Business Cedar Rapids, Iowa

It is illegal to practice fortune-telling, palmistry, or clairvoyance within city limits.

Status: Still Enforced / On the Books

The Law Explained

To protect citizens from what the city deemed 'charlatans and swindlers,' Cedar Rapids banned the commercial practice of fortune-telling entirely. Rooted in both consumer protection and early 20th-century religious conservatism, the law treats looking into a crystal ball for cash as outright fraud.

📚 Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: Cedar Rapids Municipal Code § 63.08

Where to look:

Regulation of Business and Trades

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