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One may not mutilate a rock in a state park – We can all rest easy knowing that our beloved rocks are a protected species.
Throwing missiles at cars is illegal (Alamosa) – I assume “missile” refers to any projectile [but could it be an ICBM as well?]. If you throw a rock at a car in Alamosa are you violating both of these first two?
Catapults may not be fired at buildings (Aspen) – I suppose this was a problem in medieval Aspen? Get a moat for further protection.
Boulders may not be rolled on city property (Boulder) – Am I imagining or did they ban Rock and Roll in Boulder?
The dog catcher must notify dogs of impounding by posting, for three consecutive days, a notice on a tree in the city park and along a public road running through said park – What a country: Our canine friends get due process too!
It is unlawful to lend your vacuum cleaner to your next-door neighbour (Denver) – How many neighbour disputes has this prevented?
Tags may be ripped off of pillows and mattresses. Governor Roy Romer made a statement by ripping a tag off a pillow after this law was passed.
It is illegal to ride a horse while under the influence. HUIs are illegal.
No liquor may be sold on Sundays or election days. This has been repealed and changes July 1, 2008.
Car dealers may not show cars on a Sunday. Polls show that most car dealers actually prefer this law because if it were repealed they would never get a day off.
It is permissible to wear a holstered six-gun within city limits, except on Sunday, Election Day, or holidays (Colorado Springs). What’s the point then if you can’t wear a holstered firearm to the voting booth?
It is illegal to bring your horse or pack mule above the ground floor of any building (Cripple Creek). A horse….of course…..
You may not drive a black car on Sundays (Denver).
It is illegal to mistreat rats (Denver).
It is illegal to go in public dressed in clothes "unbecoming" on one's sex (Durango). I guess they do not have a Bump n Grind Restaurant in Durango.
A few more for good measure:
It is illegal for a man to kiss a woman while she is asleep (Logan County).
It is illegal to let a dandelion grow within the city limits (Pueblo).
Cats may not run loose without having been fit with a taillight (Sterling).
There you have it: The zany aspect of Colorado law. For a list of other strange laws across the U.S. http://www.main.com/~anns/other/humor/sillylaws.html
Have you committed any of these crimes lately? Remember to contact the Firm immediately if you are charged with illegally growing a dandelion, lending your neighbour your vacuum, or anything else.
Best,
Wadi Muhaisen
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