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It is unlawful to beg for frogs on the street.

Status: Historical / Repealed

The Law Explained

As bizarre as it sounds, a piece of Memphis lore suggests that panhandlers are forbidden from explicitly asking passersby for frogs. This highly specific restriction allegedly stems from a time when the local amphibian trade for culinary and bait purposes was a lucrative, albeit strange, street-corner hustle. Cash is fine, but leave the frogs alone.

๐Ÿ“š Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: Memphis City Code ยง 10-14
Where to look:

Municipal Code of Memphis - Peddlers and Solicitors

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