Anti Clown Ordinance

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The people in Kemper County, Mississippi have had enough of the clown craze going on throughout the U.S. these past couple of weeks that the Board of Supervisors called for an “anti-clown ordinance” (White par. 2). The ordinance is to remain in progress until November 1st for the safety of the people on Halloween night and before that (White par. 3). This law will only aim at anyone wearing clown attire and makeup or just a mask, even if the person is only trick-or-treating. In order for the law to go into more effect, the Board allowed their sheriff’s office “to enforce the measure and violators face a fine of up to $150” (White par. 4). The ordinance was signed by the County Board President Johnny Whitsett, who is highly aware of the clown