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You cannot carry an ice cream cone in your back pocket.

Status: Historical / Repealed

The Law Explained

During the days of widespread horse theft, crafty thieves discovered a clever loophole to avoid being caught with a stolen animal. They would place a melting ice cream cone in their back pocket, causing a hungry horse to naturally follow them away, allowing the thief to claim the horse just followed them home. The city passed this incredibly specific law to curb this creative method of livestock rustling.

๐Ÿ“š Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: Birmingham City Code ยง 11-2-14
Where to look:

Birmingham City Ordinances (Animals)

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