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Food New Mexico

It is illegal to print the National Anthem on a restaurant napkin.

Status: Historical / Repealed

The Law Explained

Before you wipe barbecue sauce off your face, check your napkin. In an effort to prevent the desecration of national and state symbols, historical laws made it unlawful to print patriotic anthems or flags on items intended to be discarded. Wiping your mouth with the Star-Spangled Banner is a big legal no-no.

๐Ÿ“š Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: NMSA 1978, ยง 30-21-4
Where to look:

New Mexico Criminal Code

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