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It is illegal to give pie to fellow diners.

Status: Historical / Repealed

The Law Explained

According to a quirky old municipal ordinance, patrons in a restaurant or diner are not allowed to take a piece of their pie and offer it to a neighbor. It was likely passed during the 19th century to prevent panhandlers from soliciting food from paying customers inside dining establishments. You will just have to eat that whole slice of pecan pie yourself.

๐Ÿ“š Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: Memphis City Code ยง 9-42
Where to look:

Municipal Code of Memphis - Health and Sanitation

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