Food Gainesville, Georgia

It is illegal to eat fried chicken with a fork.

Status: Still Enforced / On the Books

The Law Explained

Gainesville prides itself as the 'Poultry Capital of the World,' and this law was passed as a PR stunt in 1961 to honor the region's culinary staple. The ordinance strictly mandates that fried chicken must only be eaten with your bare hands. A tourist was actually 'arrested' as a practical joke in 2009 for violating this sacred rule before being pardoned by the mayor.

📚 Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: Gainesville Municipal Code § 2-1-1

Where to look:

Gainesville Code of Ordinances - Health & Sanitation

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