If one is drunk in a mine, he or she could land in jail
for up
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Using a firearm to fish is strictly forbidden.
Any person who fails to close a fence is subject to a
fine of up to seven hundred and fifty dollars.
It is illegal for women to stand within five feet of a
bar while drinking.
You may not take a picture of a rabbit from January
to April without an official permit.
In Cheyenne - It is illegal to spit on the steps of a
school.
http://www.weirdfacts.com/weird-state-laws/69-
weird-wyoming.html
Movie & TV TrapCall Production Spotlight
2010-2011: 5 movies were filmed in the state:
Django Unchained, Tree Fight, Deeper, Zoo Miami,
and Wolves of Yellowstone.
Production Incentive:
The Film Industry Financial Incentive (FIFI) program
provides a cash rebate for production companies of up
to 15% of qualifying motion picture-related
expenditures in the state of Wyoming, including
post-production and digital effects services. The
production company must spend a minimum amount
of $200,000 to qualify
for a potential rebate
percentage between 12%-15%.
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Wisconsin Laws
Butter substitutes are not allowed to be served in
state prisons.
As people used to smuggle State Criminal Check it in from Illinois, all yellow
butter substitute is banned.
State Law made it illegal to serve apple pie in public
restaurants without cheese.
The state definition of rape stated that it was a man
having sex with a woman he knows not to be his wife.
It is illegal to kiss on a train.
It is illegal to cut a woman's hair.
In La Crosse - You cannot "worry a squirrel.
In Milwaukee - It is against the law to play a flute
and drums on the streets to attract attention.
In Racine - Missiles may not be shot at parade
participants.
In Racine - It is illegal to wake a fireman when he is
asleep.
Find Anyone's Email Address InstantlyIn St. Croix - Women are not allowed to wear
anything red in public.
http://www.weirdfacts.com/weird-state-laws/68-
weird-wisconsin.html
Movie & TV Production Spotlight
2010-2011: 4 key movies were filmed in the state:
Transformers: Dark of the Moon, House of Purgatory,
Desolation Wilderness, and Skinny Dip.
Production Incentive:
Wisconsin's production incentives include a refundable
individual/corporate income/franchise tax credit
equal to 25% of in-state production-related
expenditures and a non-refundable wage credit equal
to 25% up to the first $250,000 for in-state wages on
salaries up to $250,000. 35% of the total production
budget must be spent in Wisconsin.
Search Marriage and Divorce Records HereThe annual
aggregate amount of credits caps at $500,000.
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state prisons.
As people used to smuggle State Criminal Check it in from Illinois, all yellow
butter substitute is banned.
State Law made it illegal to serve apple pie in public
restaurants without cheese.
The state definition of rape stated that it was a man
having sex with a woman he knows not to be his wife.
It is illegal to kiss on a train.
It is illegal to cut a woman's hair.
In La Crosse - You cannot "worry a squirrel.
In Milwaukee - It is against the law to play a flute
and drums on the streets to attract attention.
In Racine - Missiles may not be shot at parade
participants.
In Racine - It is illegal to wake a fireman when he is
asleep.
Find Anyone's Email Address InstantlyIn St. Croix - Women are not allowed to wear
anything red in public.
http://www.weirdfacts.com/weird-state-laws/68-
weird-wisconsin.html
Movie & TV Production Spotlight
2010-2011: 4 key movies were filmed in the state:
Transformers: Dark of the Moon, House of Purgatory,
Desolation Wilderness, and Skinny Dip.
Production Incentive:
Wisconsin's production incentives include a refundable
individual/corporate income/franchise tax credit
equal to 25% of in-state production-related
expenditures and a non-refundable wage credit equal
to 25% up to the first $250,000 for in-state wages on
salaries up to $250,000. 35% of the total production
budget must be spent in Wisconsin.
Search Marriage and Divorce Records HereThe annual
aggregate amount of credits caps at $500,000.
http://www.mpaa.org/policy/state-by-state
West Virginia Laws
No children may attend school with their breath
smelling of "wild onions.
Any person who commits adultery shall be fined at
least twenty dollars.
It is legal for a male to have sex with an animal as
long as it does not exceed 40 lbs.
It is illegal to snooze on a train.
According to the state constitution, it is unlawful for
anyone to own a red or a black flag.
Roadkill may be taken home for supper.
Whistling underwater is prohibited.
http://www.weirdfacts.com/weird-state-laws/67-
weird-west-virginia.html
Movie & TV Production Spotlight
2010-2011: 6 key projects were filmed in the state,
including 4 films and 2 TV series. Movies: Super 8,
Cut, Pilgrim Song, and The Legend of Black Annie.
TV: Coal and Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution.
Production Incentive:
West Virginia's incentives to production include The
West Virginia Film Industry Investment Act that
currently provides for transferable tax credits of up
to 31% of qualified in-state spend for production on
eligible feature length theatrical or direct-to-video
motion pictures, made-for-TV motion pictures, TV
pilots, series, and miniseries and more.
http://www.mpaa.org/policy/state-by-state
smelling of "wild onions.
