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Food Newark, New Jersey

You cannot buy ice cream after 6 PM without a doctor's note.

Status: Historical / Repealed

The Law Explained

During the temperance movement, some moral reformers viewed sugary treats like ice cream sundaes as frivolous, decadent, and a gateway to sinful behavior if consumed late at night. Newark responded with an ordinance restricting evening ice cream sales to those who could present a legitimate medical prescription, viewing the cold treat as an occasional soothe for a sore throat rather than a dessert.

๐Ÿ“š Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: Newark Rev. Gen. Ordinances ยง 15-4
Where to look:

Newark Historical Vice Ordinances

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