It is unlawful to defraud a tavern keeper.

The Law Explained

An exceptionally old piece of legislation specifically outlines the crime of defrauding a 'tavern keeper' or boarding house manager. Dating back to the colonial and early statehood eras, this law protected innkeepers from travelers who would eat, drink, and sleep on credit, only to skip town before dawn. It remains on the books as a specialized form of larceny.