In a significant win for the Scots, Massachusetts has made a move to legalize haggis, marking a remarkable British victory on American soil since the Revolutionary War. Despite the ban on haggis sales in the US since the 1970s due to strict regulations on its key ingredient, sheep lung, the state of Massachusetts has taken steps to overturn this restriction.
Following a friendly occupation of Boston by the Tartan Army, Governor Maura Healey of Massachusetts has declared her intention to legalize haggis in the state, acknowledging the positive impact of the Scottish fans. Although the power to legalize food imports lies at the federal level, Governor Healey signed an executive order to permit haggis sales in Massachusetts, praising the energy and spirit brought by the Tartan Army.
Simon Howie Butcher spearheaded a campaign to lift the ban on haggis, supported by over 20,000 Scotland fans who traveled to Boston for a game at the Boston Stadium. Bars in the city experienced a surge in demand, prompting the passing of the “Tartan Army Bill” to allow extended opening hours for approximately 140 bars to accommodate the influx of visitors.
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