Source : Perth Now news
Scotland fans at the World Cup have convinced Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey to legalise haggis.
It’s a Scottish delicacy, but the popular food has been illegal to sell in the United States since the 1970s, as sheep lung – a key ingredient in the dish – is offal and falls under strict regulations.
However, after the Tartan Army took over Boston before their opening World Cup game and mixed with locals, the governor thinks things should change.
In a video shared to Instagram, Governor Healey signed the executive order and said: “We’ve made haggis legal in Massachusetts.”
It should be noted that individual states don’t actually have the power to legalise haggis, because regulation for food and safety imports are handled at a federal level.
However, the governor added: “The Tartan Army has brought the energy, joy, and enthusiasm to Massachusetts. This is truly what the World Cup is all about.
“Between the bagpipes, the kilts, and thousands of Scotland fans turning Boston into their home away from home, the Tartan Army has made quite an impression on Massachusetts.”
After more than 20,000 Scotland fans arrived in Boston, bars in the city were faced with low beer stock.
However, the city did sign the “Tartan Army Bill” to allow 140 bars to stay open longer to accommodate their guests.