Any person who commits adultery shall be fined at
least twenty dollars.
It is legal for a male to have sex with an animal as
long as it does not exceed 40 lbs.
It is illegal to snooze on a train.
According to the state constitution, it is unlawful for
anyone to own a red or a black flag.
Roadkill may be taken home for supper.
Whistling underwater is prohibited.
http://www.weirdfacts.com/weird-state-laws/67-
weird-west-virginia.html
Movie & TV Production Spotlight
2010-2011: 6 key projects were filmed in the state,
including 4 films and 2 TV series. Movies: Super 8,
Cut, Pilgrim Song, and The Legend of Black Annie.
TV: Coal and Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution.
Production Incentive:
West Virginia's incentives to production include The
West Virginia Film Industry Investment Act that
currently provides for transferable tax credits of up
to 31% of qualified in-state spend for production on
eligible feature length theatrical or direct-to-video
motion pictures, made-for-TV motion pictures, TV
pilots, series, and miniseries and more.
http://www.mpaa.org/policy/state-by-state
Washington Laws
It is illegal to attach a vending machine to a utility
pole without prior consent from the utility company.
No person may walk about in public if he or she has
the common cold.
It is illegal to entice girls away from the Maple Lane
School for girls.
X-rays may not be used to fit shoes.
All lollipops are banned.
It is illegal to paint polka dots on the American flag.
It is illegal to pretend that one's parents are rich.
In Seattle - You may not carry a concealed weapon
that is over six feet in length.
In Spokane - Persons may not wear a life jacket near
the Spokane River.
In Spokane County - Strippers may not come closer
than four feet to any customer.
Disney Vacation HomesIn Wilbur - You may not ride an ugly horse.
http://www.weirdfacts.com/weird-state-laws/66-
weird-washington.html
Movie & TV Production Spotlight
2010-2011: 21 key movies were filmed in the state,
including: 21 and Over, Camilla Dickinson, Dancing
on the Edge, Judas Kiss, Knights of Badassdom, Eden,
Fat Kid Rules the World, Ira Finkelstein's Christmas,
and Safety Not Guaranteed.
Production Incentive:
Washington's incentives to production include
Washington's designated production-assistance
organization, Washington FilmWorks, that offers
funding assistance of up to 30% of total in-state
Qualified Expenditures (including labor and talent
who are Washington state residents) to commercial,
television and feature film eBid Online Auctions productions selected to be
funded by WFW. The production company must meet
certain in-state spending thresholds.
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pole without prior consent from the utility company.
No person may walk about in public if he or she has
the common cold.
It is illegal to entice girls away from the Maple Lane
School for girls.
X-rays may not be used to fit shoes.
All lollipops are banned.
It is illegal to paint polka dots on the American flag.
It is illegal to pretend that one's parents are rich.
In Seattle - You may not carry a concealed weapon
that is over six feet in length.
In Spokane - Persons may not wear a life jacket near
the Spokane River.
In Spokane County - Strippers may not come closer
than four feet to any customer.
Disney Vacation HomesIn Wilbur - You may not ride an ugly horse.
http://www.weirdfacts.com/weird-state-laws/66-
weird-washington.html
Movie & TV Production Spotlight
2010-2011: 21 key movies were filmed in the state,
including: 21 and Over, Camilla Dickinson, Dancing
on the Edge, Judas Kiss, Knights of Badassdom, Eden,
Fat Kid Rules the World, Ira Finkelstein's Christmas,
and Safety Not Guaranteed.
Production Incentive:
Washington's incentives to production include
Washington's designated production-assistance
organization, Washington FilmWorks, that offers
funding assistance of up to 30% of total in-state
Qualified Expenditures (including labor and talent
who are Washington state residents) to commercial,
television and feature film eBid Online Auctions productions selected to be
funded by WFW. The production company must meet
certain in-state spending thresholds.
http://www.mpaa.org/policy/state-by-state
Virginia Laws
Not only is it illegal to have sex with the lights on, one
may not have sex in any position other than
missionary.
If one is not married, it is illegal for him to have
sexual relations.
You may not have oral or anal sex.
Driving while not wearing shoes is prohibited.
It is illegal to tickle women.
In Norfolk - Spitting on a sea gull is not tolerated.
In Norfolk - A man may face 60 days in jail for
patting a woman's derriere.
In Richmond - It is illegal to flip a coin in a
restaurant to see who pays for a coffee
In Waynesboro - It is illegal for a woman to drive a
car up Main Street unless her husband is walking in
front of the car waving a red flag.
http://www.weirdfacts.com/weird-state-laws/65-
weird-virginia.html
Movie & TV Production Spotlight
2010-2011: 10 key movies were filmed in the state,
including: Lincoln, J. Edgar, Nocturnal Agony, To
Have and to Hold, Lake Effects, The Perfect Breed, At
the Top of the Pyramid and Alone Yet Not Alone.
