Animals Massachusetts

You cannot ride with a gorilla in the backseat of your car.

Status: Historical / Repealed

The Law Explained

A famous, albeit absurd, piece of folklore claims that Massachusetts drivers are prohibited from keeping a gorilla in the backseat of their vehicle. This likely stemmed from broad, archaic laws prohibiting the transport of dangerous wild animals in passenger compartments without proper cages.

📚 Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: M.G.L. c. 131, § 23

Where to look:

Inland Fisheries and Game Code

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