What year was the law no ice cream cones in your back pocket established?

The law prohibiting ice cream cones in your back pocket is often cited as a humorous example of outdated or absurd legislation, but there is no specific year or formal law that universally applies to this. It is commonly believed to have originated in the southern United States, particularly in Alabama, as a way to prevent theft of horses. However, it remains more of a folk tale than an enforceable law.