Production Incentive:
Virginia's Governor's Motion Picture Opportunity Fund
provides a performance-based cash rebate at the
Governor’s discretion, taking into consideration length
of filming, job creation, trainees hired and goods and
services purchased in Virginia. In 2010, productions
receiving tax incentives generated an economic
impact of $14.2 million.
http://www.mpaa.org/policy/state-by-state
may not have sex in any position other than
missionary.
If one is not married, it is illegal for him to have
sexual relations.
You may not have oral or anal sex.
Driving while not wearing shoes is prohibited.
It is illegal to tickle women.
In Norfolk - Spitting on a sea gull is not tolerated.
In Norfolk - A man may face 60 days in jail for
patting a woman's derriere.
In Richmond - It is illegal to flip a coin in a
restaurant to see who pays for a coffee
In Waynesboro - It is illegal for a woman to drive a
car up Main Street unless her husband is walking in
front of the car waving a red flag.
http://www.weirdfacts.com/weird-state-laws/65-
weird-virginia.html
Movie & TV Production Spotlight
2010-2011: 10 key movies were filmed in the state,
including: Lincoln, J. Edgar, Nocturnal Agony, To
Have and to Hold, Lake Effects, The Perfect Breed, At
the Top of the Pyramid and Alone Yet Not Alone.
Production Incentive:
Virginia's Governor's Motion Picture Opportunity Fund
provides a performance-based cash rebate at the
Governor’s discretion, taking into consideration length
of filming, job creation, trainees hired and goods and
services purchased in Virginia. In 2010, productions
receiving tax incentives generated an economic
impact of $14.2 million.
http://www.mpaa.org/policy/state-by-state
Vermont Laws
Women must obtain written permission from their
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husbands to wear false teeth.
It is illegal to deny the existence of God.
In Barre - All residents shall bathe every Saturday
night.
http://www.weirdfacts.com/weird-state-laws/64-
weird-vermont.html
Movie & TV Production Spotlight
2010-2011: 1 key movie was filmed in the state: Dug
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Production Incentive:
No significant tax incentive available for production.
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husbands to wear false teeth.
It is illegal to deny the existence of God.
In Barre - All residents shall bathe every Saturday
night.
http://www.weirdfacts.com/weird-state-laws/64-
weird-vermont.html
Movie & TV Production Spotlight
2010-2011: 1 key movie was filmed in the state: Dug
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Production Incentive:
No significant tax incentive available for production.
http://www.mpaa.org/policy/state-by-state
Utah Laws
It is against the law to fish from horseback.
The Modern Day Sugar Daddy WebsiteIt is illegal not to drink milk.
It is illegal to detonate any nuclear weapon.
Birds have the right of way on all highways.
It is considered an offense to hunt whales.
Alcohol may not be sold during an emergency.
It is illegal to cause a catastrophe.
In Logan - Women may not swear.
In Tremonton - It is illegal to have sex in a moving
ambulance and if you are caught the guy is let go and
the woman is punished and her name appears in the
newspaper.
In Trout Creek - Pharmacists may not sell gunpowder
to cure headaches.
http://www.weirdfacts.com/weird-state-laws/63-
weird-utah.html
Movie & TV Production Spotlight
2010-2011: 16 key projects were filmed in the state,
including 15 films and 1 TV series. Movies include:
John Carter of Mars, 127 Hours, Frozen, The Future,
My Girlfriend's Boyfriend, Immortality Bites, and
Guns, Girls and Gambling. TV: Flip Men.
Production Incentive:
Utah offers up to a 25% rebate or refundable tax
credit for films, TV and digital media programs with
a minimum spend of $1 million. Another incentive is
available for productions with less than $1 million in-
state spend, which provides a cash rebate of 15% on
qualified spend.
http://www.mpaa.org/policy/state-by-state
The Modern Day Sugar Daddy WebsiteIt is illegal not to drink milk.
It is illegal to detonate any nuclear weapon.
Birds have the right of way on all highways.
It is considered an offense to hunt whales.
Alcohol may not be sold during an emergency.
It is illegal to cause a catastrophe.
In Logan - Women may not swear.
In Tremonton - It is illegal to have sex in a moving
ambulance and if you are caught the guy is let go and
the woman is punished and her name appears in the
newspaper.
In Trout Creek - Pharmacists may not sell gunpowder
to cure headaches.
http://www.weirdfacts.com/weird-state-laws/63-
weird-utah.html
Movie & TV Production Spotlight
2010-2011: 16 key projects were filmed in the state,
including 15 films and 1 TV series. Movies include:
John Carter of Mars, 127 Hours, Frozen, The Future,
My Girlfriend's Boyfriend, Immortality Bites, and
Guns, Girls and Gambling. TV: Flip Men.
Production Incentive:
Utah offers up to a 25% rebate or refundable tax
credit for films, TV and digital media programs with
a minimum spend of $1 million. Another incentive is
available for productions with less than $1 million in-
state spend, which provides a cash rebate of 15% on
qualified spend.
http://www.mpaa.org/policy/state-by-state
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