Illegal Halloween Costumes and Trick-or-Treating Fun at University of Alabama

In Alabama, it is technically illegal to dress up as a priest, nun, or any member of the clergy for Halloween, according to Section 13A-14-4 of the Alabama Code. The law, passed in 1965, states that anyone fraudulently pretending to be a religious figure in a public place is guilty of a misdemeanor and can face a fine of up to $500 or imprisonment for up to one year. It is unclear if anyone has been prosecuted under this law, but it is advised to avoid these costumes in Alabama.