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1. VA Residents Can't Use Foul Language Against Each Other Virginia's law against swearing dates back to August 3, 1776, when George Washington issued an Order Against Profanity. The General, who would become the first U.S. president 13 years later, intended the order to prevent the vice of swearing among his soldiers.
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Funny & Unusual Laws in Virginia WRITTEN BY: Jon Montagna October 6, 2015 | News Home > Blog > Funny & Unusual Laws in Virginia We've all heard a couple unusual laws - for example, you can be fined or even arrested in Washington state for "harassing Bigfoot." As attorneys, we've had many moments where we wondered "why was this law even written?"
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1. No sexual relations for single people According to this Virginia law, any person, not being married, who voluntarily shall have sexual intercourse with any other person, shall be guilty of fornication, punishable as a Class 4 misdemeanor which is punishable by a fine of up to $250. 2. Hunting on Sundays is prohibited, unless it's Raccoons
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1. It is illegal to tickle women in Virginia Photo by Antonino Visalli on Unsplash According to Virginia Code 18.2-57, it is considered a misdemeanor to tickle women or other persons against their will. Every person has inherent human dignity which gives them body autonomy. Body autonomy is the ability to choose what happens to your body.
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Weirdest Laws In Virginia Facts Weirdest Laws In Virginia Jim Pruitt/Shutterstock By Alice Minium / Jan. 15, 2022 11:05 am EST As a state where you can buy a firearm at your local Walmart and a bottle of wine at 711, the Commonwealth of Virginia isn't known for its strict regulations.
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1. Children trick-or-treating on Halloween. Manuel Sanvictores/flickr Yep, you read that right. Children are technically not supposed to go trick-or-treating on October 31st. Good luck explaining that to the little ones. 2. Hunting any animals other than raccoons on Sunday. Adam Skowronski/flickr Raccoons are fair game, but only until 2 a.m.
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In this article, we list 9 strange laws in the Virginia criminal code which are still relevant today, from trespassing in a graveyard to swearing in public. Call Us: (804) 477-1720 Make an Appointment Jacob Tingen Published: April 10, 2019 Last Updated: March 22, 2023 Other The Virginia Code includes several odd and interesting laws.
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Weird Laws in Virginia and Beyond Home >> Weird Laws in Virginia and Beyond Posted on January 23, 2022 | By Emroch & Kilduff There is usually little funny or extraordinary about the daily practice of law, especially personal injury cases.
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Here's the law that prohibits unmarried persons from having sex. Keep in mind that Virginia's constitution specifically prohibits same-sex marriage. § 18.2-344. Fornication. Any person, not being married, who voluntarily shall have sexual intercourse with any other person, shall be guilty of fornication, punishable as a Class 4 misdemeanor.
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This is not the case for all of Virginia's laws. Here is a list of some dumb laws that are still in action (or at least we believe they are). 18.1- 363.1 Working or transacting business on Sunday (a.k.a Sunday Closing Laws or "Blue Laws") According to this law, the state would basically shut down on Sundays.
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Strange Law 1: Virginian motorists cannot drive if they are not wearing shoes. Strange law 2: Virginian motorists must honk their horns if they are attempting to pass another vehicle. Strange Law 3: Police are not allowed to use speed radar detectors.
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Laws are hard to come by. There is a long process that starts at local government levels and then moves up the ranks. It's amazing that these 5 weird laws were even passed, but what is more amazing is that they have yet to be repealed! And Virginia is not immune to this oddness. Virginia has its own charms.
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1. It's Illegal to Flip a Coin for Coffee Picture being out with your friends in Richmond, Virginia. It's morning and you all need a dose of caffeine. One of your friends decides to play a simple and fun game by flipping a coin to see who will pay for coffee, as you usually rotate who pays the tab. Simple, enough, right? Well, not quite.
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1. Alabama: Don't dress up as a priest for Halloween You can read the full article on the weird laws in Alabama here: The 8 Weirdest Laws in Alabama In fact, it's not just during Halloween. In Alabama, dressing up as or pretending to be a priest, nun, rabbi or other members of the clergy is illegal.
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10 Weird Laws Still on the Books in Virginia 1/7/2016 4 Comments A successful defense attorney who grew up in Waynesboro, Virginia, once told me that in Waynesboro, it is still illegal for a woman to drive a car up Main Street unless her husband is walking in front of the car and waving a red flag.
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Strange Law 7: Children cannot trick-or-treat on Halloween. Strange Law 8: In Richmond, Virginia, citizens cannot flip a coin in a dining establishment to see who gets to pay for coffee. Strange Law 9: It is illegal to tickle women. Strange Law 10: Virginians cannot hunt animals on Sundays, except for raccoons. Raccoons can be hunted until 2:00.