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Behavior Covington, Kentucky

It is illegal to walk down the street carrying a violin in a paper bag.

Status: Historical / Repealed

The Law Explained

A bizarre piece of Covington legislation forbids anyone from carrying a violin concealed in a paper bag while walking down public streets. The rumor suggests this law was passed during Prohibition or a period of mob violence, where criminals would hide small firearms or illicit booze in oddly shaped instrument bags. Authentic musicians had to use proper hard cases to avoid police suspicion.

๐Ÿ“š Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: Covington Municipal Code ยง 132.01
Where to look:

Public Nuisance and Suspicious Behavior Ordinances

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