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Behavior Maine

It is illegal to leave your Christmas decorations up after January 14th.

Status: Historical / Repealed

The Law Explained

In a state that experiences long and brutal winters, leaving holiday lights up might seem like a nice way to beat the seasonal depression. However, an old regulatory concept dictates that festive decorations become a public nuisance if left up well into the new year. It was originally intended to keep neighborhoods looking tidy and to prevent aging electrical wires from becoming fire hazards.

๐Ÿ“š Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: Maine Revised Statutes, Title 17, ยง 2802
Where to look:

Maine Nuisance Statutes

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