These 10 Crazy Laws In St. Louis Will Leave You Scratching Your Head In Wonder

Things in St. Louis have changed dramatically throughout the years. Laws that were created in our history many times remain on the books for years after they are useful. Here is a list of 10 laws that were valid for many years and some still valid today in St. Louis and the state of Missouri that include St. Louis. They are odd to say the least:

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because in St. Louis if you are a woman it is illegal for a fireman to rescue you unless you are fully clothed.

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make sure you are not sitting on a curb because it is illegal to drink beer from a bucket while sitting on a curb in St. Louis city.

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you only have three. It is illegal for four or more women to live together as roommates.

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the gig is up, call the police immediately! The act of a milk man running on duty is illegal in St. Louis.

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for instance you won't have to pay an annual tax of one dollar if you are between the ages of 21 and 50. If you are a single man in this age range you owe Uncle Sam one whole dollar at the end of the year.

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don't you dare put a yard sale sign in your yard!

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because anyone under 21 caught taking out household trash containing even a single empty alcohol beverage is guilty of illegal possession of alcohol in the state of Missouri.

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because it's illegal to leave your car running in Missouri due to the fact that it may scare the horses.

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Next time you plan on getting your shave on in the car, you better file for the proper permits. In Missouri shaving and driving requires a permit.

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you are not permitted to worry about it in the State of Missouri, remember that.

So there you have it. Although some of these laws may be discontinued today, most are still active and all of them were active at some point in our history. What other crazy laws do you know about that I missed? Here are 10 more crazy laws in Missouri that will make you scratch your head in wonder.