Weird Iowa Laws
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It is a violation of the law to sell or distribute drugs or narcotics without having first obtained the appropriate Iowa drug tax stamp.
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A man with a moustache may never kiss a woman in public.
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One-armed piano players must perform for free.
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Kisses may last for no more than five minutes.
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Tanning bed facilities must warn of the risk of getting a sunburn.
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A board was created to regulate among other things, hearing aids.
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Ministers must obtain a permit to carry their liquor across state lines.
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Doctors who treat a person with gonorrhea must report this to the local board of health and include the disease's "probable origin".
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All boxes used to pick hops must be exactly 36 inches long.
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In Bettendorf - Liquor stores may not place advertisements for beer outside the store.
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In Cedar Rapids - It is illegal to read persons� palms in the city limits.
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In Dubuque - Any hotel in the city limits must have a water bucket and a hitching post in front of the building.
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In Fort Madison - The fire department is required to practice fire fighting for fifteen minutes before attending a fire.
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In Indianola - The "Ice Cream Man" and his truck are banned.
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In Marshalltown - Horses are forbidden to eat fire hydrants.
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In Mount Vernon - One must obtain written permission from the City Council before throwing bricks into a highway.
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In Mount Vernon - No person may pick a flower from a city park.
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In Mount Vernon - All softball diamond lights must be turned off by 10:30 PM.
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In Ottumwa - Within the city limits, a man may not wink at any woman he does not know.
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