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It is illegal to print the National Anthem on a restaurant napkin.

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Added: 2026/3/18

The Law

Before you wipe barbecue sauce off your face, check your napkin. In an effort to prevent the desecration of national and state symbols, historical laws made it unlawful to print patriotic anthems or flags on items intended to be discarded. Wiping your mouth with the Star-Spangled Banner is a big legal no-no.

Source & Citation

Code/Statute: NMSA 1978, § 30-21-4
New Mexico Criminal Code

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