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You cannot tickle a woman under the chin with a feather duster.

Status: Historical / Repealed

The Law Explained

This bizarrely specific law dates back to a time when mischievous young men thought it was highly amusing to flirt with women by accosting them with cleaning supplies. The city of Portland struck back against this Victorian-era street harassment by banning the use of feather dusters for unwanted chin-tickling. It remains a fascinating glimpse into the polite, yet strange, courtship rituals of the past.

๐Ÿ“š Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: Portland Code of Ordinances, ยง 17-22
Where to look:

Portland Public Morals and Decency Code

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