them that England, since 1066, has been one of their oldest possessions - and, 800 years on from the historic events of 1204, Guernsey and England are still the closest of friends.
During the American War of Independence and the concurrent and subsequent wars against the French, the Channel Islanders were so effective as privateers, capturing American and French shipping, that their privately funded "navy" was one of the largest in the world.
3. Sandwich, a small port town in Kent, used to raid French ports who reciprocated. In the 14th Century, raiders from Honfleur in French killed Sandwich's mayor, Sir John Drury, as he was defending Sandwich's town wall. Ever since the Mayor of Sandwich had worn black ceremonial robes instead of the traditional red - until Sandwich twinned with Honfleur in the 1960s. After 600 years, the people of Sandwich forgave the French and the Mayor wore red again.
But they didn't forget. They now have a ceremonial giant for parades - their 14th Century mayor, Sir John Drury.
4. Dover Castle was garrisoned by the Army from its building until 1957 when they moved out of everything (except the secret nuclear bunker deep underneath). As the Army were winding down, someone asked "Why do we post a sentry on the castle wall, there every day and every night, equipped with a telescope and bell?"
The answer? The sentry had been posted when Napoleon Bonaparte was planning to invade England in 1805. When the sentry spotted the advancing invasion force, he was supposed to ring his bell to warn the garrison. No one had changed the orders when Napoleon was defeated. The sentry had been posted through the whole of the 19th century and through World Wars 1 and 2 to warn against the approach of the French enemy, even when they were our allies.
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In the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (and other bits and pieces) we have some real legal anomalies.
1. Berwick-on-Tweed was neither in England nor in Scotland and apparently was included in the declaration of the Crimean War against Russia but not in the peace, so remained at war with Imperial Russia until 1966 when the Mayor of Berwick signed a peace treaty. This is probably a myth, but:
2. Guernsey in the Channel Islands, isn't governed by the UK parliament but directly by the Crown. It was part of the Duchy of Normandy and therefore "Owns" England:
The intricate evolution of Guernsey's constitution has had some intriguing results: islanders pledge their allegiance to the Crown, but not to the British Government - where they have no representation. They cannot be called for military service outside the islands, except to rescue the Sovereign if captured by enemies or to conquer England again. However, they elected to serve their King in two World Wars and fought with courage and conviction. Guernsey is in the Commonwealth but is self-governed, with its own traditions, taxation, laws, money, Norman-French language and character.
Despite their rich Norman heritage, Islanders are proud to fly the Union flag - if only to remind them that England, since 1066, has been one of their oldest possessions - and, 800 years on from the historic events of 1204, Guernsey and England are still the closest of friends.
During the American War of Independence and the concurrent and subsequent wars against the French, the Channel Islanders were so effective as privateers, capturing American and French shipping, that their privately funded "navy" was one of the largest in the world.
3. Sandwich, a small port town in Kent, used to raid French ports who reciprocated. In the 14th Century, raiders from Honfleur in French killed Sandwich's mayor, Sir John Drury, as he was defending Sandwich's town wall. Ever since the Mayor of Sandwich had worn black ceremonial robes instead of the traditional red - until Sandwich twinned with Honfleur in the 1960s. After 600 years, the people of Sandwich forgave the French and the Mayor wore red again.
But they didn't forget. They now have a ceremonial giant for parades - their 14th Century mayor, Sir John Drury.
4. Dover Castle was garrisoned by the Army from its building until 1957 when they moved out of everything (except the secret nuclear bunker deep underneath). As the Army were winding down, someone asked "Why do we post a sentry on the castle wall, there every day and every night, equipped with a telescope and bell?"
The answer? The sentry had been posted when Napoleon Bonaparte was planning to invade England in 1805. When the sentry spotted the advancing invasion force, he was supposed to ring his bell to warn the garrison. No one had changed the orders when Napoleon was defeated. The sentry had been posted through the whole of the 19th century and through World Wars 1 and 2 to warn against the approach of the French enemy, even when they were our allies.
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In Germany one clever judge, who wanted to avoid an unwanted promotion, found that Bavarian bye-laws concerning vagrancy were theoretically still applicable - so he sentenced one female homeless person to a public flogging (this is like 20 years ago or so). Needless to say, they had an awfully hard time overturning his judgment - and he wasn't promoted after all either... 
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Beach Bye-Laws
In our town there are several bye-laws that relate to the beach.
