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Behavior Ottumwa, Iowa

It is illegal for men to wink at women they do not know.

Status: Historical / Repealed

The Law Explained

In an effort to curb unwanted advances and maintain a polite society, Ottumwa officials once made it a minor offense for men to wink at female strangers within city limits. It was essentially an early, albeit slightly goofy, form of a street harassment ordinance. Keep your eyelids to yourself unless you've been properly introduced.

๐Ÿ“š Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: Ottumwa City Ordinance ยง 24-15
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