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Dumb Laws in North Carolina, no, Really!
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It is a felony to steal more than $1000 of grease
A bill has been passed that restricts local planning agencies’ ability to use climate change science to predict sea-level rise.
Elephants may not be used to plow cotton fields.
Organizations may not hold their meetings while the members present are in costume.
Bingo games may not last over 5 hours unless it is held at a fair.
Serving alcohol at a bingo game is not allowed.
City Laws
Barber
Fights between cats and dogs are prohibited.
Charlotte
Women must have their bodies covered by at least 16 yards of cloth at all times.
Dunn
It is illegal to drive cars through city cemeteries for pleasure.
No one may visit their departed loved ones late at night.
No person shall spit on a city street.
Forest City
You must stop and call City Hall before entering town in an automobile.
Rocky Mount
It is required that you must pay a property tax on your dog.
Zebulon
It is illegal to stand outside the police station for any purpose after dark.
No person may walk on top of the water tank of the city.
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