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Royal Navy ships entering the Port of London must provide a barrel of rum to the Constable of the Tower of London.

Although not enforced in modern times, this law is still on the books. In fact, there is an annual ceremony of the Constable’s Dues, where the Royal Navy moors one of its boats alongside the Tower Pier and the captain delivers his “tax”.

Santa Claus may not be used to sell alcohol

Any statement, picture, or illustration referring to Easter, Holy Week, Mother’s Day, ‘Santa Claus,’ including names synonymous with “Santa Claus”, or a religious holiday or religious symbol, which promotes the sale, service, or consumption of alcoholic beverages shall be prohibited. Nothing in this section shall prohibit references to Christmas or any other holiday season if…