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It is illegal to use an X-ray machine to measure foot size.

Status: Still Enforced / On the Books

The Law Explained

In the 1940s and 50s, shoe stores commonly used fluoroscopes so customers could see the bones in their feet to ensure a perfect fit. Once the severe dangers of radiation exposure became undeniably clear, Nevada aggressively banned these hazardous devices. The law is a fascinating relic of mid-century retail technology gone wrong.

📚 Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: NRS 459.070
Where to look:

Nevada Revised Statutes - Hazardous Materials

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