Animals French Lick, Indiana

It is unlawful for black cats to roam without bells on Friday the 13th.

Status: Historical / Repealed

The Law Explained

The town of French Lick passed a strange ordinance in 1939 requiring all black cats to wear a bell on their collars every Friday the 13th. The law was enacted to alleviate the superstitions of townspeople and reduce bad luck. If your feline friend crosses a path on this cursed day, they must jingle to give pedestrians a fair warning.

📚 Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: French Lick Ordinance of 1939

Where to look:

French Lick Town Historical Records

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