Article: City Prohibits Shave-Ice Sales Until June


AP Online
05-16-2006
Dateline: PROVO, Utah
Temperatures are in the mid-80s, but don't look for a refreshing shave-ice treat in Provo until next month. The city prohibits its sale before June 1.

Taylor Headman, 14, hoped to open her shave-ice stand early this year for extra money but then discovered the ordinance.

"It's kind of a dumb law, I think," said Taylor, who wanted to open a stand in time to raise money for an upcoming class trip.

Her father, Justin, a Provo firefighter, and others called this spring to complain about the ordinance.

Mayor Lewis Billings told the council about the issue at a recent meeting.

"I thought it was stupid," Billing said. "Why do we care if they sell (shave ice) ...

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