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Behavior Raritan, New Jersey

It is illegal to use profanity in the presence of a corpse.

Status: Historical / Repealed

The Law Explained

Stemming from deep Victorian-era respect for the dead, this local ordinance made it a petty offense to use vulgar language inside a funeral home or at a cemetery. The law was intended to ensure solemnity and protect grieving families from hearing crude outbursts while paying their final respects.

๐Ÿ“š Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: Raritan Borough Code ยง 71-2
Where to look:

Raritan Peace and Good Order

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