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It is unlawful to eat a frog that dies during a frog-jumping contest.

Status: Still Enforced / On the Books

The Law Explained

Inspired by Mark Twain's famous Calaveras County story, frog-jumping contests are taken very seriously. However, if a competitor croaks during the event, they must be destroyed as quickly as possible and cannot be served for dinner. This ensures the events remain purely athletic rather than culinary.

📚 Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: California Fish and Game Code § 6883

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California Fish and Game Code

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