Indiana lacks a specific “pickle law” making pickles themselves illegal, unlike the viral myth about Connecticut’s bounce test for quality. The state’s quirky food rules instead target items like watermelon in certain parks and cold beer sales. These stem from practical concerns like trash or alcohol regulations rather than outright bans on foods.​
Watermelon Park Ban
Beech Grove prohibits eating watermelon in city parks due to rinds puncturing trash bags. City officials confirmed the rule, though it’s not easily found in codes and sees no enforcement. Similar bans exist elsewhere for cemetery grounds to prevent vines.​
Beer Temperature Rule
Grocery stores and gas stations cannot sell refrigerated beer; only liquor stores may offer cold brews. This unique restriction forces warm beer purchases at convenience spots.​
Other Food Curiosities
Cottage food laws ban selling pickled or acidified foods like salsa without commercial licensing. Ice cream trucks face vending time and location limits in places like Fort Wayne. No pickle-specific truck or transport bans appear in state trucking codes.
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