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It is illegal to give pie to fellow diners.

City: Memphis
Funny Rating:★★★★
Added: 2026/3/18

The Law

According to a quirky old municipal ordinance, patrons in a restaurant or diner are not allowed to take a piece of their pie and offer it to a neighbor. It was likely passed during the 19th century to prevent panhandlers from soliciting food from paying customers inside dining establishments. You will just have to eat that whole slice of pecan pie yourself.

Source & Citation

Code/Statute: Memphis City Code § 9-42
Municipal Code of Memphis - Health and Sanitation

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