Gentlemen and Ladies cannot bathe on the same beach after 7am. They must use different beaches. Nude bathing IS allowed before 7am - even mixed nude bathing.
Whether male or female, after 7am they must wear the so-called "university" costume which has arms and legs covered for at least three inches and a modesty skirt at the front. The Urban District Council used to hire out such costumes and made a reasonable sum each year.
Dogs are not allowed on the beach between the start of April and the end of September. They are only allowed on the promenade if on a lead. The bye-law isn't specific about bitches.
No powered craft can launch from the beach within a thousand yards of the Pier without the permission of the Piermaster on each and every time. The post of Piermaster still exists. The City Engineer who now has a more politically-correct title, based seven miles away, is the current Piermaster but he only works office hours except in emergencies. Asking his permission might be difficult, and he might be reluctant to revive his powers when hundreds of jet-ski movements off the beach happen every weekend.
Cycling on the promenade is forbidden despite our Council designating part of it as a section of National Cycle Route 01.
Powered craft are not allowed to exceed eight knots if to the landward of a line of yellow buoys. Unfortunately at low tides, the yellow buoys are aground and the edge of the water can be three hundred yards beyond them. Between the yellow buoys and the beach is supposed to be a safe swimming area, but at low tide there isn't enough "safe" water for paddling unless you find a shallow pool and your legs are as short as a dachshund.
Until last month you could sleep overnight in your Beach Hut (if you are small enough). That was an oversight when the regulations were revised. Nobody actually wanted to sleep in their Beach Hut even if they could have found room but technically it was legal. Now it isn't but no one is likely to be around to enforce that regulation if you really wanted to sleep overnight. Dozing during the day was always popular.
It is forbidden to light fires on the beach. However is a barbecue a fire? Any summer weekend dozens of barbecues will be lit on the beach and no one has been prosecuted.
All our bye-laws are still valid but haven't been enforced for years. Even if someone were to be prosecuted the penalties aren't ferocious. I think that the fine for not wearing a "university" costume was three times the Council's daily hire charge of pre-decimal three pence, so nine old pence, which is approximately four new pence or about seven cents US.
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In our town there are several bye-laws that relate to the beach.
Gentlemen and Ladies cannot bathe on the same beach after 7am. They must use different beaches. Nude bathing IS allowed before 7am - even mixed nude bathing.
Whether male or female, after 7am they must wear the so-called "university" costume which has arms and legs covered for at least three inches and a modesty skirt at the front. The Urban District Council used to hire out such costumes and made a reasonable sum each year.
Dogs are not allowed on the beach between the start of April and the end of September. They are only allowed on the promenade if on a lead. The bye-law isn't specific about bitches.
No powered craft can launch from the beach within a thousand yards of the Pier without the permission of the Piermaster on each and every time. The post of Piermaster still exists. The City Engineer who now has a more politically-correct title, based seven miles away, is the current Piermaster but he only works office hours except in emergencies. Asking his permission might be difficult, and he might be reluctant to revive his powers when hundreds of jet-ski movements off the beach happen every weekend.
Cycling on the promenade is forbidden despite our Council designating part of it as a section of National Cycle Route 01.
Powered craft are not allowed to exceed eight knots if to the landward of a line of yellow buoys. Unfortunately at low tides, the yellow buoys are aground and the edge of the water can be three hundred yards beyond them. Between the yellow buoys and the beach is supposed to be a safe swimming area, but at low tide there isn't enough "safe" water for paddling unless you find a shallow pool and your legs are as short as a dachshund.
Until last month you could sleep overnight in your Beach Hut (if you are small enough). That was an oversight when the regulations were revised. Nobody actually wanted to sleep in their Beach Hut even if they could have found room but technically it was legal. Now it isn't but no one is likely to be around to enforce that regulation if you really wanted to sleep overnight. Dozing during the day was always popular.
It is forbidden to light fires on the beach. However is a barbecue a fire? Any summer weekend dozens of barbecues will be lit on the beach and no one has been prosecuted.
All our bye-laws are still valid but haven't been enforced for years. Even if someone were to be prosecuted the penalties aren't ferocious. I think that the fine for not wearing a "university" costume was three times the Council's daily hire charge of pre-decimal three pence, so nine old pence, which is approximately four new pence or about seven cents US.
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In Portland, Oregon it is illegal to tether your horse on the South side of the street. Tethering your horse on the North side is permissible as long as it doesn't interfere with wagon traffic. Ha!
