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Behavior Pocatello, Idaho

It is unlawful to walk through the city without a smile on your face.

Status: Historical / Repealed

The Law Explained

It is illegal to look gloomy, frown, or display a depressed countenance within city limits. This famously quirky ordinance was passed during a particularly brutal winter in 1948 to boost the morale of snow-battered citizens. The mayor even staged a mock 'hanging' of a gloomy resident to enforce the upbeat mandate.

๐Ÿ“š Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: Pocatello Municipal Code ยง 9.16.010
Where to look:

City Health and Safety Ordinances

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