Animals Lawrence, Kansas

You cannot carry live bees in your hat on Massachusetts Street.

Status: Historical / Repealed

The Law Explained

According to local folklore and outdated livestock codes, transporting live stinging insects in your headwear down the main commercial street is forbidden. This stems from early agricultural days when careless beekeepers occasionally caused panicked stampedes involving horses.

📚 Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: Lawrence Municipal Code § 3-104

Where to look:

Lawrence Animal Control Ordinance

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