Bre Kelley chpt 4 question 6

In November of 2008, the European Union acted boldly to legalize ugly fruits and vegetables.  Prior to this, Europe was forbidden from selling "overly curved or oddly shaped" vegetables and fruits.  I found this interesting... Is there a negative externality to weirdly shaped vegetables?  This passage fits into the chapter because the government can hand out permits and licenses to sell things and to the illegalization of things.  This is sort of like the legalization of marijuana.  Yes, it is legal in Colorado but not legal under the federal government.  Did Europeans secretly sell squash?