More in Oregon -
All dished washed in the State must be left to drip dry.
It is illegal to eat ice cream on Sunday.
It is illegal to bath unless suitable dressed.
In Marion County, Oregon it is illegal to walk backwards while eating a doughnut.
It is illegal in Oregon to whistle while under water. :caning:
In Stanfield, Oregon it is illegal for any animal to have sex within the city limits.
In the State of Washington
All Lollipops are banned.
Again in Washington, all motor vehicles must be proceeded by a man walking carrying a red flag during the day and a red lantern at night.
It is a misdemeanor for a child to pretend his parents are wealthy.
When two trains meet at a crossing, either train may move until the other has passed
In Lynden, Washington, it is illegal to allow drinking and dancing in the same establishment.
In Seattle, it is a crime to carry a concealed weapon over 6 FEET in length.
haha... In Wilber, Washington it is illegal to ride and UGLY HORSE.
More in Oregon -
All dished washed in the State must be left to drip dry.
It is illegal to eat ice cream on Sunday.
It is illegal to bath unless suitable dressed.
In Marion County, Oregon it is illegal to walk backwards while eating a doughnut.
It is illegal in Oregon to whistle while under water. :caning:
In Stanfield, Oregon it is illegal for any animal to have sex within the city limits.
In the State of Washington
All Lollipops are banned.
Again in Washington, all motor vehicles must be proceeded by a man walking carrying a red flag during the day and a red lantern at night.
It is a misdemeanor for a child to pretend his parents are wealthy.
When two trains meet at a crossing, either train may move until the other has passed
In Lynden, Washington, it is illegal to allow drinking and dancing in the same establishment.
In Seattle, it is a crime to carry a concealed weapon over 6 FEET in length.
haha... In Wilber, Washington it is illegal to ride and UGLY HORSE.
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It's things like this that make me believe all laws should have "sunset" provisions.
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An unintended consequence of the Licensing Act 2003 in England and Wales is a proliferation of Lap Dancing clubs.
Any establishment can apply for a licence for dancing (which is dancing as an entertainment, not dancing by the customers) and tick the box for entertainment of a sexual nature.
UNLESS a nearby resident submits a valid objection, the Licensing Authority is obliged to grant the application as made.
One of our local bars which is renowned for its cozy and intimate atmosphere (and is very small with a dozen people making it feel crowded) applied for performance of live music and dance. No one objected, so now they could hold a pop concert, a symphony orchestra, or stage the Royal Ballet. Even one ballerina would find it difficult to perform her basic exercises leaning on the bar/barre. A lap dancer? No. The applicant didn't tick that box.
Whenever a pub/club applies for lap dancing I and the Licensing Committee know that the owners/managers have tried everything else and failed. Lap dancing is the last resort before the business goes bust. Local residents tend not to object. If the business becomes a lap dancing club they must employ registered door staff and no one under the age of 18 can be admitted. The lap dancing establishments lose customers who can't prove their age. There must be two sets of closed doors between the dancing and the street so sound tends not to get out. A formerly noisy, rowdy pub becomes very quiet and the punters slink in and out...
Bring on more Lap Dancing and the neighbours can sleep in peace.
Og
Any establishment can apply for a licence for dancing (which is dancing as an entertainment, not dancing by the customers) and tick the box for entertainment of a sexual nature.
UNLESS a nearby resident submits a valid objection, the Licensing Authority is obliged to grant the application as made.
One of our local bars which is renowned for its cozy and intimate atmosphere (and is very small with a dozen people making it feel crowded) applied for performance of live music and dance. No one objected, so now they could hold a pop concert, a symphony orchestra, or stage the Royal Ballet. Even one ballerina would find it difficult to perform her basic exercises leaning on the bar/barre. A lap dancer? No. The applicant didn't tick that box.
Whenever a pub/club applies for lap dancing I and the Licensing Committee know that the owners/managers have tried everything else and failed. Lap dancing is the last resort before the business goes bust. Local residents tend not to object. If the business becomes a lap dancing club they must employ registered door staff and no one under the age of 18 can be admitted. The lap dancing establishments lose customers who can't prove their age. There must be two sets of closed doors between the dancing and the street so sound tends not to get out. A formerly noisy, rowdy pub becomes very quiet and the punters slink in and out...
Bring on more Lap Dancing and the neighbours can sleep in peace.
Og
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