Clothing Massachusetts

It is unlawful for a man to wear a goatee unless he pays a fee.

Status: Historical / Repealed

The Law Explained

A frequently cited piece of Massachusetts legal trivia claims that it is illegal for a man to wear a goatee in public without paying a special fee. This supposed blue law dates back to times when unconventional facial hair was viewed as an affront to polite society and public decorum.

📚 Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: Historical Blue Laws

Where to look:

Public Decorum Statutes

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