Business Reno, Nevada

It is unlawful to pawn your dentures.

Status: Historical / Repealed

The Law Explained

At the height of Reno's gambling boom, desperate players would pawn anything for a few extra chips, including their false teeth. The city passed an ordinance to stop pawnshops from accepting dental prosthetics. It functioned as both a hygiene measure and a bizarre deterrent to extreme gambling addiction.

📚 Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: Reno Municipal Code § 4.05

Where to look:

Reno Municipal Code - Pawnbrokers and Secondhand Dealers

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