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Clothing West Virginia

It is illegal to wear a hat inside a theater or place of public amusement if it blocks someone's view.

Status: Historical / Repealed

The Law Explained

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, women's fashion featured enormous, elaborately decorated hats. Theatergoers were so frustrated by obstructed views that lawmakers stepped in, making it an actual crime to refuse to remove your giant hat during a show.

๐Ÿ“š Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: West Virginia Code ยง 61-6-16
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Crimes Against the Peace

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