Weird Maryland

It's illegal to mistreat oysters.

It's illegal to play Randy Newman's "Short People" on the radio. Myth - In 1978, legislation was introduced in the state of Maryland to make it illegal to play "Short People" on the radio. The bill did not pass.

Oral sex can not be given or received anywhere.

Thistles may not grow in one's yard.

In Baltimore - It's illegal to throw bales of hay from a second-story window within the city limits.

In Baltimore - It's illegal to take a lion to the movies.

In Baltimore - It is a park rule violation to be in a public park with a sleeveless shirt.

In Baltimore - No person who is a "tramp" or "vagrant" shall loiter in any park at any time.

In Baltimore - It is a violation of city code to sell chicks or ducklings to a minor within 1 week of the Easter holiday.

In Baltimore City - Though you may spit on a city roadway, spitting on city sidewalks is prohibited.

In Baltimore City - You may not curse inside the city limits.

In Cumberland - It is illegal to use profane language on a playground.

In Cumberland - Knocking stones into a public park is prohibited.

In Rockville - Persons may not swear while on the highway.

In Rockville - It is illegal to remove a public building by writing on it.

In Rockville - Citizens may not swim in the public fountains within the city limits.