They have signs on the doors as you go in saying no outside food allowed. But could I get arrested and charged, or thrown out with refund, or have my food taken away if I was caught?
I know this ain't no big thing, I'm just really curious. I sometimes take in a box of candy.
I just can't see paying $8-9 for pop and popcorn.
Thanks
2006-12-30 10:43:21 · 11 answers · asked by Joy_Brigade 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Of course not. It's against the theater's rules, and they can throw you out for it.
2006-12-30 10:52:58 · answer #1 · answered by don_in_cullman 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No you are not breaking any laws by bringing in outside food. It is only a rule they have so that people will buy their crap. Most likely they would only tell you not to do it again.
Though honestly the odds that you'll be caught is slim to none. Most movie theaters I've been too someone comes through one or twice to make sure no one is talking. Otherwise that it is too dark to see who is eating what.
2006-12-30 10:52:43 · answer #2 · answered by butterflykisses427 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's a civil contract - you accept the terms offered as part of the sale of the ticket to view the movie. The theater could throw you out, and could sue you for damages, because you broke the contract. You couldn't be arrested.
2006-12-30 15:04:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe that it is breaking the law, but the owners of the theater are entitled to enforce their own rules and they can take away food that you have brought in from outside or throw you out. Most theaters have a kids pack that includes a small popcorn and a small drink for $4 or $5.
2006-12-30 10:49:54 · answer #4 · answered by S N 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
That may fall under the "We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone" rule, but that should be posted...Concessions are where theaters make money, even over ticket prices which apparently don't cover enough of the expenses.. (So I've heard)....
2016-05-22 22:07:12 · answer #5 · answered by Linda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Been bringing a corn beef on rye with pickles and chips into the movies for over 45 years. It is a tradition now with my kids and grandchildren to bring deli sandwiches into the movies. It is half the fun taking it in. I don't think it is a law. I think it is about hiking the prices high and expecting us stupid consumers to pay anything they say as we always do.
2006-12-30 10:49:38 · answer #6 · answered by BellaDonnaRev 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
its probably against the rules but im not sure if someone will actually tell you to leave unless there the manager or really love working at the theater
2006-12-30 10:51:49 · answer #7 · answered by uberman666 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They can toss you out.its their place and their rule...Not a law. Thats how thyey make money..selling a 15 cent soda for 3.50 and a 19 cent popcorn for 5.00.....
If there should be a law...it should be agianst them for price gouging
2006-12-30 10:47:38 · answer #8 · answered by PoliticallyIncorrect 4 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Can't survive a two hour movie without starving to death?
2006-12-30 10:56:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
oh yes, you could be sent to Guantanamo for less
2006-12-30 10:46:10 · answer #10 · answered by Ringo G. 4 · 0⤊ 6⤋