Misc Asheville, North Carolina

You cannot sneeze on city streets.

Status: Historical / Repealed

The Law Explained

A highly unusual health ordinance in Asheville theoretically forbids citizens from sneezing on public sidewalks. Enacted during a severe influenza epidemic, city leaders wanted to aggressively mandate respiratory hygiene. How one is supposed to legally suppress an involuntary reflex is not specified in the law books.

📚 Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: Asheville City Code § 10-44

Where to look:

Asheville Code of Ordinances - Public Health

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