Behavior Ohio

It is illegal to spit on a public bus.

Status: Still Enforced / On the Books

The Law Explained

Arising during tuberculosis outbreaks in the early 1900s, anti-spitting laws were enacted across the country. Spitting on the floor of public transit was targeted as a severe public health hazard and a nuisance, leading to strict prohibitions that are still on the books today.

📚 Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 3707.22

Where to look:

Ohio Health and Safety Regulations

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