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Animals Vermont

You cannot tie a giraffe to a telephone pole.

Status: Historical / Repealed

The Law Explained

This bizarre legend likely originated from early traveling circuses causing traffic hazards in small towns. The fear was that exotic animals tied to vital infrastructure would either knock down the poles or distract buggy drivers, leading to highly specific folklore bans that persist today.

๐Ÿ“š Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: 13 V.S.A. ยง 352
Where to look:

Vermont Statutes Annotated - Animal Cruelty

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