It is illegal to eat mince pies on December 25.
This decree from Oliver Cromwell in 1644 was meant to combat gluttony. You’re all criminals!
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It is illegal to sell ice cream in a cemetery.
Sec. 7-34. Merchandising, advertising and signs prohibited. (a) Vending and peddling. No person in any city cemetery shall expose or offer for sale any article or thing, nor shall he station or place any stand, cart, or vehicle for the transportation, sale or display of any such article or thing. (b) Advertising. No person in…
State Law made it illegal to serve apple pie in public restaurants without cheese.
Our research has shown this one wasn’t entirely true, but close. 1935 Laws of Wisconsin, Chapter 106 required serving a small amount of cheese and butter with meals in restaurants (eff. June 1935 – March 1937).
All food in a childrens’ camp must be approved by the director before being used.
11.08.080 Food supply. It is unlawful to use any food in a children’s camp unless such food is from a source approved by the director. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 9 § 706, 1959.)