Sentence examples for before it was illegal from inspiring English sources

It praised "JS top eggers" — Jourdain Society members — who had procured " 'affidavits' from about 3 or 4 persons" attesting that their eggs were taken before it was illegal to do so.

Lower commercial limits had been in effect since 1990, and for seven years before that it was illegal for any angler in New York to keep a striped bass.

"The families came and asked me what was going on, and I said I had no idea, because it had never happened before and it was illegal," Mr. Crow said.

Before the new order, it was illegal for American citizens to hold gold of any kind abroad except in the form of rare coins.

Before the 20th century it was illegal for illegitimate children to inherit, so among more prosperous families you may find that a trust was set up to care for his or her welfare.

Baseball had been hesitant to test players for drugs before they signed because of concerns it was illegal under Dominican law.

It sounds ridiculous, but before then I never knew that it was illegal for someone to touch me without my consent.

In addition, the court ruled that he undergo psychiatric treatment, a ruling that was subsequently reversed on appeal on the grounds that it was illegal, but not before Mr Lee had been "treated".

Check local laws before doing this, because it is illegal in many states.

The conversation would have taken place before Trump took office, and it's illegal for private citizens to engage in diplomatic talks.

Check the policy for your country/state before buying pepper spray, since it is illegal in some places.