4 Ridiculous Halloween Laws You May Have Never Heard of

By: Colleen Jilio-Ryan | Posted in: Family Festivals

Halloween is the favorite time of the year for many. People of all ages like to dress up and have a good time. Whether you are into haunted houses, scary makeup, or outrageous costume parties, there is normally something for everyone.

There are places across the country however, that have laws in place that can take some of the fun out of the holiday. Some laws are crazier than others, but still must be observed.

Here are 4 Halloween laws that you might not have heard:

1. No Priests in Alabama
   Alabama passed a law that no one can dress up as a member of the clergy for Halloween. The penalty for doing so is jail time and a fine.

2. Hollywood California Bans Silly String
   Residents who live in Hollywood, California can no longer use silly string at any time on October 31st up until noon on November 1st. Silly string is extremely messy and difficult to clean up so the ordinance was passed to prevent its use.

3. No Mask Laws
   Residents of Dublin, Georgia cannot wear masks, hoods, sunglasses or anything else that could hide their identity. If caught, they could face a night in jail and a hefty fine.

   Walnut Creek, California has a similar law concerning the use of masks. In order to comply with the law, anyone who wants to wear a mask must obtain a permit from the Sheriff or face fines and possible jail time.

4. Too Old to Trick-or-Treat
   The Mayor of Belleville, Missouri claimed that Trick-or-Treating is for children and banned any person who has passed the age of 8th grade from participating.

   There are laws across the country that seem ridiculous to many but are still in place nonetheless. Make sure you know the laws in your area before you head out to celebrate!

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