Dumb and Stupid Laws in South Carolina

Janet Trieschman
Dumbness and stupidity can be found at the highest levels of our society. The law is not exempt from examples of stupidity. And it is found far and wide across our country in each and every state. All states have weird and dumb laws on the books. It is often more time consuming and costly to have them removed, so there they sit. They usually aren't acted upon but they are legal and binding and can be enacted upon if an officer of the law wanted to do so. Some are actually new and have been used recently. How strange are South Carolina's weird laws? Here are the top five strangest laws in South Carolina. These are listed here in descending order for your entertainment. It is hoped that you would not use them to enact a citizen's arrest! Talk about dumb and stupid!

Number 5

It is illegal to give or receive oral sex in South Carolina.

Make a note!

Number 4

It is perfectly legal to beat your wife on the courthouse steps on Sundays.

The other days of the week it is used for other business!

Number 3

By law, if a man promises to marry an unmarried woman, the marriage must take place.

I imagine there is more than one bride who will enjoy this law!

Number 2

Performing a U-turn within 1,000 feet of an intersection is illegal.

Really, would you need to do one anywhere else?

Number 1
No work may be done on Sunday.
Amen!

Please note: This piece is written as humor. It is meant as entertainment only. For some reason, this needs to be stated for some readers.

Published by Janet Trieschman

Janet has had a number of articles and reviews published, as well as many exhibitions and honors to her record and has been listed in Who's Who of Emerging Leaders, Who's Who in American Education, Who's Who...  View profile

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  • Nancy P. Goodman, in Tennessee1/12/2011

    very good, thanks!

  • Sara Louise12/18/2010

    Made me laugh

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